Dealer OPS & Leadership
Trilogy Inc. Promotes Mike Richards to President of Trilogy Automotive
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Trilogy Inc. today announced that experienced automotive industry executive Mike Richards has been promoted to President of Trilogy's Global Automotive Business. Richards, who formerly served as Vice President of Marketing and Sales, will lead the...
Dealers upselling more F&I products with MyStar™ Personal Assistant program
Dallas, TX –Since the Finance and Insurance Department is one of the most valuable profit generators at any auto dealership, finding new ways to “unlock” customers and keep the average PVR high is paramount. That’s why MyStar™ Personal Assistant is offering what it...
First Time in Nearly a Decade One Brand Has Dominated Consumer Reports’ Top Picks
YONKERS, N.Y. -- As the competition grows stronger with each passing year, it has been increasingly difficult for a single automaker to dominate Consumer Reports' annual Top Picks list. This year, Toyota is the first brand to earn half of the top 10 spots in nearly a...
Chrysler Brand Introduces New ‘Imported from Detroit™’ Merchandise
Auburn Hills, Mich. - The Chrysler brand has introduced a new line of “Imported from Detroit™” (IFD) merchandise that is available for sale now. The collection features fresh new graphics and over 60 all-new items. Over 60 all-new items available for sale now at...
Sonic Automotive, Inc. Reports Profits up 46%
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Sonic Automotive, Inc., one of the nation's largest automotive retailers, this week reported 2011 fourth quarter adjusted earnings from continuing operations of $25.4 millionfor a 46% increase over the prior year adjusted results. Adjusted earnings...
AutoTrader.com and vAuto Executives Share How to Measure Automotive Marketing Performance and Improve Results
Howard Polirer, director of Industry Education at AutoTrader.com and Bill Reidy, director of sales at vAuto, are sharing their expertise with automotive dealers and managers on how to measure performance and improve results. Metrics – it’s the key to understanding...
Ford Focus Sales on Pace to Double in February
DEARBORN, Mich. -- Ford Focus sales are on pace to double in February, giving the stylish compact hatchback and sedan its best sales performance in more than a decade. Ford Focus sales expected to double in February, pushing through the 20,000 vehicle mark February on...
GM: Chevrolet Ranks as Top Performance Brand in U.S.
DETROIT – Chevrolet is America’s favorite performance brand, with Camaro and Corvette accounting for one out of every three sports cars sold in the United States in 2011. Chevrolet accounted for 37 percent of the sports-car segment last year, selling 88,249 Camaros,...
CEO of Castle Auto Group Explains How to Create a Digital Dealership for Maximum Profit
Joe Castle, CEO of Castle Auto Group and chairman and CEO of SOCIALDEALER, is sharing his expertise with automotive dealers and managers on how to create a digital dealership for maximum profit. Five years ago, Joe Castle’s dealerships were struggling, as many dealers...
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