Dealer OPS & Leadership
Chevrolet Super Bowl Ads Drive Purchase Consideration
DETROIT – Advertising experts say more people are interested in buying Chevrolet cars and trucks due to clever and targeted advertising and innovative digital campaigns tied to Super Bowl XLVI. According to the CNBC/Collective Intellect Super Sunday Ad Tracker...
AUL Corp. Partners with Ace Motor Acceptance for New “BHPH in A Box™” Program
NAPA, Calif. -- AUL Corp., America's largest national provider of used car service contracts announces an expansion of the service contract relationship with Ace Motor Acceptance Company (AMAC). AMAC of Charlotte, a sub-prime lender, and Napa-based AUL VSC's, have...
Chief Offers Spot Welders with the Most OEM Approvals
Madison, Ind. – The dual goals of protecting the passenger compartment and improving fuel economy have driven vehicle manufacturers to use increasing amounts of advanced steels in vehicle design across all price levels. As a result, it is no longer possible to...
Manheim Launches TWI “On the Go” For Dealers
ATLANTA – To help more dealers take full advantage of Manheim’s comprehensive suite of digital products when they need the tools the most – in the lanes on sale day – Manheim has launched TWI “On the Go.” An extension of The Wholesale Institute (TWI), TWI “On the Go”...
Dealerships Using AutoFerret’s Automated Virtual Assistant (AVA) Achieve Average Lead Closing Rates of 28%
Bellingham, WA — AutoFerret.com announced that vehicle sales data analyzed during the month of January 2012 reveals that its Automated Virtual Assistant (AVA), offers proven ROI for auto dealerships. Eight random dealerships that use AVA allowed AutoFerret.com to...
American International Automobile Dealers Announce 2012 Chairman, Officers
LAS VEGAS -- The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) today announced Missouri auto dealer Ray Mungenast as its new 2012 chairman. Mungenast took over the position during AIADA's 42nd Annual Meeting and Luncheon, held today in Las Vegas, Nev....
Auto/Mate Upgrades Automated Dispatch and Electronic Repair Order Functions in Fixed Operations Module
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems announced it has added Automated Dispatch and Electronic Repair Order (RO) functions to the Fixed Operations module in its dealership management system (DMS) software. The upgrade is a complete overhaul of the...
Group 1 Automotive Reports Parts and Service Revenues Increased 7%
HOUSTON -- Group 1 Automotive, Inc. reported record fourth-quarter adjusted net income of $22.0 million, a 49.3 percent increase from the prior-year period, and adjusted diluted earnings per common share of $0.94 for the period ended Dec. 31, 2011. As shown in the...
Car Door Fires Prompt NHTSA Investigation
According to the Detroit Free Press, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating some reports claiming fires have started in the driver's side car doors of certain General Motors SUVs. The investigation, building on the story from the Detroit...
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