Dealer OPS & Leadership
Bankrate Financial Security Index Plunges to 2011 Low
NEW YORK -- A study released by Bankrate.com revealed a steep drop in consumers' financial security. Bankrate's overall Financial Security Index fell to a 2011 low of 92.3 amid a recent stock market correction, a U.S. credit downgrade and a barrage of poor economic...
Chief Automotive Technologies to Market Elektron Products in North, Central and South America
Madison, Ind. – Chief Automotive Technologies has assumed the exclusive marketing and distribution rights to Elektron products in North, Central, and South America, effective immediately, through an agreement with ELEKTRON Bremen GmbH. The products will be marketed...
Ford, Toyota to Collaborate on Developing New Hybrid System for Light Trucks, SUVs; Future Telematics Standards
Ford and Toyota are collaborating as equal partners to accelerate consumer availability of a new advanced hybrid system for light trucks and SUVs New co-developed hybrid system ready for use later this decade on Ford and Toyota rear-wheel-drive light trucks and...
NCM® Associates to Assist New Fiat Franchisees with Fiat Dealer 20 Group Meetings Slated for Early 2012
Overland Park, Kan.: NCM® Associates, the leading provider of 20 Group, retail operations consulting, management training and operations Benchmark® analytics to the retail automotive industry, announced today its intention to conduct the company’s first Fiat Dealer...
MPi Establishes Regional Dealer Advisory and Fixed Operations Advisory Councils; Helps Auto Dealerships Increase Fixed Operations Performance & Revenue
LAS VEGAS -- MPi, the leading provider of vehicle inspection tools, processes, and consulting for auto dealer service departments, announced today the establishment of Regional Dealer Advisory and Fixed Operations Advisory Councils to help auto dealerships achieve...
Edmunds.com: New iPhone Apps Improve Car Service Record Keeping
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — A growing number of iPhone apps are helping drivers keep better track of service and maintenance records for their cars, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. "These new smartphone apps are offering a...
Owner of Team Velocity Marketing Presents How Cerritos Dodge Chrysler Jeep Uses Intelligent Marketing Strategy to Increase Sales and Service
Cerritos Dodge Chrysler Jeep uses an intelligent marketing strategy to help them attract, sell, service and retain more customers for less cost than traditional mass marketing. What is the science behind effectively targeting customers, "perfect prospects", with the...
Dealers to Fix Potential Steering Problem
According to AutoWeek, Hyundai has said it will be instructing its dealers to fix a potential problem with the 2011 Hyundai Sonata steering. The story said the automaker has received complaints from owners claiming the vehicles pull to the left.
ABPA Releases New Video Highlighting Crash Test Data That Confirms Performance and Safety of Aftermarket Auto Parts
HOUSTON -- The Automotive Body Parts Association (ABPA) released a new video illustrating the safety and quality of aftermarket auto parts. The video, which is available on the ABPA website and YouTube, showcases actual high- and low-speed crash tests. The video's...
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