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Verano Guards Peyton Manning’s Blindside in New TV Spot

Star quarterback returns to Buick to promote safety features DETROIT – Football star Peyton Manning returns to TV screens across the country during this weekend’s NCAA® Men’s Basketball Final Four®. The spot, called “Blindsided,” is Manni
Apr 8, 2013
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Industry Research: Auto Liability Insurance Regulations and Framework

UPenn professors do a complete audit of the automobile industry’s liability insurance. Educational experts address Ethics, Selection and Moral Hazards as well as Risk-based pricing, Underwriting, Contract Design, Loss Prevention, and more topic
Apr 8, 2013
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Does Your Auto Dealership’s Sales Process Meet Customer Standards?

On NCMi, Jeremy Anwyl, the Vice Chairman of Edmunds, explains problem areas and customer views on the vehicle buying process. Through a model exercise with many representatives from dealerships, he nails three “pain” points, areas in the
Apr 8, 2013
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DealerRater Integrates Car Dealer Reviews into vAuto Genius Lab’s AutoVisor Product

WALTHAM, Mass. – DealerRater, the world’s premier car dealer review web site, today announced a partnership with vAuto to integrate DealerRater car dealer reviews into vAuto Genius Labs’ AutoVisor product, a dynamic vehicle validation tool. Thr
Apr 8, 2013
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Fixed Ops Breakdown: What Parts Interest Consumers Most, Online and at the Dealership

Google provides a study on the automotive aftermarket. The following slideshow explains how internet search is affecting the Automotive Parts, Tires and Service industry and purchasing process. Increases in traffic include: 40% of referrals for Parts
Apr 8, 2013
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Oil Change Service, Leading Driver of Service Traffic and Cross-Selling Opportunities

Search Auto Parts suggests dealers take advantage of the opportunity behind regular oil change service appointments. Experts and service departments can discover what services are best pushed when a customer visits the dealership for a tune-up. More
Apr 8, 2013
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In Hybrid Vehicle Service, Safety is Priority

Vehicle Service Pros provide a warning on proper tools and care when working on hybrid vehicles. When measuring voltage, service professionals should always use a DMM rated CATIII 1,000 V, with leads rated Cat III 1,000 V. Stress the importance of we
Apr 8, 2013
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From the Execs: Keys to Beat the Independent Service Chains

Spare Thoughts blog asked 7 Executives from the Dealership Service Industry how to turn your majority share of the service industry into a convincing win with your customer base. Top suggestions for improving the OEM service department’s appeal
Apr 8, 2013
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Warning Light Error Means More Service for Late-Model GM Vehicles

According to AutoWeek, nearly 800,000 late model vehicles from GM are likely to need more frequent oil changes due to a worn-out balance chain. Warning lights in some Chevrolet Equinox, GMC Terrain, Buick LaCrosse and Buick Regal models need to be re
Apr 8, 2013