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Ricky Beggs Promoted to Senior Vice President of Black Book
GAINESVILLE, GA – Black Book recently announced that Ricky Beggs has been promoted to the position of Senior Vice President, Editorial Director. Ricky will continue to oversee all of Black Book’s vehicle valuation data and media contacts. Tom C
Mar 22, 2013
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Stickers and Buyer’s Guides, A Thing of the Past?
Dealers and Consultants often complain about the archaic nature of car stickers and buyer’s guides. How could we upgrade? Improvements to finance options and payment/lease rates could really improve and speed up the process. Sources at PSFK sug
Mar 22, 2013
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Used Car Industry Update from NADA
NADA has released their March Used Car Guide Industry Update. Info and analyses on used vehicle prices, new vehicle SAAR, and changes in gas price can be read in the following economic and department wide update for dealers and industry professionals
Mar 22, 2013
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Aftermarket Intelligence and Stock Performance Report
From the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association, the BB&T Weekly Automotive Aftermarket Intelligence Report. Sales Growth and Performance among suppliers, retailers, and providers are some of the insight offered to let dealers know where the
Mar 22, 2013
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Tough Sells: Most Expensive Cars to Fill Up
According to Forbes, the new list for the top gas-guzzlers has been released. East Coast distribution problems and summer versus winter prices are part of the considerations that go into developing this list, which includes the Express Van, Chevrolet
Mar 22, 2013
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Long Lease Terms Still Indicate Future Success
From J.D. Power & Associates, March 2013’s numbers and a forecast for the loan and lease industry. LMC Automotive reports on retail transaction prices and the upswing in 2013 that may not be as scary as it seems. Also, what happens when pur
Mar 22, 2013
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Customer Experience Standards, and How They Reflect on Customer Feedback
CBT News presents statistics on what transforms a “satisfied” customer to a “highly satisfied” customer. Departments that have a higher interaction-level with the customer should focus on the ”little things”: attit
Mar 22, 2013
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10 Best Car Deals Of The Month From KBB.com
Experts Highlight Favorite Picks with Zero Down and Payments Less Than $300 per Month IRVINE, Calif. — Car shoppers can learn of 10 very affordable opportunities to purchase a new car with both no money down and monthly payments of less than $3
Mar 22, 2013
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2012 Purchase Statistics, Interpreted
From J.D. Power & Associates, the 4th quarter of 2012 is analyzed for trademarks and trends. Median family incomes rose, and affordability of cars went down, indicating that buyers experienced higher prices and higher costs overall. Also, how Hur
Mar 21, 2013