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Auto Accessories 2013 Report: Protection Trend Continues, Convenience and Utility Products Gain Momentum
San Francisco, CA – AddOnAuto (AOA) today released its annual Auto Accessories Trend Report that analyzes 2012 accessories sales data from dealerships across the country. The report highlights the accessories that were most popular with consumers i
Feb 11, 2013
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Cold Weather, Growth in Global Vehicles in Operation Offer Positive Signs for the Battery Aftermarket
According to a story on SearchAutoParts.com, cold weather may offer positive signs for the battery aftermarket. Hundreds of thousands of vehicles in the Northeast received damage in the November storm and some will need a new battery to stay on the r
Feb 11, 2013
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Auto/Mate Announces Mobile Solution for Service Departments, Improving Efficiencies & Profits in Dealerships’ Fixed Ops
ALBANY, N.Y. – Auto/Mate Dealership Systems (http://www.automate.com) announced it has launched a mobile service department solution for its auto dealership clients. Currently available for windows-based tablets, the mobile solution enables servi
Feb 11, 2013
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Carfax Service History Check Helps Shops Increase Ticket Averages
ORLANDO, FL – Carfax has launched a new product that helps Carfax Service Network members improve customer service and increase ticket averages. Carfax Service History Check gives members access to VIN-specific maintenance details reported by o
Feb 11, 2013
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Making Yourself Stand Out
According to a post on SearchAutoParts.com… Though marketing options out there are boundless with ever increasing numbers of smart, capable and relevant players vying for your business, marketing remains a big challenge for most of us in the ti
Feb 10, 2013
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Learn How to Improve Your Dealership at the Digital Dealer Workshops Seattle
In partnership with the Washington State Auto Dealers Association (WSADA), the Digital Dealer Conference & Exposition will bring highlights of the industry’s ultimate automotive digital strategy conference to the DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Ai
Feb 8, 2013
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Lexus Shopper Loyalty Among KBB.com Visitors Soars with Help from Recent Redesigns, Superior Resale Value
IRVINE, CA – Thanks to a series of popular vehicle redesigns across its lineup, Lexus shopper loyalty has increased 9.2 percentage points year-over-year among www.kbb.com new-car audience, according to Kelley Blue Book, the leading provider of new
Feb 8, 2013
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New Autotrader.Com® B2B Advertising Campaign Challenges Misperceptions About How Consumers Shop for Vehicles
ATLANTA – AutoTrader.com’s new B2B advertising campaign, launching this month, takes aim at common misperceptions about how consumers shop for cars. Themed “Do you know today’s customer?”, the campaign will highlight insights about consum
Feb 8, 2013
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VW Credit, Inc. Attains Record High in Contracts and Assets in 2012
LIBERTYVILLE, IL – VW Credit, Inc. (VCI), the captive finance partner of Volkswagen and Audi in the United States, increased the number of all new contracts signed by 28.3 percent in 2012 to 404,947, compared to 2011. The total number of curren
Feb 8, 2013