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When Searching for that Proverbial Needle in the Haystack
In today’s automotive world, dealers are not interested in hearing about the problem or wanting to know how it was created. They are primarily interested in hearing a solution. I vividly remember in my days as a dealer I was the same way. Trade-in
Jan 11, 2013
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Automakers Will Invest Heavily in Powertrains, Optimizing Combustion Engine Still Bigger Bet Than Electric: KPMG Survey
DETROIT, Jan. 11, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Despite continued hype and heavy investment by auto makers in electric propulsion technologies, global automotive executives say that optimizing the internal combustion engine will see the most inves
Jan 11, 2013
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America’s Car-Mart Opens 119th Dealership
Bentonville, AR, Jan. 8, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — America’s Car-Mart, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRMT) today announced the opening of its 119th dealership. The dealership is located in Woodstock, Georgia. “Woodstock is our first location in Geor
Jan 11, 2013
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Manheim Index Rises Again in December
According to Manheim Consulting, Wholesale used vehicle prices (on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis) rose 1.2% in December. With the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index closing out the year at 124.1, the year-over-year decline was reduced
Jan 11, 2013
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Last Chance! Access the Digital Dealer Virtual Exposition
Today is the last day to access the Digital Dealer Virtual Exposition. Need a few ideas to sell and service more vehicles more profitably this year? You’re still just a click away from the latest strategies to: Best position your dealership for fu
Jan 11, 2013
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Government Insurance Cost Booklet: Say Goodbye!
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Senate approved a bill today that removes an obsolete federal mandate requiring the distribution of a booklet reporting motor vehicle insurance costs. The bipartisan legislation, introduced by U.S. Reps. Gregg Harper (R-Mi
Jan 11, 2013
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Free Resources to Grow Your Business in 2013
Need a few ideas to sell and service more vehicles more profitably this year? If you missed the Digital Dealer Webinar featuring Larry Bruce, President and CEO, Online Drive/ShowroomMagnet Thursday on “4 key Elements to any solid Online Marketing S
Jan 10, 2013
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SOCIALDEALER Now Supports Google+ Page Management
Chicago, IL – January 10, 2013 – SOCIALDEALER, a reputation and social media management software company, today announced it now supports management for Google+ Pages, one of a select number of companies to provide third party management tool
Jan 10, 2013
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Average Unique Visitors Down in Close of 2012
According to a data from Dataium, the conversion rate of the average unique visitors to shoppers was 59% during the month of December 2012. This information is based on statistics for national automotive Internet behavior for December 2012. Belo
Jan 10, 2013