Pages
Posts
Everyone
Import Wholesale Values Decline More Than Domestic In September
According to Black Book weekly reports, during the month of September, import used vehicle values declined –1.8% compared with domestic models which declined –1.4% on the month. Used imports are currently averaging $20,033, down from $20,400 at t
Oct 4, 2012
The Year of Enforcement Continues: The CFPB’s First Enforcement Action and its Implication for Auto Dealers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) entered into its first enforcement action consent decree with Capital One Bank ordering Capital One to pay in excess of $210 million which includes settlement of an Office of Comptroller of the Cu
Oct 4, 2012
Gold in Old (and I Don’t Mean Old Cars)
Let’s look at a few facts about senior citizens. Most of them are retired, stable, honest, smart, available to work and bored. A lot of senior citizens in your community want to work because their good work ethic remains ingrained as part of their
Oct 4, 2012
Posts
Everyone
DealerSocket Releases Exciting Tech: DealerSocket Notifications Center
DealerSocket CRM Makes Its New Enhancement, DealerSocket Notifications, Available, Bringing Cloud Technology to the Auto Dealer CRM SpaceSAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — Leading automotive dealer CRM, DealerSocket, is excited to announce the release of i
Oct 4, 2012
Posts
Everyone
Manheim Releases the myMobileListing Application for iPhone and iPad
New Application Allows Dealers to Create Listings Directly from their Lots ATLANTA – Putting the power of Manheim’s marketplace in the palms of dealers’ hands, Manheim has just released myMobileListing. The new mobile app allows dealers to list
Oct 4, 2012
Posts
Everyone
Ford Targets Prius, Non-Hybrid Owners by Redrawing Popular Classic Animated Character in New C-MAX Ads
DEARBORN, Mich. –Ford is drawing on the popularity of a classic animated television character to establish C-MAX Hybrid and C-MAX Energi plug-in hybrid as better, more fuel-efficient hybrid alternatives to Toyota Prius v through a new advertising c
Oct 4, 2012
Posts
Everyone
AWDA and AAIA Contribute $50,000 to University of the Aftermarket Foundation
BETHESDA, MD – The Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) and the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) have announced matching $25,000 contributions to the University of the Aftermarket Foundation to be used specifically
Oct 4, 2012
Posts
Everyone
Interview with Bill Feinstein, President and Dealer Manager, Planet Honda
Like a topnotch batter in his prime, being bold, swinging for the fences and practicing with an eye to performance improvement are what make Planet Honda a winner! Last year, Planet Honda was in the top 30 nationwide in Internet sales with 1,844 new
Oct 4, 2012
Product Manager for Interactive Media at Dominion Dealer Solutions Explains How To Manage The Dealership’s Expanded Presence
The Internet has evolved from a static place to a community where everyone has a voice. There are multiple channels where those voices live: forums, social networks, blogs, reputation sites, etc. Which ones are most important to your dealership? How
Oct 4, 2012