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Mazda Launches All-New Certified Pre-Owned Buyback Protection Program with AutoCheck

Three-year buyback program offers CPO customers buying confidence with Mazda IRVINE, Calif. — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced the renewal of its agreement with Experian Automotive, designating AutoCheck®  as the exclus
Sep 28, 2012

Honda Accord is the Top Researched Used Car

Below are the top 25-most researched new and used cars on KBB.com during the month of September. RANK NEW RANK USED 1 HONDA CR-V 1 HONDA ACCORD 2 TOYOTA CAMRY 2 HONDA CIVIC 3 HONDA CIVIC 3 TOYOTA CAMRY 4 HONDA ACCORD 4 FORD F150 5 NISSAN ALTIMA 5 TOY
Sep 28, 2012

Used Car Warranties: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You

I recently visited two different dealerships where I noticed that all of their used vehicles, other than cars that were covered by manufacturer’s warranties, were being sold “as is”. One of the dealers, a high-line establishment, had a number o
Sep 28, 2012

Southeast Toyota Finance Expands College Grad Rebate Program to Include Prius c

For college graduates, Southeast Toyota Finance just made the car-buying experience a little greener. The Prius c, a hot-selling choice for trend-setting urbanites on the go, was recently added to the list of Toyota vehicles eligible for the $1,000 S
Sep 28, 2012

Banks on Track to Reach 3 Year Small Business Lending Goal

WASHINGTON, DC — One year ago in a joint-announcement with the SBA and the Administration, 13 major banks committed to increase lending to small businesses in underserved communities by $20 billion over the next three years. Today, banks have repor
Sep 28, 2012

Cobalt Executives Explain The VIN Journey to Help Auto Dealers Become More Profitable

Every day local shoppers see your inventory in online ads and on your website. The average VIN sitting on your lot is presented hundreds of times. What if you knew who was looking at a particular VIN, how long they were looking or how often? What if
Sep 28, 2012

NADA Used Car Guide Executive Discusses Optimizing the Power of the Dealership’s Data

Stu Zalud, NADA Used Car Guide executive will teach you how to protect and leverage the data that you already have to improve your dealership’s effectiveness and profitability. It may seem complicated, but Stu will sort it out in laymen’s terms,
Sep 28, 2012

Mudd Advertising President of Digital Media Discusses How Automotive Dealerships Can Achieve True Perpetual Customer Retention

Rob Mudd, president of digital media at Mudd Advertising and Mudd 360, will share with automotive dealers and managers how dealerships can achieve true perpetual customer retention.   He’ll detail how to structure your dealership’s business so
Sep 28, 2012

AAA: You Can Never Be Too Prepared When Selling Your Car Independently

ORLANDO, Fla. — There are many different ways to buy and sell a vehicle. With approximately 33 million used vehicles sold annually, people planning to upgrade their vehicle have many options for getting rid of the old one– trade in, sell
Sep 28, 2012