Google has come out with at least three major categories of algorithm and ranking factor updates over the last 12 months in Panda, Venice, and Penguin. Google’s updates have created great opportunities for dealers, since most of the changes are tar

Auburn Hills, Mich. – The Chrysler brand has launched a new co-branded commercial for the Chrysler 200 Convertible as part of a multitiered partnership with “Total Recall,” the highly anticipated action thriller in theaters Aug. 3. Co-brand

July 2012 retail new vehicle unit sales increased 14% versus July 2011 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America’s largest automotive retailer, today announced that its retail new vehicle unit sales in July 2012, as rep

With 35 franchises and 22 stores spread across Indiana, Michigan, and Iowa, Steve Williams, e-commerce director for the Gurley Leep Automotive Family, focuses on people, process, and analytics – traveling every week between dealerships to keep Inte

DEARBORN, Mich. – Allergy Alert® app is now compatible with Ford SYNC® AppLink™ to give drivers a safe way to check the potential for scratchy eyes, sore throats and runny noses while on the go. Drivers of Ford SYNC® AppLink™-equipped vehicl

Edmunds.com Chief Economist Dr. Lacey Plache offers the following economic assessment as July auto sales appear to be heading toward a SAAR of 14.0 million (unofficially): “I do not believe that this is a sign that the economy is slowing. If anythi

smart up 138.5%, Sprinter up 27.2% for the Month; Total MBUSA at 22,294 up 5.8% MONTVALE, N.J. — Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported July sales of 19,311 for its Mercedes-Benz models, delivering a record year-to-date total of 147,905 new

According to Edmunds.com traffic stats, consideration on Edmunds.com for the new  Cadillac ATS had shot up 474 percent by Monday, after its first ads debuted during the Olympic opening ceremonies and throughout the weekend. BMW, meanwhile, debuted i

Reckless endangerment, punitive damages, criminal negligence . . . These are terms that should concern you if you provide vehicles to your employees. The behavior and actions of your employees can have a direct impact on you and your business. You ca