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Vehicle Key Access Legislation Fails to Pass State Senate Assembly
ASA Encourages Repairers to Opt for SDRM Sign-up WASHINGTON, D.C. – California State Sen. Ed Hernandez’s (D-24) Senate Bill 750, relating to motor vehicle manufacturer production of replacement keys, recently failed to pass the California
Jul 9, 2012
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Health Risk Assessment Clears Shop Towels of Toxicity Claims
An initial health risk assessment of laundered reusable shop towels by the international environmental engineering firm ARCADIS indicates that using laundered reusable shop towels creates no health hazard. ARCADIS’s risk assessment indicates that m
Jul 9, 2012
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NHTSA Releases Proposed Regulation, Setting Vehicle Safety Standards for Glazing Materials
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently released a regulation that would set vehicle safety standards for glazing materials.NHTSA produced this regulation as part of its ongoing effort to harmo
Jul 8, 2012
BMW CPO Sales Up 5%
In June, sales of BMW used vehicles (including certified pre-owned and pre-owned) increased 5.4 percent to 13,489 vehicles from the 12,801 vehicles sold in June 2011. January through June, BMW used vehicle sales are up 3.5 percent on volume of 82,2
Jul 6, 2012
Porsche Pre-Owned Vehicle Sales Up 10% From 2011
Porsche’s Approved Certified Pre-Owned vehicle sales were 646 for June 2012. Year-to-date, Porsche has sold 4,669 CPO models, a 10 percent increase versus 2011 (4,232).
Jul 6, 2012
Mercedes-Benz CPO Sales Increased 3%
Through the Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned (MBCPO) program, MBUSA sold 6,593 vehicles in June; an increase of 2.9% when compared to June 2011 (sales of 6,410 vehicles). On a year-to-date basis, MBCPO sold 39,419 vehicles, a decrease of 1.1% over
Jul 6, 2012
Audi CPO Sales Remain Strong
Audi Certified pre-owned sales remained strong, despite the reduced inventory of available models for the program. As a result, 2012 year-to-date Audi CPO sales of 18,339 were 2.7 percent below the record pace set in in the first half of 2011.
Jul 6, 2012
My Used Car Salesperson Training
First job on an independent lot in 1971 It was September 1971 and I had been married for two months. I had been looking for a job since mid-summer in the automotive industry. I had worked part time at liquor stores and car washes between my interview
Jul 6, 2012
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DealerSocket Participates in Charity Golf Tournament
DealerSocket Proudly Sponsors Sheckler Foundation Golf Tournament SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — DealerSocket, a leading auto dealer CRM company based in San Clemente, CA, participated in the 5th Annual Celebrity Skins Golf Tournament—The Fred Water
Jul 6, 2012