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America’s Car-Mart Opens 116th Dealership

Bentonville, AR — America’s Car-Mart, Inc. this week announced the opening of its 116th dealership. The dealership is located in Saint Joseph, Missouri and represents Car-Mart’s 15th location in Missouri. “We very proud to be
Jul 23, 2012
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Rep. Introduces New Motor Vehicle Safety Legislation

Bill Addresses Vehicle Electronics WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Mary Bono Mack (R-Calif.) has introduced House Bill 6051, the Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 2012. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Bono Mack is a
Jul 23, 2012
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ASA Announces New, Renewing Associate Members for Second Quarter 2012

COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS – The AutomotiveService Association (ASA) is pleased to announce its newest associate members – Blue Light Integrated Services, Indiana Autobody Association (IABA), Motor Trade Association of South Australia and Special
Jul 23, 2012
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Survey: The Three Year Vehicle Purchase Cycle is Dead and Not Coming Back

More practical consumers are getting used to older vehicles — but are more scrupulous about service, with independent repair shops trumping dealership service centers for aging vehiclesCARSON, Calif. — Reports of the death of the two to
Jul 23, 2012
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Sonic Automotive Reports Parts and Service Revenue Up 3.2%

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: SAH), one of the nation’s largest automotive retailers, today reported 2012 second quarter earnings from continuing operations of $27.5 million for an 20% increase over the prior year resul
Jul 23, 2012
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Honda Recalls 172,000 Vehicles

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, America Honda Motor Co. is recalling a little over 172,000 2013 and 2012 model year Acura ILX and Honda CR-V vehicles. The website said there is an issue with the door latch that may ca
Jul 21, 2012
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Avoid Customer Attrition: Sell Tires!

Twenty years ago, I was doing some consulting work for a Chrysler dealership in the Midwest. Day one was simply an on-the-drive observation day, I stood near the advisors to simply watch and listen. Mid-morning, a vehicle approached the service drive
Jul 20, 2012
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Carfax To Receive Patents To Help Insurance Industry

Vehicle History Attributes to Improve Underwriting and Ratings CENTREVILLE, Va. — Carfax, Inc. is pleased to announce that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has published a Notice of Allowance for U.S. Patent Application Se
Jul 20, 2012
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KPMG Survey: U.S. Auto Companies Will Add Employees and Expand Facilities This Year

More Execs Cite Lack of a Qualified Workforce as a Growth Barrier; Most see slowdown in European vehicle sales lingering for at least another 18 months DETROIT — Armed with growing revenues and strong balance sheets, and to keep up with increa
Jul 20, 2012