Sales & Variable OPS
Fisker Fails to Make $10M Payment to Energy Department
According to The Detroit News Fisker fails to make $10 million dollar payment to the energy department. Washington — Struggling start-up automaker Fisker Automotive Inc. did not make a $10 million loan payment to the Energy Department on Monday as it races to find a...
Cost of Owning and Operating Vehicle in U.S. Increases Nearly Two Percent According to AAA’s 2013 ‘Your Driving Costs’ Study
Increase in maintenance, insurance and fuel drive up average cost for sedans to $9,122 yearly, 60.8 cents per mile ORLANDO, Fla. – AAA released the results of its annual ‘Your Driving Costs’ study today, revealing a 1.96 percent increase in the cost to own and operate...
McLaren Qualified Ensures the Ultimate Track Record
Launch of the first approved scheme for pre-owned models from McLaren All models fully upgraded to the latest specification and undergo a full qualification from McLaren-trained technicians Preferential rates through McLaren Special Operations enables every customer...
Auto/Mate Releases “The Auto Dealer’s 10-Step Guide to Selecting the Right CRM for Your Dealership”
ALBANY, N.Y. – In a recent survey conducted by Auto/Mate, more than 100 dealers were asked what the most important consideration was when choosing a new Contact Relationship Management (CRM) system. Whether the system integrates with their dealership management system...
The Odor Doctors Launches “Expertly Sanitized Vehicles”; Expands into Canada New Marketing Approach Differentiates How Auto Dealers Sell Pre-Owned Inventory
Houston, Texas -- The Odor Doctors, a fast, inexpensive, practical and highly profitable solution for tackling the most challenging problem for used vehicle retailers across the globe, today announced the launch of “Expertly Sanitized Vehicles”; a new marketing...
DealerRater Teams with Polk for Digital Dealer 14 Presentation Showing How Online Star Ratings Increase Auto Dealer Sales
WALTHAM, Mass. - DealerRater, the world’s premier car dealer review web site, today announced a joint presentation with Polk at the 14th Digital Dealer Conference and Exposition titled, “The Proof is in the Numbers – Reviews Drive Business.” The joint session will...
GM Wants More Parts Available In-Store, Dealers Object
According to Crain's Detroit Business, GM wants more parts at stores. Dealers are against carrying a costly larger inventory, despite incentive programs. Ideally, the improvement in selection will increase same-day repairs and encourage direct factory purchase of...
Horsepower and Kilowatts: Mechanical Force Vs. Electrical Energy in the Shop
Working with mechanical versus electrical power in the shop means new conversions, new numbers and safety practices. The following article from MACS Worldwide explains the difference between Horsepower and Kilowatts when dealing with ICE, hybrid and battery-powered...
NHTSA Recall Notice: Honda Brake Shift, Nissan Front Brake Torque, and Toyota Load Capacity Faults
NHTSA has issued a recall for some late model Hondas that may suffer a brake shift interlock problem, in addition to Nissan's threat of front brake torque failure in some 2013 Nissan/Infiniti models. Please click on the following NHTSA Campaign ID links to view the...
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