Sales & Variable OPS
Increase Pre-Owned Sales, ROI and Profitability in 2013
As the fourth quarter draws to a close now is a great time to create goals for used vehicle sales and profitability for the coming year. In the November issue of Dealer magazine, vAuto’s Dale Pollak revealed five used vehicle challenges to address in 2013: A vehicle...
Luxury CPO Sales Up Over 25% in November
Luxury automakers Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche all posted sales gains of over 25%, with Audi posting an all-time record in November. BMW posted a 0.5% sales decrease in November for its Certified Pre-Owned vehicles. See below more information: Audi Certified...
Strategies for Google, Facebook and Reputation Management– On-Demand
Over two thirds of car shoppers find the dealership they will ultimately buy from using Google. And Facebook has become the world’s largest website, commanding nearly 20% of all page views. Utilizing these two platforms to their maximum potential is the ideal way to...
Nissan Names Carlos Servin Vice President, Finance, Nissan Americas
Current Finance VP Jett Johns appointed VP, finance, Nissan Europe FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Nissan today announced that Carlos Servin, currently regional vice president of finance at Nissan Mexicana (NMEX) and Latin America, has been named vice president of finance for...
Entry-Midsize Cars; Compact Cars See Biggest Price Swing After Superstorm
It was expected that demand for used cars would rise following Sandy, as people looked to replace more than 250,000 vehicles damaged or destroyed by the storm. Black Book has recorded a change in seasonal pricing patterns, coupled with direct feedback from wholesalers...
FTC Proposes Modifications to Used Car Rule
Proposed Buyers Guide Sticker Advises Consumers to Seek Vehicle Information History via FTC.gov and Directs Spanish Speakers to a Spanish Version of the Guide As part of the Federal Trade Commission’s systematic review of all of the agency’s rules and guides to ensure...
TrueCar Partners with AAA Carolinas To Enhance Online Car Buying Program
SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- TrueCar, automotive pricing information and analysis company that creates a better buying experience for dealers and consumers, announced today that it has partnered with AAA Carolinas to help customers save time and money with hassle-free car...
Survey: Price is Most Important Issue for Car Insurance Shoppers
But Many Consumers Are Missing Opportunities to Save SAN FRANCISCO – 81% of the Americans who switched car insurance carriers over the past year said that price was their primary consideration, according to new research released today by InsuranceQuotes.com, a...
Experian Automotive: Toyota, Ford and Chevrolet top makes financed in Q3 2012
Subprime financing, leasing show strong gains SCHAUMBURG, Ill. -- Experian Automotive today announced that Toyota grabbed top honors in Q3 2012, claiming 14.09 percent of all new vehicles financed. Ford was second with 13.16 percent, and Chevrolet was third with 11.10...
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