Sales & Variable OPS
Kelley Blue Book Analysts: Memorial Day Sales Events Will Drive Auto Industry To 14.2 Million SAAR
IRVINE, Calif. -- Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information, projects new-vehicle sales to approach 1.4 million units, or 14.2 million seasonally adjusted annual sales rate (SAAR), in May 2012; a nearly 30 percent...
Research: Mobile Plays an Integral Part in Buying or Leasing a Car
Three-Month Study Unveils Great Opportunity to Target Automobile Shoppers Using Mobile Ads; More than 50 Percent Would Leverage Their Mobile Phones for Decision Making NEW YORK -- Mojiva, the mobile ad network that specializes in making mobile display...
The Path to Digital Domination
What if from the moment of lead arrival up to the point of sale, you could deliver the customer just the right information at just the right time, for every single lead? What if, as you were doing that, you could ensure your dealership was fully engaged socially,...
1.5 Million Toyota Hybrid Vehicles Sold in the U.S.
TORRANCE – Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) in Japan announced its global hybrid vehicle sales totaled four million units through April 2012. Toyota currently sells 18 hybrid passenger vehicles in 80 countries and regions around the world. This year, hybrid vehicle...
Nissan Enhances Certified Pre-Owned Programs With Carfax
FRANKLIN, Tenn. -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) has selected Carfax as the exclusive vehicle history provider for their Nissan and Infiniti Certified Pre-Owned programs. As of May 1, 2012, Carfax® Vehicle History Reports™ are a requirement for the Nissan and...
Online Vehicle Auction Company Copart, Inc. Acquires Diamond Auto Bids and Disposals
DALLAS -- Copart, Inc., a leading online salvage vehicle auction company this week announced it has acquired Diamond Auto Bids and Disposals, a privately-held automotive auction with locations in Calgary and Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The acquisition provides Copart...
Fitch: Profitable Dealerships Elevating U.S. Dealer Floorplan ABS
NEW YORK -- Rising U.S. new and used auto sales have boosted dealership profits in 2012 and are strengthening already-solid performance of dealer floorplan ABS, according to Fitch Ratings in a new report. Click here to read Fitch Ratings' Report: US Dealer Floorplan...
Audi Customers to Get 4-Year SiriusXM Traffic Subscription Beginning with Select Model Year 2013 Vehicles
NEW YORK -- Sirius XM Radio and Audi of America this week announced customers who purchase 2013 model year vehicles equipped with MMI Navigation Plus or MMI Navigation Plus with MMI Touch will receive a 4-year subscription to SiriusXM Traffic, giving drivers access to...
Chrysler Group LLC Launches ‘No Payments for 90 Days’ Program
Auburn Hills, Mich. - Chrysler Group LLC this week announced a “No Payments for 90 Days” promotion on the retail purchase of all new 2012 Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck, and FIAT brand models financed through Ally Financial or Chase Auto Finance. This deferred...
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