Sales & Variable OPS
Audi Earns J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Call Center Certification
HERNDON, Va. -- Audi has been recognized by J.D. Power and Associates for its superior customer service through its Audi Customer Relations program, the company recrntly announced. "Meeting the needs of our current and future owners is a top priority at Audi. We are...
New Infiniti Connection® to Launch on ATX’s Connected Vehicle Platform
LOS ANGELES -- Infiniti Connection®, announced by Nissan North America at the Los Angeles Auto Show as part of the introduction of the new JX Crossover, will provide Infiniti owners with location-enabled safety, security, and convenience via ATX Group's connected...
U.S. Local Digital Advertising Revenues Continue Upward in 2011 Despite Slow-Growth Economy
Fall update of U.S. Local Media Annual Forecast indicates local digital media revenues will reach $23.3 billion in 2011, up slightly from earlier forecast CHANTILLY, Va. – The impact of the sluggish global economy on the local media marketplace is being somewhat...
Automaker to Commercialize New Method of Attaching Windshields Through Cleaner Technology
DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford wants to innovate the way vehicle windshields are installed through a new patented process that makes the attachment less costly, simpler and more eco-conscious than current practices. One patent covers cleaning and activating the edge of the...
Comerica Bank: Auto Affordability Slips in Q3
DALLAS -- The purchase and financing of an average-priced new vehicle took 24.2 weeks of median family income in the third quarter of 2011, slightly more than the 24.0 weeks of median family income in the second quarter. Consumers on average spent $650 more (an...
S&P/Experian Credit Default Indices: Auto Loans Move Down to 1.22%
NEW YORK -- Data through October 2011, released by S&P Indices and Experian for the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices, a comprehensive measure of changes in consumer credit defaults, showed that first mortgage default rates rose to 2.08% in October...
NADA UCG: Wholesale Prices for Cars Fell 3.7%
According to the latest edition of Guidelines, NADA Used Car Guide's monthly market update new vehicle sales in October grew by 7% or 1.02M units relative to last year and the month’s SAAR of 13.2M was the second best result seen so far this year, coming in just shy...
Toyota Financial Services First in its Industry to Provide Customers Smart Phone App Utilizing Personalized QR Codes for Instant Registration and Bill Pay
TORRANCE, Calif. -- Toyota Financial Services (TFS) has just launched a first-of-its-kind iPhone app which incorporates personalized QR code technology allowing customers to access their accounts through their smart phone. Unlike other bill payer apps, customers who...
Edmunds.com: SAAR Expected to Increase 13% in November
Edmunds.com is reporting that November sales are on pace for a monthly SAAR of 13.5 million vehicles, which would be an increase over the 13.3 million unit SAAR last month. Retail sales are on pace to finish the month around 814,000 vehicles, which equates to a retail...
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