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Restyling Market to Shine at 2012 SEMA Show
More than 300 exhibitors to showcase in Restyling area Diamond Bar, CA - As one of the industry's key market segments, the restyling industry is on track to make a strong presence at the 2012 SEMA Show taking place Tuesday-Friday, Oct. 30-Nov. 2, in Las Vegas, Nevada....
ASA Repairers Meet with State Farm to Voice Concerns about Parts Pilot
Discounted MSRP column removed; repairer talks to continue at NACE COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS – Members of the Automotive Service Association’s Collision Division Operations Committee, board of directors and staff met with staff members of State Farm Insurance Sept. 27 in...
Zonar Introduces the 2020 Tablet as Next Frontier of Mobile Transportation Technology
Seattle, WA—Zonar, the leading provider of electronic fleet inspection systems, today revealed the 2020 telematics tablet as the newest product to revolutionize the transportation industry. This innovative tablet is the first portable device to provide electronic...
Interactive Test helps Dealers Explore Opportunities to Improve and Expand Customer Service
PITTSBURGH, PA. -- Women-Drivers.com, a marketplace connecting women buyers and trusted car dealers, has created an interactive quiz that enables dealerships to evaluate how customer-centric they are and where they have room for improvement. The idea for the...
So Many Cars, So Few Dealerships: It’s the Perfect Storm!
Over 4,500 dealerships closed their doors in the past 10 years. That means there are 4,500 fewer service departments, 9,000 fewer service advisors, 30,000 fewer technicians and 40,000 fewer service bays. (Time out: I know this sounds depressing at first glance. I...
Jacob Solotaroff Speaking at 13th Digital Dealer in Las Vegas
Chief Operating Officer of MAX Systems kicks off Digital Dealer with a presentation on driving online shoppers to the lot LAS VEGAS – Jacob Solotaroff will start off the 13th Digital Dealer as one of the first speakers at 1:30 pm on October 23rd with his presentation,...
SCI Delivers Customized, Maintenance-Free Website Solution for Collision Centers
Summit Site Builder Helps Shops Reach New Customers and Better Serve Existing Ones Denver, CO – Summit Consulting Int’l, Inc. (SCI), experts in building strong, profitable automotive operations, has expanded its services to include a turn-key website solution that is...
EVP of Business Development at DealerOn Discusses How to Double Fixed Operations Business in the Mobile World
The domestic automotive service, parts, and accessories industry is a $300 billion marketplace in terms of annual sales. Auto dealers lose nearly $200 billion of this market to national service brands like Firestone, Goodyear, Pep Boys, Jiffy Lube, etc. There are some...
How Much is Your Charge Charging You?
OnStar’s new EcoHub connected app shows cost of Volt charging AUSTIN, Texas – OnStar is testing an app capable of telling Chevrolet Volt owners how much it costs to charge their battery – and compare the Volt’s energy use with the total energy consumed in their home...
NHTSA Might Open Investigation into 2005-2012 Ford Escape Vehicles
A story from The Detroit News.com said the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration might open an investigation into the Ford Escape after a request from the North Carolina Consumers Council. Click here to read the full story from The Detroit News.
Mopar® Expands Remanufactured Starter and Alternator Product Lines
Auburn Hills, Mich. — Mopar® announced recently the expansion of its remanufactured starters and alternators in its portfolio of remanufactured parts, the newest additions in a long line of authentically remanufactured electrical products offered by Chrysler Group...
Local Foundation Teams Up with Philadelphia School District to Distribute 5,750 New Winter Coats to Students in Need
Event is part of a larger effort that will distribute more than 30,000 new winter coats to needy children this month EAST NORRITON, Pa. -- The Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundationwill distribute approximately 30,000 brand-new winter coats this month to area...
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