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Manheim Awarded Patent for Computer-Assisted Condition Reporting and AutoGrade System
Innovative software uses proprietary algorithm to instantly generate vehicle condition report with standardized grade ATLANTA – The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently awarded patent No. 8,230,362 to Manheim for its computer-assisted vehicle...
Survey: Dealers increase charitable giving
DETROIT -- Automobile dealers serve as pillars of strength in their communities across the United States, particularly when it comes to charitable giving, according to a recent survey by Ally Financial. Survey data shows that nearly two-thirds of U.S. dealers...
Cars.com Dealer Training Manager Explains How To Master the Mobile Check-in
“Check-ins,” “likes,” “follows” and “recommendations” aren’t just for restaurants and retail shops anymore. Car shoppers are increasingly accessing reviews, places, location-based social media networks and other mobile websites and apps to research and engage with...
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® Increases in September
NEW YORK -- The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index®, which had declined in August, improved in September. The Index now stands at 70.3 (1985=100), up from 61.3 in August. The Expectations Index increased to 83.7 from 71.1. The Present Situation Index rose to...
Pace Of Car Price Declines Picks Up; Trucks Show Opposite Pricing Momentum
Some interesting pricing patterns have developed in the used-car industry since April as the pace of price declines among car segments has continuously picked up. So far in September, used-car prices have dropped –2.0%, compared to April when prices slid just –0.2%....
Chevrolet Continues to Support Breast Cancer Fight
Grassroots walks across the country in October mobilize employees, dealers, customers DETROIT – Chevrolet and General Motors employees, dealers and customers are again uniting against breast cancer, hoping to exceed the nearly $1.1 million raised by the American...
Google’s Driverless Car Law Poses Threat to Californians’ Safety and Privacy
SANTA MONICA, CA – The driverless car law signed this week by Gov. Jerry Brown at a ceremony at Google’s headquarters in Mountain View poses threats to Californians’ safety and privacy, Consumer Watchdog said. SB 1298 directs the Department of Motor Vehicles to write...
Refine Your Sales Processes to Increase Profits
To learn how to sell more new and pre-owned vehicles more profitably it is always beneficial to learn best practices and techniques that have worked at other dealerships. With more knowledge on how customers approach the buying process, you can better influence their...
MyAutoNews.ca Marks 5 Year Partnership with IMN as Exclusive Canadian Reseller of Loyalty Driver® for Automotive Digital Marketing Solution
Leading Canadian Provider of Internet-Based Marketing for Automotive Dealerships Empowers its Clients to Connect With and Engage Customers, Leading to Increased Sales WALTHAM, Mass. & LONDON, Ontario -- IMN, the digital marketing company that delivers branded...
AutoUSA Announces Free White Paper for Auto Dealers:Pre-Qualified Payment Marketing with Payment ProSM
Fort Lauderdale, FL – AutoUSA Internet Sales Solutions announced today the availability of a free white paper for auto dealers, titled Pre-Qualified Payment Marketing: Converting Online Car Shoppers to Customers. The white paper gives an overview of the current...
Consumer Reports Tests Find $100,000 Electric Fisker Karma Plagued With Flaws
Porsche Panamera easily outpoints Karma in face-off of luxury sports cars YONKERS, NY — The plug-in extended range electric Fisker Karma can go gas free for 38 miles on a full charge, but Consumer Reports’ engineers found it full of flaws: Compared with other luxury...
KBB.com Wins 2012 WebAward For Outstanding Website In Automobile Category For Second Consecutive Year
IRVINE, Calif. -- For the second year in a row, www.kbb.com has been recognized as an Outstanding Website in the Automobile category of the Web Marketing Association's WebAward competition, according to Kelley Blue Book, the leading provider of new car and used car...
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