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What’s Old is Now New Again…Keeping the iron on the road…
I just got back from my annual pilgrimage to the Concours d’Elegance at Amelia Island. What makes this show so special? Aside from an eclectic collection of prime historical vehicles, some of which are restored to a condition far superior to when they were new, this...
Major Right to Repair Legislation Passes Senate
BOSTON -- Only a little more than a month after consumers and neighborhood repairers packed a State House hearing room to urge passage of the Right to Repair legislation, the Massachusetts State Senate late Thursday evening strongly approved the measure with a few...
Contact At Once! Dealer Chat Software Now Available to DealerRater Certified Dealer Partners
ALPHARETTA, GA. – Contact At Once!, the dealer chat leader, and DealerRater, the world’s premier car dealer review web site, today announced the immediate availability of a new chat feature which enhances the already comprehensive suite of tools offered to...
RedBumper’s New Service Drive & Sales History Equity Tools Provide Lucrative Used Vehicle Inventory Source for Auto Dealers
Dallas, TX – RedBumper, a new breed automotive inventory management company, today announced the release of an entire suite of Service Drive and Sales Equity tools for its dealers, SmartDrive. SmartDrive very efficiently allows a dealer to identify in real-time...
Recall Statement – Skid Plate (2010 Jeep Wrangler)
Auburn Hills, Mich. - On May 15, 2012, Chrysler Group LLC notified the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration that the company will voluntarily recall approximately 67,872 model-year 2010 Jeep Wranglers in the U.S. to replace the vehicle’s automatic...
ADP Launches New Talent Management Offerings with Integrated, End-to-End Solution
ROSELAND, N.J. and ORLANDO, Fla. — ADP ®, a leading provider of talent management solutions, today introduced an integrated end-to-end platform designed to enable organizations to acquire, develop and retain top talent, while ensuring that they remain leading...
Acura Voluntarily Recalls 53,000 Vehicles
TORRANCE, Calif. – Acura will voluntarily recall 52,615 model-year 2007-2008 TL sedans in the United States to replace the power steering hose. Over time, the power steering hose may deteriorate and develop a fluid leak. Leaking power steering fluid could lead to loss...
BMW and Subaru Take the Lead in TrueCar’s May 2012 Performance Scorecards for Manufacturers and Brands
SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- TrueCar.com, the authority in new car pricing, trends and forecasting released its Performance Scorecards for automotive manufacturers and brands. The Performance Scorecards grade each manufacturer and brand on eight different measurements...
2012 Polk Inventory Efficiency Award Winners Honored at Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium
CHICAGO -- Polk honored The Timken Company and Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. with the 2012 Polk Inventory Efficiency Award during a ceremony held last week at the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare near Chicago. The Polk...
New Study Names Edmunds.com Most Popular Car Dealer Review Site
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Edmunds.com is the top site used by consumers to help them select a car dealer, according to a new study conducted by online and social media agency Digital Air StrikeTM. The 2012 Automotive Dealership Social Media and Online Reputation...
NADA: Future Outlook and the Impact on Used Vehicle Prices
Recently, NADA published a white paper titled Used Vehicle Supply: Future Outlook and the Impact on Used Vehicle Prices to address the steady decline of used vehicle supply over the past few years due to the substantial drop-off in new vehicle sales and lease...
Total Car Score Names 2012 Kia Forte To “Top Cars For College Grads” List
IRVINE, Calif. -- Total Car Score, one of the most comprehensive automotive ranking and comparison websites, has named the 2012 Forte sedan and hatchback to its "Top Cars for College Grads" list. This roster of over-achieving compact cars was released on the cusp of...
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