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Automotive Industry Veteran Ron Fortt Launches Automotive Retail Solutions, Resolves Major Pain Points for Auto Dealers
Henderson, NV --- While the retail automotive industry is enjoying an increase in sales, fewer vehicles were sold in 2007-2010 and, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Customer Service Index, projected service volumes are expected to decline by as much as...
Chrysler Recalls 2004 – 2005 Jeep Liberty Rear Lower Control Arms
Auburn Hills, Mich. - Chrysler Group LLC will conduct a voluntary safety recall of some 2004 - 2005 Jeep® Liberty models that may experience excessive corrosion on the rear lower control arms. This could lead to a weakening of the component and potential fracture...
President of FellowesResearch Explains Parts e-Commerce – The Dealer Guide
Ted Fellowes, president of FellowesResearch, is sharing his expertise with automotive dealers and managers on parts e-commerce. The once simple, limited market for dealer parts e-commerce is now a “Wild West” of dissimilar solution types and an explosion of suppliers....
American Military Society: Pass “Right to Repair Act” to Support Military Families at Home
WASHINGTON -- The American Military Society (AMS) urges Congress to pass the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (HR 1449) on behalf of its membership which includes active, reserve, National Guard, retired and veterans of the uniformed services, their families...
LoJack Releases Third Annual Vehicle Theft Recovery Report
CANTON, Mass. -- LoJack Corporation released its third annual Vehicle Theft Recovery Report*, highlighting results from its 2011 recoveries that provide valuable information on the ongoing issue of auto theft. In 2011, the LoJack Stolen Vehicle Recovery System helped...
The Post Recession Consumer Eludes the Retail Finance Environment Professional Services Division Equips Dealers and Lenders to Capture Greater Market Share
DALLAS, TX – With more than 35 years of experience in finance and insurance in the automotive retail sector, EFG Companies today announced the establishment of its Professional Services division, led by Senior Vice President, Chuck McGraw, to address today’s...
Jon Gray’s Orange Coast Auto Group Joins Mudd Advertising as a New Agency Partner
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – Jon Gray’s Orange Coast Auto Group has joined Mudd Advertising as a new agency partner. The partnership began on Feb. 1 and will allow Orange Coast the ability to combine their love for new technology with effective, market-driven strategies that...
Equifax and Moody’s Analytics Forecast: Auto Loan Inquiries Up 27%
ATLANTA -- New U.S. consumer credit data from CreditForecast.com, a joint product of Equifax and Moody's Analytics, projects a rebounding consumer environment along with recovering home and auto markets in 2012. As numbers reflect pre-recession totals, consumers...
AutoTrader.com Reports Record Site Traffic in February Unique Visitors Up 15 Percent Over 2011
ATLANTA -- Despite the shortened month of February, AutoTrader.com the Internet's leading automotive shopping and consumer information website experienced a record number of unique visitors to its site in February. Lifted by a strong marketing campaign, unique...
Cars.com Manager Shares How to Turn Satisfied Customers into Advocates for the Brand
Jack Simmons, dealer training manager at Cars.com, is sharing his expertise with automotive dealers and managers on how to drive a winning online reputation. Dealers have spent countless hours and resources improving their CSI scores and it’s clear their customers...
Chrysler Group LLC Launches Diversified Certified Program
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Chrysler Group LLC this week announced the launch of Diversified Certified, a new program that enables Chrysler Group dealers to certify and sell competitive-make, pre-owned vehicles backed with a Chrysler Group warranty. First of its kind in...
GM Dealers Report 25,869 Sales of Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles in February
Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealers in the U.S. reported 25,869 sales of certified pre-owned vehicles, a 12 percent increase compared to last month, and a 3 percent increase compared to February 2011. Through the month of February 2012, the combined certified...
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