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Sonic Automotive, Inc. Reports Profits up 46%
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Sonic Automotive, Inc., one of the nation's largest automotive retailers, this week reported 2011 fourth quarter adjusted earnings from continuing operations of $25.4 millionfor a 46% increase over the prior year adjusted results. Adjusted earnings...
AutoTrader.com and vAuto Executives Share How to Measure Automotive Marketing Performance and Improve Results
Howard Polirer, director of Industry Education at AutoTrader.com and Bill Reidy, director of sales at vAuto, are sharing their expertise with automotive dealers and managers on how to measure performance and improve results. Metrics – it’s the key to understanding...
Ford Focus Sales on Pace to Double in February
DEARBORN, Mich. -- Ford Focus sales are on pace to double in February, giving the stylish compact hatchback and sedan its best sales performance in more than a decade. Ford Focus sales expected to double in February, pushing through the 20,000 vehicle mark February on...
GM: Chevrolet Ranks as Top Performance Brand in U.S.
DETROIT – Chevrolet is America’s favorite performance brand, with Camaro and Corvette accounting for one out of every three sports cars sold in the United States in 2011. Chevrolet accounted for 37 percent of the sports-car segment last year, selling 88,249 Camaros,...
CEO of Castle Auto Group Explains How to Create a Digital Dealership for Maximum Profit
Joe Castle, CEO of Castle Auto Group and chairman and CEO of SOCIALDEALER, is sharing his expertise with automotive dealers and managers on how to create a digital dealership for maximum profit. Five years ago, Joe Castle’s dealerships were struggling, as many dealers...
New Compli CEO Brings Wealth of Experience
PORTLAND, Ore. – A proven veteran in the Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) industry, David Childers has been named Chief Executive Officer at Compli, the nation’s trusted provider of on-demand HR, safety and compliance management software. “David brings...
Nissan Issues Two Recalls
Nissan North America is issuing two recalls to fix problems with the tire pressure monitoring system and the fuel pressure sensors on certain vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website said. The first recall includes about 3,000 2012 model...
Edmunds.com: “Rising Tide” of Buying Conditions Bolsters February Sales at 14.4 Million SAAR
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — The automotive industry continues to move along at a brisk pace, with an estimated 1,095,059 new cars sold in February, forecasts Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. This would result in a projected Seasonally...
Lithia Motors Reported Service, Body and Parts Increased 3%
MEDFORD, OR -- Lithia Motors, Inc. reported the highest fourth quarter net income in company history, and more than doubled earnings for the fourth quarter and full year 2011 over the prior year periods. 2011 fourth quarter adjusted income from continuing operations...
Statement by Honda Regarding Power Tailgate Strut Recall
TORRANCE, Calif. -- Honda will voluntarily recall approximately 45,800 model-year 2008 and early-2009 Odyssey EX-L and Touring vehicles in the United States to replace the two power tailgate struts. The gas-filled struts that help to raise and support the tailgate of...
Car Care Council Launches All New Website Featuring Interactive, Customized Functionality
The Car Care Council has launched its new website, www.carcare.org, featuring expanded consumer information and unique functionality to allow visitors to customize their vehicle service schedules. “Our new website is designed to fuel confidence in vehicle owners by...
Auto Point and SureCritic Give Auto Dealers a Better Way to Manage Their Online Reputations, Gain More Positive Online Reviews
Carlsbad, CA - Auto Point, Inc., a pioneer in comprehensive customer relationship management solutions for auto dealers, and SureCritic, a cutting-edge online reputation management service, are joining together to offer auto dealers a better way to manage what...
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