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Auto Dealers Accelerate Toward JobOn and Video Job Interviewing
More Than a Half Dozen Sign Up to Post Jobs and Review Job Applicants’ Videos. STEVENSVILLE, Maryland – Pohanka Acura, Koons Toyota and Koons Ford Annapolis, Annapolis Hyundai, Porsche of Annapolis, JBA Chevrolet, David Wheeler Honda and Preston Hyundai are automobile...
New Auto Insurance Verification Bill Submitted by Miss. Lawmakers
JACKSON, Miss. -- Mississippi lawmakers are trying once again to get an online car insurance verification system set up in their state after Gov. Haley Barbour vetoed a similar proposal last session, Online Auto Insurance News reports. It might be a while before we...
Infiniti and Subaru Assert Leadership Positions in ALG’s Annual Canadian Residual Value Awards
TORONTO -- Canadian International Auto Show -- ALG, the industry benchmark for residual values and a leading provider of automotive insights, today announced the results of its 4th annual Canadian Residual Value Awards, with Subaru and Infiniti earning the awards for...
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Overall Vehicle Dependability Improves Substantially
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — Strong initial quality of 2009 model-year vehicles—which were produced during one of the toughest years for the automotive industry—has translated into historically high levels of vehicle dependability in 2012, according to the J.D. Power...
Community Financial Credit Union Marks Record Year of Membership Increases
PLYMOUTH, Mich. -- Community Financial Credit Union announced today that 2011 was a record year for growth in member satisfaction ratings and number of members. The credit union, with branches in Plymouth, Canton, Northville, Novi, Gaylord, Hillman and Lewiston, saw a...
GM Reports 2011 Net Income of $7.6 Billion
DETROIT – General Motors Co. today announced 2011 calendar-year net income attributable to common stockholders of $7.6 billion, or $4.58 per fully diluted share, up from $4.7 billion, or $2.89 per fully diluted share, in 2010. Full-year EBIT-adjusted of $8.3 billion,...
Seinfeld and Leno Team Up To Win Super Bowl Ad Battle
Nashville, TN — Dataium, the largest aggregator of online automotive shopper behavior, today released its Promotional Impact Reports for the 2012 Super Bowl advertisers in the automotive category. The reports detail the shopping, inventory search, and lead activity of...
Chrysler Group Statement Regarding Department of Energy Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Application
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Chrysler Group LLC has decided to withdraw its application for an Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing loan from the Department of Energy. The Company remains confident in its strategy to bring competitive, fuel-efficient vehicles and...
e-Commerce Director Shares Tips on Avoiding Common Internet Marketing Mistakes
Kevin Frye, the e-commerce director of the Jeff Wyler Automotive Family, is sharing his expertise with automotive dealers and managers on how to avoid the common mistakes that could spell disaster for 2012 e-commerce efforts. What can you learn from a pizza parlor,...
Ford Becomes First Automaker to Earn Top Honors for Supporting Women-Owned Businesses
DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford Motor Company was named as one of America’s top corporations for its support of women-owned suppliers, the first time an automaker has earned the award. The Women’s Business Enterprise Council (WBENC) selected Ford for its 13th annual listing of...
Hyundai Hope on Wheels Launches “Like 4 Hope” Facebook
LOS ANGELES -- Hyundai Hope on Wheels, now in its 14th year in the fight against pediatric cancer, today announced the launch of its "Like 4 Hope" Facebook campaign. Furthering its commitment to finding a cure, and in addition to its signature Scholar Grant and...
Director of Internet Sales and e-Business Development Reveals the Need for e-Business Development Managers
Shaun Kniffin, director of Internet sales and e-business development for Germain Motor Co., is sharing his expertise with automotive dealers and managers on the need for e-business development managers. Since 2005, the Germain Motor Co. team has increased Internet...
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