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Auction Genius Turbo Charge Auction Buying for Dealers
Auction Genius has just announced a unique web-based software solution for auto dealers buying vehicles at auction. The system provides a quick and simple way to access critical information allowing dealers to make faster and better “buy decisions” on auction...
Ford Posts 2011 Pre-Tax Operating Profit of $8.8 Billion
DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford Motor Company today reported 2011 full year pre-tax operating profit of $8.8 billion, an increase of $463 million from a year ago, as strong performance in North America and Ford Credit offset challenges in other parts of the world. This marks...
AutoTrader.com: Large year-over-year increases in truck segment shopper activity
ATLANTA — Significant interest in full-size trucks is a positive indication that the economy appears to be on the mend, according to the January issue of the New Car Insights Report, brought to you by the AutoTrader.com Trend Engine. In addition to searches for...
AutoNation Reports Total Revenue for Used Vehicles Increased
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - - AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, reported 2011 fourth quarter adjusted net income from continuing operations of $71 million, or $0.51 per share, compared to net income from continuing operations of $68...
Chrysler Group Dealers to Provide 3-Month SiriusXM Subscription on Pre-Owned Vehicles
NEW YORK -- Sirius XM Radio announced that customers will receive a 3-month subscription to SiriusXM when they purchase a pre-owned vehicle with factory-installed satellite radio, regardless of manufacturer, from participating Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram Truck...
Enginetext, Inc. Creates Automated QR-Code and Text-Message Enabled Window Signs for Used-Car Dealers
Ann Arbor, MI – Enginetext, Inc. announced the rollout of automated QR-code and text-message enabled features-mileage-price window signs for used cars. The signs are designed for used car dealerships and are easier to create and use than the ones commonly seen at...
Edmunds.com Auto Sales Forecast: Analysts See Chrysler up 35 %
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — An estimated 866,655 new cars will be sold in January, for a projected Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) of 13.4 million units, forecasts Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. This sales pace is relatively...
AutoNation Reports All-Time Record Quarter and All-Time Record Full Year Results
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - - AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, reported 2011 fourth quarter adjusted net income from continuing operations of $71 million, or $0.51 per share, compared to net income from continuing operations of $68...
CarMark Certified Program Welcomes Three New Dealers
CARY, N.C. — The CarMark Certified Pre-Owned program, an industry leader in comprehensive third-party pre-owned vehicle certification programs, announced recently that three new dealers — two in West Virginia and one in California — have joined its ranks and are...
Manheim Signs Agreement to Purchase Dealer Services Corporation
ATLANTA – To reinforce its commitment to provide inventory financing to independent dealers, Manheim has signed an agreement to purchase Dealer Services Corporation (DSC), a used vehicle floor plan company for independent dealers based in Carmel, Ind. The acquisition...
Winter Preparedness
For many people in the United States, winter means hot chocolate, warm fires and the holidays. But it also inevitably means colder temperatures, snow and ice, which can pose significant risks to your automotive business. That’s why it’s important to prepare your...
TRA and Experian Automotive Join Forces to Launch TRA’s “Media TRAnalytics® TV Auto Ratings”
New York, NY and Schaumburg, IL. - TRA Inc., a leading media marketing and analytics software company and Experian Automotive, a leader in providing information services and market intelligence to the automotive industry, today announced the launch of TRA’s “Media...
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