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Setting your 2012 Spend Management Objectives
All dealerships have the opportunity this month to shape a better and more profitable 2012 by taking some decisive action. For the past few months these articles have focused on reducing costs, checking in on your profitability, identifying a strategy to accelerate...
Rotary Lift Gives Away Its 50,000th SmartLift® Inground Lift
Madison, Ind. – As part of the celebration to commemorate the 15th anniversary of SmartLift®, the world’s most popular inground lift, Rotary Lift conducted a campaign to give away the 50,000th SmartLift. Thousands of entries were received, and a winner has been drawn:...
Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Selects Sensible Driver from Kihon Media
FOLSOM, Calif. -- Kihon Media, a leader in online auto dealer customer retention programs, announced today that Quick Lane Tire & Auto Centers has selected Kihon Media as an Approved Vendor for "Sensible DriverTM", a fully integrated, customized and optimized...
Nissan Issues 2 Recalls
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website, Nissan North America, Inc. is issuing two separate recalls that include the Nissan Sentra and the Nissan Juke. The first recall with the 2010-2011 model year Nissan Sentra is to fix a problem...
Keller Bros. Auto Named Top Ten Repair Shop in the Nation
LITTLETON, Colo. -- Keller Bros. Auto, a full service repair shop in Littleton, has been named a Top Ten Repair Shop in the Nation according to Motor Age Magazine, a national publication. This is the second time since 2009 that Keller Bros. has received the honor. The...
Michael Grave is the Newest Addition to Edmunds.com’s Growing Dealer Initiative Team
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, announced that Michael Grave has joined the company as Director of National Accounts in its Dealer Initiatives area, joining Greg Smith. Smith has served the company in a...
Saab Automobile Files for Bankruptcy
Zeewolde, The Netherlands – Swedish Automobile N.V. (Swan) announces that Saab Automobile AB (Saab Automobile), Saab Automobile Tools AB and Saab Powertrain AB filed for bankruptcy with the District Court in Vänersborg, Sweden this morning. After having received the...
Ford Recalls 16,000 F-Series Trucks
Ford Motor Company is recalling a little over 16,000 2011/2012 model year F-Series trucks to fix a problem with the power train, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website said. The recall includes the 2011 Ford F-150 and the 2012 F-250, F-350, F-450...
Deloitte Consumer Spending Index Falls in November
NEW YORK -- The Deloitte Consumer Spending Index (Index) slid again in November, weighed down primarily by the housing market. The Index tracks consumer cash flow as an indicator of future consumer spending. "A high number of foreclosed homes and mortgage defaults...
115 winners of 2012 Top Safety Pick Stronger roofs lead to another record year for award
ARLINGTON, VA — The list of winners of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's Top Safety Pick award is longer than ever this year, with vehicles in nearly every size category the Institute evaluates earning accolades. From minicars to sedans to pickups,...
Car Batteries Recycled by 98% of Automotive Aftermarket Companies
BETHESDA, Md. -- A car battery can lead a long and productive life, but sooner or later, this important part of the vehicle's starting and charging system will need to be replaced. When the time comes to say goodbye to your car battery, rest assured that it's being...
Small Number of Vehicles Recalled
An improperly stitched side curtain air bag in the 2012 Audi A6 is causing Volkswagen to recall a little over 300 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website said. The seam in the air bags, the website said, may not be stitched correctly and...
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