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Dataium: Volt Shoppers Down 30%
Average daily inventory views for the Chevrolet Volt dropped 30% the week after Chevrolet announced that it would begin offering loaner vehicles to existing Volt owners due to concerns of fire, research from Dataium shows. Traffic plummeted 28% the day following the...
The 10 Critical Factors in 10X Dealer Success
If you’ve been reading closely, you’ll know that I have been refining a list of critical internet sales success factors for some time. Here is my latest list: Competitive pricing Transparency Initial response Follow-up High touch Happy employees Grow lead volume...
Kia Advertising Campaign Named to Mashable’s “10 Most Innovative Viral Video Ads of 2011” List
IRVINE, Calif. -- On the heels of receiving the first-ever "Rookie of the Year" award from the Madison Avenue Advertising Walk of Fame, the legend of Kia Motors' trio of music-loving hamsters continued to grow with Mashable ranking the "Share Some Soul" spot as one of...
More than 200 Billion Online Videos Viewed Globally in October
Reston, VA - comScore, Inc., a leader in measuring the digital world, released inaugural data on worldwide online video viewing from the comScore Video Metrix service. The report found that nearly 1.2 billion people age 15 and older watched 201.4 billion videos online...
Kelley Blue Book Names Most-Researched New Vehicles, Brands of 2011
IRVINE, Calif. -- Kelley Blue Book, the leading provider of new car and used car information, today announces the most-researched new vehicles of 2011 on the company's top-rated website, www.kbb.com. In addition, Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com reveals the top five brands...
Survey: Email Marketing and Social Media Are Top Areas of Investment in 2012
Redwood City, Calif. – StrongMail, a leading provider of interactive marketing solutions foremail marketing and social media, today announced the results of its “2012 Marketing Trends” survey, which provides unique insight into how businesses plan to budget and...
Poll Finds 17% of Site Visitors Plan to Buy a New Car as a Gift
IRVINE, Calif. -- Kelley Blue Book, the leading provider of new car and used car information, has identified 10 of the most heavily discounted 2011 and 2012 new cars available just in time to give the best gift of all; a new car. ...
All-new 2013 Dodge Dart Interior Sets New Standard for Compact Cars
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- The Dodge brand is giving a sneak peek into the high-tech, precisely crafted and highly customizable interior of its all-new 2013 Dodge Dart. Scheduled to be introduced Jan. 9 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, the new...
OTC® Ez-TAP™ Heavy-Duty Wireless Diagnostic System Bridging Local Telematics and Diagnostics for the HD Industry
Owatonna, Minn. - OTC, an SPX® Brand, today introduced its new Ez-TAP Heavy Duty Wireless Diagnostic System designed to provide a cost-effective, wireless solution that simplifies preventative maintenance, heavy-duty diagnostics, and advanced telematics all in the...
CarChat24 announces FREE AUTO DEALER CHAT SOFTWARE with their ‘always free’ version!
CarChat24 will provide hosted Free Advanced Auto Dealer Chat Software for (“All Car Dealer’s NEW or Used”) after final Beta testing. Expected release in late January to early February. Hosted Advanced Chat software designed for Car Dealers FREE! Anyone interested in...
FIAT Brand’s Hot Digital Spot Receives VH1 ‘Pop-Up’ Video Treatment
Auburn Hills, Mich. - After making its debut at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show, the FIAT brand’s new digital video, “Seduction,” is receiving a pop-up video treatment from VH1. A pop-up version of the digital hit will be featured on VH1.com’s “Pop-Up Video” site...
Market Share Battle 2011
According to a story from the Detroit Free Press, the Detroit automakers have all gained significant market share this year, with Chrysler up the most, 25%. The story said this is the first time since 1988 that in one year all three, Chrysler, Ford and General Motors,...
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