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What Happened to Test Drives?
Do new car shoppers test drive cars anymore before they buy them? A recent story from The Detroit News said LeaseTrader.com has seen an increasing trend among car buyers who are closing deals online for vehicles without even test driving them first. Are you seeing...
Survey: Facebook Brand Pages Lag Behind In ‘Likes’
San Jose, CA — Facebook brand pages have been ’liked‘ by only 9% of Internet users — trailing the number of ‘likes’ for all other Facebook elements — according to the latest JustAsk! survey from audience research and targeting company Crowd Science. But no single type...
Holiday Ecommerce Sales to Grow 16.8% to $46.7 Billion in 2011
NEW YORK —The promise of convenience and cost savings online will bring more consumers than ever to shop on the web for the holidays, spending a greater share of their gift budget there than they have in previous years, according to a new forecast by eMarketer....
First Three Weeks of November Exhibit Strong Online Spending Activity
RESTON, VA – comScore, a leader in measuring the digital world, reported holiday season retail e-commerce spending for the first 20 days of the November – December 2011 holiday season, as well as its official spending forecast for the season. For the holiday...
Building Trust Online is an Entire Dealership Effort
The J.D. Power Automotive Internet Roundtable held October 12, 2011 in Las Vegas hosted a panel discussion on the topic of “How Dealers Can Build Trust Online to Increase Online Sales.” Judging by the attendance, this topic is worthy of further discussion. The...
Audi to Advertise During Super Bowl XLVI
HERNDON, Va. -- Audi of America announced that it will advertise during Super Bowl XLVI, the brand's fifth consecutive time as an advertiser in the big game. San Francisco-based Venables Bell & Partners is creating the spot. "The Super Bowl continues to be a...
Study: Continued Owner Frustrations with Vehicle Navigation Systems
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- Vehicle owners are continuing to experience a high number of problems with factory-installed navigation systems, primarily with routing quality and system usability, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S. Navigation Usage and...
New Ads for Chrysler 300 Feature 1917 Poem by Michigan Poet Laureate Edgar A. Guest
Auburn Hills, Mich. - Words written nearly 100 years ago by a Michigan poet laureate about never quitting or running from adversity are just as true today in capturing the resolve of the people of Detroit and Chrysler to overcome obstacles and prove their best days...
Ford Wins 2nd Annual Green Marketer of the Year Award
According to Nielsen’s blog, Ford Motor Company was awarded the company’s 2nd annual Nielsen Automotive Green Marketer of the Year award. The award was presented at the Los Angeles Auto Show to Ford for its marketing campaigns surrounding its green vehicles and...
Chrysler Uses Music Awards to Feature Fiat 500
LOS ANGELES -- The all-new 2012 Fiat 500 performed alongside Jennifer Lopez during her performance of "Papi," at the 2011 American Music Awards® (AMAs) held at the NOKIA Theatre L.A. on Sunday evening. "The FIAT Brand is honored to share the stage with Jennifer Lopez...
Super Bowl Ads 2012
Super Bowl XLVI is less than three months away, and marketers are already planning their television ads for the big game. According to a story from AdvertisingAge, automotive companies that have already announced they will be advertising during the football game...
TrueCar.com Provides Best New Car Deals During Black Friday Weekend
SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- Forget the mall or department store, and the long lines that await shoppers on Black Friday and the upcoming weekend. TrueCar.com suggests car buyers take advantage of some amazing deals available on 2011 and 2012 models that can save consumers...
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