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In-warranty Vehicles Drop; Retailers Must Woo Out-of-Warranty Customers to Cushion the Blow
It’s no secret in the auto industry that profits on new vehicle sales have been nonexistent the past several years. In fact, according to the National Automobile Dealers Association, automotive retailers have lost money on new vehicle sales for five consecutive years,...
The Value of Selling with a Story
The two biggest obstacles used car sales persons face now - and have for decades - are credibility and product knowledge. Outside of politicians there is probably no other profession with less credibility than the used car sales person. No matter the franchise or the...
Kelley Blue Book Launches Used-Car Values Specific to 51 Regions in U.S.
IRVINE, Calif. -- In an effort to provide the most market reflective and granular used-car values in every state, Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information, announces it will provide values for 51 regions, delivering some...
Click Lock A/C Security System from AirSept
Atlanta, GA -- Click Lock is a unique new tool that alerts service providers if an air conditioning system has been opened since the last time the repair shop serviced the system. The Click Lock A/C Security System features a patented, snap-together locking cap that...
U.S. Bank Makes Online Car Shopping and Financing Easier with New Auto Buying Service at usbank.com
MINNEAPOLIS -- U.S. Bank has made shopping for a new or used car and financing that vehicle easier with the launch of the U.S. Bank Auto Buying Service at www.usbank.com/autobuying. Powered by TrueCar, publisher of real-time, new and used vehicle transaction data, the...
OTC® Releases Powerful Automotive Tech-Scope™
Owatonna, Minn. - The OTC Tech-Scope (P/N 3857) is a standalone two-channel high-speed lab and ignition oscilloscope with multimeter that allows service technicians to quickly and efficiently test and measure virtually all of the electrical and electronic components...
Bill Pearson Joins Velde Auto Group as Co-Owner
Peoria IL –Velde Lincoln Volvo in Peoria Illinois announce their new Co-Owner and Vice President/GM William Pearson Jr. Mr. Pearson, former Partner/GM at Finish Line Ford in Peoria brings 25 years experience to the Velde organization. “Strength and balance”, says Dale...
Payless® Car Sales Introduces Payless AssuranceSM Certified Pre-Owned Program
St Petersburg, FL -- Payless® Car Sales, Inc., America’s Used Car Company®, announced a program agreement has been signed with JM&A Group to administer its Payless AssuranceSM Certified Pre-Owned Program. The agreement also provides for Payless® Car Sales...
AutoTec Releases New Version of Foursquare Guide Specifically for Dealers
Birmingham, AL -- In May, AutoTec released the Foursquare Quick-Start Guide, an in-depth look at how participating auctions could use the social networking site foursquare to their advantage. Thanks to the success of that guide, the company has now released a version...
IBM Smarter Commerce Helps AutoTrader Accelerate Its Online Auto Marketplace
ARMONK, N.Y. and ATLANTA -- IBM announced that AutoTrader.com, a leading online automotive marketplace, is using IBM technology for Smarter Commerce as part of its Electronic Sales Order system to simplify and accelerate the ordering experience for its dealer and...
Toyota Launches Google+ Page
TORRANCE, Calif. – Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. today is featured as an early example of the Google+ Page, Google’s new offering on Google+ specifically for brands and businesses. Launched today, Toyota USA’s Page shares brand content and can be found...
Experian Data: Online Users Increase Share of Overall Vehicle Make and Model Searches by 37%
Experian recently conducted an analysis looking at automotive online search behaviors. This research bridges the gap between consumers’ automotive interests online and their offline behaviors. Leveraging data from Experian Automotive and Experian Hitwise, the...
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