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Bankrate: Only 17% of Americans Report Better Financial Situation than One Year Ago
NEW YORK -- Bankrate.com's Financial Security Index slumped in October, falling to 92.8 from 93.9, and is now at its second-lowest level of the year. Any reading below 100 indicates feelings of less financial security relative to 12 months ago. "The weak economy,...
America’s Car-Mart Continues Growth – Now Operating 111 Dealerships
Bentonville, Arkansas -- America’s Car-Mart, Inc. announced the opening of its newest dealership. The dealership is located in Phenix City, Alabama. "Phenix City is our 10th dealership in Alabama. We have had great success in Alabama and expect to continue to grow our...
Lexus Captures the Highest Perceived Quality Rating for Alternative Fuel Vehicles
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- Lexus captured the highest Perceived Quality rating for alternative fuel vehicles with an overall PQS of 89.8 (out of 100), according to the Fall 2011 Perceived Quality Study (PQS) from ALG, a subsidiary of TrueCar, Inc. and the industry...
Ally Financial Launches Innovative Vehicle Financing Product
DETROIT -- Ally Financial Inc. launches Ally Buyer's Choice, an industry-first product offering for U.S. dealers and customers on new 2011 and 2012 General Motors and Chrysler vehicles. Ally Buyer's Choice is an innovative financing product that delivers the best of...
AOA Supplier Digital Network Launches: Aftermarket Suppliers Join Digitally with Dealerships to Increase Accessories Sales
Las Vegas, NV -- izmocars announced that it will unveil the revolutionary AOA Supplier Digital Network at this week's 2011 SEMA show in Las Vegas. The new network solves the multiple coordination challenges between auto dealers and aftermarket suppliers and is an...
AAPC Condemns Japanese Intervention to Weaken the Yen
Washington, D.C. - The American Automotive Policy Council (AAPC) which represents —Chrysler Group LLC, Ford Motor Company and General Motors Company—condemn Japan’s intervention to weaken the yen. This is the third intervention so far this year, and Japan’s Finance...
Engine Fire Risk Prompts Recall
BMW is recalling a little over 30,000 vehicles from the 2008 to 2011 model years to fix a problem with the circuit board for the water pump, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website said. The circuit board could overheat and cause an engine fire,...
36,000 Crossover Vehicles Recalled
According to The Detroit News, General Motors is recalling about 36,000 of its crossover vehicles to fix a problem with the tire pressure monitoring system. The recall, the story said, includes the 2012 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain. The National Highway Traffic...
Sonic Automotive Parts and Service Revenue Up 5%
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Sonic Automotive, Inc., one of the nation’s largest automotive retailers, today reported that 2011 third quarter earnings from continuing operations were $0.33 per diluted share compared to $0.25 per diluted share in the prior year quarter. Third...
RepairPal Mobile 2.0 for iPhone Now Available
EMERYVILLE, Calif. -- RepairPal, the leading consumer online destination for auto repair and maintenance information, has announced a significant update to its mobile app for iPhone users. RepairPal Mobile 2.0 includes the same noteworthy features as the original...
AAIA Video Shows Aftermarket’s Efforts to Protect the Environment
BETHESDA, Md. -- A new video developed by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) features the aftermarket's widespread efforts to reduce, reuse and recycle in order to protect the environment. The video, AAIA Green, is designed to build greater...
AutoAlert® Inc. Receives 3rd and 4th Patents for Revolutionary Solution That Helps Auto Dealers Sell More Cars and Services to Existing Customers
RVINE, Calif. -- AutoAlert,® Inc., the innovator in providing data analytic and lead-generation solutions to auto dealers, said today it had received formal "notification of allowance" for two new U.S. patents. AutoAlert enables auto dealers to uniquely create highly...
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