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Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group Amends Senior Secured Credit Facility
TULSA, Okla.-- Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. announced the completion of an amendment to its senior secured credit facility that increased the aggregate amount of share repurchases permitted under the facility. The Company simultaneously announced that the...
Report: Electric Vehicle Penetration Rates to be Highest in Smaller States
Sales of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) are expected to accelerate rapidly over the next several years, posting a compound annual growth rate of 43% between 2011 and 2017, with annual sales reaching almost 360,000 vehicles by 2017. Adoption of PEVs will vary...
vAuto Senior VP of Performance Management Explains Key Performance Indicators For Managing and Succeeding in Today’s Used Car Market
Over the past couple of years, dealership inventory and sales operations have gone through significant changes. And while these new ways of doing business have been met head on and with much enthusiasm, the benchmarks against which your sales and inventory has...
DealerTrack eCarList Chief Product Officer Reveals Eight Ways Mobile can Improve Your Dealership’s Bottom Line
In today's marketplace, dealers and managers need to be "in-sync" to make the most of their team capabilities and inventory opportunities. What are eight critical ways that mobile applications can improve a dealership's bottom line and operational performance? Current...
The 11th Digital Dealer Conference & Exposition Online Community is Live!
Are you planning to attend the 11th Digital Dealer Conference & Exposition, Oct. 5-7, at The Mirage, in Las Vegas, NV? Dealer Communications has created an online community for all registered attendees – just one more value-added feature of a conference that’s jam...
Automotive Internet and Inventory Merchandising Experts Reveal the Key Elements to Improving the Way Inventory Ads are Created and Showcased
The majority of your calls and e-leads come from specific inventory listings found online. The content and quality of your online vehicle ads will single-handedly determine your profitability. Your best bet for success is to incorporate the new, proven fundamentals...
ADP Announces New Approved Vendors for ADP’s Third Party Access Program
ADP Dealer Services, a division of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. announced the next wave of companies that have successfully completed the approval process of the ADP Third Party Access Program. Vendor Partners Approved since April 1, 2011 include: Distribution...
Audi launches new mobile experiences for U.S. luxury performance car shoppers
HERNDON, Va. -- Audi of America launched a new mobile marketing experience aimed at delivering information on the brand’s products whenever and wherever premium car buyers demand it. New mobile approach provides easier navigation to information potential and existing...
Four Cylinder Engine Production Begins At Toyota’s Alabama Engine Plant
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – State and local officials joined Toyota team members and executives this week to mark the start of four-cylinder engine production at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Alabama, Inc. (TMMAL). At a separate reception last evening, TMMAL commemorated its...
Ally Bank Launches New “People Sense” Ad Campaign
MIDVALE, Utah -- Ally Bank tonight launches its latest advertising campaign, which is centered on the concept of "people sense" – doing what is right for your customer because people sense makes good business sense. Since launching the Ally Bank brand in 2009, the...
NABD Releases Important White Paper on Payment Devices, and Launches New Study
Houston, Texas –The National Alliance of Buy Here Pay Here Dealers (NABD) announced that it has released a comprehensive “white paper” which summarizes a national payment device survey it conducted earlier this year. Kenneth B. Shilson, CPA, President and Founder of...
Manheim Locations Receive Top Honors from Customers at National Auto Auction Association Conference
ATLANTA – Nine Manheim locations across the country were honored for outstanding performance by customers and industry partners at the 63rd annual National Auto Auction Association conference last week in Chicago. In addition, two Manheim locations were recognized for...
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