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New Eight Speed Transmission Introduced by Chrysler
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- Chrysler Group LLC is first domestic automaker to offer new eight-speed automatic transmission. New eight-speed transmission coupled to award-winning Pentastar V6 will offer double-digit increase in fuel economy. New 845RE eight-speed...
The importance of being prompt with title issues
Recently my firm worked with a dealership on an issue involving a title for a used car. Our client had purchased from a private seller. Our client was contacted by an attorney who represented a repairman that claimed to have a lien related to repairs they claim to...
Dealer Attorneys Mike Charapp and Rob Cohen Release Auto Dealer Law, a Legal Resource Guide and Subscription Service for Dealers
Tustin, CA. -- Auto Advisory Services, Inc. is proud to announce the release of Auto Dealer Law, the Definitive Legal Guide to the Purchase, Sale, and Operation of Vehicle Dealerships. This resource guide and subscription service provides vehicle dealers and their...
Vinnie Micciche, E-commerce Director, CDC, Group 1 Automotive, Inc. Eastern Region
Vinnie Micciche, e-commerce director for Group 1 Automotive’s Eastern Region’s Customer Development Center (CDC), takes a “no cookie cutter” approach to directing Internet sales and marketing for 42 dealerships in 11 states. Vinnie believes in building close,...
Manheim’s Mobile App Now Available for the Android Marketplace
ATLANTA – To give more customers access to its suite of digital products and services, Manheim introduced its mobile app for Google AndroidTM smartphones. The app is available for download from the Android marketplace. Now Android-device users – just like Apple...
Rob Marshall, Dry Ridge Toyota
Dry Ridge Toyota is a Kentucky dealership retailing nearly three-quarters of a million dollars a year in accessories sales. Dealer Principal Rob Marshall credits the store’s exceptionally successful accessories program to two key factors: technology that helps...
J.D. Power and Associates: New-Vehicle Retail Sales Volume Deteriorates as August Closes
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- The August new-vehicle retail sales pace has declined sharply during the second half of the month, as the impact of negative variables—weak consumer confidence, delayed purchases in the hopes of bargains, and inclement weather—take hold,...
Survey: 4 out of 5 Consumers Reverse Purchase Decisions Based on Negative Online Reviews
BOSTON – At a time when 89 percent of consumers say they find online channels trustworthy sources for product and service reviews, new Cone research reveals four-out-of-five consumers have changed their minds about a recommended purchase based solely on negative...
Data: Higher Prices Double Length of New Car Negotiations
BURLINGAME, Calif. -- CarWoo! data, obtained from their online MarketPlace for new car buyers and sellers, reveals that after peaking during July, the rigor of negotiation appears to be lessening as new car prices begin to return to first quarter levels. In March of...
ActivEngage, Inc. Executive Demonstrates How To Deliver More Qualified Leads
Turn your existing web site into the most powerful lead generation tool you have at your disposal. Learn how to identify shopper persona and develop content that will drive them to convert. How can you optimize your web site by leveraging A/B split testing to create a...
GM: Camaro Most Popular Sports Car on Street and on Facebook
DETROIT – The Chevrolet Camaro continues to be the best-selling sports car in the United States, and now is the most-popular vehicle on Facebook. The official Camaro page has 1.8 million fans – and counting – more than any other official vehicle page on the social...
CEO and Co-Founder of Dataium, LLC, Describes How To Turn Dead Leads into New Sales
Advanced web 2.0 visitor recognition technology and advanced data analytics provides unprecedented visibility into auto shopper behavior and online shopping activity. By combining these technologies you can identify which current and past leads are currently shopping...
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