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Survey Finds Gender Affects Car Shopping Decisions
According to Philly.com, survey finds gender affects car shopping decisions. Women are more likely to prioritize safety and affordability in shopping for cars, while men appear to seek out cars based on exterior styling and "rugged" reputations, according to an online...
Report Finds Instagram is the Consumer Engagement King
According to Ragan.com, a report finds Instagram is the consumer engagement king. Instagram is becoming a core platform for brands to engage with consumers. It registers consumer engagement 18 times that of Facebook and 48 times that of Twitter, according to the...
Pre-owned Portion of an Automotive Sales Meeting
The most vulnerable capital in a new car dealership today is tied up in the pre-owned department. The opportunity for profit is one of the highest return on investment of any commodity offered on the market anywhere in the world. You have a sixty four percent chance...
It’s All in the Variable Valve Timing
According to Search Auto Parts, it's all in the timing. Variable valve timing and variable displacement systems have been on the road and continuously evolving for years. They go by a myriad of different names including Toyota and Honda VTEC, GM Cam Phasing, GM DoD...
MPi EDGE WorldClass Moves To The Cloud; Auto Dealers Get Faster, More Powerful Vehicle Inspection Software
MPi, a leading provider of revenue and retention solutions for automotive dealership service departments, today announced that EDGE WorldClass has just been updated to the cloud. The leading vehicle inspection software is now faster and more powerful than ever. EDGE...
Nissan Global Reinsurance and PCMI Sign Agreement for Selling, Administering and Servicing Aftermarket Products Including Extended Warranties
Nissan Global Reinsurance, Ltd. (NGRe) has contracted with PCMI Corporation to license PCMI’s Policy Claim and Reporting Solutions (“PCRS”) platform. PCRS is a cloud-based software solution that enhances how auto dealers sell, service and administer extended...
Email Marketing for your Fixed Ops Department
Email marketing for your fixed ops department, according to Stratosphere Studio. As a collision repair shop owner, you have a number of marketing tactics at your disposal, including event marketing, content marketing, mobile marketing, and so on. A favorite among our...
This Weeks Recalls from NHTSA
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V342 Manufacturer: General Motors LLC Make / Model Years: CHEVROLET / 2014 GMC / 2014 Subject: Rear Brake Caliper Bolts/FMVSS 135 NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V338 Manufacturer: Keystone RV Company Make / Model Years: KEYSTONE / 2013...
July SAAR Jumps to 15.8 Million Units
According to F&I and Showroom, July SAAR jumps to 15.8 million units. A majority of manufacturers experienced record-breaking sales for the month of July. According to Autodata Corp., sales paced at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 15.8 million units, up from...
Local Dealer Faces Multiple Lawsuits
According to WDTN.com, local dealer faces multiple lawsuits. A well-known auto group in the Miami Valley paid out hundreds of thousands of dollars to settle civil lawsuits. We are checking court records involving Jeff Schmitt Auto Group. At least 25 people have sued...
Toyota Recalls 340K Pickups for Belt Problem
According to USA Today, Toyota recalls 340K pickups for belt problems. Toyota said Wednesday that it is voluntarily recalling about 342,000 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab vehicles from the years 2004-2011 because of a flaw in the seat belts. Screws that attach the seat belt...
Used Car Prices Impacted By New 2014 Models
With the arrival of 2014 models, Black Book expects prices of late-model vehicles will feel the most impact, meaning car dealers, remarketers and shoppers can expect lower prices on 2011-12-2013 year models. As new-vehicle sales continue to rise, more car shoppers...
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