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Interview with Chase Smith Jr., President & Co-owner of the Russell & Smith Automotive Group
Chase Smith Jr. is the President and Co-owner of the Russell & Smith Automotive Group in Houston, TX, selling the Ford, Honda and Mazda brands. He’s also a silent partner in Streater-Smith Honda Nissan in Conroe, TX. He comes from a rich pedigree in the automotive...
Ram to Offer a Diesel V6 1500 Pickup Early Next Year
According to Detroit Free Press, Ram to offer a diesel V6 1500 pickup early next year. Ram will soon become the first automaker in North America to offer a diesel engine in its light-duty pickup, a move designed to give Chrysler an edge in the ultra-competitive pickup...
Why Video is Important for Your Collision Repair Website
Why video is important for your collision repair website, according to Stratosphere Studio. For some of the auto body shop owners we’ve talked to, the idea of using video to market their businesses sounds time consuming and expensive. Shop owners are often open to the...
NHSTA Investigating 343,000 Honda Minivans for Brake Problems
According to The Detroit News, NHSTA is investigating 343,000 Honda minivans for brake problems. Washington — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it is opening an investigation into nearly 350,000 Honda minivans over reports the vehicles have...
The Value of Training Your Fixed-ops Employees
The value of training your fixed-ops employees, according to SearchAutoParts. I’m a huge football fan and have been for many years. I didn’t grow up one; in fact when I was younger, cars held a greater interest to me than football. No surprise there, but I actually...
CFPB Orders Bank to Pay $6.5M in Restitution
According to F&I and Showroom, CFPB orders bank to pay $6.5M in restitution. WASHINGTON — U.S. Bank and one of its nonbank partner companies, Dealers’ Financial Services (DFS), were ordered to pay $6.5 million in restitution to participants in the Military...
NAC Now Offering Results-Driven F&I Training Services to Increase Product Knowledge & Help Clients Succeed
NAC is pleased to announce a partnership with Chari Fogel Associates, Inc., a training company specializing in automotive F&I sales management and leadership training nationwide, that will provide a wide range of new training benefits to NAC’s clients and bring...
Subprime Auto Loans Trigger Q1 National Delinquency Rate Uptick
Subprime auto loans trigger Q1 national delinquency rate uptick, according to SubPrime Auto Finance News. CHICAGO — TransUnion didn't hesitate in stating the slight uptick in the national auto loan delinquency rate occurred because of a rise in delinquencies for...
Pre-owned Vehicle Prices Remain Stable This Summer
Pre-owned vehicle prices remain stable this summer, according to Auto Remarketing. Car prices in the lanes have experienced long-awaited declines this spring, making it easier for dealers to secure inventory as pre-owned supply continues to increase. But many dealers...
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says Chrysler Jeep Fix will Keep People Safe
According to The Detroit News, transportation secretary Ray LaHood says Jeep fix will keep people safe. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood defended Chrysler Group LLC’s fix for 1.6 million recalled Jeep SUVs, despite criticism from safety advocates that the fix isn’t...
85% of Consumers Read Local Business Reviews Online
According to Search Engine Watch 85% of consumers read local business reviews online. BrightLocal has revealed insights from their new consumer review survey looking at local search. Not surprisingly, the usage of local search has increased over the past couple of...
Get the First Look at the 2014 Lexus IS 350 F Sport in Action
Get the first look at the 2014 Lexus IS 350 F Sport in action from Pursuitist. When Lexus was launched in the late 1980s, it seemed the brand had Mercedes Benz clearly in its sights. With that laser focus and a “relentless pursuit of perfection,” it took less time...
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