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Information is the Key to Success
Information is the key to success, according to SearchAutoParts.com. In a recent industry forum, leaders for both the insurance and collision repairer segments cited rapid advances in vehicle technology as one of their top concerns for the future. To the shop, this...
John Lennon’s Ferrari 330GT Coupé Up for Auction
According to Pursuitist, John Lennon's Ferrari 330GT Coupé is up for auction. Baby, you can drive my car. And buy it, too! On July 12, Bonhams will auction off John Lennon’s very first car, a Ferrari 330GT Coupé, during the Festival of Speed in Goodwood, England. The...
Latest Recalls from NHTSA
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V211 Manufacturer: Triumph Motorcycles America, LTD Make / Model Years: TRIUMPH / 2012-2013 Subject: Neutral Gear Light Remains Illuminated NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V206 Manufacturer: Isuzu Manufacturing Services of America Make / Model...
400,000 Ford F-150 Trucks Being Investigated for Engine Problems
According to the Detroit News, 400,000 Ford F-150 trucks are being investigated by the U.S. for engine problems. Washington — The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Sunday it is opening a preliminary investigation into 400,000 of Ford's best-selling...
Huge Memorial Day Sales Predicted in the Auto Industry
According to USA Today, huge memorial days sales are predicted for the auto industry. Memorial Day weekend could be a smashing three days for the auto industry, which is pushing for the highest level of sales this year since 2002, forecasters predict. So far,...
AutoTrader.com Partners with Experian Automotive to Enable Dealers to Provide AutoCheck Vehicle History Reports on Their AutoTrader.com Listings
ATLANTA - Today, AutoTrader.com® announced that it has entered into an agreement with Experian Automotive which will enable dealers to utilize AutoCheck® vehicle history reports when merchandising their inventory on AutoTrader.com. Beginning in September, dealers who...
New TransUnion Vehicle History Score Powered by Carfax® Helps Lenders Predict Future Delinquency
CHICAGO, IL - TransUnion has developed an innovative risk assessment model designed to help auto lenders evaluate the potential for future loan delinquency based on the history of the vehicle used as collateral. The TransUnion Vehicle History Score was developed in...
U.S. Automotive Aftermarket Industry is Expected to Grow 3.4% Annually Through 2016
According to SearchAutoParts.com, the U.S. automotive aftermarket industry is expected to grow 3.4% annually through 2016. AAIA and AASA partnered to produce the Channel Forecast Model to create a single industry view of the size, growth rate and outlook for the motor...
NCM Adds 8-Hour Profit Improvement Programs Focused on Auto Dealership Used Vehicle and Fixed Operations Departments
Overland Park, KS – NCMAssociates announced its new one-day operational review format for automotive dealership fixed operating departments as an additional option under its “38 in 8” in-dealership consulting program. The new service, which is designed for automotive...
Limited-run McLaren 50 12C and 12C Spider Announced to Mark Landmark Anniversary
As part of the continued celebrations for the 50th anniversary of McLaren, a commemorative model is to be produced, celebrating five decades of race-winning technology and expertise of the British brand. Production of the McLaren 50 12C will be strictly limited to a...
iTapMenu Launches F&I Product Rating with Provider Exchange Network
Southfield, MI – Provider Exchange Network (PEN), a division of Open Dealer Exchange, LLC, is pleased to announce integration with the F&I mobile menu, iTapMenu. The iTapMenu will now feature electronic rating via PEN. “We couldn’t be more excited about the...
Ally Ranked First On List of Top Auto Finance Companies
DETROIT, MI - Ally Financial came in first place on the 2013 Big Wheels Report list of top auto finance companies. The annual report, issued by Auto Finance News, ranks auto finance companies by the amount of finance contracts and leases outstanding each year. "Every...
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