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Digital Air Strike Recognized as Technology Leader with Windows Azure Announcement
Sunnyvale, CA - Digital Air Strike, one of the nation’s leading automotive social media, online reputation and lead response company, announced that it has been recognized as a leading technology user of Microsoft Corp.’s Windows Azure platform. The company has been...
Subaru Releases “Launch Control”
Cherry Hill, N.J. - Subaru of America Inc. has released the first episode of “Launch Control”, a bi-weekly web video series that chronicles Subaru Rally Team USA and the Subaru PUMA RallyCross Team as they prepare for and compete in a fast-paced 2013 race season...
Ford COO Mark Fields Named 2013-2014 Campaign Chair for United Way for Southeastern Michigan
DEARBORN, MI – Ford Motor Company Chief Operating Officer Mark Fields has been named 2013-2014 Campaign Chair for United Way for Southeastern Michigan. Outgoing chair Sergio Marchionne, Chrysler Group LLC Chairman and CEO, passed the torch to Fields. Fields’ role as...
Global Lending Services Continues Its National Expansion
ATLANTA, GA - Global Lending Services announces today they are actively purchasing automobile finance contracts in 19 states. Since the purchase of the assets and platform of Resurgent Auto Finance in August 2012, GLS has been focused on expanding its purchasing...
Search & Social Synergy: Build Buzz, Get Links, Grow Your Brand
Build buzz, get links and grow your brand, Search Engine Watch explains how. Where are things headed? What rightful place does social has in the search marketing mix? What are some tactical considerations you may want to incorporate into your plans? For some insights...
Fisker Fails to Make $10M Payment to Energy Department
According to The Detroit News Fisker fails to make $10 million dollar payment to the energy department. Washington — Struggling start-up automaker Fisker Automotive Inc. did not make a $10 million loan payment to the Energy Department on Monday as it races to find a...
Cost of Owning and Operating Vehicle in U.S. Increases Nearly Two Percent According to AAA’s 2013 ‘Your Driving Costs’ Study
Increase in maintenance, insurance and fuel drive up average cost for sedans to $9,122 yearly, 60.8 cents per mile ORLANDO, Fla. – AAA released the results of its annual ‘Your Driving Costs’ study today, revealing a 1.96 percent increase in the cost to own and operate...
McLaren Qualified Ensures the Ultimate Track Record
Launch of the first approved scheme for pre-owned models from McLaren All models fully upgraded to the latest specification and undergo a full qualification from McLaren-trained technicians Preferential rates through McLaren Special Operations enables every customer...
Auto/Mate Releases “The Auto Dealer’s 10-Step Guide to Selecting the Right CRM for Your Dealership”
ALBANY, N.Y. – In a recent survey conducted by Auto/Mate, more than 100 dealers were asked what the most important consideration was when choosing a new Contact Relationship Management (CRM) system. Whether the system integrates with their dealership management system...
The Odor Doctors Launches “Expertly Sanitized Vehicles”; Expands into Canada New Marketing Approach Differentiates How Auto Dealers Sell Pre-Owned Inventory
Houston, Texas -- The Odor Doctors, a fast, inexpensive, practical and highly profitable solution for tackling the most challenging problem for used vehicle retailers across the globe, today announced the launch of “Expertly Sanitized Vehicles”; a new marketing...
DealerRater Teams with Polk for Digital Dealer 14 Presentation Showing How Online Star Ratings Increase Auto Dealer Sales
WALTHAM, Mass. - DealerRater, the world’s premier car dealer review web site, today announced a joint presentation with Polk at the 14th Digital Dealer Conference and Exposition titled, “The Proof is in the Numbers – Reviews Drive Business.” The joint session will...
GM Wants More Parts Available In-Store, Dealers Object
According to Crain's Detroit Business, GM wants more parts at stores. Dealers are against carrying a costly larger inventory, despite incentive programs. Ideally, the improvement in selection will increase same-day repairs and encourage direct factory purchase of...
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