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Most Researched Cars for March 2013
As March comes to an end, Kelley Blue Book has released the most researched cars for the past month. Top views go to the Honda Accord, Civic and CR-V, BMW 3-Series, Ford Fusion, and F-150 Super Crew among others.
Tweeting the Auto Industry? Best Practice & More
From NCMi, find out the top 10 types of posts dealers should make to be effective. Safety measures and password guidelines to avoid getting hacked are also reviewed, and the best ways to make Twitter to serve your business successfully are available below: Read the...
Don’t Sell Customers the Cars They Want
From Cobalt, a pro gives tips on what to do with those frustrating customers who pick a specific car and then change their minds. Discussions on the hassle, psychology and the difficulty of getting them to look at another vehicle once they have rejected the first...
Spike TV’s Roe Hubbard to the Rescue at Valencia Kia Dealership Charity Event
According to the Daily News, Car Lot Rescue's Roe Hubbard appeared at Valencia Kia in Santa Clarita Valley to raise money for charity during their annual charity event. $50 of every sale will go to Pleasantview Industries, which helps the developmentally disabled....
2013 U.S. Original Equipment Tire Customer Satisfaction Study
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Automakers Turn to Tires to Help Reach CAFE Standards for Fuel Efficiency, Despite Customer Concerns with Run-Flat and Low-Rolling Resistance Tires Michelin Ranks Highest in Three Vehicle Segments; Pirelli Ranks Highest in One...
Interview with Ricky Lopez, Internet Director of Greenway Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Greenway Chrysler Jeep Dodge is among the top 125 dealerships nationwide in sales volume, with sales of more than 4,500 vehicles in 2012. And, 72% of Greenway Chrysler Jeep Dodge’s business is Internet sales. The dealership’s Internet sales in 2012 totaled 3,242 new...
Interview with John Voss, Founder & Chairman of the Board at Voss Auto Network
Voss Auto Network is among the top 100 dealers nationwide in sales volume with nine franchised dealerships in the Miami Valley region of Ohio. The dealership group recently celebrated its 40th anniversary. Founder and Chairman of the Board, John Voss, has been awarded...
Larry H. Miller Dealerships Announces Largest Dealer Group Acquisition in Company History
Seven-store addition further solidifies group’s commitment to expansion. SALT LAKE CITY - Larry H. Miller Dealerships has announced the acquisition of seven dealerships in the state of Arizona; three stores in Avondale and four in Tucson. Avondale stores include:...
First Team Toyota: Increases Sales 41% Overall, 53% in Primary Marketing Area
Many dealers face the ongoing challenge of how to effectively reach the right customers with the right message, bring those customers into their showroom and service bays, and keep them coming back again and again. As consumer shopping habits continue to shift away...
MPi President Rich Holland to Speak at 14th Digital Dealer Conference about Transforming Auto Dealer Service Drives into Sales Drives
Las Vegas, NV – MPi (www.mpiworldclass.com), a leading provider of revenue and retention solutions for automotive dealership service departments, today announced that company president Rich Holland will be a featured speaker at the 14th Digital Dealer Conference and...
Sudden Acceleration Brings Class Action Lawsuit to Ford Motor Company
According to Bloomberg, Ford's electronic throttle system has been overriding drivers commands and forcing the car to accelerate unexpectedly. Inability to stop older-model cars from 2002-2010, and accusations of concealing the defect are just a few of the allegations...
Text Message Marketing for Car Dealers
From Keith Carberry, the following presentation provides engaging content for using SMS at a Dealership. Simple but clearly presented examples of how to integrate your text marketing campaign into your dealership could improve your customer draw and retention....
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