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The Espresso Veloce Machine: The Car Lover’s 12-Piston Coffee Maker
From Gizmag, this engine-shaped espresso maker from Veloce will satisfy all your cravings. Styled after 1990's Grand Prix race car engines, the Veloce can be bought as either a V10 or V12 engine model. Serving coffee from the exhaust tubes should help any auto...
Working on a High Compression Engine? Choose the Right Starter
One Dirt's engine-tuning experts discuss selecting the right starter in a high-compression engine, and what kind of fit, gear-reduction, and the kind of torque output that can help and hurt. Some research includes GM and Chevrolet Performance updates, Powermaster, MSD...
DealerRater Online Reviews Convert to More Business and Showroom Traffic for Shuman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
WALTHAM, Mass. - DealerRater, the world’s premier car dealer review web site, today announced that since enrolling in the DealerRater® Certified Dealer Program in 2011, overall 2013 Dealer of the Year Winner Shuman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, has built its online...
NCM and vAuto Partner to Offer Velocity 20 Groups
Overland Park, Kan.: NCM Associates, a leading provider of automotive 20 Group, retail consulting, education, and operations Benchmark® analysis services to franchised, independent and Buy Here, Pay Here auto dealers, announced today it is working collaboratively with...
National Car Care Awareness: Campaign Advice and Hosting a Car Care Event
Brake & Front End provides "non-selling" style event tactics to improve good will with customers. Free diagnostics and promotions to use during the month of April, or Car Care Awareness month, will help dealers develop their customer community. Listen to advice...
Is Your Dealership Service Ready?
Learn how to make your dealership service-ready from the NASTF. During the Spring quarterly meeting, professionals discussed what dealer's need to do to better prepare their service department for more volume. Mark Saxonberg from Toyota, Bob Stewart from GM, Kelly...
NHTSA Recall Notice: Chrysler and Some Ford Models Ruled Explosive Hazards for Consumers
Newer models from Nissan, Volvo, Chrysler and Ford were ruled a risk due to some interesting defects: 2012 Ford and Lincoln cars may have a fuel tank leak, 2013 Dodges are prone to starter shorts that can result in fire, Volvo trucks suffer a cable overheating...
2014 Camaro Z/28 the Most Track-capable Camaro Ever
NEW YORK – Chevrolet today introduced the restyled 2014 Camaro line at the New York Auto Show, including the return of the Z/28, the most iconic model in Camaro history. The 2014 Camaro models feature a revised exterior design that integrates high-performance...
19-Year Old Becomes Top Salesman at Rick Case Fiat
From Auto News, Rick Case Fiat of Davie, Fl. has adopted a new human resources strategy: hiring young people to sell cars. Their top salesman is 19-year-old Shane Kelly, and he and the team of young Millenials hitting the showroom floor have been brought up with newer...
Seeing the Future: in Car Retail Business Models
From Frost & Sullivan, this presentation on the future of retail business models takes a look at all sides of the retail car business and offers both digital and physical predictions. Check out these interactive clues on what to expect in the following: View the PDF...
Bad Credit Targets Bad Audience for Used Car Sales
Earl Stewart of Earl Stewart Toyota provides some much needed commentary on a long-time poor sales tactic of pre-owned and new sales. Stewart suggests that advertising loans for poor credit buyers is bad press for a dealership, as well as unethical. A controversial...
Be Careful What You Stock: Top Dealer Inventory Mistakes & How to Fix Them
According to Mojo Motors, Dealers across the nation are stocking the wrong inventory. Pre-owned inventory is one of the biggest ROI contributors in the industry, and it is essential to know what the market is saying about these cars. Make sure that less than 50% of...
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