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General Motors Threatens Dealers’ Franchises
Are recent sales deficiency letters part of a larger plan for terminations? Over the week, a number of our General Motors dealer clients have received letters from their respective brand vice presidents alleging that the dealership is not reaching its required Retail...
ADESA Monthly Analysis: Current Used Vehicle Market Conditions
The following commentary is produced monthly by Tom Kontos, Executive Vice-President, ADESA Analytical Services. ADESA is a leading provider of wholesale used vehicle auctions and ancillary remarketing services and is part of the KAR Auction Services family. December...
Chevy Takes TuneIn for a Spin at CES
Brand’s first in-vehicle demonstration of global radio capability debuts in Las Vegas LAS VEGAS – They may be small cars, but future Chevrolet Sparks and Sonics will pack a world of infotainment choices with the addition of streaming audio powerhouse TuneIn and its...
The 14th Digital Dealer Conference & Exposition Expands Educational Curriculum
The industry’s premier event dedicated to Internet and technology solutions for franchised dealerships will offer new ways for dealers and managers to customize a learning experience based on their individual needs and interests. Education for franchised automotive...
Strategies for Success in 2013
Mark your calendars for the industry’s ultimate learning and networking event dedicated to digital solutions for franchised dealerships. The 14th Digital Dealer Conference & Exposition will return to the Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando FL May 7-9, 2013 with an...
Chrysler Group’s Uconnect Launches Industry-First Dealer-Activated Navigation System
Las Vegas - The growing importance of navigation systems is not lost on Chrysler Group. Accordingly, the company has unleashed the power of its celebrated Uconnect system to accommodate customers seeking a change in direction. Factory-installed navigation system...
Haystak Digital Marketing Earns Google AdWords Premier SMB Partner Award for Customer Satisfaction
Fort Myers, FL – Haystak Digital Marketing, one of North America's leading providers of automotive digital marketing products and services, was awarded the Google AdWords™ Premier SMB Partner Award for Highest Customer Satisfaction. The Highest Customer Satisfaction...
Porsche Showcases New Aha™ Integration at CES
Your favorite content from the web now available in your Porsche LAS VEGAS -- Porsche now offers Aha™ as part of a new Online Services option, available across its entire product line. Aha is a free service that seamlessly organizes and integrates your favorite...
Rotary Lift, Forward Lift and Direct Lift Train 75 ALI Lift Inspector Certification Program Candidates
Madison, Ind. – Rotary Lift, Forward Lift and Direct Lift, the lift brands of Vehicle Service Group (VSG), welcomed 75 lift inspector candidates to Madison, Ind., last week for factory training to prepare them to take the Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) Lift Inspector...
Edmunds.com Analyst Named Top Auto Sales Forecaster of 2012
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Edmunds.com Senior Analyst Jessica Caldwell has been named the most reliable U.S. auto analyst in 2012, according to auto industry blog The Truth About Cars (TTAC). This is the second consecutive year that Caldwell has earned the top honor,...
Dealer on Google Currents for Android, iPhone, and iPad
Last week, I talked about some upgrades happening around how we deliver content to our subscribers... this week, the early parts of the plan are rolling out, with the upgraded release of Dealer Magazine on Google Currents. Now in addition to our regular mobile site,...
Mike Williams Joins Black Book as Vice President of Mobile Solutions
Gainesville, GA – Black Book announced today that Mike Williams has joined the company as their Vice President of Mobile Solutions. In this role, he will be responsible for all of Black Book’s mobile products and services, including developing new products,...
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