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Survey Reveals More Vehicle Shoppers Depend on Mobile Devices and Social Media
Mobile-Friendly Research Tools and Social Networking Gain Traction Among Vehicle Buyers PORTLAND, OR-- According to a recent survey of online vehicle shoppers commissioned by Chrome Data, a leading provider of high-value vehicle content, applications and solutions...
Jay Cadigan Named Vice President, Industry Relations at Manheim
Industry Veteran Brings Deep Experience, Expertise to New Role To advance its business goals, continue to build relations with industry partners and develop strategies that further the remarketing industry, Manheim named Jay Cadigan vice president, industry...
A Downshift in Auto Luxury Upsell: 78% of Those Considering “Near-Entry” Luxury Cars Also Look at Non-Luxury Vehicles
Improved styling, feature content have helped non-luxury models appeal to potential luxury customers, according to new GfK data New York, NY -- High-end car makers have long relied on “near-entry” models to upsell standard car buyers into the luxury category. But new...
Study: The Consumer Auto Finance Servicing Experience Significantly Impacts Future Lender Selection
But Has Minimal Impact on Future Dealership Selection Mercedes-Benz Financial Services; Lincoln Automotive Financial Services; Volkswagen Credit; and Ford Credit Rank Highest in Their Respective Financing Segments WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. -- There is a strong...
Used-Car Values Continue Decline Despite Increased Demand from Dealers
According to the Blue Book Market Report – November 2012, used-car values decline despite increased demand from dealers. Despite increased demand at auction from dealers in the Northeast, used-car values have declined steadily after a slight increase immediately...
NADA University Unveils All-New Industry Report on Dealership Workforce
Comprehensive Report, Produced in Partnership with Northwood University, Analyzes Vastly Expanded, More Timely Data on Dealer Trends McLean, Virginia – NADA University, the education and training arm of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), has unveiled...
KSL Cars Adds Contact At Once! Live Chat in Ads
Utah Dealerships Can Integrate Chat to Connect with Potential Buyers ATLANTA, GA – Contact At Once!, the leading live chat provider connecting online and mobile car shoppers to auto dealers, today announced that it has been selected by KSL Cars, Utah’s leading online...
A Message from Johan de Nysschen to Infiniti Owners and Fans
Dear Infiniti fans: We love you dearly. And we know you love the brand. Which means it's only natural that you may feel surprised by the announcement that we plan to change our nomenclature philosophy. No one likes change. It was a tough decision. We like our current...
Twitter Announces New Archive Tool
According to Twitter’s company blog, the social media company announced this week a new archive tool. The tool allows Twitter users to download their whole entire Twitter archives since they began Tweeting. This also includes ReTweets. Click here to read more from...
Howdy Honda offering holiday savings with Happy Honda Days Sales Event
Limited time event is going on now at Austin, TX Honda dealership AUSTIN, Texas -- With the holidays right around the corner, last-minute shoppers everywhere are searching for the best deals. At Howdy Honda, the deals are easy to see as the Happy Honda Days Sales...
Full-Size Pickup Truck Sales Race Heats Up
According to Alec Gutierrez, senior analyst of automotive insights, Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com, Kelley Blue Book recommends that buyers in need of a new pickup truck head to the dealership before year end to take advantage of the best cash offers available so far this...
Kantar Media Reports U.S. Advertising Expenditures Increased 7.1% in the Third Quarter of 2012
NEW YORK -- Total advertising expenditures in the third quarter of 2012 increased 7.1 percent from a year ago and finished the period at $34.5 billion, according to data released today by Kantar Media, the leading provider of strategic advertising and marketing...
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