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Jumpstart Automotive Group: Online Car Shoppers Unaffected by Recent Recalls of 10.2 Million Toyota Vehicles
Jumpstart says millions of Toyota customers in its suite of 14 automotive websites remain fiercely loyal despite two mass recalls in as many months. San Francisco, CA, – Jumpstart Automotive Group today announced that in gauging the behaviors of roughly 19 million...
Ford Looks Ahead to 2013, Publishes Inaugural Trend Report Revealing Key Consumer Insights
NEW YORK –Ford is releasing its first-ever trend report, Looking Further with Ford, revealing predictions about consumer habits and behaviors expected to shape 2013 and beyond. From the return of trust in companies and brands to the rise of personal accountability,...
Survey: Car Shoppers Focus on Quality
RICHMOND, Va. -- Quality remains top of mind for car buyers for the third year running, with almost double the amount of respondents choosing it over price as influencing a car-buying decision, according to a recent telephone survey conducted for CarMax, Inc. (NYSE:...
Survey: Car Shoppers Focus on Quality
RICHMOND, Va. -- Quality remains top of mind for car buyers for the third year running, with almost double the amount of respondents choosing it over price as influencing a car-buying decision, according to a recent telephone survey conducted for CarMax, Inc. (NYSE:...
Information Required by Insurers – What are They Looking For?
Preparing for an insurance bid process or even your renewal can be time consuming. It seems like every insurance company has their list of required information. The reality is that the majority of the information is required by all insurers. But, what are they looking...
Three Ways to Reinvent the ‘Road to the Sale’ and Improve Gross Profits
When I came up in the car business, I was taught the 10-step “Road to the Sale.” As most dealers know, this traditional sales method assesses a customer’s needs, builds rapport and highlights the features and benefits of a specific vehicle. It purposefully forestalls...
Carfax Mobile App For Consumers Surpasses 100,000 Downloads
Holiday Used Car Buyers Can Check Vehicle History On-the-Spot Using Mobile Devices CENTREVILLE, Va. -- Carfax today announced that its mobile app for consumers has exceeded 100,000 downloads. Launched a year ago, the Carfax Reports app for iPhone and Android gives...
San Francisco Planning Commission Approves Mission District Audi Dealership
New Exclusive Audi dealership in San Francisco to Create up to 30 new Jobs SAN FRANCISCO -- The San Francisco Auto Jobs Alliance (SFAJA) is pleased to announce that San Francisco’s Planning Commission has approved the design and plans for a new Audi dealership in the...
Increase Pre-Owned Sales, ROI and Profitability in 2013
As the fourth quarter draws to a close now is a great time to create goals for used vehicle sales and profitability for the coming year. In the November issue of Dealer magazine, vAuto’s Dale Pollak revealed five used vehicle challenges to address in 2013: A vehicle...
Luxury CPO Sales Up Over 25% in November
Luxury automakers Audi, Mercedes-Benz and Porsche all posted sales gains of over 25%, with Audi posting an all-time record in November. BMW posted a 0.5% sales decrease in November for its Certified Pre-Owned vehicles. See below more information: Audi Certified...
Strategies for Google, Facebook and Reputation Management– On-Demand
Over two thirds of car shoppers find the dealership they will ultimately buy from using Google. And Facebook has become the world’s largest website, commanding nearly 20% of all page views. Utilizing these two platforms to their maximum potential is the ideal way to...
Nissan Names Carlos Servin Vice President, Finance, Nissan Americas
Current Finance VP Jett Johns appointed VP, finance, Nissan Europe FRANKLIN, Tenn. – Nissan today announced that Carlos Servin, currently regional vice president of finance at Nissan Mexicana (NMEX) and Latin America, has been named vice president of finance for...
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