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Santa Margarita Ford Benefits by Increasing Test Drives 20% in First 90 Days Using The Next Up
Santa Margarita Ford’s Retail Sales Process (RSP) Improved through use of The Next Up’s closed sales floor system. Anaheim., CA – The Next Up, a retail sales process (RSP) proven to improve dealership sales results, is pleased to announce Santa Margarita Ford has...
Audi Celebrates Grand Opening of Audi Pacific First LEED Certified Dealership that Features Largest Audi Showroom in U.S.
LAcarGUY’s new dealership in Torrance, CA will be among the greenest; features the largest Audi showroom in the U.S. showcasing 17 models Audi of America, in coordination with LAcarGUY, will celebrate the grand opening of the newly redesigned Audi Pacific dealership...
Bill Jacobs & Kia Motors America: Happy Customers a Priority After Fuel Mileage Woes
Bill Jacobs Kia and Kia Motors are putting their customers first JOLIET, Ill. -- After Hyundai Motor Co and their partner, Kia Motors Corp, were found to have overstated their EPA fuel economy ratings on over 1 million recently sold vehicles, the backlash has been...
More New Dealerships Being Proposed
Existing dealerships should not sit on the sidelines As of last week, Kia Motors America has again announced that it intends to add new dealerships across the U.S. In particular, Kia appears to be focused on the “top 10” metropolitan markets in the U.S. However, we...
SureSale Launches Mobile Certification and Online Marketing Platforms
VENICE, Calif. -- SureSale™, the certified pre-owned (CPO) marketing program that is changing the way used vehicles are bought and sold, today announced the launch of its new mobile and online platforms designed to increase dealer autonomy in the sourcing,...
25 New Connected Customer Specialists to Train GM Dealers
GM Connects Customers with Infotainment Systems DETROIT – In an industry first, General Motors is deploying a team of 25 young and tech-savvy Connected Customer Specialists to dealerships nationwide to help owners understand how to get the most out of their Chevrolet...
Mapping Mario’s Mind: Why real sales success isn’t the next up
I learned how to earn real money in this business years ago from a co-worker, Mario. Mario owned the sales board, but he rarely if ever took an up. Until I figured Mario out, he made my green pea life miserable. He never stood point waiting for ups or broke a sweat on...
Next-Gen MyLink System Debuts in 2014 Chevrolet Impala
Industry-first technologies provide intuitive, customizable driver experience LOS ANGELES – When the 2014 Chevrolet Impala goes on sale next spring, it will do much more than reinvent the brand’s flagship sedan. It will be the first with Chevrolet’s next-generation...
Iconic Auto Dealer and Entrepreneur Dies at 85
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Mr. Cecil Van Tuyl, founder of the nation's largest privately owned auto dealership group, passed away last week, Tuesday, November 20, 2012 in Kansas City, Missouri. Cecil was born and raised on a small farm in La Cygne, Kansas. After enjoying...
Subaru Dealership Sells Six Millionth Subaru Vehicle
Subaru hits six million sales in United States CHERRY HILL, N.J. -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that it has sold its six millionth vehicle in the United States. The vehicle, a 2013 XV Crosstrek, was sold at Subaru of Georgetown in Georgetown, Texas....
P-F Straightwell tool system helps techs save time, make more money
WEST BOYLSTON, MA -- The Straightwell Tool System from Porter-Ferguson can help body repair techs repair damaged areas in a fraction of the time that conventional techniques would require. Designed primarily for wheel well, quarter panel, and fender repair, the...
Confirmed: Ford to Launch Fiesta ST in North America, Brings Big Speed and Style to the Small Car Market
LOS ANGELES – Small cars continue to be a hot segment in North America and with the new Fiesta ST, introduced here at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show, Ford is expected to have the hottest hatch around. Fiesta ST – a well-known hot hatch born in Europe and now ready for...
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