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Sandy Increases Number of Flood-Damaged Cars and Trucks Coming to Market
In the wake of 2012’s “super storm,” AiM Mobile Inspections helps consumers avoid flood-damaged vehicles LONG BEACH, Calif. – As ”Super Storm” Sandy recently showed, flooding and storm surges can wreak havoc in communities, damaging cars, homes, businesses and...
Learn How to Sell and Service More Vehicles More Profitably by Attending the Digital Dealer Virtual Exposition
Complimentary dealership registration is now available for the Digital Dealer Virtual Exposition, December 5 – 11. Experience the top ten educational sessions from the 13th Digital Dealer Conference & Exposition and see products from industry leading vendors...
Some Car Segments See Wholesale Price Changes Last Few Days
This past week, wholesale and used-car prices started to feel the effects of rising demand in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. Auction activity from as far as Texas had rising levels of sales attributed to replacement vehicle sales. Black Book recorded daily changes in...
How are Luxury Auto Brands Driving Digital Adoption?
Martini Media released an infographic that explores how luxury auto brands are driving digital adoption. Here are some of the highlights uncovered: This year, 94% more auto brands are utilizing digital video than last year Luxury auto marketers devote 28% of their...
S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices: National Credit Default Rates Increased in October 2012
NEW YORK -- Data through October 2012, released this week by S&P Dow Jones Indices and Experian for the S&P/Experian Consumer Credit Default Indices, a comprehensive measure of changes in consumer credit defaults, showed that most loan types saw an increase in...
Nissan Delivers Surprise Respite to Black Friday Holiday Shoppers
Denver shoppers offered unexpected assistance as they brave crowds and weather for major deals DENVER – Nissan is joining the Black Friday shopping rush, offering comfort, shelter and assistance to crowds on the hunt for Christmas shopping deals. Using a pair of...
Advanced Strategies for Pre-Owned Departments Delivered Directly to your Dealership
Experience the most attended pre-owned session from the 13th Digital Dealer Conference & Exposition, and learn about the latest solutions designed specifically for pre-owned departments at the Digital Dealer Virtual Exposition. The Digital Dealer Virtual...
Hertz Completes Acquisition Of Dollar Thrifty
PARK RIDGE, N.J. -- Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HTZ) announced this week that it has successfully completed its previously announced acquisition of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG). As a result of the transaction, Dollar Thrifty has become a...
‘Tis the Season to Win Free Tools! Service Solutions, LLC Announces Holiday Tool Giveaway Contest
Owatonna, MN - Service Solutions, LLC, today announced an exciting holiday tool giveaway contest to run November 21 through December 14, 2012. This three-week contest is exclusive to Facebook fans of OTC, Robinair, Actron and Sunpro - with two winners from each brand...
Nine Tips for Getting the Most Out of your High-density Storage System
High-density storage is a great way to improve profitability in parts and service departments, while reducing time, labor and resource costs. High-density storage uses less space and makes keeping track of inventory easier. Storing the highest volume parts where they...
How Many of your Calls are Speed Bumps?
The phone is just as important as it has ever been. Customers still ring into your dealership looking for answers. Every sales and service call has the ability to generate significant profit for your store. However, you are generating many other calls than these...
Knowledge is Horsepower
Recently I was shown a Facebook conversation thread where a young woman was complaining to her male friend that her car was giving her problems. The friend confidently advised her that it was definitely her flux capacitor and that she should take the car to her dealer...
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