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Hurricane-Flooded Cars for Sale! Car Buyers Beware
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, flood-damaged cars may "flood" the used car market. Prospective car buyers should be wary. KIRKLAND, Wash. -- Whether it's a Bentley, Aston Martin, or Harley Davidson, Hurricane Sandy didn't exclude anything. Cars, trucks, and...
Reynolds and Reynolds Launches Service Price Guides Master Certification Program
Reynolds’ Research Indicates Increased ERA® Service Price Guides Usage Leads to Improved Business Results for Dealers Service Price Guides (SPG) Master Certification Program Aims to Help Dealers Increase Utilization and Profits DAYTON, Ohio – Reynolds and Reynolds...
Suzuki Exiting the U.S. Marketplace: What Does it Mean for Current Owners and Car Shoppers?
According to Alec Gutierrez, senior market analyst for automotive insights, Kelley Blue Book, now that Suzuki has announced that it will be leaving the U.S. automotive marketplace and filing for bankruptcy, existing owners may be nervous about the resale value of...
Scion Partners with Cars.com to Promote Scion Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles
CHICAGO – Cars.com, the premier online resource for buying and selling new and used cars, today announced that Scion has partnered with the site to promote its Certified Pre-Owned vehicles. As part of the program, Scion will sponsor certified branding and the listing...
Hyundai MPG Issue To Have Little Impact On Vehicle Values
Last week, carmakers Hyundai and Kia admitted they overstated the fuel economy of vehicles sold during the last two years. Both companies said they would reimburse consumers and restate mileage estimates on specific models. While there has been talk of broader...
Kia Partners with Cars.com to Promote Kia Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles
CHICAGO – Cars.com, the premier online resource for buying and selling new and used cars, today announced that Kia Motor Company has partnered with the site to promote Kia Certified Pre-Owned vehicles, effective Nov. 1, 2012. As part of the program, Kia will sponsor...
DealerRater Celebrates 10 Years as Largest Third-party Review Web Site Dedicated Solely to Automotive Dealerships
Waltham, Mass. – DealerRater, the world’s premier car dealer review web site, is celebrating today its first decade in business. Founded in Waltham, Massachusetts by its current President Chip Grueter, the company has grown into the largest third-party review web site...
Ford Begins Production of New Fiesta; Europe’s Best-Selling Small Car is Bolder, Greener and Smarter
Cologne, Germany – Ford has started volume production of the new Ford Fiesta at its assembly plant in Cologne and the latest version of Europe’s best-selling small car will be in dealerships soon. New Fiesta volume production begins at Ford’s assembly plant in...
ASA Special: New Members Eligible for Gift Card Drawing
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS – The Automotive Service Association (ASA) is offering a “new member” special through Dec. 7, 2012. One lucky member will win a $100 VISA gift card – just in time for the holidays. $100 Visa gift card drawing to be held Dec. 10 “There are so many...
NHTSA Notice: Jaguar recalling certain model year XF vehicles
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): JAGUAR / XF 2010-2012 Manufacturer: Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC Report Receipt Date: OCT 26, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V521000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE Potential Number of...
NHTSA Notice: Chrysler is recalling certain model year Jeep Liberty and Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): JEEP / GRAND CHEROKEE 2002-2004 JEEP / LIBERTY 2002-2003 Manufacturer: CHRYSLER GROUP LLC Report Receipt Date: NOV 08, 2012 NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V527000 EA12001 NHTSA Action Number: EA12001 Component: AIR...
Help Dealership Employees Affected by Hurricane Sandy
McLEAN, Va. -- Dealers who are looking for ways to help the victims of Hurricane Sandy are urged to contribute to the Emergency Relief Fund of the National Automobile Dealers Charitable Foundation. The Emergency Relief Fund provides assistance to dealership employees...
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