ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 13 -- At the annual National Automobile Dealers Association Convention & Expo here, Cars.com presented the results of an in-depth analysis that for the first time measures the impact of internet merchandising on online shopping behavior. The study found that cars advertised with multiple photos, des ... Continue reading
Photo caption: Manheim Consulting chief economist Tom Webb announces findings from the 2010 Used Car Market Report during Manheim's press conference at the 2010 NADA Convention. February 13, 2010 2010 USED CAR MARKET REPORT EXAMINES LONG-TERM STRUCTURAL SHIFTS IN AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY, CRITICAL ROLE OF REMARKETING 15th A ... Continue reading
ADP Launches Social Media and Reputation Management Solutions
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill.--The Dealer Services Group of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. today announced the launch of new Social Media / Reputation Management solutions for dealers. Delivered as a comprehensive service, ADP’s Social Media / Reputation Management solutions go beyond establishing simple web pages in a few ... Continue reading
ADP Launches Suite of Mobile Application Solutions
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill.--The Dealer Services Group of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. today announced the release of four solutions that will enable automotive dealerships to take advantage of mobile technologies. With ADP’s suite of Mobile Applications, dealers can run their businesses and communicate to their custome ... Continue reading
ASA Press Release - Doug Binstock Working Hard at RMR
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PRESS RELEASE February 13, 2010 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~ For Immediate Release Contact: Kevin Ramsell,ASA Public Relations Director (kramsell@asa-racing.com [mailto:racingpr@me.com] ... Continue reading
Auto/Mate in Pilot Program with Toyota Motor Sales USA to Integrate DMS
CLIFTON PARK, N.Y.--Auto/Mate Dealership Systems (www.automate.com), the highest ranked DMS in the 2009 NADA Annual Survey of Dealership Satisfaction, announced today that it and Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) have successfully completed the first phase of a pilot program whose purpose is to prove the feasibili ... Continue reading
BankAtlantic’s Chuck Mohr Receives Greater Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce Chair’s Award
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.--BankAtlantic , Florida’s Most Convenient Bank announced today that Mr. Chuck Mohr, BankAtlantic’s South Florida President and Regional Executive for Broward and Miami-Dade counties, is the 2010 recipient of the Chair’s Award presented by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Greater ... Continue reading
BMW Introduces Joy to its Olympic Marketing Efforts
New "Story of Joy" Campaign Taps into Human Side of Brand and Provides Platform for Automaker's Future Global Communications WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Feb. 13 -- BMW of North America today announced the launch of its largest brand awareness campaign in its history - "Story of Joy." The campaign begins during the XXI Winter ... Continue reading
Cobalt Extends Website Platform to Embrace Social Media
Enhancement fosters consumer brand enthusiasm and dealer social media initiatives SEATTLE, Feb. 13 -- Cobalt(TM) (www.cobalt.com), the leading provider of digital marketing solutions for the automotive industry, today announced the first in a series of enhancements to the industry's most widely used dealership website ... Continue reading
DealerTrack DMS Completes Pilot Test for Dealer Communication Integration with Toyota
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.--DealerTrack Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. , a leading provider of on-demand software and data solutions for the U.S. automotive retail industry, today announced that it and Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS) have successfully completed the initial phase of a test pilo ... Continue reading
DealerTrack Launches New Mobile Functionality Through Its DealerTrack AAX Solution
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.--DealerTrack, Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. , a leading provider of on-demand software and data solutions for the U.S. automotive retail industry, today introduced an enhancement to the DealerTrack AAX inventory management solution that brings mobile capabilities to its dealer cust ... Continue reading
eXtéresAUTO Wins ‘HIGHEST RATED’ DrivingSales Vendor Ratings Award
ORLANDO, Fla.--The winners of the 2009 DrivingSales Vendor Ratings Awards were unveiled today, and eXtéresAUTO received the ‘Highest Rated’ ranking in dealer satisfaction for SEO. The awards program bestows one top ranking across nine major vendor categories – from websites, to third-party leads, to CRM - as det ... Continue reading
GE Board of Directors Authorizes Regular Quarterly Dividend
FAIRFIELD, Conn.--The Board of Directors of General Electric Company today authorized a regular quarterly dividend of $0.10 per outstanding share of the Company's common stock. The dividend is payable April 26, 2010 to shareowners of record at the close of business on March 1, 2010. The ex-dividend date is February 25, ... Continue reading
iControl by Autobytel Launches, Dealers Gain Unprecedented Control over Online Leads
ORLANDO, Fla.--Autobytel , the company that helped usher in the automotive Internet revolution 15 years ago with its revolutionary process for connecting dealers and car-buyers, today announced the launch of a brand new product, iControl by Autobytelsm, that provides dealerships with unprecedented control over their on ... Continue reading
Intel Capital and China Investment Corporation Announce Collaboration Agreement
SANTA CLARA, Calif.--Intel Capital, Intel Corporation’s global investment organization, and China Investment Corporation (CIC), China’s sovereign wealth fund, today announced they will work together to invest in technology innovation globally. The agreement, intended to pair the resources of CIC with the technology ... Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover Intends to Integrate Dealer Communication Systems with the DealerTrack DMS
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.--DealerTrack Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. , a leading provider of on-demand software and data solutions for the U.S. automotive retail industry, today announced that Jaguar Land Rover North America LLC intends to integrate its dealer communications platform with the Deale ... Continue reading
MANHEIM LAUNCHES MANHEIM DIRECT
February 13, 2010 MANHEIM LAUNCHES MANHEIM DIRECT New Wholesale Vehicle Program Shortens Cycle Times and Extends Wholesale Market Reach for Dealers and Commercial Consignors ATLANTA - Manheim, the world's leading provider of vehicle remarketing services, today announced the launch of Manheim Direct, a wholesale vehicle ... Continue reading
NADA Answers Call to Duty in 2009
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 13 -- After a year that battered the auto industry--the lowest new vehicle sales rate since World War II, near-automaker liquidations and more than 2,000 dealership closures--it's time for the industry to come together, John McEleney told thousands of dealers today at the National Automobile Dealers ... Continue reading
Need Carfax Right Now? There's an App for That
Dealers Choose from Multiple Solutions to Access Carfax Reports Through Wireless Devices ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 13 -- Carfax today announced that on-the-spot access to Carfax Vehicle History Reports is available for subscribing dealers. Several leading technology companies recently teamed with Carfax to integrate Carfax R ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Introduces F&I eForms for the POWER Dealership Management System
Laser F&I eForms Printing is the Latest Enhancement for the POWER DMS from Reynolds to Increase Effectiveness of the Finance Office and Improve Customer Satisfaction with the Dealership DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. 13 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced the availability of F&I eForms for the POWER dealership man ... Continue reading
Reynolds Announces Continued Growth of its Third Party Access Program
Serving Dealerships and Third Parties with Safe, Secure, and Verified Access to the DMS DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. 13 -- Reynolds and Reynolds announced today that its industry-leading third party access program continued to grow during 2009, increasing the number of independent third party providers who now access dealership ... Continue reading
Reynolds Announces DealerMine as Newest Partner in Third Party Access Program
Enabling safe, secure, and verified access to dealership data DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. 13 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company, a leading provider of software and services to automotive retailers, today announced that DealerMine is now participating in the Reynolds third party access program, which provides a platform for ha ... Continue reading
New Solution from Reynolds Extends the Dealer's CRM Capabilities to Telephone Interactions DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. 13 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced the full introduction of the Reynolds Integrated Telephone System, a new customer relationship management (CRM) solution built from the ground up to help ... Continue reading
2010 NADA Convention & Expo; Stefan Jacoby, President and CEO, Volkswagen of America, Inc. Keynote
A Look Back On The Year That Was, The Year That Has Already Begun, And What The Next Decade Can Be For The Auto Industry ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 13 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. President and CEO, Stefan Jacoby today kicked off the 2010 National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention & Expo, serving as keynote s ... Continue reading
The Auto Channel Releases iPhone Test-Drive App
Blazing New Trails for the Worldâs Most Important Industry LOUISVILLE, KY â February 9, 2010: Nearly fifteen years to the day that The Auto Channel officially went live with its website, TheAutoChannel.com, the Internet pioneer has recorded another first in its leadership history. The Auto Channel proudly pre ... Continue reading
2010 Chicago Auto Show: Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Journey Earn Pet Safe Choice Awards
CHICAGO, Feb. 12 -- -- Bark Buckle UP's 2010 Pet Safe Choice Award recognizes the 2010 Chrysler Town & Country and the 2010 Dodge Journey as one of the 10-best vehicles to accommodate and secure pets -- Chrysler Town & Country is the best vehicle to transport people and pets with more than 65 minivan-first features, in ... Continue reading
Alfa Romeo may return to N.America within 2 years
TORONTO, Feb 12, 2010; John McCrank writing for Reuters reported that Alfa Romeo is likely to return to North America by 2012 after a 15-year hiatus, the head of Fiat SpA (FIA.MI), the company that makes the classic Italian sports car, said on Friday. The brand was last sold in the U.S. market in 1995, and Fiat has pus ... Continue reading
Jada Inventory Update 2/15 - 2/19/2010
If you are having trouble viewing this message, please go to http://community.icontact.com/p/ymctoyz/newsletters/showroom/posts/jada -inventory-update-2-15-2-19-2010 [http://www.ymctoys.com/index.cfm] Weekly InStock Report For The Week of 2/15 - 2/19/2010 1:18 Scale "BIGTIME KUSTOMS" Series Master Unit ETA / Case Item ... Continue reading
U.S. Army Affirms FMTV Contract Award to Oshkosh Corporation
OSHKOSH, Wis.--Oshkosh Corporation today announced the U.S. Army has affirmed the contract award to the Company, originally received on Aug. 26, 2009, to produce the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV). “Oshkosh Corporation, our employees and our suppliers stand ready to serve our customer, and we are delighted ... Continue reading
2010 Subaru Forester XT Limited Review
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2010 Subaru Forester XT Limited Review Have you ever had the experience of meeting someone you hadn't seen in many years, and didn't quite recognize because he or she had grown more than a little? I've just had that feeling with the 2010 Subaru Forester. When it debuted in model ye ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 12 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc, today announced it will conduct a voluntary safety recall to inspect the front drive shaft on a small production run of certain 2010 model year Tacoma 4WD trucks. The front shaft in approximately 8,000 vehicles may include a component that contains cra ... Continue reading
5th Fashion Week El Paseo - Digital Event Program including Fashion Food and Wine.
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Automotive News February 15 Issue Addresses Toyota, New Business Models and the Death of Saturn
DETROIT, Feb. 12 -- Here are details of three major stories in the upcoming February 15 issue of Automotive News. Toyota remains in the spotlight in a page one story written by Automotive News Los Angeles reporter Kathy Jackson. With millions of recalled cars, a battered brand image and tanking sales and residuals, Toy ... Continue reading
AutoSuccess Magazine Selects eXtéresAUTO as One of the ‘Top 10 Companies to Watch in 2010’
ORLANDO, Fla.--AutoSuccess magazine has named eXtéresAUTO, the pioneer of Search Asset Management for auto dealerships, as one of the ‘Top Ten Companies to Watch in 2010.’ The awards, according to the magazine, recognize “an elite group of automotive industry companies, who, through their vision and vigor…blaz ... Continue reading
Dealers Award Dealix Honors for New Car and Used Car Products in DrivingSales Vendor Ratings Survey
Dealix Ranked #1 in Dealer Satisfaction in Third Party Lead Category; Awarded "Top Rated Vendor" in Online Classifieds Category REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Feb. 12 -- Dealix, a Division of Cobalt and the leading provider of automotive customer leads for new and used cars, has won two top honors in the 2009 DrivingSales Vendo ... Continue reading
DealerTrack Provides Update on Its Successful OpenTrack Program
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y.--DealerTrack Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. , a leading provider of on-demand software and data solutions for the U.S. automotive retail industry, today provided an update on the success of its OpenTrack program, which gives dealerships and participating third-party solutio ... Continue reading
Hickok Incorporated Reports First Quarter Operating Results
CLEVELAND, OH, Feb. 12 -- Hickok Incorporated (OTC Bulletin Board: HICKA), a Cleveland based supplier of products and services for automotive, emissions testing, locomotive, and aircraft industries, today reported operating results for its fiscal 2010 first quarter ended December 31, 2009. For the quarter ended Decembe ... Continue reading
Jeg Coughlin Jr in Columbus Dispatch
Below is a link to an article in today's Columbus Dispatch. ... Continue reading
JEREZ TEST - DAY THREE Date Friday 12 February Track Circuito de Jerez Driver Nico Rosberg No of Laps 53 laps Best Lap Time 01:22.820 Kilometres Covered 234 km Track Length 4.428 km Weather Dry start then cold and wet Ambient Temperature Maximum 8°C Track Temperature Maximum 11°C Nico Rosberg was back at the wheel of ... Continue reading
KAR Auction Services, Inc. Announces Canadian Securitization Transaction
CARMEL, Ind.--KAR Auction Services, Inc. (the “Company”) today announced that its Canadian floorplan finance subsidiary, Automotive Finance Canada Inc. (“AFC Canada”), has entered into a securitization facility with a Canadian multi-seller conduit administered by an affiliate of a Canadian bank. The facility pr ... Continue reading
New Media Strategies Named Chrysler's Social Media Marketing Agency of Record
ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 12 -- New Media Strategies (NMS), the pioneer in the online intelligence and social media engagement industries for over ten years, today was named Chrysler Group LLC's social media marketing agency of record. NMS will develop and implement best in class social media strategies for Chrysler LLC and ... Continue reading
Service Price Guides from Reynolds and Reynolds Delivers Profits for Dealerships
Service Departments with Highest Utilization of Reynolds' Service Price Guides (SPG) Achieve Higher Measures of Profitability over Non-Users DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. 12 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced the results of a study that showed dealerships with the highest utilization of the Reynolds Service Pric ... Continue reading
Spartan Motors Chassis Headed to the Winter Olympics
CHARLOTTE, Mich., Feb. 12 -- Two new 75 ft/23 M Aerial Ladder Fire Trucks featuring a Spartan Gladiator MFD 5" Raised Roof Custom Cab and Chassis from Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. , have been delivered to the Whistler Fire Rescue Service in Whistler B.C. Canada to upgrade their app ... Continue reading
Standard & Poor's Initiates Factual Stock Report Coverage on Silver Wheaton Corporation
NEW YORK--Standard & Poor’s announced today that it has commenced Factual Stock Report coverage on Silver Wheaton Corporation. Silver Wheaton Corp. (NYSE, TSX:SLW) is a mining company which generates its revenue primarily from the sale of silver. The company has 17 silver purchase agreements, with 14 operating mines ... Continue reading
LoyaltyTrac(R) Rewards Program Delivers Outstanding Value for Members SAN RAMON, Calif., Feb. 12 -- MediaTrac LLC today announced its new partnership with the TLC Corporate Inc. ("TLC"), a chain of sixteen automotive service, quick lube, and full service car wash/detail facilities in Maryland and Pennsylvania, to deliv ... Continue reading
WFO RADIO LIVE FROM 50TH ANNUAL WINTERNATIONALS Fact Sheet
*WFO RADIO LIVE FROM 50TH ANNUAL WINTERNATIONALS* *Fri., Feb. 12 - Sat., Feb. 13 * ****Show Name:* *WFO Radio with Joe Castello* **** Host:* Joe Castello **** Broadcast Location:* Auto Club Raceway at Pomona Media Center; Pomona, CA **** Website:* www.wforadio.com **** Show Times:* Friday, Feb. 12: noon - 2 p.m. PT (3 ... Continue reading
Subaru Continues Charitable Donations through Customers with Share the Love Event
- Automaker Announces $10 Million in Donations Over Two Years at Chicago Auto Show - CHICAGO, Feb. 12 -- Subaru of America, Inc. yesterday used the opening of the Chicago International Auto Show to announce that $5 million was donated to charity during the "Share the Love Event" campaign in 2009. The Share the Love Eve ... Continue reading
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