Time Dealer OF The Year - 2013 Winner Jacksonville NC Auto Dealer Michael Alford
Orlando, FL, February 9, 2013; Michael Alford, president of Marine Chevrolet Cadillac in Jacksonville, North Carolina, was named the 2013 TIME Dealer of the Year today. Alford received this highest honor out of a select group of dealers from across the country recognized at the 96th annual National Automobile Dealers A ... Continue reading
5 Factors That Will Keep Used Vehicle Trade-in Values High in 2013
Jonathan Banks, executive automotive analyst with the NADA Used Car Guide, highlighted several factors that will keep used-vehicle prices at historically high levels this year. "Car buyers will find 2013 another excellent year to trade-in their current vehicles for either new or previously owned cars or trucks," Banks ... Continue reading
Drew Linn Of Southland International Trucks Awarded ATD Dealer Of The Year
-- Drew Linn, president of Birmingham-based Southland International Trucks, was today named the 2013 Truck Dealer of the Year. The national award, which is co-sponsored by the American Truck Dealers (ATD) and Heavy Duty Trucking (HDT) magazine, focuses on excellence in dealership performance, as well as industry and co ... Continue reading
Manheim Consulting Releases Annual Used Car Market Report
Virtually all segments of the U.S. automotive industry achieved stellar results in 2012 and the prospects for a bright 2013 look equally good, despite the sluggish overall economy, concludes Manheim Chief Economist Tom Webb in Manheim's 2013 Used Car Market Report (UCMR). In addition to commentary on industry trends in ... Continue reading
NADA Economist: U.S. Economy Continues to Gain Momentum in 2013
The sales momentum of new cars and light trucks established last year is likely to continue in 2013, predicts Paul Taylor, chief economist of the National Automobile Dealers Association. "Old cars on the nation's roads and available credit assure a good year for car sales as the economy continues to make modest but pos ... Continue reading
NADA Issues Phase 2 Study of Factory-Mandated Dealership Renovation Programs
R Newswire ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 9, 2013 New study analyzes Return on Investment and looks ahead to Dealerships of the Future ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Â Industry consultant Glenn Mercer highlighted the findings of the Phase 2 study commissioned by the National Automobile Dealers Association ... Continue reading
Carfax Service History Check Helps Shops Increase Ticket Averages
Carfax has launched a new product that helps Carfax Service Network members improve customer service and increase ticket averages. Carfax Service History Check gives members access to VIN-specific maintenance details reported by over 25,000 service locations. This valuable information is readily-available to all member ... Continue reading
Experian Automotive launches AutoCheck Triggers
-- Experian Automotive today announced the launch of AutoCheck TriggersSM at the National Automotive Dealers Association (NADA) conference. As a trusted provider of vehicle history information, Experian Automotive designed the AutoCheck Triggers program to further empower automotive professionals by providing actionabl ... Continue reading
FordDirect Survey Finds Consumers Prefer Dealers Who Engage in Online Conversations
At the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention and Exposition today, FordDirect announced results of its Digital Automotive Shopping Survey. The findings revealed the increasing importance for dealers to develop a strong online presence and reputation as the process of shopping for a new or used vehic ... Continue reading
- Digital automotive marketing agency Dealer Online Marketing (DOM) recently named Darryl Thompson its new President. In careful planning with Founders Adriana Dominguez and Robert Donovan, Darryl has stepped into this role to facilitate continued growth and prepare the company for its next phase of advancement. Darryl ... Continue reading
RouteOne And Dominion Dealer Solutions Announce DominionDMX Integration
RouteOne and Dominion Dealer Solutions announced today the integration between DominionDMX, Dominion's new Dealer Management System (DMS), and RouteOne's extensive credit application management platform. RouteOne is the first partner to be integrated with DominionDMX's advanced integration capabilities following the an ... Continue reading
Unlocked from the Dodge archive, the return of iconic Plum Crazy and HEMI Orange paint codes answer enthusiasts' desire for more high-impact heritage paint hues Limited-production run of Plum Crazy will start this March on Dodge Challenger R/T Classic and Dodge Challenger SRT8 editions, with ordering available now Dodg ... Continue reading
Equifax announced the addition of David Foerster, General Manager, Automotive Services, Paul Gessler, Automotive Subject Matter Expert and Edie Hirtenstein, Senior Director, Product Management to lead its Automotive Services division servicing dealers, lenders and industry service providers. Foerster brings more than 2 ... Continue reading
Ryder Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
The Board of Directors of Ryder System, Inc. , a leader in transportation and supply chain management solutions, today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per share of common stock, to be paid on March 15, 2013, to shareholders of record on February 19, 2013. ... Continue reading
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