Autobase Announces Polk Lead Scoring Integration
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 9 -- Autobase, Inc., the leading marketing and sales CRM provider for car dealers nationwide and a division of Dominion Enterprises, today announced the integration of R. L. Polk & Co.'s Polk Lead Scoring with the Autobase Internet Lead Management tool. The agreement enables Autobase to provide its ... Continue reading
Autobytel Debuts Innovative, Cost-Effective Local Marketing Opportunity for Nation’s Dealers
SAN FRANCISCO & IRVINE, Calif.--Autobytel Inc. , a leading automotive Internet marketing services company, today announced the launch of LocalConnectsm, its new customized online local advertising program for auto dealers. Leveraging the innovative new search technologies of Autobytel’s new flagship consumer site, My ... Continue reading
Autobytel Launches AutoReachSM Ad Network, Leveraging Years of Industry Experience and Relations
SAN FRANCISCO & IRVINE, Calif.--Autobytel Inc. , a leading automotive marketing services company, today announced the launch of the AutoReach Ad Network, a new automotive ad network of third party Web publishers visited by millions of in-market automotive consumers. The AutoReach Ad Network members currently include su ... Continue reading
Beckman makes Winternationals Funny Car field in No. 15
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2008 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of 24 NHRA Winternationals Pomona Raceway Pomona, Calif. Feb. 7-10, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net BECKMAN MAKES WINTERNATIONALS FUNNY CAR FIELD IN NO. 15 POMONA, Calif. (Feb. ... Continue reading
Capps is Mr. Consistency in Pomona qualifying, grabs No. 8
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2008 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of 24 NHRA Winternationals Pomona Raceway Pomona, Calif. Feb. 7-10, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net CAPPS IS MR. CONSISTENCY IN POMONA QUALIFYING, GRABS NO. 8 POMONA, Calif. (Feb ... Continue reading
Carfax 1-Owner Increases Used Car Profitability
SAN FRANCISCO--Carfax today launched new enhancements designed to help dealers increase their used car profitability. Carfax-subscribing dealers now can easily identify all the Carfax 1-Owner cars in their inventory that have Carfax Vehicle History Reports. Just as importantly, used car buyers get new information from ... Continue reading
Cars.com Delivers Record Traffic and Leads to Advertisers in January
CHICAGO--Cars.com announced record traffic to start 2008, citing a surge in dealer leads of more than 40 percent for a second consecutive year. The increases stem from consumer site enhancements and increased marketing investments that are driving more value to Cars.com’s 16,000 dealer advertisers. In 2007, Cars.com ... Continue reading
Clutch Coughlin hits his stride at perfect time (NHRA/JEGS)
Clutch Coughlin hits his stride at perfect time POMONA, Calif. (Feb. 9) -- Displaying the same aptitude that clinched his fourth world championship just a few months ago at this very racetrack, Jeg Coughlin Jr. posted his best qualifying pass of the 48th annual NHRA Winternationals at the perfect time, running a 6.644 ... Continue reading
Cory McClenathan qualifies No. 8 in Pomona
DON SCHUMACHER RACIING 2008 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES NHRA WINTERNATIONALS Pomona Raceway Pomona, Calif. Feb. 7-10, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Bill Walters, 561-964-2195; cell 561-632-5713; plus320@aol.com McCLENATHAN QUALIFIES NO. 8 IN POMONA POMONA, Calif. (Feb. ... Continue reading
DealerTrack and JMsolutions to Integrate Market-Leading Desking and CRM Solutions
LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Feb. 9 -- 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 announced that it has signed a contract with JMsolutions, which delivers integrated Web-based automotive products and s ... Continue reading
DealerTrack Announces Enhancements to its InventoryPro Solution
Real-Time, Online Access to Manheim Auctions Integrated Access to Carfax(R) Vehicle History Reports(TM) New 'Dashboard' View of Inventory Performance LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Feb. 9 -- DealerTrack, Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. , a leading provider of on-demand software and data solutions for the U.S. aut ... Continue reading
DealerTrack Connects 500th Financing Source to its Industry-Leading Network
Number of Credit Applications Processed Reaches 200 Million LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Feb. 9 -- DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. , a leading provider of on-demand software and data solutions for the U.S. automotive retail industry, today announced that the number of active financing sources connected to the DealerTrack(R) network ... Continue reading
DealerTrack Launches New 'Red Flags' Solution, Enhancing Suite of Compliance Tools
Also Introduces the Industry's First Free Compliance Information Website, thecomplianceguide.com, and Updates Free Compliance Guide LAKE SUCCESS, N.Y., Feb. 9 -- DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. , a leading provider of on-demand software and data solutions for the U.S. automotive retail industry, today announced the launch o ... Continue reading
Defending event champ Scelzi takes No. 13 in Pomona qualifying
DON SCHUMACHER RACING/TEAM MOPAR® FUNNY CAR QUALIFYING 2008 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES NHRA Winternationals Auto Club Raceway Pomona, Calif. Feb. 9, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net DEFENDING EVENT CHAMP SCELZI TAKES NO. 13 IN POMONA QUALIF ... Continue reading
GreenBuild Expo / Green Presidential initiatives
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MANHEIM DELIVERS NEW LEVEL OF ACCURACY, CONSISTENCY TO INSPECTION PROCESS WITH "AUTOGRADE"
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Andrew Maraniss February 9, 2008 McNeely Pigott & Fox (615) 259-4000 MANHEIM DELIVERS NEW LEVEL OF ACCURACY, CONSISTENCY TO INSPECTION PROCESS WITH "AUTOGRADE" Enhancement Allows Customers To Buy And Sell With Increased Confidence ATLANTA - Manheim today announced the launch of AutoGrade ... Continue reading
MANHEIM EXECUTIVE HONORED BY WOMEN'S AUTOMOTIVE ASSOCIATION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Amanda King February 9, 2008 McNeely Pigott & Fox (615) 259-4000 MANHEIM EXECUTIVE HONORED BY WOMEN'S AUTOMOTIVE ASSOCIATION Pam Mabry-Cadigan Receives Award at NADA Conference ATLANTA - Manheim's vice president of inspection operations, Pam Mabry-Cadigan, received the Women's Automotive ... Continue reading
NHRA Kurt Johnson Qualifying Wrap Up: A Solid KJ Will Start Third in Pomona
Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net A Solid KJ Will Start Third in Pomona Event: 48th Annual Carquest Auto Parts NHRA Nationals Day/Date: Saturday, February 9, 2008 Location: Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, Pomona, CA Kurt Johnson and the ACDelco Cobalt Racing team were t ... Continue reading
NHRA Warren Johnson Qualifying Wrap Up: WJ Adapts and Overcomes to Start Fourth in Pomona
Contact: Jon Knapp TMG Sports Marketing, Inc. Ph: (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net WJ Adapts and Overcomes to Start Fourth in Pomona Event: 48th Annual Carquest Auto Parts NHRA Nationals Day/Date: Saturday, February 9, 2008 Location: Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, Pomona, CA Six-time champion Warren Johnson capped a ... Continue reading
Overstock.com Enhances Car-Shopping Portal with New Auto-Buying Program Powered by Zag
SALT LAKE CITY & SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Overstock.com, Inc. announced today that it is enhancing the company’s automotive portal by launching a new, exclusive auto-buying program powered by Zag, Inc. (www.Zag.com). The site improves the car-buying process for customers by connecting them with certified dealers who off ... Continue reading
REDESIGNED MANHEIM.COM FEATURES ENHANCED POWERSEARCH TECHNOLOGY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jennifer Poston February 9, 2008 McNeely Pigott & Fox (615) 259-4000 REDESIGNED MANHEIM.COM FEATURES ENHANCED POWERSEARCH TECHNOLOGY Customer Feedback Drives Changes ATLANTA - Manheim today announced the launch of the new Manheim.com, featuring new PowerSearch technology that gives dealer ... Continue reading
Saturn Celebrates 11 Years of Helping Save Lives Through Blood, Marrow, Organ and Tissue Donation
Saturn National Donor Day - What better Valentine's Day gift than the "gift of life?" WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Since 1998, Saturn retailers nationwide have held more than 1,900 community donor drives, most on or near Valentine's Day, in conjunction with local blood center partners as part of Saturn ... Continue reading
Toliver qualifies No. 2 at Winternationals
DON SCHUMACHER RACING 2008 NHRA POWERade DRAG RACING SERIES Round 1 of 24 NHRA Winternationals Pomona Raceway Pomona, Calif. Feb. 7-10, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Bill Walters, 561-964-2195; cell 561-632-5713; plus320@aol.com Judy Stropus, 203-438-0501; cell 203-243-2438; jstropus@earthlink.net TOLIVER QUALIFI ... Continue reading
Troxel blasts to No. 3, Ashley ends successful test session in Pomona
GOTHAM CITY RACING FINAL QUALIFYING REPORT - POMONA 1 2008 NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For high-resolution photos and interviews, please contact: Matthew Brammer - Active Marketing pr@activemarketing.com (623) 879-4290 Troxel blasts to No. 3, Ashley ends successful test session in Pomona POMO ... Continue reading
Universal Warranty Unveils 'Paperless' F&I Sales Solutions
SAN FRANCISO, Feb. 9 -- Universal Warranty Corporation (UWC), a subsidiary of GMAC Insurance, today introduced new technology and process enhancements, making its aftermarket F&I sales process completely electronic. The full set of solutions, Online Performance Suite, is the most recent addition to GMAC Insurance's por ... Continue reading
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Andrew Maraniss February 9, 2008 McNeely Pigott & Fox (615) 259-4000 USED CARS REMAIN KEY CONTRIBUTOR TO PROFITABILITY AS NATION'S AUTO DEALERS FACE CHALLENGES IN ECONOMY Manheim Consulting's 2008 Used Car Market Report Details Remarketing Trends ATLANTA - Although higher gas prices, tig ... Continue reading
U.S. Senator Richard G. Lugar Visits Indiana Company Leading Electrification of Global Car Industry
INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. 9 -- Indiana Senator Richard G. Lugar, a key proponent of reducing foreign oil dependence for ensuring national security, today visited Indianapolis-based EnerDel, a leader in developing alternative energy systems for automotive transportation. EnerDel is a subsidiary of Ener1, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: ... Continue reading
vAuto Creates First Technology to Measure Used Car Days Supply
SAN FRANCISCO--Chicago-based vAuto is unveiling breakthrough, web-based technology that provides automotive dealerships for the first time with accurate supply, demand and pricing data on virtually every type of used vehicle in their market area. Fueled by the auto industry’s only “live” view of the entire used-c ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (POMONA, CA.) - Clutch Coughlin hits his stride at perfect time
Displaying the same aptitude that clinched his fourth world championship just a few months ago at this very racetrack, Jeg Coughlin Jr. posted his best qualifying pass of the 48th annual NHRA Winternationals at the perfect time, running a 6.644 at 208.23 mph in Saturday's first session to move-up to the No. 2 position ... Continue reading
USAC/CRA SPRINT CAR SERIES RACE RESULTS: February 8, 2008 - Perris, California - Perris Auto Speedway QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Cory Kruseman, 21k, Kruseman-16.821; 2. Rip Williams, 3, Jory-17.074; 3. Mike Spencer, 50, Chaffin-17.083; 4. Danny Sheridan, 18, Kittle-17.109; 5. ... Continue reading
SCCA Club Racers to Compete for iRacing.com Cup
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SCCA Club Racers to Compete for iRacing.com Cup Drivers in All Classes and Divisions Eligible for 2008 Awards SAN ANTONIO, TX. (February 9, 2008) -Sports Car Club of America, Inc. and iRacing.com Motorsport Simulations today announced the iRacing.com Cup, a season-long contingency program that wil ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - Wood Brothers Racing Finishes Fifth in Final Bud Shootout Practice
The United States Air Force Ford Fusion's final practice time has proven to stand a strong fifth place after being involved in a five car melee during the last practice for the Bud Shootout. The Wood Brothers Racing no. 21 had an unexpected turn of events when driver Bill Elliott had nowhere to go as Ryan Newman shot u ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - Sheltra Posts Top-10 Effort In Happy Hour At Daytona
In the final practice session leading up to Saturdayâs ARCA 200 at Daytona, Patrick Sheltra aboard his Sheltra Motorsports No. 60 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS wasted no time getting up to speed as the Indiantown, Florida native comfortably positioned himself in the top-10 before settling for 10th overall in the hour a ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (POMONA, CA.) - Status quo for Coughlin in second day of qualifying
Following a familiar pattern repeated throughout Friday's qualifying action at the NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway in Pomona, reigning NHRA champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. couldn't improve on his opening pass of 6.651 seconds at 207.98 mph and remained in third place. Slightly hotter weather conditions kept the ent ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (POMONA, CA.) - TODD HAPPY WITH FRIDAY'S RUN
J.R. Todd and his John Stewart-led Torco/Lucas Oil team rebounded from ricocheting off the retaining wall yesterday in the NHRA Top Fuel qualifying at the Pomona Raceway at over 295 mph to manufacture a new car overnight that performed flawlessly in todayâs time trials resulting with a time of 4.570 seconds at a s ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (POMONA, CA.) - LUCAS RESETS CAREER BEST SPEED TO 331.04 MPH
Morgan Lucas reset his career best miles-per-hour today at Pomona Raceway increasing it to now 331. 04-mph in the second round of qualifying for the 48th annual CarQuest Auto Parts Winternationals to go along with a very good elapsed time of 4.522 seconds placing the Brownsburg, Ind., resident into the No. 3 starting s ... Continue reading
With Atlanta Motor Speedwayâs pre-race pit passes, fans donât have to be a crew member for a SPRINT Cup race team to go behind the scenes during the March 7-9 Kobalt Tools 500 race weekend. With a pre-race pit pass, fans can stroll the pit area and watch NASCARâs top drivers and crews as they prepare for ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - JARRETT NOTES PRE-DAYTONA
<B>DALE JARRETT, No. 44 UPS Toyota Camry, Michael Waltrip Racing</B> <P> How does it feel coming to Daytona this year with just a few races remaining in your racing career? âI think the biggest thing -- as I was driving up to the tunnel -- I realized this is my last time coming here as a competitor. Now, I start l ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - SHELTRA NOTES AT ARCA 200 at Daytona
Sophomore ARCA RE/MAX Series driver Patrick Sheltra will be one of 43 starters in Saturdayâs 45th annual ARCA 200 at Daytona. After posting a very reasonable single-car run (50.70 seconds) during yesterdayâs five-hour practice, crew chief John Hayden and team manger Keith Strunk went back to the drawing board ... Continue reading
By Carey Russ (c) 2008 Performance sells, especially in the compact sports-luxury class. And for that class, factory tuner cars provide a showcase for the manufacturer's most serious commitment to performance. If the formula is simple - let the in-house hot-rodders loose on what is already a first-rate sports automobil ... Continue reading
2008 Geneva Motor Show: Volvo Unveils New XC60 Production Model - VIDEO and EXCLUSIVE SPY PHOTOS
Volvo extends its XC range at the Geneva Motor Show with the world premiere of the new Volvo XC60. GOTHENBURG - February 9, 2008: Following the successful debut of the Volvo XC60 Concept in Detroit in January 2007, the long awaited Volvo XC60 production model is unveiled on Tuesday 4 March 2008. This charismatic crosso ... Continue reading
2008 Geneva Motor Show: New Subaru Forester and Boxer Diesel Are Geneva Stars
LONDON - February 9, 2008: Subaru's Geneva Motor Show stand is set to be buzzing with interest thanks to the European debut of the completely new Forester and launch of the worldâs first boxer diesel-engined passenger car in the form of the Legacy and Outback. In addition, the Japanese exponent of symmetrical all- ... Continue reading
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