What's Up Mac? - Diesel Cars Catch On in U.S.
Feb 10, 2013
By Mac Gordon Senior Editor At Large Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel CHICAGO-Diesel engines are a living example of the axiom, âWhen you can't succeed at first, try, try again!â The Windy City's show in huge McCormick Place kicked off to the public with more diesel-powered cars than it has ever had before in ... Continue reading
Tomac Scores Fourth Victory of the Season, This Time in San Diego
Feb 10, 2013
Having trouble viewing this email? Click hereSAN DIEGO (Feb. 9) -- GEICO Honda rider Eli Tomac claimed his fourth victory of the season Saturday at Qualcomm Stadium, beating rival Ken Roczen to the finish line to close to within 17 points in the championship standings. It was a timely result for Tomac as the 250SX West ... Continue reading
Southeast Michigan Dealership is Ford, Lincoln Internet Dealer of the Year
Feb 10, 2013
FordDirect and Ford Motor Co. (FMC) today announced that Hines Park Ford and Lincoln of Plymouth, Mich., has been chosen as both the Ford and Lincoln Internet Dealer of the Year for 2012. Given annually at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention and Exposition, the Ford and Lincoln Internet Dealer ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News February 3-9 2013 Just In Case You Were Snoozing
Feb 10, 2013
* The 105th Chicago Auto Show media-preview opened this week with the Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA) naming the 2013 Ford Fusion as their Family Vehicle of the Year. Also at the show the PBS program MotorWeek named the Cadillac ATS as overall Driver's Choice winner. * Introductions at Chicago included the ... Continue reading
Hyundai President & CEO John Krafcik Challenges Industry To Defy Convention During 2013 NADA Keynote
Feb 10, 2013
COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 9, 2013 COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 9, 2013 -- Addressing a packed house of U.S. automotive dealers, Hyundai President & CEO John Krafcik delivered the industry keynote address at the 2013 NADA Convention and Expo Saturday afternoon. Krafcik encouraged the industry to defy conventional wisdom and ... Continue reading
Time Dealer OF The Year - 2013 Winner Jacksonville NC Auto Dealer Michael Alford
Feb 9, 2013
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
Feb 9, 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
Feb 9, 2013
-- 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
Feb 9, 2013
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
Feb 9, 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
Feb 9, 2013
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
Feb 9, 2013
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
FordDirect Survey Finds Consumers Prefer Dealers Who Engage in Online Conversations
Feb 9, 2013
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
Feb 9, 2013
- 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
Feb 9, 2013
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
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