Manheim Customers Driving Online Investment and Growth
Feb 5, 2011
MANHEIM CUSTOMERS DRIVING ONLINE INVESTMENT AND GROWTH Multi-channel strategy focuses on new products and services to help customers do business "their way" SAN FRANCISCO- A new generation of customers, changing dealer needs and continued shifts within the automotive industry are transforming the wholesale vehicle busi ... Continue reading
2011 USED CAR MARKET REPORT PROVIDES ANALYSIS OF INDUSTRY TRENDS
Feb 5, 2011
USED CAR MARKET REPORT PROVIDES ANALYSIS OF INDUSTRY TRENDS 16th Annual Report From Manheim Consulting Introduced at NADA Convention SAN FRANCISCO - Both new and used vehicle retail sales increased in 2010 after four straight years of declines, but wholesale used vehicle supply declined for the third straight year, pre ... Continue reading
Feb 5, 2011
Chrome Systems, Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. and a leader in managing automotive data, today announced PaymentDriverââ¢, a solution offering an online finance payment calculation service for automotive industry portals and websites. à This solution, which will be on display at NADA 201 ... Continue reading
Feb 5, 2011
FordDirect announced today the launch of DealerConnection Premier Advanced Inventory Service (DCPAIS), which provides Ford and Lincoln dealers with new digital marketing tools such as customized video for an enhanced online consumer experience. Â DCPAIS is available to the 3,500 Ford and Lincoln dealers on their Ford ... Continue reading
Feb 5, 2011
AUTO CENTRAL - January 30, 2011: With the close of January, we come to the end of the first round of major 2011 automotive car shows; Paris, L.A. and NAIAS in Detroit. One again, TheAutoChannel.com presented the most complete, most comprehensive coverage of these great expositions; featuring our unmatched exhaustive vi ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds and Polk Expand Collaborative Relationship
Feb 5, 2011
DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. 5, 2011 DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. 5, 2011 -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company and Polk today announced the companies have expanded their collaborative relationship that enables Reynolds to utilize Polk's industry-leading automotive information and data services for Reynolds' customers. Ã The agreement n ... Continue reading
Ally Financial (Nee GMAC) Ranks #1 in U.S. New Vehicle Financing
Feb 5, 2011
Ally Financial has financed more consumer new vehicle purchases in the U.S. than any other lender during 2010, according to AutoCount data by Experian Automotive. In 2010, Ally financed more than 803,000 new vehicle purchases, resulting in nearly $23 billion in consumer retail contracts in the U.S. This represents an a ... Continue reading
Hurst Introduces the Hemi Hauler at NADA
Feb 5, 2011
Hurst Performance Vehicles, a company synonymous with more than 50 years of experience creating high performance muscle cars and performance parts, announced today at the NADA Convention, that it has begun designing and fabricating parts for its newest project, The Hurst HEMI Hauler, a performance oriented, limited edi ... Continue reading
NADA: Auto Retailing Will Help Lead the Economic Recovery
Feb 4, 2011
Highlights from NADA Chairman Ed Tonkinâs remarks at the International Automotive Roundtable hosted by J.D. Power and Associates: SAN FRANCISCO Feb. 4, 2011; Ed Tonkin, chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), highlighted several factors that will lead to a strong year in auto retailing, the ... Continue reading
Service Fusion: Bell Pools Support Network
Feb 4, 2011
<b>OEM brings subsidiaries under single banner to project 'common look, common feel' for operators. By Andrew Parker, Rotor And Wing Senior Editor</b> In an effort to make things simple for customers, Bell Helicopter Textron has brought six former subsidiaries under its corporate umbrella. Edwards & Associates, Rotor B ... Continue reading
New 2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible Makes Its Worldwide Auto Show Debut at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show
Feb 4, 2011
2011 Chrysler 200 Convertible will make its worldwide auto show debut at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show, starting with the media days on February 9th. Consumers can check out the new convertible February 11 ââ¬â 20 at McCormick Place, the home of the 103rd edition of the Chicago Auto Show. Redesigned, re-engine ... Continue reading
Online Vehicle Shopping Influences Dealership Choice, According to New Study
Feb 4, 2011
Consumers who use the Internet to shop for a new vehicle spend an average of 18-19 hours researching new and used vehicle purchases, according to the recent Automotive Buyer Influence Study conducted by Polk and AutoTrader.com. ... Continue reading
Navy Federal Launches Auto Buying Program
Feb 4, 2011
Navy Federal Credit Union has recently launched an auto referral program designed to make it easier for members to save on their next new or used vehicle. This program offers members a VIP experience at participating dealerships with pre-arranged new and used vehicle pricing. "Navy Federal's Auto Buying Program will he ... Continue reading
Car and Driver Launches Expanded Used Car Shopping Experience for Car Buyers
Feb 4, 2011
ANN ARBOR, Mich.--Car and Driver, the world's largest automotive enthusiast publication, today announced the launch of an online automotive shopping experience that combines the companyââ¬â¢s 55-year-old trusted brand with an inventory of millions of used vehicles. âConsumers know they can rely on Car a ... Continue reading
National Corn Growers Association Becomes Official Partner Of NASCAR
Feb 4, 2011
DAYTONA BEACH, Feb. 3, 2011: As the 2011 NASCAR season launches with a new, greener fuel, the nationâs corn growers are joining forces with NASCAR to promote the use of corn-based American Ethanol. As an Official Partner of NASCAR, the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) will leverage their relationship to au ... Continue reading
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