Dealer Impact Systems Ensures Auto Dealers Know Who is Visiting Their Website Right Now
Mar 10, 2011
DES MOINES, Iowa--No auto dealership ignores the reaction and feedback of customers physically standing in their showroomsââ¬âyet most have no idea when potential buyers are exploring their digital dealerships (a.k.a. their website.) That reality changes today with the introduction of Onsite Tracktm from De ... Continue reading
Kbb.com: Ford Back on Top for Most-Considered Auto Brand, Gains Significant Lead Over Competition
Mar 10, 2011
Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com Market Intelligence Brand Watchâ⢠study, Ford is back on top as the most-considered auto brand among new-car shoppers. à Ford consistently captured the most-considered auto brand title from Q4 2009 through Q2 2010, but momentarily fell to the No. 2 spot for Q3 2010 when Toyot ... Continue reading
KAR Auction Services, Inc. Announces Participation in Upcoming Investor Conferences
Mar 7, 2011
CARMEL, Ind.--KAR Auction Services, Inc. today announced its participation in the following investor conferences which will also be available via live audio webcast: Credit Suisse 13th Annual Global Services ConferenceEric Loughmiller, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President and Michael Eliason, Vice Presi ... Continue reading
Consumers Pay Almost 200% More Than Necessary on Auto Loan Rates
Mar 7, 2011
PR Newswire BURLINGTON, Mass., March 7, 2011 BURLINGTON, Mass., March 7, 2011 -- Auto finance is one of the largest lending markets in the U.S., second only to mortgages. Auto loans and leases make up about $850 billion in American debt, more than the credit card industry. Even student loans are only about half the siz ... Continue reading
Capgemini Reports 46% of New Car Buyers Want to Purchase Their Vehicle Online
Mar 2, 2011
PR Newswire LONDON, March 2, 2011 LONDON, March 2, 2011 -- Recent research suggests that 46% of new car buyers want to buy their car online and have it delivered to their door. Car buyers have expressed a strong desire for a full end to end experience of comparing, shopping, arranging car finance, completing the transa ... Continue reading
Zipcar Adds Former eBay CEO Meg Whitman to Its Board of Directors
Feb 28, 2011
PR Newswire CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 28, 2011 CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 28, 2011 -- Today, Zipcar announced the addition of former eBay CEO Meg Whitman to its board of directors. Whitman brings to Zipcar deep knowledge of online auctions, e-commerce and payments. Whitman led eBay from 1998 to 2008. ... Continue reading
Subaru of America, Inc. Appoints Rachelle Damminger Manager of Corporate Communications
Feb 25, 2011
PR Newswire CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 25, 2011 CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 25, 2011 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced the appointment of Rachelle Damminger to manager of corporate communications. Reporting to the director of corporate communications for Subaru, Damminger will be responsible for the company's busines ... Continue reading
Feb 24, 2011
IRVINE, Calif.--Autobytel Inc. , the company dedicated to helping dealers and car-buyers connect online, today announced the launch of a new service for dealer members and manufacturers: Live Chat by ActivEngage. Continuing to solidify Autobytelââ¬â¢s commitment to its dealer members by offering useful produ ... Continue reading
Hyundai Names Manheim Location Auction of the Year
Feb 22, 2011
corp_C FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Lois Rossi Feb. 22, 2011 Director Public Relations, Manheim (678) 645-2028 Hyundai Names Manheim Location Auction of the Year Manheim Pennsylvania's Outstanding Performance Recognized by Hyundai Motor America ATLANTA - Hyundai Motor America recently named Manheim Pennsylvania its 2 ... Continue reading
DealerTrack Acquires Polk's U.S. Price and Spec Business
Feb 16, 2011
Expanding its portfolio of world-class vehicle data and digital retailing solutions, DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. , today announced the acquisition of Polk's U.S. Price and Spec Business, including Polk's popular Vehicle Comparator Service. The newly acquired business will be merged into DealerTrack's subsidiary, Chrome ... Continue reading
Cars.com Mobile Scores Big With Super Bowl Advertisement
Feb 10, 2011
PR Newswire CHICAGO, Feb. 10, 2011 CHICAGO, Feb. 10, 2011 -- Cars.com, a leading online resource for buying and selling a car, scored big in a notable way with two 30-second commercials in Super Bowl XLV. The site's mobile offerings were featured for barely three seconds on screen, and saw their popularity and usage sk ... Continue reading
Chrysler is the Winner in BrandBowl 2011 - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 8, 2011
BOSTON--According to the 250,000+ tweets monitored by BrandBowl2011, Chrysler was the most effective brand to advertise on the Super Bowl telecast on the FOX Network this year. Cars.com was the least effective Super Bowl advertiser, according to the results (which were compiled immediately upon the gameââ¬â¢ ... Continue reading
Integrate.com Targets Automotive Markets as a Key Area for Growth
Feb 8, 2011
DENVER--Integrate.com is targeting a variety of key areas within the automotive vertical to grow its performance-based customer generation platform. This focus will provide immense value for an industry in desperate need of revitalization. âIntegrateââ¬â& cent;s performance-based model, combined with its ... Continue reading
Autobytel Wins DrivingSales Dealer Satisfaction Award
Feb 8, 2011
IRVINE, Calif.--Autobytel Inc. , a leading provider of online consumer purchase requests and marketing resources to the automotive industry, announced today it won a ââ¬ÅTop Ratedââ¬??? New Car Leads award in the second annual DrivingSales Dealer Satisfaction Awards, presented at the 2011 NADA Conventi ... Continue reading
Two-Minute Ad Delivers Huge Post-Super Bowl Traffic Hike for Chrysler
Feb 7, 2011
Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, reports that site traffic for Chrysler, Volkswagen and Chevrolet saw the most significant spikes after their ads ran during Super Bowl XLV. The traffic spikes represent important returns on investment for companies that reportedly spent as much as $3 ... Continue reading
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