Cars.com Teams with Vincentric
Apr 3, 2007
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Cars.com Teams with Vincentric to Offer New Car Shoppers Valuable Pricing and Ownership Data BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Michigan - April 2, 2007 - Vincentric, a leading automotive data compilation and analysis firm, announced today that Cars.com has enhanced its industry leading web site with data from Vi ... Continue reading
U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. Appoints Robert J. Majteles as Chairman of the Board of Directors
Apr 3, 2007
CARSON, Calif., April 2 -- U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. , a leading online provider of aftermarket auto parts and accessories, today announced it has appointed Robert J. Majteles to serve as the Chairman of the Board of the Company's Board of Directors. "I am looking forward to working closely with Rob as we continue ... Continue reading
smart USA Launches $99 Vehicle Reservation Program
Apr 2, 2007
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich.--smart USA, a subsidiary of United Auto Group, Inc, , has launched its smart fortwo reservation system. The smart fortwo is expected to go on sale in the United States in the first quarter 2008 through a dealership network being developed by smart USA, the exclusive distributor of the smart fort ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book's New 800bluebook.com Showcases Full Suite of Dealer, OEM and Partner Products
Mar 30, 2007
IRVINE, Calif., March 29 -- Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com), the leading provider of new- and used-vehicle information, has updated its business-to-business Web site -- 800bluebook.com -- to provide dealers, OEMs and partners with the most up-to-date information on its innovative and class-leading products and services. ... Continue reading
Experts Say "Tires Most Important Safety Element, Also Most Neglected" - VIDEO STORY
Mar 29, 2007
DETROIT - March 29, 2007: Car and safety experts from AAA say after the winter, drivers should double-check their tires and ensure they are properly inflated. While tires are the most important safety element on a vehicle, they are also the most neglected. A survey by the Car Care Council found that 21 percent of cars ... Continue reading
CompleteAuto Program EXPLODING With Over 10,000 Vehicles Listed on eBay Motors!
Mar 28, 2007
ORLANDO, Fla.--CompleteAuto, an RCAU Company (Pink Sheets:RCAU), an eBay Motors certified solution provider, is pleased to announce today that it has unexpectedly penetrated the 10,000 vehicle listings barrier, and is continuously listing vehicles on a rapid basis. At the time of writing, CompleteAuto currently has 10, ... Continue reading
1967 Big Block Corvettes to Be Featured at 5th Annual Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Auction
Mar 22, 2007
PALM BEACH, Fla.--Corvette enthusiasts and collectors worldwide will descend on South Florida to select from an impressive array of 1967 Big Block Corvettes that will cross the auction block at No Reserve during the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event from March 28 - April 1, 2007, in Palm Beach, Fla. The fifth annual ... Continue reading
Mar 20, 2007
Brand Watch Study Reveals Brand Perceptions and Key Decision Factors Among Shoppers in SUV Segment IRVINE, Calif., March 20 -- Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com) and Kelley Blue Book Marketing Research's latest report series, Brand Watch, which reveals key decision factors among consumers in the purchase consideration proc ... Continue reading
Consumers Using Internet to Sell Cars
Mar 16, 2007
Washington DC March 16, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that according to MSNBC, consumers are using the Internet to sell their cars themselves rather than accepting a trade-in offer from a dealer. The trend gained momentum last year as consumers found car dealers especially soaring with their trade-in offers becau ... Continue reading
Auto Bid Systems, Inc. Announces Next Version of eNegotiation for Online Vehicle Customers
Mar 14, 2007
HERNDON, Va., March 13 -- Auto Bid Systems, Inc., (ABS) an eCommerce and advertising firm, announced today the release of myLIVEoffer.com(TM), the latest version of their online eNegotiation and web advertising solution. myLIVEoffer.com(TM) provides vehicle dealers with a better way to advertise their inventory and tra ... Continue reading
Cars.com Partners with Edmunds.com and kbb.com to Drive More New Car Leads to Dealers
Mar 14, 2007
CHICAGO, March 13 -- Cars.com announced today partnerships with Edmunds.com and Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com through which it will deliver more, high-quality, new car prospects to its NewLeadsPlus customers. "In addition to quality leads generated directly from the top search engines, we will provide NewLeadsPlus custome ... Continue reading
The Survey Says: Car Shoppers Show Interest in SUVs in 2007
Feb 21, 2007
CHICAGO, Feb. 21 -- Despite a slowdown in SUV sales over the past several years as a result of higher gas prices, 21 percent of consumers who plan to buy a car in 2007 intend to purchase an SUV or crossover vehicle, according to a recent Cars.com survey.* Roughly 24 percent of survey respondents said they will buy a ne ... Continue reading
N.A.D.A. Appraisal Guides Announces Launch of Powersports CD-ROM
Feb 16, 2007
COSTA MESA, Calif., Feb. 16 -- N.A.D.A. Appraisal Guides (http://www.nadaguides.com/), the industry leader in motorcycle, snowmobile, ATV and personal watercraft pricing and specification information, today announced the launch of its new N.A.D.A. Powersports e-Guidebook CD-ROM. The CD-ROM, complete with the most exten ... Continue reading
AFSAEF, NADA Release Updated Version of "Understanding Vehicle Financing"
Feb 12, 2007
Lynne Strang Vice President of Communications American Financial Services Association Telephone: 202-296-5544, ext. 613 Fax: 202-223-0321 For Immediate Release Contacts: Lynne Strang, AFSAEF (202) 296-5544, ext. 613 David Hyatt, NADA (703) 821-7120 AFSAEF, NADA RELEASE UPDATED VERSION OF "UNDERSTANDING VEHICLE FINANCIN ... Continue reading
Pontiac and Yahoo! Leverage Social Media to Create New Form of Dialogue with Consumers
Feb 8, 2007
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--The Pontiac division of General Motors Corp. and Yahoo! Inc. today launched a new online destination for Pontiac owners and enthusiasts, Pontiac Underground (www.pontiacunderground.com). The Web site combines some of the best social media content from Yahoo! including Flickr photos, Yahoo! Answers, Y ... Continue reading
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