Today, Everyone Is An Internet Shopper
The Internet is not a niche market anymore
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NADA Convention Offers Nearly 100 Workshops; Focus on Managing Cash Flow, Inventory and Service Productivity
McLean, VA – Next month’s NADA Convention & Expo in Orlando (Feb. 13-15) couldn’t come at a better time to help dealers and their managers plan for the year ahead. It’s the perfect time for dealers...
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HomeNet Automotive and Edmunds.com Announce Strategic Partnership
West Chester, PA - HomeNet Automotive, the leading online inventory solutions provider for auto dealerships, and Edmunds.com today announced a partnership that allows dealers to list their inventory...
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2009 Ends on a Strong Note As Shoppers Return to New Vehicles
Used and Certified Pre-Owned Sales Show America’s Continued Desire for Full-Size Trucks and SUVs
Atlanta, GA – New car shopping activity on AutoTrader.com saw a significant burst in December compared to December of 2008 and recent previous months, as consumers began looking at more new cars. ...
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New Book Released by Dale Pollak — Velocity 2.0: Paint, Pixels & Profitability
Oakbrook, IL – Velocity 2.0: Paint, Pixels & Profitability is the second book from retail automotive industry expert, entrepreneur and former dealer, Dale Pollak.
For the past year and a half,...
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Winter comes every year
Seasons change every year, and yet people are surprised and suffer losses because of this predictable change. Every business should survey their property to determine what steps can be taken to...
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AAIA SmartBrief Subscriber Base Sees Dramatic Growth
Bethesda, MD – AAIA SmartBrief, the bi-weekly electronic newsletter of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), continues to grow its opt-in readership base, currently at 3,647, while...
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Want to Target Influential Consumers and Word-of-Mouth Powerhouses? Find Them in Online Forums, New Survey from PostRelease Reveals
Influence Extends Online and Off – Forum Users Are More Likely to Post Reviews, Share Links, Organize Offline Meetups and Proactively Recommend a Purchase
Long Beach, CA — If the Holy Grail of marketing is a band of self-motivated enthusiasts proactively recommending your product, then the Grail’s secret location could very well be the world of online...
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International Automobile Dealers Announce Monthly Sales
For International Brands, a Weak Year Finished Strong
Alexandria, VA – The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) today released December 2009 sales figures for the international nameplate automobile industry. AIADA represents...
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Your Bodyshop May be More Important Now Than Ever
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Protect Your Dealership From The Perfect Wage-Hour Storm
Join us for a Free Webinar on January 27th
With the abundance of bad news regarding the economy in general and the car business in particular, most dealerships have been paying too little attention to their wage-hour compliance. This could...
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Manheim Applauds Widespread Industry Adoption of NAAA Arbitration Policy
Policy Part of Company’s Strategy to Ensure Consistency and Accuracy for Customers
Atlanta, GA – Manheim executive vice president of U.S. operations Mike Broe today applauded the widespread adoption of the newly-revised National Auto Auction Association (NAAA) policy by other NAAA...
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eMail Subject Lines, the Key to eMail Success
Your subject line determines whether your subscriber opens your email, deletes it, or even mistakenly reports it as spam. While the volume of email increases, more recipients are using the subject...
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Microsoft Taps Show Media to Promote Bing Mobile App at CES
Show Goers Get Free Shuttle Rides When They Download New Bing Mobile App
Las Vegas, NV — Microsoft has partnered with Show Media to create a major presence for its new Bing Mobile App starting today at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show. Show Media, which creates branded...
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Chrysler Group LLC Transforms Powertrain Strategy
Auburn Hills, MI — Chrysler Group LLC is revamping its powertrain lineup with technology that will contribute to an overall fuel-efficiency improvement of more than 25 percent during the 2010-2014...
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In-Car Infotainment System Ford Sync Open for Applicaiton Development
EB collaborates with Ford to integrate new SYNC applications
Las Vegas, NV – EB (Elektrobit), a leading provider of embedded software solutions to the automotive and wireless industries, is working with Ford Motor Company in providing phone application...
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AMSOIL Announces Sponsorship of the 2010 Popular Hot Rodding Engine Masters Challenge
AMSOIL is proud to announce its partnership with Popular Hot Rodding Magazine for the 2010 Engine Masters Challenge. The world’s most well-known engine building competition, the Engine Masters...
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Zep Inc. Completes Merger with Amrep, Inc., a Leading Chemical Supplier to the Automotive Aftermarket, and Other Maintenance Markets
Atlanta, GA., January 5, 2010 – Zep Inc. (NYSE:ZEP), a leading producer of specialty chemical products for industrial, institutional, and retail companies, today announced that they have acquired...
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Recupyl and Battery Solutions Team Up to Lead Battery Recycling in the United States
Recupyl, the leading group in battery recycling technology, breaks into North America with the establishment of Recupyl Battery Solutions, a joint venture with the Michigan-based leading actor in...
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Energizer All-in-One Auto Charger from Universal Power Group Wins Popular Mechanics 2010 Editors’ Choice Award
Recognized Among Top 22 Products at 2010 International Consumer Electronics Show for Outstanding Product Design and Innovation
St. Louis, MO — Jan. 12, 2010 — Energizer Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: ENR) and partner Universal Power Group, Inc. (NYSE Amex: UPG), a Texas-based distributor and supplier of batteries and related power...
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Cat Lift Trucks Introduces New and Enhanced Products for 2010
Houston, TX – Cat Lift Trucks, a provider of lift trucks known for quality, reliability and customer service, announced today the addition of five new electric counterbalanced and internal combustion...
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Snap-on No Compromise Tour Starts the Year with a Western Swing
KENOSHA, Wis. – January 5, 2010 – Building on a successful 2009, the Snap-on No Compromise Tour begins the new year in Phoenix on Jan. 7. From there, the tour will be visiting locations in the west...
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‘Truck Body Armour’ Pickup-Truck Accessory Invented
Pittsburgh, PA — InventHelp announces that one of its clients, an inventor from Lewisham, Greater London, England has designed an easy-to-use accessory that would appeal to pickup-truck...
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