VA-Based Dealer Group Gains New Site with Help of Dealer.com
For Checkered Flag Motor Car Corporation, a family owned and operated dealership group serving the Hampton Roads, Virginia area since 1964, the Internet is the company's most important marketing...
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Goodguys 5th Bridgestone Nationals Partners with Hands on Nashville to aid Flood Victims
Nashville, TN - The Goodguys 5th Bridgestone Rod & Custom Nationals May 21-23 at LP Field has a new aim. In light of the recent and tragic flooding of the greater Nashville area, the event will now...
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ActivEngage Helps Dealerships Leverage Social Media with Release of Latest eBook: Facebook for Auto Dealers
Orlando, FL — ActivEngage the automotive industry's premier provider of proactive live chat with business intelligence for dealer websites, today announced the release of a new eBook, Facebook for...
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The Dealership Top Five: Expert Legal, Accounting and HR Tips to Improve Your Operations
Tuesday May 18th
Sheraton Fort Lauderdale Airport & Cruise Port Hotel
1825 Griffin Rd, Dania, FL 33004
8:00 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Seminar...
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TrueCar Identifies 'Youngest' Auto Brands
Pricing Experts Reveal Today’s Best Deals for 18-34 Year Olds
Santa Monica, CA — A new study recently completed by the auto industry pricing and trend analysts at TrueCar.com, showed that Mitsubishi, Mazda and Volkswagen have the highest concentration of...
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International Automobile Dealers
Announce Monthly Sales
International Brands Lead April Recovery
Alexandria, VA — The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) today released April 2010 sales figures for the international nameplate automobile industry. AIADA represents more...
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The Science Of Sales Growth In A Recession: The 5 Most Dangerous Mistakes A Company Can Make
by Nicholas Read
As the global economy continues to tighten, most businesses appreciate they won’t get different results by doing things the same way. But much of the science for growing in a recessionary market is...
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The Top 5 DONT'S in Email Marketing Acquisition
Aesop once penned the story about the boy and the jar of nuts. With so many nuts so tantalizingly close, the boy cried tears of frustration as his fat and full fist remained stuck in the jar. So it...
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Understand Search Engine Optimization
Search engine optimization, aka SEO, is a process to improve your ranking in the Search Engine Results Page or the S.E.R.P.. With proper SEO you can maximize your sites visibility on the Web,...
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DealerTrack to Host Webinar for Independent Dealers on May 19th
Maximize Profit Through Complete Control of Your Dealership
What: DealerTrack will host a free webinar on the profit-maximizing benefits of the DealerTrack DMS for independent dealers.
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NCMA Awards Excellence in Cataloging
Capacity Attendance On-Hand to Recognize the Industry's Best
Bethesda, MD — The best examples of automotive cataloging, in a variety of media, were recently recognized at the 37th Annual Knowledge Exchange Conference of the National Catalog Managers...
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Make a Difference in the Life of a US Soldier!
Designate your dealership to be a drop-off center for Cell Phones for Soldiers!
With Memorial Day approaching quickly, have you thought about how you will honor the soldiers who have served and protected our nation? One way to get involved is by participating in a program called...
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Online Forums – Finally, Social Media Advertising with Proven Results, According to New White Paper from PostRelease
Using Original Research and User Case Studies, Paper Demonstrates Forum Audience Influence and Discusses How to Use Forums to Engage and Inspire Consumer Action
Long Beach, CA — PostRelease has unveiled a new white paper aimed at introducing ad agencies and brands to the value of online forums as the most targeted and effective channel for reaching highly...
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Manheim Partners with Avis Budget Group to Launch 'Early Access' Program
New Program Helps Rental Locations Reduce Cost and Cycle Times
Atlanta, GA — Manheim and Avis Budget Group have joined forces to pilot Avis Early Access, a new program designed to significantly increase the speed and efficiency of rental vehicle remarketing on...
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Super Spec from GCommerce Creates Common Language
for EDI in the Automotive Aftermarket
Bethesda, MD — The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) announces its support of the Super Spec as the industry best practice for Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) documents within the...
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Show Off at SEMA's Pasadena Event
Diamond Bar, CA – Car and truck owners may now register their vehicles for the second annual SEMA Show ‘N Shine car show, taking place Saturday, July 24, 2010, at the Pasadena Convention Center in...
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Dealers Build Confidence, Hold Gross Using Carfax History Impact
Centreville, VA — The Carfax History Impact tool is one of the most successful product enhancements ever for Carfax. By implementing the tool into their sales process over the past several months,...
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The Newest Class of Dealers Graduate at the 100th Wholesale Institute Sesson
Atlanta, GA — The Wholesale Institute (TWI), Manheim’s free traveling workshop series that helps dealers achieve profit goals through online wholesaling, recently celebrated its 100th session in...
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AAIA Elects New Officers and Board of Directors
Bethesda, MD — The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) elected its new officers and board of directors for 2010-2011 at its Spring Leadership Days last week in Hollywood,...
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Postal Service Moves Closer to Energy, Fuel Reduction Goals
Sustainability Annual Report Released
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Postal Service released its 2009 annual report on sustainability performance in which Postmaster General John E. Potter credited postal employees for the agency’s...
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HandStands Reaches Half Million Dollar Milestone with Operation Smile
Bluffdale, UT – HandStands was recognized this month by Utah Governor Gary Hebert for the company’s now more than $500,000 in contributions to Operation Smile. Accepting the recognition for...
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Case Study Confirms Two Types of Standards-Based Information Can Be Carried On A Single RFID Tag
Southfield, MI — AIAG’s Radio Frequency Identification work group conducted a RFID Case Study to validate and demonstrate the benefits of using a single RFID tag to carry information critical in...
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Auto/Mate Completes Mazda Dealership Communication System Integration
Clifton Park, NY — Auto/Mate Dealership Systems, the highest ranked DMS in the 2009 NADA Annual Survey of Dealership Satisfaction, announced it has completed two key integration points between its...
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AAIA Elects Robert Egan Chairman of the Board
Bethesda, MD — The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) elected Robert Egan, AAP, as chairman of the AAIA Board of Directors for 2010-2011 at its Spring Leadership Days last week in...
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G&A Marketing Hires Jerry Smith to Lead RV Event Division
Smith Poised to Expand G&A’s Popular RV Staffed Event Program
Cincinnati, OH - G&A Marketing, the automotive industry’s leading provider of cutting edge advertising and staffed events, is pleased to announce the recent hire of Jerry Smith in the position of RV...
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BMW Veteran David Rose Joins IMN as Director of OEM Programs
Rose, former Sales Operation Manager for BMW, brings over 30 years of industry experience to his role with IMN
Waltham, MA — IMN, provider of Loyalty Driver™, the most widely-used e-communication service for automotive dealerships, is pleased to announce the addition of industry veteran David Rose as director...
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BraunAbility Announces New Director of Marketing
Winamac, IN — BraunAbility, the world’s largest manufacturer of wheelchair accessible vans, ramps and wheelchair lifts, has announced the appointment of Doug Schumacker as the company’s new Director...
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AA Auto Protection Taps James Fortino to be Customer Service Manager
CEO of AA Auto Protection, Daniel Rorapaugh, has announced the appointment of James Fortino to head the company’s Customer Service Department. He is succeeding Troy Nelson, who has been appointed as...
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Dubuque Data Services Completes DealerTrack Interface
Dubuque, IA — Dubuque Data Services (DDS), a dealer management software provider for automotive, truck, and heavy equipment industries, completed the interface with their DMS to DealerTrack. This...
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Zurich selected as Preferred Business Insurance Provider by United Recyclers Group
Schaumburg, IL – Zurich, a leading provider of commercial insurance in North America and globally, is proud to announce today that United Recyclers Group (URG) has selected Zurich as its preferred...
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Piracle Introduces RapidREMIT eXPRESS
A Simple, Integrated Payment Processing System
Piracle is proud to introduce RapidREMIT eXPRESS, a single payment platform that consolidates check, debit card, credit card, and ACH payments in a secure, digital environment. This easy-to-use,...
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Rotary Lift Introduces New Online Training Course: 'Sustainability and Vehicle Maintenance Lifts'
Madison, IN – As interest in “green” dealerships grows, so does the desire for education about the environmental impact of service equipment used in these dealerships. Dealers want assurances that...
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Looking for a Great Incentive? Snap-on Incentive Offer Incredibly Rewarding
Kenosha, WI — Snap-on’s “Incentive Choice” credit program promotion offers qualified buyers so many great options that you won’t know what to choose. From great Snap-on tools and storage units up to...
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LoyaltyTrac Rewards Program Increases Gus Johnson Ford’s Member Service Revenue by Thirty Percent
San Ramon, CA – MediaTrac, LLC (www.media-trac.com), a marketing technology company providing customized frequency marketing, customer loyalty, retention and media tracking programs, announced today...
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AA Auto Protection Announces Aggressive Loyalty Pricing Program for Car Warranties
The leading broker of extended warranties for automobiles today announced the launch of a pioneering loyalty pricing program. Returning clients or members of their immediate family will receive an...
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Test Your Skills with Snap-on’s Virtual Tech Demo
Lincolnshire, IL – Looking to test your diagnostics skills or take a refresher course? Snap-on offers you a chance to “test your skills” with its Virtual Tech Demo at...
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New Sentina LED-50 Battery Powered Safety Light Provides Peace of Mind in Night-Time Roadside Emergencies
Kenilworth, NJ — The ultimate roadside emergency safety light, featuring Super Bright LED lights that can be seen in a 360-degree radius, was introduced today by Sentina (www.sentinasmart.com), the...
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The KB Sun Visor Extender with UV Protection Provides Adequate Sun Blocking When Driving or Riding in a Vehicle.
Buffalo Grove, IL — If you or someone you love or know drives for a living, then you are already aware of the need for adequate sun protection in the vehicle. The KB Sun Visor Extender with UV...
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'Hand Glo' Motorists' Hand Cleaner Offers Peace of Mind When Traveling
Pittsburgh, PA — Many motorists have to contend with lack of restrooms and washing facilities when traveling on long road trips. Unfortunately, this means that they often don't get to wash their...
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