Dealer.com Wins Two Stevie Awards
Digital Automotive Leader Recognized By American Business Association as “Best Company of the Year” and “Fastest Growing Company of the Year
Burlington, VT – Dealer.com, the global leader in online marketing solutions for the automotive industry, was recognized by the American Business Association with two Stevie Awards at the...
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Direct Mail vs. Email – Which Is Right for You?
Cincinnati, OH — The consumer shift toward tech based communication has spurred a marketing war. It’s email vs. automotive direct mail in a knock-down, drag-out fight for the title of ‘Best Marketing...
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vAuto Integrates Further with Manheim
Recently, vAuto and Manheim announced yet another significant enhancement made possible by the new AutoTrader.com family alliance. Manheim Market Report (MMR) and OVE.com are now seamlessly...
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General Motors Approves ActivEngage as iMR Match Eligible Turnkey Vendor for Live Chat
Orlando, FL — ActivEngage, the automotive industry's premium live chat with business intelligence for dealer websites, recently announced that General Motors has approved the company as an iMR...
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DealerRater to Exhibit at Ontario Automobile Dealer Association Conference
Waltham, MA - DealerRater®, the premier car dealer review website, announced recently that the company will be a conference exhibitor at the upcoming Ontario Automobile Dealer Association (OADA)...
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Align Your Actions with Your Ultimate Life Goals
by J.H. Hyun
Apple founder Steve Jobs, in his commencement address to Stanford University in 2005, made the following statement, which pretty much explained why he has been so successful in his life:
"When I...
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eXteresAUTO Appoints Bernie Mock to Regional Sales Manager
Leading Dealership SEO and Reputation Management Provider Significantly Expanding National Sales and Support Force
Riverside, CA – eXteresAUTO, the top-rated SEO and Reputation Management provider for auto retailers, recently announced that the company has appointed dealership sales and training veteran, Bernie...
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AutoBytel, the Company that Pioneered the Automotive Internet, Resets the Bar with the Launch of the All-new Autobytel.com
New Site, to Serve as Your Lifetime Automotive Advisor™, Features Dynamic Graphics, Improved Navigation, User Personalization, State of the Art Tools, and Exclusive Content
Irvine, CA – Autobytel Inc. (Nasdaq: ABTL), the company dedicated to helping dealers and car-buyers connect online, launches the all-new Autobytel.com website today. The launch is the first phase of...
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Take Your Service Department to More Customers with iService
iService is a complete Service Management application designed to both increase efficiency as well as shop productivity. iService works alongside your DMS by breaking down complex tasks into a...
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Looking for Eagles in Your Detail Department?
by Bud Abraham
One thing that dealers complain about more than “low car sales” is the quality of people they seem to attract in their detail department.
While they would like to have the department staffed with...
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Webinar: Top Legal Trends Update — What to Expect for the Rest of 2011
Join us for a FREE Webinar on July 12th
Join Compli and leading automotive attorney, Eric L. Chase, of Bressler, Amery & Ross P.C., as we discuss the most timely and critical issues for the rest of 2011. By attending this Webinar,...
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MPi EDGE 4G Certification Program Helps Auto Dealer Service Departments Maximize Performance, Profitability
Las Vegas, NV — Vehicle inspection programs can produce substantial revenue for auto dealer service departments. However, most fail because they are not a consistent and quality process and can't...
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PSCars.com Licenses Tools to Enhance Auto Dealer Websites and better Showcase Stores to Sell more effectively to Online Vehicle Buyers
Boca Raton, FL - PSCars.com recently announced that it is now licensing three core components of its online vehicle shopping technologies to help dealers offer more compelling features for online...
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Moore & Scarry Advertising Creates Major Traffic Jam with New Haystack Release
Website Traffic Increases For Dealers Using the Revolutionary Search Marketing Platform
Fort Myers, FL — Moore & Scarry Advertising, one of the nation’s fastest growing automotive advertising agencies, recently announced a minor version release to the Haystack automotive search engine...
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“Solutions” to Growth Challenges
by George F. Brown, Jr.
In recent years, “solutions” has become among the most popular one-word strategy summaries. Many firms, finding little headroom for growth with their current business model, look to move into a...
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Manheim Allows Dealers to 'Make an Offer' on OVE.com Vehicles
Buyers Determine Market Value; Sellers Can Accept, Reject or Counter Offers
Atlanta, GA — Every transaction in the wholesale auction industry revolves around one key question: What’s the value of this unit? Last week, Manheim introduced a new feature on OVE.com, its 24/7...
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AAIA Aftermarket Factbook 2012 Forecasts Industry Insight Through 2014
Extended IHS Global Insight Forecast Projects Post-Recession Industry Impact
Bethesda, MD — Since the official end of the recession in 2009, consumer confidence and spending have been increasing, but working against these positive developments are rising fuel costs and a...
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Automotive Compliance Consultant’s $1 Million Red Flags Guarantee is Retro 3 Years for Current Clients; Max Protection for Auto Retailers
Crystal Lake, IL – Automotive Compliance Consultants (www.compliantnow.com) said recently that its $1 million Red Flags Errors and Omissions insurance guarantee is one of the most protective in the...
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bmw and Manheim partner to open new Company Car Center and Manheim Greer Distribution and Vehicle Processing Center
Atlanta, GA — BMW and Manheim have recently partnered to open Manheim Greer, a state-of-the-art BMW company car distribution and processing center, which is located on 12.4 acres on the BMW...
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DrivingSales Announces 2011 Innovation Cup Award: Call for Entries Open
Award Recognizes the Most Innovative Dealership Solution of 2011
Salt Lake City, Utah – DrivingSales (www.drivingsales.com) recently announced the call for entries for the second annual DrivingSales Innovation Cup Award, which recognizes the most innovative...
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2011 SEMA Business Technology Symposium to Provide Industry with Valuable Tools for Marketing and Growing Busines Online
Participants Attending Long Beach Conference to Learn New Approaches and Techniques
to Succeed in Online Marketing and eCommerce
Diamond Bar, CA — Recognizing that technology is a crucial element in many industries, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is helping automotive businesses understand the trends and...
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'Show Me the Carfax' Campaign Wins Coveted Effie Award
Carfax and Zimmerman Advertising Recognized for Efforts to Enhance Car Buying Process
Centreville, VA — Carfax and its partner Zimmerman Advertising have received a Silver Effie Award for the ‘Show Me the Carfax’ national advertising campaign. The two companies collaborated on the...
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CarFinance Capital Rolls Out in Texas
Following successful launch in CA, CarFinance Capital brings specialized non-prime financing services to auto retailers in nation’s second largest car market
Irvine, CA –CarFinance Capital LLC (www.CarFinanceCapital.com), a new, specialized provider of non-prime auto financing for automotive dealers, recently announced that it has launched in Texas....
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Enhanced SEMA Education Institute Features 200+ Business Courses
Revamped Learning Center Makes Searching Easier, Monitors Use and Offers Transcripts
Diamond Bar, CA - SEMA members and professionals in the automotive specialty equipment market now have access to more than 200 business courses through the recently revamped SEMA Educational...
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Manheim and the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association Honor Charitable Dealers
First-ever National Community Service Award Presented to Chacon Autos Ltd.
Atlanta, GA — Manheim and the National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) presented the first-ever Dealer’s Edge National Community Service Award to Chacon Autos Ltd. for its...
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MotiveLogic Corporation Appoints Jay Baas as President and Chief Operating Officer
Chapel Hill, NC – MotiveLogic Corporation, the leader in real-time service management solutions for automotive dealership fixed operations, recently announced the appointment of Jay Baas as President...
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Carfax Adds Don Elliott to Expand Vehicle History Database
Centreville, GA — Carfax recently announced that Don Elliott has joined the company as National Director, Strategic Partners. Elliott brings over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry to...
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Speed-Guardian™ 4000 U High Speed Security Door Displayed at International Door Association Expo
The Speed-Guardian™ 4000 U high speed security door, manufactured by Hörmann Flexon LLC, was on display at the International Door Association Expo in Indianapolis, Indiana, June 3 - 4, 2011.
The...
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Snap-on Soft-Sided Memory Saver Perfect Solution for Maintaining Computer Settings
Kenosha, WI — Maintaining a vehicle’s computer settings is always a challenge when you have to disconnect the 12-volt battery for service. The new Snap-on Soft-Sided Memory Saver (EESM500) is...
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‘Sun Protector’ Inventor Designs Sun-protection for Drivers
Pittsburgh, PA — An inventor from Brooklyn, N.Y., is familiar with the discomfort of not being to escape the searing sun while driving. "The hot sun was burning the skin on my arm as I was driving...
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