Dealer.com Opens Renovated Office Expansion
New Space Features Exceptional Facilities and Supports Company’s Rapid Growth
Burlington, VT – Dealer.com, the global leader in online marketing solutions for the automotive industry, today unveiled a 70,000-square foot addition to its current office space, bringing the total...
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Industry-First Trinity Suite Turns Auto Dealerships Into Online Vehicle Merchandising, Sales Powerhouses
New coupled e-commerce solution delivers real-time, multiple daily data feeds that mean the freshest, most competitive inventory on dealers’ websites, third-party sites, plus improved lead capture and
Charlotte, NC — TRINITY Suite, the integrated, one-solution CRM, website and online inventory management tool from www.trinitysuite.com equips new and used auto retailers to merchandise and price...
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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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Reynolds Launches Managed Network Solution for the POWER DMS
The Reynolds Private Managed Network Prioritizes DMS Traffic to Help Keep Business Applications Running at Peak Performance in the Dealership
Dayton, OH — The Reynolds and Reynolds Company today announced the availability of the Reynolds Private Managed (RPM) Network for dealerships using the Reynolds POWER dealership management system...
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DealerTrack Completes Acquisition of eCarList
Lake Success, N.Y. – DealerTrack AAX, Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRAK), recently announced that it has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of...
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Black Book Online Teams With Asbury Automotive Group
Newly Launched “Activator Complete” to be Featured on Asbury Dealer Websites
Boca Raton, FL — Black Book Online recently announced its expanded relationship with Asbury Automotive Group, the sixth-largest automobile retailer in the United States. Asbury will feature Activator...
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Dealers Must Heed Dodd-Frank Act Component Requiring Changes to Adverse Action, Risk-Based Pricing Notices to Ensure Compliance
Crystal Lake, IL — Dodd-Frank Act rule changes effective July 21 will require that additional information must be provided to both risk-based pricing and adverse action notices dealerships must often...
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A Winning Strategy
Create a Service Culture and Watch Your Sales Soar
Quality and price are two criteria for consumers when making a purchasing decision. So it is that most businesses compete by matching the quality and prices of their products and services.
What...
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Import-Brand Dealerships Selling More Accessories as Vehicle Inventory Drops
June AOA Accessories Trend Report shows auto dealers most impacted by tsunami generating 30% more accessories revenue, than in each of previous five months.
San Francisco, CA — izmocars recently released its June 2011 AOA Accessories Trend Report(1), which studied accessories sales data of dealerships whose inventory was the most severely impacted by the...
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International Nameplate Automobile Dealers Announce Monthly Sales
Product Shortages Slow Sales in June
Alexandria, VA – The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) recently released June 2011 sales figures for the international nameplate automobile industry. AIADA represents...
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New SEMA Show Website Launched
Overhaul marks site’s first redesign in nearly 10 years
Diamond Bar, CA — SEMA Show organizers recently launched a redesigned website at www.SEMAShow.com, the site’s first major overhaul in almost 10 years. The site’s enhanced online tools, user-friendly...
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Economic Confidence Sliding Among Aftermarket Business Leaders
According to May Results of AAIA/Northwood University Business Confidence Index
Bethesda, MD — Results of the joint Business Confidence Index for May 2011, show that aftermarket business leaders were less confident in the economy as a whole in May as the AAIA/Northwood...
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Manheim Adds New Features to Mobile Offerings
Customers Can Now Complete Entire Transactions Anytime, Anywhere via Mobile Device
Atlanta, GA — With more than 85,000 customers digitally connecting with Manheim every week, the world’s leading provider of vehicle remarketing services is enhancing the capabilities of its mobile...
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Mid-Size Truck/SUV Deman Rebounds as Gas Prices Fall
Gas Prices Have Fallen 50 Cents Since June 1 Paving Way for New Category Demand
Miami, Fl — LeaseTrader.com, the most recognized name in car leasing, says demand for mid-size trucks and SUV leases has rebounded in just a short time since gas prices have fallen from their...
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Automotive Dealerships Called by The Manus Group and Other Industry Leaders to Revamp Recruitment Efforts to Attract and Retain Generation Y Talent
The Manus Group and other industry experts cite a need for U.S. dealerships to overhaul automotive recruitment and training programs to encourage Generation Y employees to pursue their careers
The Manus Group and other industry experts cite a need for U.S. dealerships to overhaul automotive recruitment and training programs to encourage Generation Y employees to pursue and develop their...
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2011 SEMA Show Welcomes, Caters to International Visitors
Premier Trade Event Offers Resources Specifically for International Buyers
With nearly 2,000 manufacturing companies exhibiting at the SEMA Show each year, buyers from throughout the world look to the annual event to see and learn about new products and trends in the...
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AAIA Aftermarket Factbook 2012 Remains Bullish on M&A Activity in 2011
BB&T Projects Positive Post-Recession Industry Impact
Bethesda, MD — Following a robust 2010, BB&T Capital Markets expects mergers and acquisition (M&A) activity will be driven by regional and national consolidation of the highly fragmented and growing...
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Robert Engel Joins The American Automotive Policy Council As Vice President Domestic Policy
Washington, DC — American Automotive Policy Council (AAPC) President Matt Blunt recently announced the appointment of Robert Engel as Vice
President Domestic Policy for the trade association...
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Jason Falls and Aaron Strout Join DrivingSales Executive Summit Keynote Line-up
Social media and location-based marketing experts join Gary Vaynerchuk and hundreds of progressive auto dealers for third annual summit in Las Vegas
Salt Lake City, Utah – Jason Falls and Aaron Strout have joined the exciting keynote line-up of the third annual DrivingSales Executive Summit (DSES) scheduled for October 9th through 11th, 2011 at...
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AAPEX Assigns Space to 2,200 Exhibitors for 2011 Event
Number of Exhibitors and Booths Already Exceed 2010 AAPEX Totals
Orland Park, IL — The Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) assigned space to 2,200 exhibitors during the official Space Draw for the 2011 event. AAPEX will be held Tuesday, Nov. 1 through...
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New Certification Program for SEMA Business Owners, Managers
SEMA Endorses Training Offered by CSU, San Bernardino
Diamond Bar, CA — A new certification program, available through the California State University San Bernardino, is available to help business owners and professionals increase their knowledge and...
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Griot Joins Board of America’s Car Museum
Griot’s Garage Signs Five-year Renewal to Support ACM
Tacoma, WA — Griot’s Garage, a Tacoma company dedicated to “Having fun in your garage!®” has signed a five-year renewal to support LeMay – America’s Car Museum (ACM), including naming Griot’s Garage...
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Detail Plus Car Appearance Systems Introduces Vapor Steamer System
Portland, OR — DETAIL PLUS Car Appearance Systems, recently introduced to the market a vapor steamer system that offers all the advantages of a more expensive model at an "economy-price" that most...
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Snap-on Classics: CT4410A 14.4 Volt 3/8-inch Drive Cordless Impact
Kenosha, WI — The Snap-on® CT4410A 14.4 Volt 3/8-inch Drive Cordless Impact provides the performance and precision needed to make a big “impact” on the job. With 230 ft. lbs. of bolt breakaway torque...
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“Tru-Shine Autmotive Detailing Helper” Car Detailing Invention Ensures a Brilliant Shine with Minimal Effort
Pittsburgh, PA —An inventor from Wantagh, N.Y., has designed an automotive detailing aid that can help the user to obtain high-quality results every time. The inventor has created a...
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