Accel Partners Acquires Minority Stake in Dealer.com
Burlington, VT - Dealer.com, the global leader in automotive internet marketing solutions, recently announced that Accel Partners, the global venture capital and growth equity firm and early investor...
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Mark Tewart's High Performance Selling Workshop
"We have increased our sales by 35% and gross profit by over $500 a vehicle in a down economy since working with Mark" - Vic Koenig, Vic Koenig Chevrolet
"We implemented the Tewart sales...
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DealerRater® Partners with CarZen to Integrate Car Dealer Reviews into No. 1 iPad App for Car Shopping
DealerRater joins forces with CarZen, creator of the No. 1 iPad App for car shopping, to enable more than 450,000 car dealer reviews to be accessible to CarZen users.
Waltham, MA — DealerRater®, the nation's premier car dealer review website, announced today its partnership with CarZen, the creator of the No. 1 iPad App for car shopping. Through this partnership,...
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ActivEngage® and LiveFaceOnWeb.com Launch ActivInvite Enhanced Auto Dealer Website Engagement Solution
Orlando, FL — ActivEngage, the automotive industry's premium live chat and real-time business intelligence solution for dealerships, recently announced the release of a new, ground-breaking live chat...
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Dealer Specialties Integrates Galves Auto Price List into MarketControl™ Analytics Solution
Monroe, OH - Dealer Specialties, a division of Dominion Dealer Solutions, recently announced the integration of Galves Auto Price List into the appraisal tool of MarketControl Analytics. Dealer...
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AutoRevo Appoints Bill Berry as Vice President of Sales and Greg Gifford as Vice President of Marketing
The two industry veterans will work in tandem to continue to build AutoRevo’s sales and marketing departments.
Dallas, TX — AutoRevo, premier provider of dealer websites and on-demand software for automotive dealerships marketing and selling cars online, recently announced the promotions of Bill Berry to...
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Autobase Chooses DataOne Software’s OEM Service Schedules for Enhanced @utoScheduler Functionality
Beverly, MA — DataOne Software, a division of Dominion Dealer Solutions and a leading provider of vehicle data content and VIN decoding solutions, announced recently it has been selected to provide...
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AULtec and DriveTV Bring Video to Craigslist to Help Dealers Sell More Cars
Charlotte, NC — DriveTV for Craigslist is excited to join with AULtec/AutoUpLinkUSA, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, to offer auto dealers an exciting new visual solution for pulling buyers from...
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GE Capital Fleet Services, Carfax Expand Access to Vehicle Data Available to Wholesale Market
Eden Prairie, MN — GE Capital Fleet Services has expanded its longtime relationship with Carfax to provide the wholesale market with greater access to vehicle data. Now, buyers at auction have access...
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Inventory Management Pioneer and American Auto Exchange (AAX) Founder, Bruce Thompson to launch new company RedBumper, LLC.
Thompson to introduce a Revolutionary Hybrid Inventory Management System at a substantial discount to current vendors
Former CEO and founder of American Auto Exchange, Bruce Thompson, will be launching a new inventory management system in October that will compete with AAX, V-Auto, eCarlist, FirstLook and others. ...
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Manheim Helps Customers Reduce Days to Sale
Improved Vehicle Entry Process and Lot Organization Deliver Significant Efficiencies
Atlanta, GA — To help customers more quickly and efficiently ready vehicles for sale, Manheim is in the final stages of completing a substantial improvement initiative at all of its 72 U.S. operating...
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The Character-Driven Company:
Five Simple Rules to Help Yours Become One When It Matters Most
There’s never been a better time to make your company the best it can be. If you’re struggling with the right place to start, consider zeroing in on character.
Hoboken, NJ — It’s certainly a tense time in business. The uncertain economy has many business leaders constantly poring over the financials, crunching the budget, and nixing every possible...
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DealerMine Helps Hendrick Honda Save $125,000 on Parts Purchases and Boost Profits in the Parts Department
DealerMine Corporation (www.dealermine.com), provider of the obsolescence management service for auto dealers, announces it helped Hendrick Honda of Charlotte, NC reduce its investment in idle parts...
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Liquid Motors Releases One Click Wholesale Auction Management Technology to Streamline the Online Wholesale Process
Dallas, TX – Liquid Motors announces the release of their “One Click” wholesale auction management software for auto dealers, auto auctions, OEM’s and financial institutions. The Liquid Motors...
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NADA Selects Grant Cardone To Speak at its Headquarters
How Shortening the Sales Process Improves Customer Satisfaction, Customer Retention and Sales
Los Angeles, CA – Cardone Training Technologies Inc., recently announced that automotive sales training expert Grant Cardone has been selected by the National Automobile Dealer Association (NADA) to...
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BMW Financial Services Targets College Graduates and Young Professionals with an Expanded College Graduate Program – Reduces Hurdles Providing Best Available Rates
Program Designed to Extend Purchase Power for Young Professional Segment While Showcasing Value and Flexibility of BMW’s Captive Finance Group
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – BMW Group Financial Services has opened the door for college graduates and young professionals to increase their purchase power through the company’s College Graduation Program. ...
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Liquid Motors, CARFAX, eBay Motors and OPENLANE Announce 2011 Effective Internet Marketing Summit Tour
Dallas, TX – The Internet sales and marketing sources continue to grow, but many dealers still find it difficult to navigate these sources and drive incremental business to their dealerships. The...
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Sakor Technologies, Inc. Offers Turn-Key Dynamometer Test Cells for Engine and Powertrain Testing
SAKOR Technologies, Inc., a recognized leader in the implementation of instrumentation products for powertrain system testing and long known for the powerful and cost-effective DynoLAB PT dynamometer...
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AOA Accessories Midyear Trend Report: Electronics Continue as Profit-leader, Protection Gains Momentum, Factory Performance Revs Up Efficiency
Auto dealers continue to generate profits from accessory sales with average gross margins of 47% and average net profit margins of 32.8%, according to izmocars report
San Francisco, CA — izmocars (www.izmocars.com) recently released its Midyear 2011 AOA Accessories Trend Report(1), which analyzes accessories sales of dealerships across the country. The report...
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Dealership Plans for EPA Oil Spill Prevention Due Nov. 10
Crystal Lake, IL — Yet another federal regulation auto dealers must comply with is rapidly approaching. Automotive Compliance Consultants reminds dealers that this regulation requires them to...
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MaximTrak Technologies and F&I Administration Solutions LLC Announce Strategic Partnership, Integration
Wayne, PA — MaximTrak Technologies, a leading systems developer for the retail automotive, motorcycle and powersports finance and insurance industry (F & I), today announced a strategic partnership...
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OVE.com's Independent Auction Summit Helps Partners Exchange Ideas and Grow Online Sales
Building on the Summit’s Success, the Strive 4 Five Promotion for Independent Auctions Returns
Atlanta, GA — OVE.com – the leading 24/7 bid or buy now wholesale vehicle marketplace – brought independent auctions together again this year for its second annual summit. During the summit,...
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Lexus' Mark Templin to Serve as Keynote Speaker at AIADA's
4th Annual Meeting and Luncheon
International Auto Dealers Will Gather in Las Vegas
Alexandria, VA — The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) announced recently that Mark Templin, Group Vice President and General Manager at Lexus, will provide keynote...
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RedBumper Launches Powerful New Smartphone Centric Tools to Car Dealers to Improve Profit and Turn at Nearly Half the Cost of Current Systems
Dallas, TX — RedBumper (www.RedBumper.com) today introduced their Smartphone centric Inventory Analytic suite of tools that will revolutionize car dealerships across America.
Headquartered in...
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AAIA Appoints Senior Vice President, Regulatory and Government Affairs
Bethesda, MD — The Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) recently announced the appointment of Sheryl Wilkerson as senior vice president, regulatory and government affairs. The...
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CAR-Research XRM Launches AutoDesk: Automated Rates & Residuals Program Provides Auto Dealers All Automotive Incentive Information in Simple, Integrated Format
Houston, TX — CAR-Research XRM, a single-source CRM solution uniquely branded as; “XRM, Exceeding CRM”, today announced the launch of AutoDesk, a new automated Rates and Residuals program. It enables...
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Get Precision, Control and Quality with Snap-on “Must Have” SDGE Series Electronic Screwdrivers
Kenosha, WI – Known for providing precision, control and quality, Snap-on’s SDGE (SGDEL40) series of screwdrivers can add length to its list of great features. These durable and dependable...
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‘Rearview Mirror Sun Glare Protector’ Accessory Protects Drivers' Eyes From Sun Glare
Pittsburgh, PA —In order to drive safely, a driver must have optimal visibility if he or she can help it. Since vehicle sun visors can't protect a driver's eyes completely, an inventor from Colton,...
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