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AIADA Endorses Wells Fargo Dealer Services

Partnership Will Provide Members with an Integrated Financial Services Solution Alexandria, Va. – The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) today announced a new affinity relationship with Well Fargo Bank, N.A. DBA Wells Far
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The 13th Digital Dealer Conference & Exposition offers new ways to learn, network and improve

As we continue the countdown to the 13th Digital Dealer Conference & Exposition progressive dealers and managers prepare to attend the industry’s most innovative learning and networking event. The conference agenda is now available, and the fir
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Ad-ology Study Shows Surge in New Vehicle Purchase Plans

WESTERVILLE, Ohio — According to the new Ad-ology Auto Shoppers Forecast, 36% of U.S. consumers plan to purchase a new vehicle in the next 12 months. That’s a 64% increase from May 2011. “Stability in the U.S. economy is allowing many owner
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International Nameplate Automobile Dealers Announce Monthly Sales: June Sales Push SAAR Past 14 Million

Alexandria, VA – The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) today released June 2012 sales figures for the international nameplate automobile industry. AIADA represents America’s approximately 10,000 international nameplate
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Ed Morse, Florida Automotive Pioneer, Passed Away at 91

South Florida automotive pioneer, Ed Morse, who started his automotive career in 1946, passed away on Friday, June 29 of natural causes at the age of 91. Over the years, as Chairman and with his son, Ted, his company grew to become one of the most re
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Unique Strategies for Smoother Auto Start-Stop Control Yield More Than 25 Patent Applications for Ford

DEARBORN, Mich. – In the quest to deliver better fuel efficiency for millions of drivers, Ford engineers have more than 25 patents pending for the $295 Auto Start-Stop on the all-new 2013 Ford Fusion. The best technology improves your life by doing
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Navex Adds Carfax QuickVIN to POS Software

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Navex Inc., one of the leading software and technology providers for the tire and automotive aftermarket, has added Carfax® QuickVIN™ to its point of sale software offering.  Users can now retrieve the year/make/model and
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Ford is the Top Auto Brand According to General Sentiment’s Auto MediaMatch Report

Auto Leaders Chrysler and Honda Round Out the Top Three; Report Also Shows the Top Ten TV Show Matches for Ford, GM and BMW JERICHO, NY – Ford is the top auto brand with $90.2M of Impact Media Value according to General Sentiment’s inaugural Auto
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Survey: “Made In” America More Important To Car Shoppers Than “Made By” U.S. Manufacturer

According to a recent survey, more car shoppers say it’s important to buy a car that’s built in the U.S. than one that’s made by a U.S. company.ATLANTA — Independence Day is upon us, and Americans will be celebrating their lo
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