New York International Auto Show a Win for Detroit’s Big Three

According to The Detroit News, GM is unveiling five new and improved vehicles, Chrysler’s new Jeep Cherokee and Liberty, and Dodge Viper, and the latest Shelby. Comments from analysts at KBB and auto improvement statistics can be viewed below:
Mar 26, 2013

Scion Dealer Changes Fate Via Digital Marketing

From PassFail, Kansas City Scion GM Tony Mueller comments on his strategy to improve online face-time via buying up Google’s Pay-Per-Click. Learn how advertising to improve traffic with funding from Scion was successful, and discover tips from
Mar 26, 2013

Content Creation a Must for Staying in Business

From Automotive SEO, an infographic explaining why good content and mass content creation is necessary to sustain your website. Good marketing strategies in the modern age are simplified in a few stats, graphs and site relationship graphics. See more
Mar 26, 2013

Kelley Blue Book Announces 2013 Brand Image Award Winners Based On Annual Car-Buyer Perception Ratings

Honda Takes Three of 13 Categories, Including Best Overall Brand, Most Trusted Brand, Best Value Brand; Each of Big Three Domestic Automakers Honored IRVINE, Calif. – Automakers learn how in-market new-car shoppers view their brands as the 2013 Bra
Mar 26, 2013

AutoTrader CEO Chip Perry Resigns

According to In Auto News, AutoTrader’s only CEO since opening in 1997 will resign on May 1st. He will remain president of Manheim. Details on Perry’s accomplishments and AutoTrader’s acquisitions and ownership are available below:
Mar 26, 2013

Reading The Fine Print: What’s Behind Lending Laws for BHPH Dealers

According to Sub Prime News, the recent changes in lending laws for buy here, pay here dealers may have some unpleasant side effects. While the bulletin is meant to target indirect auto lenders, a closer look at the F&I office means that regulat
Mar 26, 2013

Cox Enterprises Names Sanford Schwartz President of Manheim & AutoTrader Group

Chip Perry to Leave AutoTrader After Impressive, 15-Year Career ATLANTA – Cox Enterprises, Inc. announced today that Sanford (Sandy) Schwartz, president of Manheim, also will assume the role of president of AutoTrader Group, the nation’s largest
Mar 25, 2013

Ford Sees Sales Growth in Critical ‘Super Segment’ Vehicles

Small cars, small utility vehicles and midsize sedans represent Ford’s plan for growth in the United States Two-thirds of all customers first shop Ford Escape and Fusion when they begin looking at vehicles Since 2009, 38 percent of Ford’s growth
Mar 25, 2013

Changing Economy, Changing Attitudes

From NCMi blog, experts review what makes a manager great in a more difficult environment where spending flows less freely. Tips on managing your sales department include letting your best salesman stay your best salesman, drafting good sales manager
Mar 25, 2013