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NAAA and NADA Extend AuctionNet Partnership Through 2016
MCLEAN, Va. — The National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Used Car Guide and the National Auto Auction Association (NAAA) announced today a new agreement that will extend their AuctionNet partnership through 2016. “We are pleased t
Jan 20, 2012
Hammer to Fall This Weekend on Unique 2013 Shelby GT500 24-Hour Durability Prototype
DEARBORN, Mich. – Ford is giving muscle car enthusiasts a rare opportunity to bid on the racetrack durability car used to develop the 2013 Shelby GT500 production Mustang. The car will be auctioned at the 41st Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car
Jan 20, 2012
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88,000 MINI Vehicles Recalled
According to The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website, BMW of North America, LLC is recalling 88,911 MINI vehicles. The website said the electronic circuit board for the water pump that cools the turbocharger could overheat and
Jan 16, 2012
GM Certified Pre-Owned Sales Up 20% in December
Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealers in the U.S. reported 27,627 sales of certified pre-owned vehicles, an 11 percent increase compared to last month and a 20 percent increase compared to December 2010. Through the end of 2011, combined sales o
Jan 13, 2012
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Seven Vital Signs to Optimize Every Used Vehicle Inventory Acquisition
Whenever I go to a doctor for a check-up, my visit usually starts with a “history and physical” assessment. The H&P, as medical folks dub it, is a cornerstone of healthcare. It gives the medical professionals an opportunity to efficiently ask
Jan 13, 2012
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Manheim’s Digital Tour Equips Auction Employees to Support Growing Digital Use
ATLANTA – Manheim begins 2012 with a digitally savvy auction workforce due to a comprehensive training program that wrapped up in Dec. 2011– the Manheim Digital Experience Tour. Last fall, the tour traveled to all 63 continental U.S. locations a
Jan 12, 2012
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NIADA and Manheim Now Accepting Nominations for Community Service Award
ATLANTA – The National Independent Automobile Dealers Association (NIADA) and Manheim are now officially accepting nominations for the 2012 NIADA/Manheim Community Service Award. The award was created to honor independent dealerships who serve the
Jan 9, 2012
10 Best Used Cars Under $8,000
IRVINE, Calif. — Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information, announces the 10 Best Used Cars Under $8,000 (http://www.kbb.com/car-news/all-the-latest/10-best-used-cars-under-8000/). As economic condit
Jan 6, 2012
December Second Best Month for BMW CPO
In December, sales of BMW used vehicles (including certified pre-owned and pre-owned) totaled 16,264, an increase of 3.5% from the 15,714 sold in December 2010. In 2011, BMW pre-owned once again was leader in its segment. December proved to be th
Jan 6, 2012