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Apr 10, 2012

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E-Dealer Pros Sharpen Their Game 1

Top performers on the WardsAuto e-Dealer 100 show why they’re all-stars....More
Apr 2, 2012

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Put Faith in Revolution, says Internet Director

Facebook, YouTube and similar websites are where the modern dealership socializes....More
Mar 30, 2012

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All Car Shoppers Use Internet, Don’t They?

The number of people who use the Internet to research and shop for cars has just about hit the roof....More
Mar 14, 2012

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Internet-Driven, ‘Market Changing at 100 MPH’

Many auto dealers adeptly develop and execute online strategies. But others struggle....More
Mar 12, 2012

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Japanese Luxury Brand Stores Best Handle Internet Leads

Overall industry performance improved this year compared with last, but “remains lousy,” Pied Piper CEO Fran O’Hagan says....More
Mar 12, 2012

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Car Dealers Getting Engaged

Dealers are creating offbeat ads, staging fundraising pie-throwing events, sponsoring various contests, shooting in-house videos – and posting it all on sites such as Facebook....More

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Jul 30, 2014

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Violence, Economic Crisis Hit Ukraine Auto Industry

ZAZ, the country’s only full-cycle automaker, manufactured only 10,622 cars in first-half 2014, compared with 252,476 in 2008, and may halt production in September because of parts shortages....More

Jul 29, 2014

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Spotted at Dearborn Maker Faire 2014

The Henry Ford in Dearborn, MI, hosted its fifth annual Maker Faire Detroit this past weekend in highlighting the importance of grassroots innovation and problem-solving. Some 400 creators participated in this year’s event, including 100 for the first time.

Jul 28, 2014

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Ford Super Duty May Get Higher Trim Level 4

Ford marketing manager Doug Scott says some Super Duty customers may want a trim level above the current top-of-the-line Platinum series....More

Jul 25, 2014

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EPA Says Industry Ahead of CAFE Curve 10

“What we are finding is manufacturers are not only bringing technology in faster than we thought they would, they are also bringing different technology to fruition than what we anticipated,” says the EPA’s Michael Olechiw....More

Jul 24, 2014

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GM Expects Profit-Busting Recalls to Slow; $400M Set Aside for Victims

The earnings swoon also reflected difficulties in international markets, specifically South America, where economic headwinds are affecting sales, and in Europe, where GM continues to book losses as it restructures its business....More

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Jul 31, 2014

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BEA to Release Revised SAAR Factors on Sales Reporting Day

BEA to release revised SAAR factors tomorrow, will affect historical and July U.S. annualized rates of vehicle sales....More

Jul 31, 2014

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Mexico Adding 1.3 Million Units of Straight-Time Production

Including estimates for overtime, Mexico automakers conceivably could build over 2 million units more in 2020 than in 2014, pushing total production well above 5 million....More

Jul 30, 2014

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World Vehicle Sales On Record Pace Through First Half

Vehicle sales in the Asia-Pacific region climbed 4.9% through June with 21 million vehicles sold, accounting for 48.4% of total global deliveries....More

Jul 25, 2014

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U.S. LV SAAR Could Hit 17 Million in July

The latest WardsAuto forecast calls for U.S. automakers to sell 1.47 million light vehicles this month, which would lift the SAAR to 17 million for the first time in eight years....More

Jul 25, 2014

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WardsAuto Fuel Economy Index Rises 2.2% in the First Half of 2014

The average rating for cars grew 2.6% to 29.3 mpg. Light trucks averaged 21.1 mpg, 3.2% higher than year-ago....More

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Industry Voices

Jul 21, 2014

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So Many Regulations, So Little Time

Managers who learn about complying with regulations rarely become bad examples....More

Jul 17, 2014

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Four Steps to Increased Internet Sales

Designated staffers, quick response time and relevancy matter, says a dealership’s Internet sales manager....More

Jul 16, 2014

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Despite Initial Opposition, NAFTA Proven Winner for All 1

In October 2013, trade between NAFTA partners totaled $103.1 billion, up 4.5% from a year earlier, marking the first month in the pact’s history in which trade exceeded $100 billion in a single month....More

Jul 14, 2014

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No Sale Left Behind

Customers who say, “Let me think about it, I’ll be back” are potential sales waiting to happen....More

Jul 11, 2014

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Action Needed to Secure Jobs, Boost Competitiveness in Europe

Economic recovery is weak and gradual, unemployment remains stubbornly high and Europe faces a growing and acute economic challenge from other global regions. We will only deliver the full potential benefits of the Single Market if we set a genuinely new course for Europe....More

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