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Lesson Then, Now: Car Buyers Want to See, Touch, Drive Lesson Then, Now: Car Buyers Want to See, Touch, Drive

Starting with a 1-page business plan in 1998, AutoTrader.com's president and CEO Chip Perry launched an on-line automotive marketplace Now, as AutoTrader marks its 10th anniversary, it boasts about 15 million unique monthly visitors and lists almost 4 million new and used vehicles listed for sale. Ten years ago, the Internet was still a new tool in the world of business and commerce. Many people thought

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Bill Gates Invests in AutoNation Inc. Dealership Chain Bill Gates Invests in AutoNation Inc. Dealership Chain

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How to Raise Dealership Value How to Raise Dealership Value

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Dump the Old Sales Process Dump the Old Sales Process

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If They Can Make It There

If They Can Make It There

byHerb Shuldiner

Mini Exports One-Millionth Unit

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’08 Saleen Sterling Mustang: Corruptive Power in the Hands of 25

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Great Wall to Launch Sales in Oz, New Zealand in October

Great Wall to Launch Sales in Oz, New Zealand in October

byAlan Harman, Correspondent

Spectra Name Change Unlikely; Rondo Sales Rise

Spectra Name Change Unlikely; Rondo Sales Rise

byChristie Schweinsberg, Senior Editor

Universal Special Auto Finance Expands to Prime Lending

Universal Special Auto Finance Expands to Prime Lending

Here Are Five Effective Sales-Process Practices that Will Net Impressive Results

Here Are Five Effective Sales-Process Practices that Will Net Impressive Results

First Pain, Then Gain

First Pain, Then Gain

byCliff Banks Editorial Director [email protected] 248-799-2649

F&I Can Aid Internet Sales

F&I Can Aid Internet Sales

byBRYAN DORFLER

He Promotes 2-Part Financial Plan for Minority Dealers

He Promotes 2-Part Financial Plan for Minority Dealers

byFrank Washington

Eight Ways to Avoid Rip Offs

Eight Ways to Avoid Rip Offs

byPeter Brandow

The Vanishing Minority Dealer

The Vanishing Minority Dealer

How Successful Dealers Do It

How Successful Dealers Do It

byTony Albertson

Use Technology To Sell More

Use Technology To Sell More

byJim Leman, Correspondent

The Telephone Is a Sales Tool

The Telephone Is a Sales Tool

byRichard Libin, President

Dealers Are Resilient as Ever

Dealers Are Resilient as Ever

byMac Gordon, Correspondent

China Flexing Muscle to Become World’s Largest Car Market

China Flexing Muscle to Become World’s Largest Car Market

byMack Chrysler, Correspondent

Metro NY Bucks National Sales Decline

Metro NY Bucks National Sales Decline

byHerb Shuldiner

CD Players’ Days Numbered, Really

CD Players’ Days Numbered, Really

bySteve Finlay, Contributing Editor

Hummer Dealers Stoic in Face of Brand Review

Hummer Dealers Stoic in Face of Brand Review

Hargrove Fumes Over Oshawa Closure Announcement

Hargrove Fumes Over Oshawa Closure Announcement

byEric Mayne, Senior Editor

European Auto Makers May Face End to Block Exemption

European Auto Makers May Face End to Block Exemption

byKeith Nuthall, Contributor

Ain't Buying It

Ain't Buying It

byCliff Banks Editorial Director [email protected] 248-799-2649

Auto Dealers Are Survivors

Auto Dealers Are Survivors

5 Tips to Make Sure All Works

5 Tips to Make Sure All Works

6 Ways to Recession-Proof

6 Ways to Recession-Proof

byAdam Armbruster, Senior Partner

Fleet Sales: Dismal to Just OK

Fleet Sales: Dismal to Just OK

bySteve Finlay, Contributing Editor

Ding Dong, Collector Calling

Ding Dong, Collector Calling

bySteve Finlay, Contributing Editor

New Navigation Service Predicts Traffic Conditions

New Navigation Service Predicts Traffic Conditions

byByron Pope, Associate Editor

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