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FER To Forge Links With Other Automotive Remanufacturers
The Federation of Engine Remanufacturers hopes to attract many more remanufacturers to join its ranks and help raise the profile of "green" automotive remanufacturing. For example, diesel pump, turbocharger and fuel injection systems remanufacturers will be among a wide range of specialists that should benefit from the recruitment campaign. The campaign will highlight the benefits of a united voice and emphasise the opportunities and comm... [more]
Olympus Announces the Start of Business Boost from sales-i Insights
US firm, Olympus Imported Auto Parts, has announced the selection of the sales-i sales and customer intelligence system to increase sales visibility Olympus Imported Auto Parts, headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia (USA), a leading supplier of autoparts for imported vehicles, is enjoying a real leap forward in sales productivity thanks to sales-i, a SaaS (software as a service) based, on-demand sales and customer intelligence system. The c... [more]
ADAM LAWRENCE APPOINTED SNOWS KIA SALES MANAGER
Adam Lawrence has been appointed as Snows Kia’s new Sales Manger. Tasked to manage Basingstoke showroom, Lawrence will have four Kia sales advisors under his care, as well as the South Korean’s Lawrence, has over 22 years of experience in the UK motoring trade working for established brands including Ford and Mercedes. Additionally, his will not be the new sales manager’s first time with the Kia brand as Lawrence previous worked for several pr... [more]
FIRST OUTING: VOLKSWAGEN STARTS TESTING PROGRAMME WITH POLO R WRC
Volkswagen has successfully started the tests with the new Polo R WRC. Dr Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Volkswagen Board of Management for Technology, and the two-time World Rally Champion and Dakar winner Carlos Sainz (Spain) completed the first test kilometres in the vineyards of Veldenz near Trier, the location that normally plays host to the ADAC Rallye Deutschland, without any problems today. Prior to competing in the FIA World Rally Cham... [more]
AUTOROLA LAUNCHES THREE WEEKLY ONLINE AUCTIONS TO DEALERS FEATURING BEST VALUE USED STOCK
Autorola UK has launched three weekly auctions for dealers focussing on the best value stock available for sale on its AutoFind online used car stocking platform. Aimed at helping dealers access good value vehicles in these tough economic conditions, 75 cars and light vans will be auctioned online on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday for just a 48 hour period. A Buy it Now facility is offered on each vehicle giving buyers a guide to the transa... [more]
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Car sales flat in January - SMMT
LONDON (Reuters) - Car dealers sold only 200 more cars in January this year than a year ago, data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders showed on Monday. That took new car registrations to 128,853 units, in what the SMMT said was a welcome sign of stability in uncertain economic times. The figures underline consumers' reluctance to splash out on major purchases amid fears the ...
Best Car Deals on Year's Busiest Week
Along with retailers who make 10 to 15 percent of their holiday sales the week after Christmas, car dealers are likely to have one of their busiest weeks too. Alec Gutierrez, senior market analyst with Kelley Blue Book, said December sales tend to be either the strongest or close to...
NADA Chairman Urges Dealers, OEMs to Resolve Differences on Remodeling Programs
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to factory-mandated image programs that require new-car dealers to invest billions of dollars to remodel their showrooms, Stephen W. Wade, outgoing ...
Bush Tells Dealers He Avoided ‘Gamble’ in Bailing Out Automakers
Former U.S. President George W. Bush told car dealers gathered at a convention in Las Vegas he “didn’t want to gamble” with a depression in defending the loans he gave to General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC.
Mungenast leads car dealers' group
Ray Mungenast of St. Louis is the 2012 chairman of the American International Automobile Dealers Association.
Case against car dealers for levying ‘illegal' charges
A court here has directed Delhi police to lodge an FIR on a complaint against a top executive of Germany-based Volkswagen, directors of its authorised car dealer and a official of transport department over illegal charges levied on buyers.
Things are Looking Up for Local Car Dealers
WSIL - The outlook is good for U.S. car companies so far this year.
Car dealers 'poised for a really good year'
As the nation's auto dealers gather for their annual convention, the mood is driven by growing profits, the anticipation of new vehicles and the potential of social networks to boost sales as the bad memories of 2009 fade. From 2008 through last year, the domestic automakers trimmed their dealer networks in the wake of the industry's financial meltdown.
New Car Dealers Rev Up for NADA Convention in Las Vegas
Expo floor sold out with 570 companies exhibiting at convention center
New Car Dealers Support Modern Facilities but Question Case for Factory Programs
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- While new-car dealers see value in having clean and modern facilities, many have questions and, in a significant number of cases, are not convinced that the factory upgrades they are being asked to do will result in an increased return on investment, according to a new study by Glenn Mercer issued today at a press briefing during the 2012 NADA ...
