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NewsMarch 8, 2016

DealersLink Completing Implementation of Retail Tools Into Several Dealer Groups

DealersLink officials say the company's line of automotive solutions can help small and mid-sized automotive groups cut vendor costs by streamlining their dealership tools into one integrated system.

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ArticlesCover StoryMarch 3, 2016

Mastering the Menu

Does the transition to the F&I menu presentation stress you out? F&I trainer has the three-part cure.

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NewsMarch 3, 2016

CarGurus Adds Consumer Marketing Executive

GarGurus has named Sara Welch senior vice president of consumer marketing. The 10-year marketing veteran previous held executive marketing roles at Gazelle and TripAdvisor.

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NewsMarch 2, 2016

Tesla-Friendly Bill Resurrected in Connecticut

Introduced last month, Senate Bill 3 would permit electric vehicle makers to sell vehicles directly to consumers at up to three locations. The state dealers association, General Motors and the Alliance of Auto Manufacturers have taken a stand against the measure.

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NewsMarch 1, 2016

Pickup Rate Not Keeping Up With Rise in Inbound Calls, Survey Shows

Eighty-nine percent of dealers surveyed agreed that having a comprehensive process for handling inbound calls was important; however, only 40% were confident they were managing incoming calls effectively, according to a survey conducted by CallSource

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NewsMarch 1, 2016

Average New-Vehicle Transaction Price Reaches $33,781, KBB Reports

The average transaction price for a new car rose 2.2% to $33,781 in February, Kelley Blue Book reported today. The vehicle information site also noted that incentive spending is nearing pre-recession levels, as vehicle OEMs look to offset rising prices.

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NewsMarch 1, 2016

Garth Cappy Joins CreditMiner

The former director of dealer enterprise relationships for Equifax joins the firm as vice president of credit service for the North American market, a role in which he'll oversee CreditMiner's automotive vertical.

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NewsFebruary 25, 2016

Nissan Shuts Down Hackable Leaf EV App, Computerworld Reports

The media outlet reported today that Nissan has disabled its NissanConnect EV app after an Australian researcher discovered a flaw that could allow hackers to remotely access a Leaf's temperature controls and driving records.

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NewsFebruary 25, 2016

APCO Acquires Automotive Development Group

The acquisition brings together two firms that have been connected since 1992, with ADG serving as APCO’s largest independent agency for seven of those years, including the last two.

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NewsFebruary 24, 2016

Problems With In-Vehicle Tech Rising, J.D. Power Reports

The firm's annual U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study shows that issues with infotainment, navigation and in-vehicle communication systems have led to a drop in consumer perception of vehicle dependability.

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