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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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Newsby Gregory ArroyoFebruary 23, 2016

California Dealers Question Legality of GM’s Online Sales Portal

General Motors responded on Friday to legal concerns raised in a Feb. 8 letter from the California New Car Dealers Association. The automaker said it is not infringing on its dealers' used-vehicle operations, adding that projected sales from its Factory Pre-Owned Collection program will represent 'roughly 1% or less of current used retail volume our dealer network sells.'

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NewsFebruary 23, 2016

TrueCar's Perry Lays Out Plans to Win Back Dealers, OEMs

TrueCar's new CEO used the firm's recent quarterly investor call to lay out his plans to win back dealers and OEMs. The executive also discussed how the firm plans to better monetize car shoppers using its site.

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NewsFebruary 23, 2016

Gina Reuscher Joins Flick Fusion

The firm's new director of marketing will oversee the company's branding and online marketing strategy. She will also manage partner training and communications.

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NewsFebruary 18, 2016

Top F&I Trainers Headed to F&I Think Tank

Celebrated F&I trainers Luis Garcia, Gerry Gould and Rick McCormick will join forces at F&I Think Tank to lead Shark Tank, a 20 Group-like session that will allow attendees to get answers to troublesome customer objections, deal situations and departmental issues.

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NewsFebruary 18, 2016

Used-Vehicle Sales Drop 4% in January, NADA Used Car Guide Reports

The NADA Used Car Guide's used-vehicle price index slipped 0.3% in January, with sales volume coming in 4% lower than the same period last year.

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NewsFebruary 16, 2016

Merchants Named a 2016 Dealer of the Year by DealerRater

Dealer review site DealerRater named Merchants Auto a 2016 Dealer of the Year, a title given to less than 0.1% of the more than 41,000 dealers in the DealerRater network.

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NewsFebruary 11, 2016

KBB Announces Winners of Five-Year Cost to Own Awards

Hyundai and Acura took the top honors, winning the competition's Best Brand and Best Luxury Brand awards, respectively. The contest looks at a vehicle’s depreciation, fuel costs, finance and insurance fees, maintenance and repair costs, and state fees to find its winners.

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NewsFebruary 11, 2016

Cox Automotive Hires Creative Agency for Autotrader, KBB Brands

Cox Automotive has named Zambezi as its lead creative agency for its Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book brands. Zambezi will work with both companies to help change the way they collectively approach marketing and communications for consumers.

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NewsFebruary 11, 2016

Cox Automotive Taps VinSolutions as Primary CRM Solution

The transition is expected to be completed within 24 months. During that time, Dealertrack clients will be fully supported under the terms of their existing contracts.

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