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Digitalby StaffNovember 1, 2017

fusionZONE Announces Major Investment by Primus Capital

The funding will be used to grow market share, invest in product development, and expand client services, officials with the digital marketing firm said. fusionZONE was founded in 2009 and provides web design services and conversion strategies to dealers.

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Auto Financeby StaffNovember 1, 2017

KBB: Flat Prices, Higher Incentive Spending Signals Headwinds for New-Car Market

Transaction prices continue to rise at a slower pace, with the third-quarter average up just 1% after averaging 3% gains in the first half of the year. And while KBB expects solid sales in October, flat transaction prices combined with ever-growing incentive spending signal headwinds for the new-vehicle market as the year nears its close.

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F&Iby StaffNovember 1, 2017

Bodden Joins GWC Warranty Sales Leadership Team

Cynthia Bodden has been promoted to the position of area vice president of sales for the Mid-Atlantic region by GWC Warranty.

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F&Iby StaffNovember 1, 2017

Kerrigan Reps Puente Hills Chevrolet in Sale to Pendragon PLC

Family-owned and -operated since World War II, Puente Hills (Calif.) Chevrolet changes hands with the retirement of co-owners Tom Hoffman and Gary Campbell.

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Auto Financeby StaffOctober 31, 2017

Pearl Technology Integrates Experian Propensity Scoring Platform

The new platform gives users of Pearl’s VehicleXchange incentive-based marketing solution the ability to know which consumers are new or pre-owned buyers, and can target by propensity, APR, payment amount, term and credit score, and more.

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Showroomby StaffOctober 31, 2017

Daniel Flynn Named President of CDK North America

Flynn guided the company’s multi-year transformation effort. The executive is now set to replace Robert. N. Karp, who is leaving the company in December.

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F&Iby StaffOctober 31, 2017

ELEAD1ONE Releases Free Fixed Ops eBook

‘Fix Your Phones & Boost Profit in Your Service Department’ makes a compelling case for addressing and improving the way customers communicate with your dealership’s service department.

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Showroomby StaffOctober 31, 2017

Study: Highline Buyers Defy Expectations

A study conducted by Jumpstart Automotive Media and Ipsos Connect sought to identify luxury car buyers and determine what motivates them, and the results were surprising.

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F&Iby StaffOctober 31, 2017

Asbury: Q3 Revenue, Gross Profit Down Due to Hurricanes

Total revenue and gross profit were down 5% and 2% from a year ago, respectively, with Hurricane Irma having a significant impact on sales in the group’s core Florida and Georgia markets. F&I was a bright spot, with total gross profit up 4% and the group’s per-copy average increasing by $142 from a year ago to $1,547.

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F&Iby StaffOctober 31, 2017

Boston Volvo Village Partners With New Balance Fitness Club

The partnership allows the dealership’s customers to work out while their cars are being serviced. It adds to a long list of benefits Boston Volvo currently offers, including 40 courtesy loaner vehicles, daily shuttles to Boston and Cambridge and complimentary Uber transportation.

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