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Digital•by Staff•May 6, 2014

ActivEngage Voted Top Live Chat Provider By Dealer Execs

ActivEngage, Inc. was named the No. 1 live chat provider for the automotive industry as part of Dealer Marketing Magazine’s 2014 Technology Leadership Awards.

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Digital•by Staff•May 6, 2014

Haystak Selected as Preferred Provider for Mitsubishi Dealer Websites

As a preferred website provider for Mitsubishi Motors North America, Haystak now offers website solutions at special rates to Mitsubishi‘s 382 U.S. dealers through its HAYSTAK KORE360 platform.

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Compliance•by Staff•May 6, 2014

N.Y. Dealer Charged With Stealing Sales Tax

The owner of a dealership in New York has been indicted for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 in sales tax on vehicles he sold. He pleaded not guilty to the charges.

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F&I•by Staff•May 1, 2014

Former Hyundai CEO Named President of TrueCar

John Krafcik, former Hyundai Motor America's president and CEO, has been named president of Web-based dealer network TrueCar.

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F&I•by Staff•May 1, 2014

AAGI Founder and Chairman Passes Away

Al Ranieri, founder of American Auto Guardian Inc. and chairman of the firm’s board of directors, passed away this week.

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Auto Finance•by Staff•May 1, 2014

GM Financial Pilots Prime Product

General Motors’ captive finance company revealed during its quarterly investor call that it began piloting a prime finance product in the first quarter. The firm’s chief executive also noted that market competition is beginning to stabilize.

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Digital•by Staff•May 1, 2014

Vehicle Owners Willing to Pay for Smartphone Functionality, Not Connectivity

The 2014 U.S. Automotive Emerging Technologies Study conducted by J.D. Power found that technology features consumers want most are those that allow them to access the entertainment, information and connections they currently get from their smartphone.

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F&I•by Staff•May 1, 2014

Manheim Selects Two New Market VPs

Manheim named Rob Touchette market vice president for the pacific market and Randy Beil vice president for the north central market.

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F&I•by Staff•May 1, 2014

Fields Named Ford President, CEO

Ford Motor Co. confirmed yesterday that Mark Fields will be named president and CEO. He will replace Alan Mulally, who will retire on July 1.

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Auto Finance•by Staff•May 1, 2014

Strong March Helps Group 1 Rebound From Harsh Weather

Like other public groups, Group 1’s business was hampered in the first quarter by extreme weather conditions, losing about 9% of its total available selling days through Feb. 16. Luckily, March turned out to be a strong sales month for the group.

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