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F&Iby StaffOctober 8, 2013

Alabama's Forrest McConnell Elected NADA Chairman for 2014

The NADA has elected Alabama dealer Forrest McConnell to lead the association in 2014. Colorado dealer Jeff Carlson was elected secretary, and Florida dealer George Nahas was elected treasurer.

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F&Iby Stephanie ForsheeOctober 8, 2013

GM to Allow Consumers to Buy Cars Online

General Motors plans to roll out its Shop-Click-Drive program to all of its dealers by the end of the year. The voluntary program allows dealership customers to complete the entire car-shopping process online.

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F&Iby StaffOctober 8, 2013

Autosoft Creates Direct-to-Dealer Sales Force

After using independent reps for more than two decades, the dealer management system provider creates an internal sales force to work directly with dealers.

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Digitalby Brittany-Marie SwansonOctober 8, 2013

Edmunds Redesigning Site Around Price Promise Feature

This month, Edmunds.com will launch a newly redesigned site centered on its Price Promise program. It will allow users to select a vehicle with a locked-in, haggle-free price.

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F&Iby StaffOctober 8, 2013

Lexus, Buick Dealers Top DealerRater’s Consumer Rating Index

DealerRater’s new Consumer Rating Index (CRI) Report recognizes auto manufacturers for top-rated customer service based on consumer reviews of dealerships. So far, Lexus and Buick dealerships score highest in customer service within their respective segments.

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F&Iby StaffOctober 8, 2013

VW Credit Celebrates Milestone

The captive finance company reached one million customer accounts today. The milestone contract was for a lease of a Volkswagen Jetta.

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F&Iby StaffOctober 8, 2013

NYC New-Car Dealers Create Jobs, Drive $27.1 Billion Into Local Economy

The New Economic Impact Study shows dealers are responsible for 58,000 jobs, and for collecting $1.83 billion in taxes for state and local governments.

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F&Iby StaffOctober 8, 2013

Edmunds Predicts 16.4 Million New-Vehicle Sales for 2014

Edmunds.com predicts new-car sales in 2014 will reach 16.4 million units, the highest since 2006. The vehicle information site also estimates the industry will close out 2013 with 15.5 million new vehicles sold.

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Digitalby StaffOctober 8, 2013

Auto/Mate Integrates With AutoAlert

Auto/Mate announced it is integrating its dealership management system with AutoAlert’s lead mining solutions.

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F&Iby StaffOctober 3, 2013

Former Dealer Bucky Harris Dies at 87

Famed for his advertisements in which he declared “noooobody” could beat his prices, former owner of Fresno Dodge Norman “Bucky” Harris passed away in his home last week.

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