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F&Iby StaffJune 5, 2012

SAAR Dips in May Despite 25.7 Percent Sales Increase

Despite the annual sales rate dipping from 14.42 million in April to 13.78 million, May retail sales were 25.7 percent higher than May 2011, according to Autodata Corp.

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F&Iby StaffJune 5, 2012

AutoTrader.com Releases 'News and Reviews Showcase' Windows 8 App

The new app, which features the Windows Metro style user interface, highlights AutoTrader.com's wide variety of expert editorial content.

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F&Iby StaffJune 5, 2012

DealerTrack Enables Online Financing

The company’s new solution is designed to help dealers generate more quality finance leads and streamline online vehicle purchasing.

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F&Iby StaffJune 5, 2012

City Dealers Offer Better Deals on Used Inventory, Report Finds

A study conducted by CarGurus found that dealers located closer to a major city tend to offer better deals on used inventory than stores located more than 50 miles outside of a metropolitan area.

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F&Iby StaffJune 5, 2012

Digital Air Strike Connecting Dealers to New Google+ Local Pages

Within 24 hours of Google’s launch of its new Google+ Local Pages program, Digital Air Strike began setting up dealerships nationwide to use the site to brand their stores.

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F&Iby StaffJune 5, 2012

DMEautomotive Offers BDC Service

DMEautomotive’s new MasterCall service operates like a 24/7 business development center for dealers, conducting customer follow-up calls and answering inbound calls after business hours.

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F&Iby StaffJune 5, 2012

Firm Launches Dealer Marketing Program

Automotive Internet Media combines service offerings to provide dealers with a complete online marketing service.

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F&Iby StaffJune 1, 2012

Calif. BHPH Bills Clear Hurdles

Three Calif. bills that aim to regulate buy-here, pay-here dealers passed through their respective houses of origin this week, beating a key June 1 deadline.

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Auto Financeby StaffMay 31, 2012

[Video] Tip of the Week: Converting Cash Customers

United Development Systems’ Gerry Gould shares a cash-conversion technique that employs a voided retail sales installment contract.

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F&Iby StaffMay 31, 2012

Dealers Report Solid Memorial Day Weekend Sales

Two dealers report substantial increases in sales and F&I profitability, while CNW predicts the industry will close May in the 1.37 to 1.41 million-unit range.

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