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NewsJune 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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NewsMay 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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NewsMay 3, 2012

April a Mixed Bag, SAAR at 14.42 Million Units

Total light vehicle sales were up 10.3 percent from a year ago and 14.9 percent vs. March, according to AutoData, which put the seasonally adjusted annual rate at 14.42 million units.

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NewsMarch 2, 2012

Industry Sales Pace at 15 Million Annual Rate

A recent uptick in gas prices pushed consumers toward fuel-efficient vehicles rather than back to the sidelines, with the annual sales rate jumping to 15.1 million vehicles, according to Autodata.

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NewsMarch 1, 2012

Luxury Sales to Remain Solid, Forbes Insights Predicts

A study by Forbes Insights revealed that the company anticipates luxury auto sales to stay strong into the foreseeable future.

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NewsFebruary 2, 2012

Sales Pace at 14.18 Million in January

Retail sales rose 11.4 percent in January, with the industry pacing at a 14.18 million seasonally adjusted annual sales rate — the highest rate since the government’s Cash for Clunkers program in August 2009, according to AutoData.

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NewsJanuary 5, 2012

Industry Likely Ended 2011 at 12.8 Million Units

Autodata Corp. estimated that U.S. auto sales reached 12.8 million units last year, marking the best year for auto sales since 2008 if the stat holds. Big winners were General Motors, Ford and Chrysler, with GM reclaiming the top spot in world vehicle sales two years after it emerged from its U.S.-backed bankruptcy.

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NewsDecember 6, 2011

Mercedes-Benz, Chrysler Lead November Sales Gains

November proved to be another strong month for automakers, with light vehicle sales pacing at a 13.63 million SAAR — the highest rate this year, according to Autodata Corp.

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NewsNovember 3, 2011

Industry Realizes Best October Since 2007

Automakers enjoyed their best October since 2007, with U.S. auto sales rising about 8 percent from last October to 1.02 million, according to Autodata Corp.

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ArticlesOctober 7, 2011

Mobile Tools Migrating Into Sales and F&I Processes

The pace of mobile technology adoption is quickening, and companies are lining up to help dealers transition to a mobile marketplace. Here’s a breakdown of seven solutions that are available now or will be in the near future.

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