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NewsApril 15, 2014

Average Incentives Rise, Domestics Curb Spending

Incentive growth was at its lowest point in March since last September, but the NADA Used Car Guide noted that the automakers that decreased spending were the ones that scored sales increases for the month.

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NewsApril 8, 2014

Industry Records 1.4% Sales Increase in March

The spring thaw helped new-vehicle sales rebound in March, with the seasonally adjusted annual rate rising from last March’s 15.3 million rate to 16.4 million.

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NewsFebruary 6, 2014

Carmakers Blame Sales Declines on Bad Weather

Vehicle OEMs are hopeful for a sales rebound after winter storms pushed down sales in late January. According to Autodata, both the industry SAAR and total sales were down from a year ago.

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NewsJanuary 7, 2014

Automakers Post Big Gains in 2013 Sales

December sales were in line with last year’s total, while annual sales increased nearly 8% to 15.6 million units.

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NewsOctober 29, 2013

Dataium ASI: Retiring Models Attracting Attention

Dataium reports this week that automotive shopper intensity declined across all segments for the second consecutive month in September. But the research firm believes shoppers are adjusting their browsing behaviors in preparation for the holidays.

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NewsOctober 3, 2013

September’s SAAR Second Lowest of 2013

Manufacturers attribute the drop in the SAAR to fewer selling days in September and Labor Day sales being included in August sales totals. One manufacturer attributes the drop to troubles in Washington, D.C.

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NewsSeptember 12, 2013

Social and Mobile Media ‘Most Disruptive Online Wave’ for Ad Spend, Report Says

Report from Borrell Associates calls social and mobile media the most disruptive online wave for advertising budgets this year. But the ad category appears to be paying off so far, the firm concludes.

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NewsSeptember 3, 2013

Auto/Mate Integrates With Volkswagen’s ElsaPro

Auto/Mate integrates with Volkswagen’s ElsaPro, allowing the OEM's dealers to download information from its electronics workshop manual directly into the software vendor's DMS offering.

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NewsJune 4, 2013

May Sales Up 8.2 Percent, SAAR at 15.31 Million Units

Year-to-date sales in May were up 7.3 percent, according to AutoData Corp., while the SAAR was up 1.36 million units from a year ago. Several manufacturers also reported record-breaking Mays.

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NewsMay 28, 2013

GM, VW, Others Bet on Facility Upgrades to Attract Customers

General Motors, Mercedes-Benz and Volkswagen have committed millions of dollars to showroom makeovers and facility updates to capture market share on both U.S. coasts.

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