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Roger Penske honored with Keith Crain Lifetime Achievement Award
Auto industry icon Roger Penske received the 2012 Keith Crain/Automotive News Lifetime Achievement Award tonight. GM North America President Mark Reuss presented Penske with the award, along with Keith Crain, chairman of Crain Communications Inc.Cadillac to shine early spotlight on ATS in Super Bowl return
GM execs have been telling just about anyone who will listen how importantly they view the upcoming launch of the Cadillac ATS sport sedan. Now, they plan to tell a few hundred million more.Share of U.S. buyers shying away from imports rises, J.D. Power says
The share of new-vehicle buyers steering clear of imports because of their origin has risen to a historic high, JD Power and Associates said today.Tiny Chevy Sonic to get big Super Bowl pitch
GM plans to air a pair of commercials on Super Bowl Sunday to plug its Chevrolet Sonic small car, which has been selling well since its autumn launch despite a Web-only marketing campaign.Don't sneer at Wuling's microvans -- they should count as GM sales
So which company is the world's largest automaker -- Volkswagen or General Motors? A deceptively simple question. Last week, GM announced that it had sold 9.03 million vehicles in 2011, while Volkswagen says it sold 8.16 million units.Videos
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GM names product chief Barra to Opel's board
General Motors has appointed its third top executive in as many months to the board of its ailing Opel unit, the German automaker said today.Fiat, PSA may need tie-up to compete with Germans
Having long resisted the overtures of rival Fiat, PSA may decide that an alliance is the only way to close the widening gap with European market leader Volkswagen, whose investment firepower and geographic reach mean the weaker players risk falling...Ford unveils new global ad slogan: Go Further
Ford has a new slogan that underscores confidence that its recovery is almost complete six years after its near collapse. "Go Further" will be used in marketing campaigns, replacing "Drive One" in North America and "Feel the Difference" in Europe.Lexus peps image in bid to hit pre-crisis sales levels
Toyota aims to boost sales of its Lexus brand by pepping its image in a bid to bring demand back to levels last seen before the financial crisis hit.Kia builds 1 million cars at Slovak factory
Kia has built its one millionth car at its Slovak factory, five years after production first started.DealerELITE needs your help!
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Dealer Defender January 2012
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How to Catch an Internet CustomerAdded by Joe Webb on January 24, 2012 |
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An Rx for the “Ashamed Generation”Added by Dave Anderson on January 24, 2012 |
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AutoMax Recruiting And Training Launches an Online Initiative to Assist US Military Veterans Transitioning Back into the Civilian WorkforcePosted by David Johnson on January 20, 2012 |
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Are You Playing Russian "Review" Roulette?Added by Brian Pasch on January 26, 2012 |
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Attributes of Great Salespersons (part 1)Added by Larry Bonorato on January 19, 2012 |
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DealerELITE Needs Your Help!Posted by dealerELITE on January 24, 2012 |
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Just Call Them OutAdded by Tony Provost on January 19, 2012 |
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From the NCM Institute Blog: How to Determine Your Dealership's Service Labor Sales PotentialAdded by Garry House on January 24, 2012 |
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Woody Butts Chevrolet Doing Away With True Car !Added by Alan Heath on January 27, 2012 |
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Is Your Customer List Safe from Employee Theft?Added by Erik S. Nachbahr on January 22, 2012 |
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My How Things Change
Just caught up with an old Automotive News Jan 16th. Group One CEO Earl Esterberg article titled Hesterberg to Carmakers: Be Mindful of Margins. Found that to be amusing since Earl was 2nd in command at Nissan back in the mid to late 80's when Nissan was all screwed up. I remember they took us to Disney World to learn the Disney way. We then had a business meeting about one of the new models coming out. At that time dealers were allowed to ask questions. I remember like it was yeaterday. I…
Top 3 Signs You're Ready to Outsource Your Digital Signage
- Your screens are blank or filled with state content. Remember when you first deployed your digital signage network? Everyone was so excited to see the new technology in action. You had grand plans to produce content on a regular basis and keep the screens engaging for viewers. Then something happened. Maybe the person who led the initiative got promoted to another position. Or perhaps the person who knew how to run the software left the company. Maybe everyone involved in the…
Team players are extraordinarily,- ordinary!~
Do you want to be unique, special and extraordinary?
The world is filled with people set on changing the game rather than bettering it!~
Team players are extraordinarily,…
AutoSuccess/dE December published blog winner
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Posted by SCOTT TYNER on January 27, 2012 at 12:00pm 0 Comments 0 Promotions
This Wibiya toolbar thingy at the bottom of the screen is very annoying. And in case anyone cares to know. I tried this tool on my own blog because I thought (for about 10 minutes) that it was neat.
But then I did a site test and found that it slowed my site down for my visitors. It made my site load too slow. I realize that for this forum that's not that big a deal because this is a member site. However, am I the only person who…
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Woody Butts Chevrolet Doing Away With True Car !
Posted by Alan Heath on January 27, 2012 at 11:01am 0 Comments 3 Promotions
I'm proud to announce that the dealership I work at, Woody Butts Chevrolet woodybuttschevy.com , in Cochran, Ga. is doing away with True Car as a lead provider. I'm happy about this because it just doesn't make good business sense to pay for leads that you lose money on @ the time of sale. As Automobile Professionals, we must continue to protect our industry from Vulchers.
My How Things Change
Posted by doug wolford on January 27, 2012 at 2:59am 0 Comments 1 Promotion
Just caught up with an old Automotive News Jan 16th. Group One CEO Earl Esterberg article titled Hesterberg to Carmakers: Be Mindful of Margins. Found that to be amusing since Earl was 2nd in command at Nissan back in the mid to late 80's when Nissan was all screwed up. I remember they took us to Disney World to learn the Disney way. We then had a business meeting about one of the new models coming out. At that time dealers were allowed to ask questions. I remember like it was yeaterday. I…
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Top 3 Signs You're Ready to Outsource Your Digital Signage
Posted by John Morgan on January 26, 2012 at 3:21pm 0 Comments 0 Promotions
- Your screens are blank or filled with state content. Remember when you first deployed your digital signage network? Everyone was so excited to see the new technology in action. You had grand plans to produce content on a regular basis and keep the screens engaging for viewers. Then something happened. Maybe the person who led the initiative got promoted to another position. Or perhaps the person who knew how to run the software left the company. Maybe everyone involved in the…
Are You Playing Russian "Review" Roulette?
Posted by Brian Pasch on January 26, 2012 at 2:47pm 4 Comments 6 Promotions
Car dealers are being scammed because of their desire to catch up with the Internet Reputation Management (IRM) bandwagon.
The scam I am speaking of involves companies telling dealers that they will "post" reviews for the dealership as a paid…
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"Baby Needs a New Pair of Jet Ski's."
Posted by Tim Byrd on January 26, 2012 at 1:34pm 0 Comments 1 Promotion
Does your warranty guy love you? I think I know why!
Yesterday, I met with a dealer who said and I quote, "I figured up that I have sent (current warranty company) $1,000,000 in the last 5 years." and your claims I asked? "Around $50k per year". Is this YOU? Did you give your 3rd party warranty company a $750,000 profit? There is a better way!
You can set up a Dealer Owned Reinsurance Company.
By setting up your own…
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Diplomatic Immunity From Unreasonable Expectations
Posted by Stephanie Young on January 26, 2012 at 1:30pm 0 Comments 1 Promotion
Recently, I was in a wedding with a large number of bridesmaids and a bridezilla who struggled to provide some kind of leadership for the group. As a result, there was miscommunication and a mind field of emotions to traverse. Once the wedding was over, one of the bridesmaids sent me a text message that said, “A diplomat is a person who can tell you in such a way to go jump off a bridge with cement…
Team players are extraordinarily,- ordinary!~
Posted by Bobby Compton on January 26, 2012 at 11:08am 0 Comments 1 Promotion
Do you want to be unique, special and extraordinary?
The world is filled with people set on changing the game rather than bettering it!~
Team players are extraordinarily,…
Always make new mistakes!~
Posted by Bobby Compton on January 26, 2012 at 12:00am 4 Comments 3 Promotions
Someday's I really think I know what I'm doing and other day's I just know it.
A life full of mistakes equates to one who lives for opportunities!
Opportunities are mistakes others are afraid to…
DEALER CONTRACTURAL PROTECTION
Posted by doug wolford on January 25, 2012 at 2:48pm 0 Comments 2 Promotions
Many dealership contracts are signed by not only the Dealer but the GM, service manager, sales manager, parts manager and body shop manager. If this is the case and it has been for many many years. This year is when the dealer should review every contract. Thats right pull every contract with every vendor. If you dont have it, get a copy from the vendor. If the vendor doesnt have contract or will not provide it for some reason send them a certified letter clearly stating your now on a day to…
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Gas station lesson
Today I got a great reminder of why it's important to be a hard worker. I was at the gas station filling up my Mercedes S 600 with premium unleaded fuel ouch that's not fun. As I was doing so a man rode up on a bicycle to go to the garbage and find cans. Normally I don't keep much cash on me but today I had a little bit so I reached in my pocket and handed him a $20 bill and said here you go take a day off.He said thank you then rode off on his bike. But he didn't take the day off, indtead he…
DealerELITE Needs Your Help!
social networking
Does anyone else feel like they are on networking overload? There are only a few I care about, and this is one, but all of the rest are "important". It has become almost a full time job even for small companies. I just counted 12 tweets from one dealer today. How do we make this really work for us? Is anyone really paying attention? I would rather spend my time catering to my clients needs and trying to learn something new that will benefit them. Thoughts?
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Tesla viewing
Started by Matthew Daniel Page in Dealer Forum 22 hours ago. 0 Replies 0 Promotions
Tesla is an electric car company headquartered in Silicon Valley. They have a store in a shopping center at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, CA, where I went on Tuesday, right near the Macy's store. They currently have 2 models, the S and the Roadster. The S is the 4 door with a trunk that is hidden from view, but all accessible from the back seat, when lifted up in one piece with the glass and trunk with the look of a hatch, but the trunk privacy. The front has more storage for cargo. The…Continue
Gas station lesson
Started by Mathew Koenig in General Forum. Last reply by Andrew Myers on Wednesday. 1 Reply 1 Promotion
Today I got a great reminder of why it's important to be a hard worker. I was at the gas station filling up my Mercedes S 600 with premium unleaded fuel ouch that's not fun. As I was doing so a man rode up on a bicycle to go to the garbage and find cans. Normally I don't keep much cash on me but today I had a little bit so I reached in my pocket and handed him a $20 bill and said here you go take a day off.He said thank you then rode off on his bike. But he didn't take the day off, indtead he…Continue
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Seeking: Seasoned Automotive Sub-prime/Secondary Finance Manager
Started by Robert S Wood in Employment Listings - MIDWEST (ND, SD, NE, KS, MN, IA, MO, WI, IL, MI, IN, OH) on Wednesday. 0 Replies 0 Promotions
Are you currently or have you recently been employed in the automotive industry as a Finance or Sub-prime manager?Tired of dead end jobs with limited opportunity?StateWide Ford Lincoln in Van Wert OH is seeking a seasoned professional Sub-prime/Secondary Finance Manager. We have relationships with numerous secondary and primary finance sources (22 at last count) and are open to establishing relationships with others as needed. We are a smaller, but busy store with strong community ties and…Continue
Seeking: Seasoned Automotive Sub-prime/Secondary Finance Manager
Started by Robert S Wood in Employment Listings - NATIONAL on Wednesday. 0 Replies 0 Promotions
Are you currently or have you recently been employed in the automotive industry as a Finance or Sub-prime manager?Tired of dead end jobs with limited opportunity?StateWide Ford Lincoln in Van Wert OH is seeking a seasoned professional Sub-prime/Secondary Finance Manager. We have relationships with numeroussecondary and primary finance sources (22 at last count) and are open to establishing relationships with others as needed. We are a smaller, but busy store withstrong community ties and due…Continue
Finance Manager - Boat and RV Dealership
Started by Jim Sabia in Employment Listings - SOUTHEAST (KY, TN, NC, SC, GA, AR, LA, MS, AL, FL) on Wednesday. 0 Replies 1 Promotion
Hello Everyone,Top Notch Marine & RV, a multi-location boat and RV dealership in sunny Florida, is seeking an experienced F&I professional and closer.We have locations in Fort Pierce and Melbourne, with a third store planned for the Fort Lauderdale area.This is a perfect opportunity for a seasoned veteran looking to enjoy a slower paced, 40 to 45 hour a week position. Since 1987, our company has been an industry leader with consistent growth even in the last 4 years. We have plans to…Continue
DealerELITE Needs Your Help!
Started by dealerELITE in General Forum. Last reply by Ray Howard 1 hour ago. 8 Replies 4 Promotions
Happy New Year and thank you for our best year ever in 2011!We are asking for your help. Please fill out this survey! We've know that tens of thousands of visitors come to dE and many of you visit on a weekly and sometimes daily basis.Please invest a few minutes to take our survey. Our sole purpose is to help us improve on what we already do and deliver more value and content to you in 2012.It's because of you that we have grown to be the largest social network in retail automotive.Take the…Continue
Sales Management Training
Started by Chris Irwin in Expert Advice Needed. Last reply by Tony Troussov 17 hours ago. 3 Replies 0 Promotions
What seminars/trainers do you recommend for Sales Management/Manager training? How about F&I?Continue
Do you like to sell Volkswagens? 2 IMMEDIATE SALES POSITIONS AVAILABLE, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED, GREAT PAY!!
Started by Ken Beam in Advertising/Marketing Forum Jan 18. 0 Replies 0 Promotions
Looking for an ideal new long term career as a Sales Consultant? Consider the facts on Douglas Volkswagen:1- Have been in business in Summit, NJ for 47 years based on core principles of morality and integrity.2- Are selling a vehicle that is up over 40% in sales volume from last year.3- Is part of an organization in Volkswagen that is spending 71 billion over next 5 years in an effort to be the #1 auto seller in global sales.Douglas Volkswagen in Summit, New Jersey has immediate opening…Continue
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social networking
Started by Sally Whitesell in Social Media. Last reply by Kenny Atcheson on Tuesday. 7 Replies 2 Promotions
Does anyone else feel like they are on networking overload? There are only a few I care about, and this is one, but all of the rest are "important". It has become almost a full time job even for small companies. I just counted 12 tweets from one dealer today. How do we make this really work for us? Is anyone really paying attention? I would rather spend my time catering to my clients needs and trying to learn something new that will benefit them. Thoughts?Continue
Parts and Accessories Internet Inventory Solution
Started by Andrew Kappler in Expert Advice Needed Jan 16. 0 Replies 0 Promotions
I am looking to list my parts and accessories online, I am need of a company that provides this solution and integrates seamlessly, functionality to include keyword search, part # search along with a schematic of searched part/accessory,is there anyone doing this now or knows of a company that can do this... Input appreciated... Thank youContinue
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New World Record Challenge
January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2012 – All US new car dealers
In an effort to promote honesty, courtesy and respect with auto shoppers, Relyable.org has sponsored a $1 million dollar prize for the first contestant to break our 37 year old car sales record. See…
Organized by Lane Campbell | Type: sales, contest
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Best Dealers in truck
December 29, 2011 to December 1, 2012 – Norwalk
Truck has become life blood for each an every business they play an vital role in transportation of goods and services, the increasing demand has given rise in the competition of trucks manfucturing…
Organized by Angelina Smith | Type: automotive
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An Excellent place to find bikes and motorcycle.
January 2, 2012 to December 31, 2012 – 105 texas
In today's world bike is the one of the most easy and best way to travel, even in traffic filled place or from any small road, and very affordable also, this increasin demand has given rise in the co…
Organized by Angelina Smith | Type: automotive
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January 5, 2012 to December 31, 2012 – At DealerELITE.net!
"Strength In Numbers" We are asking each member to invite just 1 friend every Friday until the new year. WE, have the power to change the auto industry! Invite with the link above!
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Search of Limousines ends here.
January 18, 2012 to December 31, 2012 – Houston, TX
Limos are one of the most wanting car among big film stars, and big business people for such type of car, such luxuory car have all the facility and feature filled in it, we can say it as small home,…
Organized by Angelina Smith | Type: automotive
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Search of used cars ends here.
January 20, 2012 to December 31, 2012 – MAIN OFFICE: Crofton
For the most recreational vehicle as most vehicle are accompained with different features and models and changes in the technology if you are in the search of car, you are in the right place as we d…
Organized by Angelina Smith | Type: automotive
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Keynote Speeches January 30-31, 2012
January 30, 2012 at 10am to January 31, 2012 at 12pm – Gaylord Resort, Orlando, Florida
Two keynote speeches at the Goodyear Tire Annual Convention at the Gaylord Resort in Orlando, Florida.
Organized by Dave Anderson | Type: keynote, speeches
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February 3, 2012 to February 6, 2012 – NADA Convention Center
What's Next Media will have acess to a press room at NADA. We are interviewing dealer principles, and media managers about their current roles and their visions for the future. We want to get a sna…
Organized by Andrew Myers | Type: promote, business!, educate, peers.
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Recent National Job Listings
Seeking: Seasoned Automotive Sub-prime/Secondary Finance Manager
Are you currently or have you recently been employed in the automotive industry as a Finance or Sub-prime manager?
Tired of dead end jobs with limited opportunity?
StateWide Ford Lincoln in Van Wert OH is seeking a seasoned professional…
Regional Sales Manager Wanted - New iPad Platform Product Launch
IntellaCar is looking for a professional regional sales manager who knows day-to-day operations and sales processes at auto dealerships. Only tech savvy professionals with earned relationships and hands-on experience in the retail auto industry need apply!
Go to www.IntellaCar.com to learn more about this game-changing iPad platform that empowers Sales Consultants to stay a step ahead of today's educated…
Environmental Health and Safety Engineers, Office Managers
KPA has several job openings throughout the country and at corporate head office in Colorado. Please go to http://www.kpaonline.com/about/careers-culture.html for more details.
AutoMax Recruiter/Trainer
So you want to be an AutoMax Recruiting and Training Trainer…. MUST have previous experience Recruiting/Training inexperienced salespeople!
If you’re anything like me, you thought you could be, and wanted to be, a trainer after your first sales meeting at the dealership, or for sure after the first time you observed a trainer in person. You thought, ”Hey I can do that, and I can do that better than he or she does it!” The year went by, and another, and then 10 years are gone and that…
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Ford Reduces Wind Noise on New Escape With Acoustic Mirror
Ford is using an elliptical acoustic mirror to measure wind noise in its all-new Ford Escape. The mirror is like a satellite dish with a microphone placed a short distance from the Escape to collect sound and identifies "hot spots" where noise penetrates the vehicle's interior. Drivers can listen to music or conversation rather than external noises.Debate Continues Over Advantages of EV vs. CNG Vehicles
Debate is expected to continue over the advantages of CNG-fueled versus electric vehicles. Analysts say the popularity of both types of vehicles will increase over the next ten years. Pluses on the side of EVs include efficiency, availability/cost of charging stations, and fuel costs. Long range and no charge time involved make CNG-fueled vehicles attractive.Many Unresolved Issues Relating to Autonomous Vehicles
Tests show computerized systems to replace human drivers are now largely workable and could greatly limit human error, which causes most of the 33,000 deaths and 1.2 million injuries that now occur each year on U.S. roads. Legal liability, privacy, law enforcement, and insurance regulation issues have yet to be addressed and may pose more problems than the technological challenges.Mirror, Mirror – Who Has the Shortest Inventory Stay of All?
TrueCar.com publishes January list of inventory trends among automaker brands, ranking the shortest and longest inventory stay before they sell for 2011 and 2012 vehicles. On average, large SUVs (86 days) and large cars and trucks stay on dealer lots longer, while subcompact cars (26 days) sell much faster. First 2012s off the lot indicate the Cadillac CTS Wagon and Hyundai Equus are hot!Drivers – Scosche That Phone Call!
There is a new device called "Scosche" coming down the tube that will automatically shut off the driver's cell phone if the driver is behind the wheel of the car - taking all the guesswork out of dodging parents and police for teens while driving. Manufacturer claims digital device prevents texting, emailing, the use of phone camera and other apps in the hands of the driver.Automotive News - Breaking News
Analysts react: 'It will get tougher' to 'Ford can do surprisingly well'
Ford reported a lower-than-expected fourth-quarter profit on Friday as operations outside North America fell short of expectations and commodity costs shot up across all regions.Audi Super Bowl spot casts car headlights as vampire slayer
Audi on Thursday released its Super Bowl spots from Venables, Bell and Partners, San Francisco. In it, the car's signature headlights kill a bunch of camping vampires.Mulally quotes chronicle Ford's long road back
Ford CEO Alan Mulally joined the automaker in September 2006 as the company was sliding towards a $12.6 billion loss for the year. Since then, it's been two more annual losses followed by three straight years of profit. That includes $20.Ford Q4 operating profit slips to $1.1B on Europe, Asia losses
Ford said its pretax operating earnings in the fourth quarter fell 15 percent to $1.1 billion, in part due to widening losses in Europe, as the company posted its third straight annual net profit.GM seen accelerating Opel restructuring as sales plunge
The financial crisis in Europe is adding new urgency to General Motors' attempt to turn around its money-burning Opel unit. The U.S.© 2012 Created by dealerELITE.
