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Study: The Consumer Auto Finance Servicing Experience Significantly Impacts Future Lender Selection
But Has Minimal Impact on Future Dealership Selection Mercedes-Benz Financial Services; Lincoln Automotive Financial Services; Volkswagen Credit; and Ford Credit Rank Highest in Their Respective Financing Segments WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — The
Dec 19, 2012
Used-Car Values Continue Decline Despite Increased Demand from Dealers
According to the Blue Book Market Report – November 2012, used-car values decline despite increased demand from dealers. Despite increased demand at auction from dealers in the Northeast, used-car values have declined steadily after a slight increa
Dec 19, 2012
NADA University Unveils All-New Industry Report on Dealership Workforce
Comprehensive Report, Produced in Partnership with Northwood University, Analyzes Vastly Expanded, More Timely Data on Dealer Trends McLean, Virginia – NADA University, the education and training arm of the National Automobile Dealers Association (
Dec 19, 2012
New Research on QR Codes and Mobile Apps: What Consumers Want
Auto service customers demand tangible value and efficiencies such as coupons and online appointment scheduling — not generic, sales-y info, according to DMEautomotive DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — DMEautomotive (DMEa), the leader in science-base
Dec 18, 2012
Honda Recalls 807,000 Vehicles
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety’s website, Honda is recalling certain model year 2003 and 2004 Pilot and Odyssey and 2003 through 2006 Acura MDX passenger vehicles manufactured from November 26, 2001, through August 30, 2006. T
Dec 17, 2012
TrueCar Recaps November 2012 Auto Sales And Provides Insights into December 2012 Sales
December Sales Tracking at 1.43 million units, or a SAAR of 16.3, the highest since November 2007 SANTA MONICA, Calif. —TrueCar.com today highlights the major trends from November 2012 auto sales and looks into December 2012 auto sales: Industr
Dec 12, 2012
Ford Looks Ahead to 2013, Publishes Inaugural Trend Report Revealing Key Consumer Insights
NEW YORK –Ford is releasing its first-ever trend report, Looking Further with Ford, revealing predictions about consumer habits and behaviors expected to shape 2013 and beyond. From the return of trust in companies and brands to the rise of persona
Dec 7, 2012
Survey: Car Shoppers Focus on Quality
RICHMOND, Va. — Quality remains top of mind for car buyers for the third year running, with almost double the amount of respondents choosing it over price as influencing a car-buying decision, according to a recent telephone survey conducted fo
Dec 7, 2012
FTC Proposes Modifications to Used Car Rule
Proposed Buyers Guide Sticker Advises Consumers to Seek Vehicle Information History via FTC.gov and Directs Spanish Speakers to a Spanish Version of the Guide As part of the Federal Trade Commission’s systematic review of all of the agency’s rule
Dec 4, 2012