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A Look At The Design of Nissan's New Juke Crossover Created: Friday, September 17, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
A look at the design of Nissan's new Juke crossover.
How Chrysler And Fiat Will Manage The Dealer Network Created: Friday, September 17, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
A big part of the Chrysler and Fiat merger is how the two automakers are matching up their dealer networks. Here's a look at how the new company will set things up.
5 Steps On How To Become An Auto Dealer Created: Friday, September 17, 2010 Updated: Thursday, May 09, 2013
Ever wanted to own an automotive dealership? Well, take a look here for the steps you'll need to get your name on the sign.
New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) Names Best-In-Class Models for 2012 Created: Thursday, June 14, 2012 Updated: Thursday, June 14, 2012
The New England Motor Press Association (NEMPA) recently recognized a wide variety of automakers with its 2012 Best-in-Class and Winter Vehicle awards. General Motors and Chrysler led all others wi...
Subaru's EyeSight System Created: Thursday, June 14, 2012 Updated: Thursday, June 14, 2012
Labeled a “driver assistance system” by Subaru, the EyeSight feature is a bundled collection of safety technologies engineered to help prevent or lessen the severity of collisions with ...
2012 Geneva Auto Show Design Trends Created: Thursday, June 14, 2012 Updated: Thursday, June 14, 2012
The 2012 Geneva Auto Show played host to a number of trend-setting debuts, from Boxy Bentleys to pared-down Porsches. We analyze which designs are hot, others that are gaining traction, and some th...
How to Become a New Car Dealer Created: Thursday, June 14, 2012 Updated: Thursday, June 14, 2012
There's a lot of thinking, planning and investing that goes into becoming a new car dealer. From selecting a site to working with the DMV, we detail what it takes to build a dealership from the gro...
Can Winning On Sunday Still Translate To Sales On Monday? Created: Friday, September 30, 2011 Updated: Friday, September 30, 2011
We Take A Look To See If Professional Motorsports Helps New Car Sales
A Guide To Why Certain Cars Aren't Sold Here Created: Thursday, September 29, 2011 Updated: Thursday, September 29, 2011
We Investigate Why Certain European Cars Aren't Sold In The States
A Guide To Fall Sales Success Created: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, September 28, 2011
We Take A Look At Techniques For Driving Sales Success This Fall
Review: 2012 Hyundai Veloster Created: Monday, September 19, 2011 Updated: Monday, September 19, 2011
We Drive The 2012 Hyundai Veloster
A Guide To Service Department Structure Created: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, August 31, 2011
We Take A Look At Dealership Service Departments
A Guide To The 2011 UAW Contract Negotiations Created: Tuesday, August 30, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, August 30, 2011
We Take A Look At The UAW's 2011 Contract Negotiations
2012 Could Continue Small-Car Renaissance Created: Monday, August 22, 2011 Updated: Monday, August 22, 2011
With The Arrival Of 2012 Models This Fall, Watch For Small To Continue To Be Big
5 Things To Look For In 2011 Created: Monday, January 24, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, August 09, 2011
A look at five things to keep an eye on in the coming year.
Review: 2012 Hyundai Accent And Genesis Sedan Created: Monday, June 20, 2011 Updated: Thursday, July 28, 2011
We Drive The 2012 Hyundai Accent And Genesis Sedan
Mercedes-Benz Dealers Using iPads To Reduce Paperwork Created: Monday, June 27, 2011 Updated: Monday, June 27, 2011
Mercedes-Benz Dealers Are Using iPads To Reduce Paperwork On Lease Turn-Ins And Other Transactions.
Review: 2011 Saab 9-4X Created: Friday, May 20, 2011 Updated: Friday, May 20, 2011
We Take A Look At The 2011 Saab 9-4X
2011 New York Auto Show Wrap-Up Created: Friday, April 29, 2011 Updated: Friday, April 29, 2011
We Wrap Up The 2011 New York International Auto Show
2011 New York International Auto Show Preview Created: Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, April 13, 2011
We Preview The 2011 New York International Auto Show
Surviving Unexpected Business Disruptions Created: Wednesday, March 30, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, March 30, 2011
A Guide To Surviving Unexpected Business Disruptions
A Guide To Dealership Structure Created: Friday, March 18, 2011 Updated: Friday, March 18, 2011
We Take A Look At The Basic Structure Of An Automotive Dealership
Using Social Media To Boost Sales Created: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 Updated: Monday, March 14, 2011
A Guide To Using Social Media To Increase Sales
5 Customer Service Problems To Avoid Created: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Avoiding Certain Customer Service Pitfalls Can Help Your Business
Fiat Re-enters U.S. Market With New Showroom Strategies Created: Thursday, February 17, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, March 02, 2011
Fiat Brings New Sales Strategies To American Market
A Guide To Unions Created: Monday, February 28, 2011 Updated: Wednesday, March 02, 2011
A Guide To How Unions Work In The Automotive Industry
First Drive: 2012 Ford Focus Created: Monday, January 31, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, February 22, 2011
We Drive The Redesigned 2012 Ford Focus
5 Ways For Auto Dealers To Boost Winter Sales Created: Thursday, February 03, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, February 15, 2011
We Look At Five Ways That Car Dealerships Can Beat The Winter Blahs
2011 Chicago Auto Show: What To Watch For Created: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 Updated: Tuesday, February 08, 2011
Your Guide To The 2011 Chicago Auto Show
Future Automotive Design Trends Created: Friday, September 17, 2010 Updated: Tuesday, December 28, 2010
We break down some of the current and future automotive design trends.