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  1. TomLaPointe

    October sales drop but Automotive News says SAAR still strong

    Check out the whole AUTOMOTIVE NEWS article... Preview: UPDATED: 11/1/17 4:08 pm ET -- adds more results U.S. auto sales slipped slightly in October yet the industry is in a position to chalk up its second-strongest selling rate of the year after a robust September. With all but one automaker...
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    Industry sales by brand October 2017

    From Automotive News: Automaker Oct. 2017 BMW - Mini - Rolls-Royce* - BMW of N.A. - Alfa Romeo 1,205 Chrysler 11,018 Dodge 24,476 Fiat 1,769 Jeep 67,074 Ram 47,831 FCA US 153,373 Maserati 1,140 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles 154,513 Ford 190,789...
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    Hyundai Pickup is a GO - good idea or not?

    So Hyundai has a pile of upgraded SUVs in the pipeline, and along with it, a pickup. Likely dubbed the Santa Cruz, which it what the concept was called at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show, it is part of a plan to shore up sales as the car-centric automaker experienced an 11 percent drop through July...
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    Sales down for 6th month... WHY?

    Sales are down for 6th straight month - even JEEP. Japanese brands up a tic, US & Korea drop... Why do you think and what can be done? Detroit Free Press article snip... Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announced its sales fell 7% in June while sales also fell 5.1% for Ford and 4.7% for General...
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    Are used car sales REALLY getting harder

    Industry experts are continuing to push out data that point to a sales slowdown and much bigger challenges selling used cars. This Automotive News article talking about record numbers of car buyers are 'upside down' in their cars because of higher transaction prices, longer loan terms and...
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    Will Dodge dealers REALLY hold back on SRT Demon

    According to this article in Canadian Auto World, FCA is restricting dealers from taking deposits on the upcoming SRT Demon. Can they really do that? Will dealers really abstain? Dealers have always tried to maximize profit from 'demand cars'. My personal experience with Hummer, Bentley, and...
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    ALG Releases 2014 Residual Award Winners

    A variety of brands made the 2014 ALG Residual Value Awards for 2014, with Honda and Mercedes-Benz grabbing brand honors for Mainstream and Premium brands, respectively. You can view the results on their website (https://www.alg.com/residual-value-awards/). Are you seeing this translate to...
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    TIps for buying an iPad Air (or ANY ipad)

    Apple announced their latest iPad this week. The big leap in technology is 64-bit processing with the same battery life, in a package that is thinner and lighter. Aside from a better camera experience for Facetime (apple's in-house Skype-type videoconference app), it's not much different than...
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    Good news 4 Toyota - Cleared in lawsuit from 06 acceleration death

    From Detroit Free Press... LOS ANGELES - A verdict clearing Toyota Motor Corp. in the death of a California woman whose 2006 Camry apparently accelerated despite her efforts to stop could bode well for the Japanese automaker as it faces similar cases. Jurors deliberated for about five days...
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    Cadillac concept car is a stunner

    Several announcements emanated from the events surrounding this year's Pebble Beach Concours, but Cadillac led the pack with the debut of their Elmiraj concept. The so-called 'Grand Coupe' is nearly as large as a Mercedes-Benz S-Class, but weighs around 4,000 pounds. With a twin-turbo V8 under...
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    Automotive News: Average age of U.S. car, light truck on road hits record 11.4 years

    A ton of built-up demand means dealers need to ensure they have effective systems in place to assure success: Automotive News August 6, 2013 - 12:01 am ET LOS ANGELES -- Americans continue to hang onto their cars, minivans and crossovers -- many of them first purchased when President Clinton...
  14. TomLaPointe

    Will Hyundai's cool Zombie Apocalypse videos attract buyers - or zombies?

    This video concept is just plain fun, even if it makes me feel old for not really 'getting' the whole zombie obsession. Maybe its because I grew up in the 70's and 80's with real threats of total destruction from mother Russia. fun to see how people have specific ideas on aftermarket...
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    Porsche / Range Rover top J.D. Power APPEAL study.

    AUTOMOTIVE NEWS ARTICLE: http://bit.ly/169V8JY PRESS RELEASE: J.D. Power 2013 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study Date Published: 07/24/2013 J.D. Power Reports: Appealing Vehicles are Critical to Automakers' Success as They Sell Faster, Command Higher Prices...
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    WARDS AUTO: Most popular dealer review sites

    Older buyers tend toward info sites like Edmunds, while younger buyers prefer social media like Yelp. Most popular dealer review sites are Cars.com 61%; Edmunds 54%; Google+Local 37%; Yelp 14%; Yahoo 11% Online Review Sites, Social Media Influencing Car Buyers, Study Shows | Internet Newsletter...
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    Oklahoma tornado tragedy

    All @ CarChat24 send thoughts, prayers & deepest sympathy to all tornado victims in Oklahoma and elsewhere. Donate Donate Funds | Donations | Giving to American Red Cross
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    GEAT VIDEO - 2012 NY Auto Show recap

    From Motor Trend's Wide Open Throttle show. Use chat to share new model details 2012 New York Auto Show Roundup - Wide Open Throttle Episode 11 - YouTube
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    CarChat24 PRESENTED WITH DRIVINGSALES DEALER SATISFACTION AWARD

    CarChat24 receives a “Top Rated” Award for Dealer Satisfaction in Chat Products Category PALM HARBOR, Fla. – Feb. 11, 2013 – CarChat24, an industry pioneer with cutting-edge Dealership Website Live Chat Software, is the recipient of a “Top Rated” Chat Product award in the fourth annual...
  21. TomLaPointe

    Chat benefit during unexpected closure

    Prior to this week, the disaster preparation aspect of website chat weren't readily apparent. However, the catastrophic impact of Superstorm Sandy on the eastern seaboard points out a benefit of Managed / Hosted Chat that extends beyond just being available after hours. As the affected dealers...
  22. TomLaPointe

    FAKE AIRBAG - Free Carfax Link and List of Potential Vehicles

    Reports continue to flow about the fake airbag situation, and I'm sure lawyers and risk managers will help clarify the exposure of dealerships, but here are a couple of quick links that may help you or your customers. One is a free carfax page that reveals deployment reports: CARFAX® Vehicle...
  23. TomLaPointe

    Video - Paris Auto Show

    In case you missed it here is a link to a compilation video of the show... CarChat24 Video – Highlights of 2012 Paris Auto Show - CarChat24.com Blog – automotive news
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