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ActivEngage Helps Dealerships Leverage Social Media with Release of Latest eBook: Facebook for Auto Dealers

Monday, October 19, 2009
ActivEngage, the automotive industry's premier provider of proactive live chat with business intelligence for dealer websites, today announced the release of a new eBook, Facebook for Auto Dealers.

Dealers Embrace Dealix Quality Pledge and Hassle Free Lead Return

Friday, October 16, 2009
Dealix, a division of Cobalt and the leading provider of quality sales leads from independent auto sites, announced today that its customers - the nation's auto dealers - have quickly adopted its new Quality Pledge and Hassle Free Lead Return Program.

CDMdata and DealerTrack Announce Enhanced Strategic Relationship

Friday, October 16, 2009
The companies will work together to leverage DealerTrack's vehicle inventory data and analytics integrating CDMdata's Internet marketing experience and Kelley Blue Book's marketing and valuation expertise.

AutoUSA Reports 500% Increase in Email and Phone Leads for Dealers

Thursday, October 08, 2009
AutoUSA (www.autousa.com), the industry's leading provider of the highest quality, Internet-generated consumer leads to auto dealers nationwide, today announced a 500% increase in email and phone leads for dealers since April 2009 from its pay-per-lead Inventory Listing Network, powered by Vast.com.

eCarList and Carfax Partner to Enhance Online Listings

Thursday, October 08, 2009
Dealers using eCarList's inventory management software can obtain Carfax information and make it available with their vehicles listed online. Used car shoppers get the information they need up front to make faster buying decisions.

National Used Vehicle Paid Search Advertising Study Finds the Majority of Paid Search Results Do Not Match Consumer Searches

Tuesday, October 06, 2009
A recent Netpop Global Automotive Study found that the majority of online vehicle searches are for used cars. Data also suggest that over 90% of consumers view paid search results. Therefore, properly executed paid search advertising can be an extremely effective method to reach these shoppers and provide more used vehicle sales opportunities. However, the recent Sorgenfrei study found that the majority of paid search results do not match consumer searches.

Reynolds and Reynolds Launches CarLocate.com: A Nationwide New and Used Vehicle Search Portal for Consumers

Tuesday, October 06, 2009
CarLocate.com, a car search portal designed to offer a better way for consumers to find a car they want to buy and to give dealerships another proven way to market their vehicle inventory to more consumers.

ActivEngage Launches New Facebook Application to Connect Automotive Dealers with More Consumers Online

Friday, October 02, 2009
ActivEngage, the automotive industry's premier provider of proactive live chat with business intelligence for dealer websites, today announced the launch of a custom Facebook application to increase online engagement and reach for auto dealerships.

Sonic Automotive Group Partners with Dealer.com in Mobile Initiative to Expand Reach of Auto Dealership Websites to Consumers

Thursday, October 01, 2009
Sonic Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: SAH), the nation's third-largest automotive retailer, today announced the launch of a customized mobile initiative that expands website reach for all 154 Sonic dealerships.

Dealix, a division of Cobalt and an industry leader in automotive sales leads for dealers, dealer groups, and manufacturers, today introduced the Certified Pre-Owned Center on UsedCars.com.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009
The UsedCars.com Certified Pre-Owned Center serves as a resource for consumers to learn about the value of certified pre-owned (CPO) programs and to get detailed information on manufacturers’ authorization programs.

VehicleXpress and Interstate Team up to Offer MOPS Program to Dealers

Monday, September 28, 2009
VehicleXpress today announces their partnership with Interstate National Dealer Services to offer a Missed Opportunity Program (MOPS) to dealers registered with the VehicleXpress DMS platform.

EZ Dealer Finance Announces Multiple Used Car Leasing Sources for of its Application Lending System

Monday, September 28, 2009
EZ Dealer Finance, a provider of automobile lending and leasing solutions, today announced the addition of multiple used car leasing sources for EZ Dealer Application System. EZ Dealer Finance takes the guesswork out of loan and lease applications and proactively turns applications into sales.

GM Selects Chrome, a Dealertrack Company, to Support its Integrated Dealership Accessories Solution

Monday, September 28, 2009
ChromeR Systems Inc., a subsidiary of DealerTrack Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRAK) and an industry leader in managing automotive data, today announced that General Motors has selected Chrome as the exclusive provider of a fully integrated accessories solution that GM is now offering its dealers across the United States.

Vehicle Acceptance names National Sales Director and Indianapolis Branch Manager

Thursday, September 24, 2009
Vehicle Acceptance Corporation is announcing the appointment of Mr. Allan Couch to National Sales Director and Mr. Jeff Baldwin as Branch Manager of their newest office location in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Dealer.com Wins 2009 Web Marketing Association “Automobile Standard of Excellence” WebAwards

Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Dealer.com, the global leader of online marketing solutions for the automotive industry, today announced it received two “Automobile Standard of Excellence” 2009 WebAwards from the ...

National Automotive Experts Names Jay Sharpnack as Director of Agency Development

Monday, September 21, 2009
National Automotive Experts (NAE) is proud to announce the addition of Jay Sharpnack to their upper level management team. Jay Sharpnack, formerly a Division Vice President of Protective and Regional Sales Manager for Zurich, has joined the National Automotive Experts team to assist in expanding their agency relations.

APCO/EasyCare credits partners and customers with helping drive 25 years of growth and success

Tuesday, September 15, 2009
APCO/EasyCare extends a sincere “Thank You” to the consumers, business partners and friends who stand alongside us as we celebrate this significant milestone: 25 years of providing consumers with benefits and services designed to make their vehicle buying and ownership experience more enjoyable.

Hudson Cook, LLP Announces Prestigious Award Recognition for Founding Partners, Tom Hudson and Robert Cook

Monday, September 14, 2009
Hudson Cook, LLP, a nationwide provider of legal compliance services for the financial services industry, announced that the American Financial Services Association has awarded its 2009 Distinguished Service Award to the Firm’s founding partners, Tom Hudson and Robert Cook.

XIGroup Conversion Reports show unprecedented lead detail

Monday, September 14, 2009
XIGroup (XIGroup.com), the automotive industry’s leading provider of revenue-generating websites, and a division of Dominion Dealer Solutions, has introduced XIGroup Conversion Reports that show its automotive dealer clients where their website leads come from with unprecedented detail.

DEBTMARKET, FIRST ASSOCIATES PARTNER TO OFFER LENDERS NEW LIQUIDITY OPTIONS, FASTER TRANSFER OF LOAN SERVICING

Wednesday, September 09, 2009
DebtMarket (www.debtmarket.com), the first automated marketplace that connects buyers and sellers of loan portfolios, and First Associates, Inc.(www.1stassociates.com), one of the nation’s premier consumer loan servicing firms, today announced a partnership

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