January 2012

TIME Dealer Nominees Use Army Background for Store Success

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January 31, 2012 | DETROIT
By Auto Remarketing Staff

Two men took their training from the U.S. Army and leveraged it into success at dealerships. Meanwhile, two women followed in family footsteps to take over rooftops.

In the next group of profiles of nominees for TIME Dealer of the Year Award, these store executives all share what’s important to them — in and out of the showroom.


NADA University to Spotlight Strategies of 'All-Star' Dealers

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January 31, 2012 | McLEAN, Va.
By Auto Remarketing Staff
John Lyboldt, NADA vice president of dealership operations

Inspired by something she picked up during NADA University training, Catherine Curry’s program to service the vehicles for a local hospital’s employees has helped Rice Toyota achieve stronger sales, service business and community standing.

Curry — the marketing director at the Greensboro, N.C. dealership — was also given the 2011 Driving Sales Executive Summit’s “best idea” award for this program, and is one of several dealers who have shared their success stories through the “NADA U All-Stars” video series.


General Motors Aims to Recognize Unsung Illinois Heroes

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January 31, 2012 | CHICAGO
By Auto Remarketing Staff

By implementing its “Our Town, Our Heroes” program, General Motors hopes to honor, recognize and reward local heroes across Illinois who are driving positive change in their communities. Just who are these local heroes?

GM officials noted that teachers, coaches, veterans, parents, friends and everyone in between who inspire others and drive positive change will be spotlighted by the program this year.


Auto/Mate Launches Solution to Protect DMS Information

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January 31, 2012 | CLIFTON PARK, N.Y.
By Auto Remarketing Staff

This week, Auto/Mate Dealership Systems unveiled Guard/Mate, what the company contends is the industry’s first data protection service for dealerships.

In response to the growing concerns of many dealers about third-party vendors’ access to dealership data, Auto/Mate insisted it is taking a proactive approach to help dealers manage vendor access.


KBB Sets Expectations for Top Auto Commercials of Super Bowl XLVI

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January 31, 2012 | IRVINE, Calif.
By Auto Remarketing Staff

The editors at Kelley Blue Book didn’t offer any predictions on whether they think it will be the New York Giants or the New England Patriots lifting the Lombardi Trophy after Super Bowl XLVI this weekend.

However, the firm did predict which automakers will likely be celebrating come Sunday night.

KBB is forecasting that the two models likely to see the strongest traffic uptick on the company’s website are the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic and the 2012 Honda CR-V.


RSIG Discusses How Allied & Lenders Are Embracing Recovery Management Solution

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January 31, 2012 | MANASSAS, Va.
By Auto Remarketing Staff
Jim Clark, Recovery Specialist Insurance Group

Recovery Specialist Insurance Group recently highlighted how the industry has been embracing its National Agency Management Systems, a technology solution that’s been welcomed by Allied Finance Adjusters, as well as lenders.

RSIG contends that NAMS is the only technology solution that can provide direct communication with the repossession agency and field rep, as well as ensure that every account is afforded insurance protection through the Recovery Specialist Insurance Group insurance policy.


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