| Auto/Mate: Dealers Onboard with Customer Loyalty Programs |
May 13th, 2014 |
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A survey conducted by Auto/Mate found that more than half of dealers have customer loyalty or rewards programs, while another 20% are planning to implement one soon.
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| Lisa Sipe Joins AFS Acceptance as CIO |
May 13th, 2014 |
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In her new post on the AFS executive management team, Lisa Sipe will lead all aspects of IT, including information systems, technology strategy, infrastructure and security.
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| CFPB Proposes New Rule for Privacy Disclosures |
May 13th, 2014 |
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The rule would allow finance sources that limit their consumer data-sharing and meet other requirements to post their annual privacy notices online rather than delivering them individually.
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| VisionMenu Adds Five Product Providers to vRate Platform |
May 13th, 2014 |
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VisionMenu has added ASI, GWC Warranty, PCMI, Premier Dealer Services, and RoadVantage to its vRate platform, which allows F&I managers to rate multiple providers and multiple products simultaneously.
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| Longtime Alabama Dealer Passes Away |
May 13th, 2014 |
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Hassell Morrell Freeman, the founder of H.M. Freeman Motors, passed away at the age of 84.
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| ActivEngage Voted Top Live Chat Provider By Dealer Execs |
May 13th, 2014 |
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ActivEngage, Inc. was named the No. 1 live chat provider for the automotive industry as part of Dealer Marketing Magazine’s 2014 Technology Leadership Awards.
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| Haystak Selected as Preferred Provider for Mitsubishi Dealer Websites |
May 13th, 2014 |
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As a preferred website provider for Mitsubishi Motors North America, Haystak now offers website solutions at special rates to Mitsubishi‘s 382 U.S. dealers through its HAYSTAK KORE360 platform.
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| N.Y. Dealer Charged With Stealing Sales Tax |
May 13th, 2014 |
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The owner of a dealership in New York has been indicted for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 in sales tax on vehicles he sold. He pleaded not guilty to the charges.
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| Taking Note |
May 13th, 2014 |
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Two years ago, Toyota began overhauling its digital engagement strategy. Its latest development is Notebook, an online tool the OEM hopes will deliver higher quality leads to its dealers.
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| Vehicle Dependability Declines |
May 13th, 2014 |
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In the same month Consumer Reports advised consumers to skip vehicle service contracts, J.D. Power reported that vehicle dependability declined for the first time in 15 years.
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