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Dealer Opsby StaffDecember 7, 2016

Channel Stuffing, Incentives Responsible for Slip in Manheim Index

Wholesale used vehicle prices on a mix-, mileage-, and seasonally adjusted basis declined 1% in November, according to Manheim’s Used Vehicle Value Index report. Due to this decline, the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index fell 0.3% from a year ago to 124.7.

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Dealer Opsby StaffDecember 7, 2016

Bonita Springs Mitsubishi Owners Acquire Second Mitsubishi Store in Florida

The owners of Florida's Bonita Springs Mitsubishi have acquired Fort Myers Mitsubishi, the company announced today. With this purchase, owners Jeff Johnson and Bill Doraty hope to replicate the success of their Bonita Springs store, which cracked the Top 25 sales list for Mitsubishi dealerships nationwide.

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Dealer Opsby StaffDecember 6, 2016

Black Book: Trucks Depreciating More Than Cars

The pendulum finally swung last week, with trucks showing higher depreciation than cars for the first time this year, according to Black Book.

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Dealer Opsby StaffDecember 6, 2016

New-Vehicle Sales Rise 3.7% in November, Autodata Reports

The industry sold 1.38 million new units in November, a 3.7% increase from a year ago, according to Autodata Corp. November's seasonally adjusted annual rate was 17.87 million, which was slightly lower than last November’s SAAR of 18.25 million.

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Dealer Opsby StaffDecember 6, 2016

EFG Companies Receives Top Client Satisfaction Scores in National Study

In a study used by major brands to measure dealer services client satisfaction, EFG Companies scored higher than Nordstrom and Ritz Carlton, the F&I product provider shared today.

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Trainingby StaffDecember 6, 2016

Car and Driver Reveals Winners of '10Best Trucks and SUVs' Awards

Automotive enthusiast magazine Car and Driver today unveiled its first ever “10Best Trucks and SUVs” list, recognizing 2017’s best trucks, SUVs, and crossover vehicles with base prices under $80,000.

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Dealer Opsby StaffDecember 6, 2016

DealerStar DMS myCarfax Service Shop Program Integration

Dealerships using the DealerStar DMS can now join the Carfax program and take advantage of free resources like Carfax Service History and Carfax QuickVIN.

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Dealer Opsby StaffDecember 5, 2016

International Nameplates Outsell Domestics in November, According to AutoData

International nameplate franchises accounted for 55.7% of all new vehicles sold in the United States in November, besting domestic nameplates and their 44.3% share of the market. Asian makes recorded a share of 45.7%.

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Trainingby StaffDecember 5, 2016

DealerSocket Announces Integration With FetchAQuote.com

Through this integration, customers at independent dealers will be able to look through different car insurance options, secure a quote they like and purchase the coverage on the spot, the company stated.

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Dealer Opsby StaffDecember 5, 2016

Rapid Recon Salutes 100 Years of NADA and Vehicle Reconditioning

By the time the NADA was founded in 1917, the sufficiency of units in operation meant a growing opportunity for used-vehicle sales. According to 1917 motor vehicle registrations, as compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Public Roads, nearly five million cars and trucks were registered. And by late 1916, creative rebuilders were putting old cars, now “reconditioned,” back on the road.

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