Industry News & Trends

What is Cash for Clunkers (C.A.R.S.) Doing for YOU?

If you're experiencing some good results with the C.A.R.S. Program you're probably excited to have a bunch of cash floating in limbo and a back-lot full of junk! If you're like us, you're probably still hitting refresh on the CARS-Dealer-Marketing site for a store or two. Does that make you nervous? Share your Cash for Clunkers stories with us, or read some of the crazniess already being stated on Dealer Refresh.
Industry News & Trends

Auto Dealers Report Boost in Sales from Cash for Clunkers

Dealix conducts a nationwide survey tracking the activity dealers are seeing from Cash for Clunkers. Guest Posting by Kevin Hunt Earlier this week, Dealix conducted a nationwide survey to learn more about what activity dealers are seeing from Cash for Clunkers. Hundreds of dealers responded, and even though the rules about how the program will …

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Dealership Marketing

Social Media Marketing – Stop Spamming Stupid

“Social Media Marketing”, “Social Networking” catchy buzzwords used to push new platforms and for dated industry “experts” to claim a new found mastery. Opinions on proper use of popular platforms vary immensely. From one tweet a week to many per day. Website providers putting Digg and Delicious buttons on Inventory? Ning sites for car dealers? …

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Industry Events

How Dealers Can Leverage Clunkers to Generate More New-Car Sales – Cars.com Webinar

Date: Friday, July 10, 2009 Time: 12pm to 1 p.m. (Eastern) Location: Your Computer Cost: FREE – Register Here Already we’re hearing from car buyers who plan to make a purchase when CARS goes into effect in late July,” Ebersole said. “We encourage dealers to register for the program and make the necessary changes to …

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