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1. | It happens at dealerships all the time: F&I manager gives great presentation of products. Customer says, "No thanks." But that can mean "Maybe."Here's why. | ||
| 2. | How about offering a nice pinot to car shoppers? That’s one way a proposed dealership in Napa, CA, could satisfy city planners who want it to look more“Napaesque.” | ||
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| 3. | BMW is the top-selling luxury brand in the U.S. But Audi vows to change that by 2020. Let the games and ad campaigns begin.
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| 4. | One side says it's only right that Idaho lawmakers mandate dealership hours. Others say it's none of their business. Which side won?
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| 5. | Great story about a car given to the guy who walked a daily 21-mile commute (with perfect job attendance, no less). A dealership provided the new wheels. To us, it's another case of dealer kindness. "Nobody deserves it more," the store manager says of the vehicle recipient. |
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