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Staluppi Group is in Buy Mode
The Staluppi Automotive Group is looking to add more stores to help offset increased interest rates and advertising expenses.
By Cliff Banks • June 15, 2006 -
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Cupholders an Emotional Issue for Car Buyers
Car cupholders are important to car owners, even though many are reluctant to admit it.
By Steve Finlay • June 9, 2006 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlineAutomotive Manufacturing
Production strategies are changing rapidly as tariffs and shifts in consumer buying patterns affect the industry.
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Airbags Getting Smaller, Going New Places
Nearly all new vehicles in North America will be equipped with side impact and side curtain airbags by the end of the decade, CSM Worldwide says.
By Mike Sutton • June 9, 2006 -
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New Clio RS to Appeal to Upscale Sports-Driving Enthusiasts
Sales of the hatchback begin June 23 in France and will spread throughout Europe.
By William Diem • June 8, 2006 -
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Azerbaijan to Assemble Iranian, Chinese cars
The new factory initially will assemble 6,000 cars per year and increase annual output to 18,000 units within three years, says an official.
By Peter Homola • June 5, 2006 -
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Getting Rid of Bad Habits Means More Sales
John Staluppi has 12 dealerships (one more than last year) on this year's Ward's Dealer 500 ranking, spread throughout New York and Las Vegas. The overall organization generated $1.8 billion in revenue in 2005, ranking 14th on the Ward's Megadealer 100. Sales at the Staluppi Auto Group's New York stores were down slightly this year, although his Atlantic Automall dealership, 17th on this year's Ward's
By Cliff Banks • June 1, 2006 -
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Used-Car Sales Help In This Competitive Market
With 13 Chevrolet dealerships within a 20-minute drive of each other, the Portland, OR, market is highly competitive. I know there are other areas that have more dealers, says Brad Preble, vice president of the Carr Chevrolet Inc. in Beaverton, OR. But we don't have the population to support that many. Preble says he tells stories about what goes on in the market to members of his 20-Group (a dealership
By Cliff Banks • June 1, 2006 -
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Oldsmobile Store 1st on 1st Ward’s 500
Editor's note: This story is part of the WardsAuto digital archive, which may include content that was first published in print, or in different web layouts.Digging through some old boxes, we came across a magazine containing the first Ward's 500 list. It was published in October 1987, using data...
By Cliff Banks • May 31, 2006 -
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Dropping Hummer H1 Shrewd Business Move
Dropping the H1 and focusing on new, smaller SUVs is a better business move than ditching the brand altogether.
By Alisa Priddle • May 31, 2006 -
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France SUV Sales Expected to Get Boost From New Models
Combined, PSA and Renault plan on selling at least 30,000 of their new SUVs in France.
By William Diem • May 30, 2006 -
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Taiwan Researchers Near New LED for Headlamps
The new LED headlight is expected to have a lifespan that is at least 10 times longer than that of most conventional headlights.
By John Westbrook • May 25, 2006 -
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How to Make Money Selling Cars Online
While many dealers still think Internet sales either lose money or are not as profitable as traditional sales, the reality is some are making money.
By Cliff Banks • May 16, 2006 -
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EU Debates Design Protection Tack
To secure design rights, which protect the appearance of a vehicle, auto makers must register with several governing bodies worldwide.
By Dierdre Mason • May 16, 2006 -
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Heavy Truck Sales Boom Continued in 2005
The need to replace aging equipment and the desire to buy ahead of costly new emissions control technology kept medium and heavy truck sales strong in 2005, with a payback expected in 2007.
By Sean Kilcarr • May 15, 2006 -
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South African April Sales Rise 12.7%
Demand for new cars and commercial vehicles remains fundamentally strong.
By Richard Hurst • May 4, 2006 -
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Wells Fargo Honors 45 Dealers with F&I Sales Awards
Wells Fargo Auto Finance, the nation's second largest non-captive automotive finance originator, gives 45 dealers its 2005 Stagecoach Dealer of the Year Awards. Winners are from every sales region. Says Gary Lorenz, Wells Fargo Auto Finance president, It is our philosophy that the best businesses are built from a strong foundation of partnership where each member of the partnership works diligently
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Auto Show Tries Different Ways to Spark Sales
How do dealers use the New York International Auto Show to spark sales among an expected 1.2 million motor enthusiasts? Let us count the ways. A Taste of Knowledge With competitive vehicles in every price, size and class spread about 846,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space, the auto show's owner, the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Assn., invites manufacturers to host meals and tours for sales people
By Maureen McDonald • May 1, 2006 -
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Mini Hits Allotment Wall
There will not be a new Mini variant offered this fall, but the brand's U.S. marketing chief hints such models are coming, including a pickup.
By Herb Shuldiner • April 20, 2006 -
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Shelby Launches Output of New Hertz Mustang
Only about 500 of the 325-hp, black and yellow performance cars will be produced.
By Ward's Staff • April 18, 2006 -
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Ghosn to Keynote Big Apple’s Auto Show
The show features more than a dozen global debuts and about 10 North American introductions.
By Herb Shuldiner • April 11, 2006 -
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Ferrari Vows to Keep Lid on Sales
Ferrari forecasts sales of 200-250 599 Maranellos annually, but it doesn’t expect the new model to boost sales overall in North America.
By Herb Shuldiner • April 11, 2006 -
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OnStar E-Mail Service Hits Million Mark
“Everything in our business is scaling like crazy,” says OnStar President Chet Huber.
By David E. Zoia • April 10, 2006 -
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Lidar Drives Hella’s ACC Bid
Hella says its approach to adaptive cruise control is half as expensive as conventional radar-based systems, making it viable for high-volume vehicle programs.
By Tom Murphy • April 7, 2006 -
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Behr America Expanding in Detroit
Expected to open in early 2007, the $8.5 million, 3-story expansion will be built on a site adjoining Behr America’s current headquarters campus.
By Drew Winter • April 5, 2006 -
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Pontiac to Show G6 GXP Coupe
The new performance concept debuts at the New York Auto Show to gauge public reaction for a possible production version.
By Ward's Staff • April 3, 2006
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