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NewsJune 1, 2018

Fiat Chrysler to Electrify 30 Models by 2022

The company's executive leadership, including outgoing chief executive Sergio Marchionne, outlined the new investments during a June 1 investors meeting. Marchionne presented a five-year plan for the company, even though he has said he will retire in 2019.

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NewsFebruary 22, 2017

J.D. Power: Quality Not Exclusive to Highlines

J.D. Power’s annual dependability rankings include a strong showing from a number of mass-market manufacturers, including Toyota, General Motors and Hyundai.

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ArticlesFebruary 5, 2016

Want vs. Need: A Lesson in Salesmanship

Industry veteran tells an entertaining tale of a conquest sale from 40 years ago to relay three key lessons about salesmanship and the art of listening.

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NewsJanuary 19, 2016

Wash. Dealer Ordered to Pay $74,000 for Deceptive Advertising

Rairdon’s Dodge Chrysler Jeep of Kirkland agreed to pay $35,125 in civil penalties and $39,210 in costs and fees. The dealership was charged with violating the state's Consumer Protection Act for sending out 7,025 promotional mailers that mimicked official NHTSA recall notices.

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NewsJanuary 14, 2014

Below-Prime Car Buyers Less Loyal Than Average Car Buyers

A new brand loyalty report from CarFinance.com found that below-prime car buyers are less loyal than the average car buyer. Kia topped the list of brands this group is most loyal to.

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NewsOctober 29, 2013

Dataium ASI: Retiring Models Attracting Attention

Dataium reports this week that automotive shopper intensity declined across all segments for the second consecutive month in September. But the research firm believes shoppers are adjusting their browsing behaviors in preparation for the holidays.

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ArticlesMay 15, 2013

Click and Order

By cutting down on response times, using video to connect with shoppers and launching a team to nurture cold leads, Greenway Dodge’s Internet department now drives 71 percent of the dealership’s sales.

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NewsMay 2, 2013

Group 1 Assessing Storm Damage in Oklahoma City, Houston

Group 1 estimates that the storms in Oklahoma City and Houston caused damage to facilities and about 3,200 new and used vehicles. The auto retailer is continuing to assess overall damage.

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NewsMay 3, 2012

April a Mixed Bag, SAAR at 14.42 Million Units

Total light vehicle sales were up 10.3 percent from a year ago and 14.9 percent vs. March, according to AutoData, which put the seasonally adjusted annual rate at 14.42 million units.

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NewsFebruary 2, 2012

Sales Pace at 14.18 Million in January

Retail sales rose 11.4 percent in January, with the industry pacing at a 14.18 million seasonally adjusted annual sales rate — the highest rate since the government’s Cash for Clunkers program in August 2009, according to AutoData.

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