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In Case You Missed it Autobytel Bought AutoUSA in Last Two Weeks

2014-01-23 02:36:41| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News

What does the acquisition mean to dealers? The transaction significantly expands Autobytels Dealer Network, will bring a full suite of new dealer sales and marketing tools, and is expected to deliver more services, more products and meaningful increases in revenue and cash flow for management and the investors. This is some of what Autobytel Management had to say about the deal: AutoUSA represents an outstanding fit with Autobytel. In addition to its core leads business, AutoUSAs suite of complementary third-party, Web-based services includes payment-based pre-qualification tools, incentive programs and other products and services designed to help dealer customers and manufacturers increase their sales. The Additional Resources & Tools for Dealer: Autobytel said the acquisition expands its reach and influence in the industry by increasing its national new and used car dealer network to more than 5,200 from approximately 3,800, while boosting its business with auto manufacturers. It also enables the company to offer its new mobile and SaleMove products to a larger customer base, while continuing to build on relationships with OEMs and large dealer groups, including the AutoNation family of dealers. The AutoUSA Team & Services are joining Autobytel: The great news is that Phil DuPree, President of AutoUSA, has joined Autobytel as Executive Vice President, President of Dealer Services with the possibility of moving to California. AutoUSA represents an outstanding fit with Autobytel. In addition to its core leads business, AutoUSAs suite of complementary third-party, Web-based services includes payment-based pre-qualification tools, incentive programs and other products and services designed to help dealer customers and manufacturers increase their sales. To get more info and background on this major industry development, please go to www.automotivedigest.com and ingest the essence of the Autobytel press announcement Want more info? Keep reading!The Article In Case You Missed it Autobytel Bought AutoUSA in Last Two Weeks appeared first on Automotive Digest.

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Part II: Burlington Northern Santa Fe - The Elephant That Made Buffett Stretch to the Last Nickel

2014-01-23 01:03:33| Railroads - Topix.net

In my last article of this series, I summarized the thesis for Berkshire 's BNSF acquisition using Warren Buffett's own words.

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Auto Sales Return to Pre-Meltdown Days But How Long Will It Last?

2014-01-12 19:25:41| AutomotiveDigest.com - Automotive Industry News

What a great year for auto sales in 2013 the best since 2007 before it all plummeted with a gasoline price spike and economic meltdown. Analysts and industry executives do see growth coming this year. Light-duty pickups and sport-utility/crossover vehicles saw a very strong year. That should continue. Incentives have been restrained and that may continue. Chrysler is seeing better times as Fiat answered the ownership question and its credit rating has improved. Analysts will be watching how the market performs this year and next if this growth continues, flattens out, or reduces. Heres a few trends that auto analysts are watching to see how the market performs in 2014 and beyond..The Article Auto Sales Return to Pre-Meltdown Days But How Long Will It Last? appeared first on Automotive Digest.

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2013 New-Car Sales To Improve Nearly 5 Percent From Last Year

2013-12-25 15:07:56| Auto Dealers - Topix.net

Kelley Blue Book Projects 16.3 Million New Car Sales In 2014 - Chrysler, Honda Expected to Post Big Gains; Full-Size Trucks, Compact Crossovers Dominate All Vehicle Segments are expected to improve 4.7 percent year-over-year in December to a total of 1.42 million units, and an estimated 16 million seasonally adjusted annual rate , according to ... (more)

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