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NSX prototype burnt to crisp at Nurburgring
by Big Tom LaPointe It's always sad to see a supercar go up in smoke. This Acura NSX test car apparently burned to the ground during testing. The driver was ok and Acura is investigating. see article at http://autoweek.com/article/car-news/acura-nsx-prototype-burns-nurburgring The VW Up Bus Truck
by Manny Luna The VW Up Bus Appointment's sells cars!
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Trio of cheesy classic VW buses stolen, recovered
Filed under: Classics, Minivan/Van, Etc., Government/Legal, Marketing/Advertising, Volkswagen
Three customized Volkswagen Buses (pictured above) made to look like blocks of Tillamook cheddar cheese are safe again after being stolen on July 12, and two men are in police custody for the alleged theft.
The cheesy cadre of VWs, their custom trailer and a Ford F-350 to haul them were on a promotional tour when they were stolen from a hotel parking lot in Manteca, California. Police began searching for them, and the group of bright orange Volkswagens wasn't too hard to sniff out. The three vans with an estimated value of $100,000 each were recovered undamaged on July 14 from a storage center in California about 50 miles away from where they were taken, according to Oregon Live. It reports that one of the men arrested rented a space there.
Unfortunately, the trailer and pickup used to haul the classic VWs weren't so lucky. Prior to finding the vans, police discovered the other vehicles burned out. It appears the alleged thieves tried to turn them into grilled cheese...
Trio of cheesy classic VW buses stolen, recovered originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 19 Jul 2014 15:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Filed under: Sedan, Performance, Europe, Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Subaru
A good partner makes sacrifices for a significant other. They aren't always fun, but sometimes chores have to be done. Subaru's European ad for its new WRX STI clearly understands that dynamic, as it shows what to what lengths a guy is willing to go in order to get his lady some bread in time for breakfast. Of course, running errands in a turbocharged, all-wheel-drive sports sedan down picturesque roads is hardly drudgery.
The wordless ad for the WRX STI says everything you could ever want to know about the winged blue Subaru. It expertly mixes some fantastic gravel rally footage with just a bit of inspiration from Ken Block's Gymkhana videos, as well. The automaker makes the right choice of actually letting the audience hear the growly exhaust and squealing tires over the music, too.
If this was your daily route to the bakery, you'd probably be prepared for a round of the World Rally Championship within a couple of months. Scroll down to watch the Subaru ad about a very polite WRX STI owner making sure breakfast is on the table.
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Filed under: Marketing/Advertising, Videos, Crossover, Nissan
Most bands go through a fairly simple trajectory of vehicles to make it to shows. When they form, it's all about just getting to the gig and anything works. As they build a following and start touring a little regionally, they upgrade to a van to fit all of the members and equipment. Finally, if they taste big time success, they move to the tour bus. However, indie band Local Natives is taking an interesting detour from that path in a new promotion from Nissan called Off the Stage for the Rogue.
The members show up to the middle of nowhere in a pair of the CUVs, and in a few minutes the vehicles are set up to be the group's sound system and its stage. This promo also acts as a video for the song Breakers, which is a bit of a slow jam, but the scenery is absolutely beautiful. Scroll down to watch the Local Natives turn the Rogue into a place to perform practically anywhere.
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Tom Gorham commented on sara callahan's blog post Vendors: Don’t Be So Darn Annoying!"Wow, I missed a lot today. Brian, you quoted from a great song, "As Time Goes By" I agree with you that the fundamental things apply and although human nature doesn't change, human habits and ways of doing things…"
Manny Luna commented on sara callahan's blog post Vendors: Don’t Be So Darn Annoying!"A great product will never have to do any chasing, Grant Cardone is the best at it:)
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Steve Duff commented on sara callahan's blog post Vendors: Don’t Be So Darn Annoying!"Actually Brian I'm thinking of using your idea of mailing them a vendor presentation registration letter like you suggested. But there's also the local vendors... newspaper and radio reps, etc. who just like to do the pop in. I sent one…"
Todd Vowell commented on sara callahan's blog post Vendors: Don’t Be So Darn Annoying!"Spot on Brian, you were the only one that got that, I'm impressed. I have read your blogs and you dive down a little too deep for this cowboy, except for the part about Ralphie boy (sorry love the honeymooners) paddling down the middle of the…"
Manny Luna liked Manny Luna's discussion The Future of Search and the Rise of the Human Algorithm | Automotive Digital Marketing TrendsManny Luna added a discussion to the group SEO & Microsites for Car Dealers | Geotargeting | What Is Search Engine Optimization?
Brian Bennington commented on sara callahan's blog post Vendors: Don’t Be So Darn Annoying!"Come on, Steve.... My suggestion to Sara wasn't about you. Your relatively unique in your position as you've been on both sides of the desk, and I'd bet you've been treated poorly by a dealer client or two.…"
Manny Luna commented on sara callahan's blog post Vendors: Don’t Be So Darn Annoying!""Do an article about what vendors find "irritating" about dealer clients."
No No No....
That takes all the fun out of learning by trial and error...
Trust me we live it everyday:)
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Steve Duff commented on sara callahan's blog post Vendors: Don’t Be So Darn Annoying!"
I doubt any of us self important superior dealers (and employees of same) would read that blog. If they want our money they'll put up with the irritations. If they don't, they won't. "
Manny Luna commented on sara callahan's blog post Vendors: Don’t Be So Darn Annoying!"Todd Vowell LOL.
I don't have time for any BUTT KISSING, I just turn them around and get it over with real quick...lol
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Brian Bennington commented on sara callahan's blog post Vendors: Don’t Be So Darn Annoying!"Hey Todd, You putting the "bogus admiration" (Tom, you know I'm your biggest fan....") at the beginning of your comment to Tom Gorham is just as patronizing as it would be to put a "Well said!" or "Spot on" at…"
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Alan Ram posted a blog postIs Your BDC The Result of a Failure in Training?
Here’s a question for you –Is your BDC the result of a failure in training? That should have your attention. If I’ve ever written an article that will be misconstrued, this will be the one! As I’ve talked to dealers over the years, I’ve seen many BDC’s spring up out of knee-jerk frustration. While there are obviously exceptions to the rule, this is something I’ve seen repeated in the industry over the past several years. A dealer says “we tried training our salespeople, but they’re still…See More
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Inbound Marketing: How To Win Customers By Influencing PeopleAdded by Larry Bruce on July 21, 2014 |
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You Shouldn't Buy Your Suits at WalmartAdded by Jon Lamb on July 10, 2014 |
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Conquest is Great, but Connect with Your Own Customers FirstAdded by Jon Lamb on June 27, 2014 |
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Is It Really About 'Traditional' versus 'Digital' Anymore?Added by Tyson Madliger on July 13, 2014 |
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Why Speeling and Grandma Is ImpotentAdded by sara callahan on June 25, 2014 |
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Dean Evans: Former Dealer.com CMO and Subaru Marketing Chief Takes On LotLinx CEO RoleAdded by Ralph Paglia on July 9, 2014 |
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Sometimes It’s Better To Cut Your Losses
Posted by Richard Holland on July 24, 2014 at 6:30am 3 Comments 2 Likes
I am sure many of you have heard about the recent customer service debacle involving Comcast over the past week.
In case you aren’t familiar with what happened, a customer called into their service center attempting to cancel his service after almost a decade. He was transferred to a customer retention department and, unfortunately, was connected with a person who did the exact opposite. The customer’s patience during this call is amazing. The Comcast representative hounds him for almost 18 minutes (only 8 of which were recorded) repeatedly asking the same questions in his efforts to either keep the customer or understand why the customer was leaving. The customer eventually succeeded in…
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"But Enough About Me, Let's Talk About You. What Do You Think About Me?"
Posted by Michael Cirillo on July 24, 2014 at 5:30am 0 Comments 2 Likes
This photo cracks me up because it looks as if the guy wants to make sure that you've noticed how good he looks in the reflection of the car!
What a stupid, selfish, conceited sounding question, right? "What do you think about me?"...
Yet this is what I see on the majority of dealership websites that I visit.
A whole lot of "We're so awesome" and "Look at how pretty…
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GM Ignition Switch Recall Update | GM Sales Surge Amid Recalls as Barra Quality Sells: Cars
Posted by Manny Luna on July 23, 2014 at 8:00pm 0 Comments 1 Like
GM Sales Surge Amid Recalls as Barra Quality Sells: Cars
Jul 23, 2014 9:11 AM CT
General Motors Co. (GM)’s Mary Barra is projected to report her second straight quarter of rising sales, adding to evidence that the chief executive officer is weathering the biggest wave of recalls in U.S. automotive history.
Second-quarter revenue may rise 2.7 percent, the average of estimates compiled by Bloomberg.
Barra, who has been before congressional panels four times in six months as the first female CEO of a global automaker, is benefiting from booming demand for redesigned large sport-utility vehicles and heavy-duty pickups introduced on her watch even as she’s grappled with the almost 29 million vehicles recalled in …
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The Best Defense Against Getting Conquested is an Aggressive Offense
Posted by Jon Lamb on July 23, 2014 at 1:40pm 2 Comments 3 Likes
It's as cliche as it comes. The best defense is a good offense. The best offense is a good defense. We've heard it a dozen times in different contexts, not the least of which are sporting events like football. As strange as it may seem, the saying has its most profound meaning when it pertains to car dealers.
Everyone in the car business love to get conquest sales. Whether they're pulling a Chevy buyer over to their Ford store or if they're grabbing a customer from a different Ford store, we enjoy taking what once belonged to a competitor. It's like double-dipping. It's fun!
Unfortunately, if your competitors are on the ball, they're trying to do the same thing to you and there will be times that they accomplish their goals. For years, the only way to defend against this has been…
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How small changes impact your Dealership
Posted by Leonard Buchholz on July 23, 2014 at 10:33am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Just what does a 10% increase (in any KPI you choose) really mean to your dealership?
- Why small changes make big things happen.
Have you heard the old saying “Yard by yard it's hard, but inch by inch is a cinch”?
If I were to go to any of your dealerships and walk into the GM’s office and say “Would you be interested in a 50% increase in Gross Profits?” what do you think he or she would say to me?
They would jump out of their chairs and yell out “Of course…how do I get it!”
And therein lies the problem with increasing performance or increasing profits 50% at a time. It is really hard to…
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Posted by Michael Cirillo on July 23, 2014 at 7:53am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Actually, scratch that.
This isn't just going to be about Bounce rate, but all of your dealer website's metrics in general.
Starting with Bounce Rate.
First, you MUST understand what bounce rate is exactly.
Bounce rate is measured by the number of people that visit your website (or a specific page on your site) and…
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Latest Technological Innovations for Environment Friendly Cars
Posted by Tim Kaye on July 23, 2014 at 5:43am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Aiming for a new greener planet, top brands are now investing for environmentally friendly cars, also referred to as green cars or eco-friendly cars. These cars are considered safe for their low emission of carbon that are hazardous for climatic conditions and health as well as make less usage of toxic fuels such as bio-diesel, ethanol and natural gas. Whether it is green for the planet or for your pocket, investing for these eco-friendly vehicles, considered as fuel efficient, saves your hard earned money.
The dream in now a reality. The budding technological world has now dazzled the eyes with its mind blowing innovations in fuel efficient cars that has changed the face of the auto business industry.…
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Trio of cheesy classic VW buses stolen, recovered
Filed under: Classics, Minivan/Van, Etc., Government/Legal, Marketing/Advertising, Volkswagen
Three customized Volkswagen Buses (pictured above) made to look like blocks of Tillamook cheddar cheese are safe again after being stolen on July 12, and two men are in police custody for the alleged theft.
The cheesy cadre of VWs, their custom trailer and a Ford F-350 to haul them were on a promotional tour when they were stolen from a hotel parking lot in Manteca, California. Police began searching for them, and the group of bright orange Volkswagens wasn't too hard to sniff out. The three vans with an estimated value of $100,000 each were recovered undamaged on July 14 from a storage center in California about 50 miles away from where they were taken, according to Oregon Live. It reports that one of the men arrested rented a space there.
Unfortunately, the trailer and pickup used to haul the classic VWs weren't so lucky. Prior to finding the vans, police discovered the other vehicles burned out. It appears the alleged thieves tried to turn them into grilled cheese...
Trio of cheesy classic VW buses stolen, recovered originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 19 Jul 2014 15:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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These days, if you’re an engineer, inventor or just a tinkerer with a garage, you don’t have to look far for a juicy opportunity: there are cash prize challenges dedicated to landing on the moon, building a self-driving car, cleaning the oceans, or inventing an extra-clever robot. Today, together with the IEEE, we’re adding one more: shrinking a big box into a little box.Seriously.
Of course, there’s more to it than that. Especially when the big box is a power inverter, a picnic cooler-sized device used to convert the energy that comes from solar, electric vehicles & wind (DC power) into something you can use in your home (AC power). We want to shrink it down to the size of a small laptop, roughly 1/10th of its current size. Put a little more technically, we’re looking for someone to build a kW-scale inverter with a power density greater than 50W per cubic inch. Do it best and we’ll give you a million bucks.
Either way, we think it’s time to shine a light on the humble inverter, and the potential that lies in making it much, much smaller. Enter at littleboxchallenge.com—we want to know how small you can go.
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Maybe the EPA should just hire Consumer Reports for mpg ratings
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Even used-vehicle buyers are going online
This past year we saw a massive increase used automotive Internet usage (AIU) rate, as 68% of all used-vehicle buyers went online during the vehicle shopping process versus 63% in 2009. The dramatic rise has narrowed the gap between used- and new- AIU rates. There are many fac tors at work. One is the poor […]Automotive iPad apps
This week I decided to check out automotive iPad apps. These first-generation entries are at times engaging, but ultimately I often found than frustrating and rather limited. Let’s start with one of my favorite usability rants: hot spots. They’re quick, which is probably why three OEM iPad apps incorporate them. They’re also dirty – pretty […]Some reliability perceptions are changing (and that’s not a good thing for Toyota)
It’s no secret that auto manufacturers are creating better vehicles than ever before – safer, more feature-rich, higher quality, and more reliable. Data from our Vehicle Dependability Study, which surveys owners of three-year-old vehicles regarding the number of problems experienced in the prior twelve months, backs the assertion of improved reliability. As illustrated below, these […]The Future of Satellite Radio
As more in-vehicle audio and entertainment options become available to consumers, the question of satellite radio’s relevance has become more prominent. Most vehicle sold today have satellite radio at least as an option, if not standard, and most new car buyers are given a trial subscription, usually anywhere from one to six months. This gives […]Bringing in younger buyers
The average age of new-vehicle buyers increased dramatically from 46.5 in 2008 to 53.4 in 2010 (Source: 2010 Auto Offline Media Report – Summer) as lower income buyers – who are often younger – were forced out of the market due to the poor economic environment. This shift has impacted almost every automotive brand, including […]Music
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