Surveys Should Look at What People Mean, Not Just What They Say

David Ruggles

INDUSTRY VOICES

People can go from “that’s fair” to “they’re cheaters” when asked about dealer profit margins.

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Configurator Occupies Waiting Customers, Sells Accessories

Many dealers struggle with aftermarket sales. They shouldn’t, says Reynolds and Reynolds President Ron Lamb.

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Sonic Automotive, Inc. Reports Record Results and Launch of EchoPark® Automotive

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Feb. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Fourth Quarter 2014 Results Record Q4 new retail units of 34,755, up 2.2%, over the prior year quarter Record Q4 pre-owned units and gross profit of 26,406 and $37.8 million, respectively Record Q4 fixed operations gross profit of $156.3...

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Inconsistency a Constant for Indian Automakers

Automakers are responding to market demands in the short term by offering discounts and incentives, and in the long term by increasing their retail presence in rural communities.

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Libertine FPE Selected to Present at CleanEquity Monaco 2015

LONDON, Feb. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Libertine FPE will present at CleanEquity Monaco 2015 on March 5th & 6th at the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco. Logo - http://ift.tt/1EqCpNS CleanEquity Monaco is an annual invitation-only event hosted by...

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MAM to Present at the 27th Annual ROTH Conference

BARNSLEY, England, Feb. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- MAM Software Group, Inc. (NASDAQ Capital Market: MAMS) (the "Company" or "MAM"), a leading global provider of on-premise and cloud-based business management solutions for the auto parts, tire and vertical distribution industries, announced...

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Ito’s Departure a Long Time Coming

During outgoing Honda CEO Ito's reign, the automaker made some major missteps, from the underwhelming '12 Civic, to the '10 Insight. He also failed to boost the volume and prestige of the Acura brand.

• Final Inspection

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