WardsAuto Dealer 5
 
WardsAuto Dealer 5
 

MARCH 9, 2022

Hey there. Welcome to the WardsAuto Dealer 5 for Wednesday, March 9. We've put together items from WardsAuto.com and across the Internet. So let's go:

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TrueCar+ to Allow Consumers to Complete Entire Car-Buying Process Online

The new online portal will allow dealers to extend their sales reach and provide “instant access to a turnkey digital marketplace,” the Santa Monica, CA-based firm says.

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2.

Used-Car Wholesaler Manheim Upgrades Imaging Technology

The improved images ultimately will automatically detect damage and generate more detailed, accurate — and importantly, more consistent — condition reports.

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3.

Local Auto Dealers Looking Beyond Chip Shortage

“Our attitude is 2022 will be even better,” Vann Avirett, managing partner and dealer operator of Wallace Nissan Mitsubishi, tells the Kingsport (TN) Times-News

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Group 1 Automotive to Buy Toyota Dealership in Austin, TX

Group 1 Automotive Inc says it will buy the Charles Maund Toyota dealership in Austin, TX, a transaction expected to add $435 million in annual revenues, Reuters reports.

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New York Recovers $1.65 Million for Consumers From Auto Dealers, Repair Shops

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul highlights DMV success pursuing customer refunds, recovering titles and ensuring completed repair work.

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That’s our WardsAuto Dealer 5 for today. We’ll be back soon with more high fives.

And to reach the editor for whatever reason (i.e. comments, complaints, questions, directions), contact Jim Irwin at jirwin@wardsauto.com  

OK, finally... Forward this alert to dealership colleagues. The more in-the-know people at your place, the better it is. Over and out.

Now for the legal stuff...