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Kansas City One-Stop Shop Combines Auto Repair and Auto Body

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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KANSAS CITY, Kan., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Local automotive entrepreneurs Dustin Stock and John Kohler have served the greater Kansas City area for 33 years.

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  • KANSAS CITY, Kan., March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Local automotive entrepreneurs Dustin Stock and John Kohler have served the greater Kansas City area for 33 years.
  • They recently expanded operations to include an auto repair and body shop which includes convenient car rentals and more.
  • "Complete Auto Shop is like a one-stop shop for your vehicle," said Stock.
  • Located in Kansas City at 1212 Minnesota Ave, Complete Auto Shop offers full automotive, mechanical, and body repair services with a goal to be the number one business for everything automotive in our great city.

Petra Automotive Launches Petra Advantage, Increasing Sales and Service Retention with Reward Campaigns

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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CYPRESS, Texas, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Petra Automotive Products, the fastest growing premium automotive products manufacturer in the world, launched their Petra Advantage Rewards Program this week to increase retention in Sales and Service for dealerships nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • CYPRESS, Texas, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Petra Automotive Products, the fastest growing premium automotive products manufacturer in the world, launched their Petra Advantage Rewards Program this week to increase retention in Sales and Service for dealerships nationwide.
  • Using Petra Advantage Rewards, dealerships can take advantage of a fully white-labeled experience to create a strong "Why Buy Here" message for customers.
  • "We introduced the Petra Advantage Rewards Program because it's a natural extension of our award-winning suite of successful chemical products.
  • For more information on Petra Automotive and its award-winning vehicle performance products, please visit www.petraautoproducts.com .

U.S. Auto Dealer Sentiment Improves in Q1, but Current Market View Remains Weak as Profit Pressures Replace Inventory Woes

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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With the new-vehicle inventory index hitting an all-time high in the first quarter, most franchised dealers see their inventory growing, not declining.

Key Points: 
  • With the new-vehicle inventory index hitting an all-time high in the first quarter, most franchised dealers see their inventory growing, not declining.
  • Interest rates, the economy and market conditions remain the top concerns for U.S. auto dealers but improved compared to Q4 2023.
  • While the current market index, and many of the factors driving it, remains weak, the market outlook index improved significantly in Q1, jumping from 41 last quarter to 51 in Q1.
  • According to U.S. auto dealers, the current sales environment for new and used vehicles has improved over last quarter but remains lower year over year.

Vero and Privacy4Cars Partner to Release Identi-FI, the Auto Market's First Identity Theft and Connected Car Protection Solution

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Vero, the market leader in automotive products including finance, insurance and customer retention products, announced today an exclusive partnership with automotive privacy-tech pioneer Privacy4Cars to offer Identi-FI, the first and only full-circle solution that protects against personal data abuses by providing peace-of-mind vehicle data deletion and ID theft recovery. The groundbreaking solution pairs Privacy4Cars' patented AutoCleared™ and Vehicle Privacy Report™ tools with Vero's 3-Generation Fully Managed Recovery (FMR), providing a comprehensive solution that is available now as a membership subscription to qualified auto dealers and distributors.

Key Points: 
  • "Until now, consumers and dealerships had to piecemeal privacy and identity theft tools separately, with limited resources in the auto space despite cars being one of the largest targets for identity theft that most Americans own, from connected car data to personal items left in the car," said Joe Annoreno, Chief Executive Officer at Vero.
  • Identity theft is on the rise, with costs hitting an all-time high.
  • "We're pleased to offer the auto industry an opportunity to couple our suite of patented tools in a completely new way, with best-in-class identity theft protection from Vero."
  • Auto dealers within the Identi-FI program will receive Privacy4Cars' AutoCleared™ and Vehicle Privacy Report™ to use for all vehicles at the dealership.

Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead Carries the Latest 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV Models in Its Inventory

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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PEORIA, Ariz., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Drivers near Peoria can experience luxury and performance like never before with the latest 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV, now available at Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead in Peoria, AZ. This exceptional SUV redefines elegance and sophistication, offering unmatched comfort, cutting-edge technology and impressive performance capabilities.

Key Points: 
  • Drivers near Peoria, Arizona, who want the latest 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV models can purchase them at the Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead dealership.
  • PEORIA, Ariz., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Drivers near Peoria can experience luxury and performance like never before with the latest 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV , now available at Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead in Peoria, AZ.
  • The 2024 Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV boasts a grand design that exudes elegance and sophistication.
  • Customers can access the Mercedes-Benz of Arrowhead website to learn about the latest Mercedes-Benz GLS SUV models, new offers and top-notch services available at the dealership.

Gotcha Covered welcomes Eric Gitonga to the franchise family

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Monday, March 11, 2024
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CANTON, Ga., March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gotcha Covered, a leader in custom window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada, has announced the opening of a new center in Canton. Gotcha Covered of Canton is owned and operated by Eric Gitonga.

Key Points: 
  • Gotcha Covered of Canton is owned and operated by Eric Gitonga.
  • "The center in Canton is our sixth location in the state of Georgia," said Paul Linenberg, president of Gotcha Covered.
  • A five-year U.S. Navy veteran, Gitonga brings an attitude of hard work to the Gotcha Covered brand.
  • Adding 30 new franchise locations in 2023, Gotcha Covered currently has over 170 total franchises across the U.S. and Canada.

KPA Car Dealership Trust Survey: While A Minority of Americans Experience Deceptive Selling At Dealerships, Most Still Distrust Them

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
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The survey reveals that about one-third of Americans have experienced things like deceptive selling, hidden fees, or dishonest salespeople.

Key Points: 
  • The survey reveals that about one-third of Americans have experienced things like deceptive selling, hidden fees, or dishonest salespeople.
  • Yet over three-quarters of Americans (76%) don’t trust dealerships to be honest about pricing.
  • Americans said the following…
    30% agreed on the price and when they went to sign the paperwork found there were hidden fees.
  • “Buying or leasing a vehicle is a major financial decision for many Americans,” said Chris Fanning, CEO of KPA.

Infiniti Dealers Ranked Highest in Auto Industry Study Measuring Responsiveness to Website Customers

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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Infiniti dealerships were ranked highest according to the 2024 Pied Piper PSI® Internet Lead Effectiveness® (ILE®) Study, which measured responsiveness to customer internet leads coming though dealership websites.

Key Points: 
  • Infiniti dealerships were ranked highest according to the 2024 Pied Piper PSI® Internet Lead Effectiveness® (ILE®) Study, which measured responsiveness to customer internet leads coming though dealership websites.
  • Pied Piper then evaluated how the dealerships responded by email, telephone, and text message over the next 24 hours.
  • In this year’s study, 34% of automotive dealerships scored above 80 (providing a quick and thorough personal response), while 21% scored below 40 (failing to personally respond to their website customers).
  • Brands with the greatest improvement were Dodge, Genesis, Honda, Kia, and Infiniti, all of whom improved their scores more than six points since last year’s study.

Perseus Operating Group of Constellation Software Completes Acquisition of Auto-IT Group

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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Perseus Operating Group (“Perseus”) of Constellation Software Inc. (“Constellation”) announced today that it has completed the purchase of Auto-IT Pty Ltd (“Auto-IT”), a market leading dealer management system provider for franchise automotive, agriculture, trucking and construction equipment markets.

Key Points: 
  • Perseus Operating Group (“Perseus”) of Constellation Software Inc. (“Constellation”) announced today that it has completed the purchase of Auto-IT Pty Ltd (“Auto-IT”), a market leading dealer management system provider for franchise automotive, agriculture, trucking and construction equipment markets.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240303858962/en/
    The acquisition further expands the Perseus footprint in dealership software markets, having already established a strong presence in North America and the United Kingdom.
  • Auto-IT marks Perseus’ tenth acquisition in the dealership software market, under the Constellation Dealer Group .
  • “We are delighted to have the Auto-IT employees and customers join the Perseus family and the Constellation Dealer Group,” said Sean Raynor, the President of Constellation Dealer Group.

Mercedes-Benz HPC North America Welcomes Seasoned Executives to Transform the EV Charging Experience

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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Mercedes-Benz HPC North America, a partnership between the Mercedes-Benz Group and MN8 Energy, announced today the appointments of top-level executives to lead the development and operations of its premium network of EV charging stations.

Key Points: 
  • Mercedes-Benz HPC North America, a partnership between the Mercedes-Benz Group and MN8 Energy, announced today the appointments of top-level executives to lead the development and operations of its premium network of EV charging stations.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240226680260/en/
    Anupa Charles-Pierre, Vice President of Marketing & Communication, Mercedes-Benz HPC North America (Photo: Business Wire)
    This comes months after announcing the launch of the EV charging network, inaugurated at the first charging hub in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
  • With decades of collective experience in the EV sector, luxury brands, and customer experience, the new hires reinforce Mercedes-Benz’s and MN8 Energy’s commitment to innovation and delivering an unparalleled, premium charging experience.
  • Mercedes-Benz HPC North America, in partnership with MN8 Charging, is responsible for the development and operation of the Mercedes-Benz charging network in North America, helping realize the next, essential step forward in Mercedes-Benz’s electrification strategy: expansion of the overall North American EV charging map to help propel EV adoption to the next levels.