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AutoRevo Named to the Prestigious Inc. 5000 List of America's Fastest-Growing Private Companies Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:29PMEarlier this week, Inc. Magazine recognized AutoRevo, ranking it number 60 among the fastest-growing private software companies in the United States. Â AutoRevo, a leading provider of Internet marketing and dealership websites for auto dealers nationwide, experienced a three year sales growth of over 375%.
New Advertising Buy Extends the Power of AutoTrader.com's 'Heart & Mind' Campaign Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:00AMAutoTrader.com's "Heart & Mind" advertising campaign, launched in May of this year, has helped drive record visitors to the auto shopping and information site and delivered more car shoppers to the dealers and private sellers who list their vehicles for sale on AutoTrader.com. Â To build on that success, AutoTrader.com is launching an extension to the campaign that includes additional broadcast ...
Research reveals 09 cars holding values best Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 4:13AMThe Audi A3 is proving to hold more of its value than any other car sold last year according to residual value tracking by Auto Trader.
7 Strategies for Model Year-End Car Shopping Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:58AMThe incentives aren't what they used to be. How to get the best deals.
The enduring appeal of cars past Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 6:10PMA new survey carried out for automotive website Auto Trader reports that 20 per cent of the population would like to buy back the first car they owned. I can identify entirely with this first-car nostalgia as I have, for the past five months, spent an average of half an hour a day trying to track down an example not of the very first car I ran but of the first new car I bought with my own money ...
Online Automotive Resource Pays $400,000 to Settle Claims of Unlicensed Software Use Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 10:55AMWASHINGTON, Aug. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Business Software Alliance (BSA), the voice of the world's commercial software industry, today announced a settlement with AutoTrader.com, the leading automotive marketplace and consumer information website headquartered in Atlanta, GA. AutoTrader.com paid $400,000 to BSA to settle claims that it had unlicensed copies of Adobe, Autodesk, Corel ...
Don't Tar Female Riders with the Pink Brush, Says CAP Green Book Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 5:08PMLONDON--ASSUMING that female motorcyclists want "feminised" riding equipment is a mistake that could cost the industry the chance to attract new customers, according the CAP the used motorcycle pricing experts.
Don’t Tar Female Riders with the Pink Brush, Says CAP Green Book Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 9:05AMLONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ASSUMING that female motorcyclists want ‘feminised’ riding equipment is a mistake that could cost the industry the chance to attract new customers, according the CAP the used motorcycle pricing experts. Alan Elsworth, editor of CAP Green Book, the industry standard trade guide to used motorcycle values, the most successful female-friendly dealers focus on safety and ...
CAP Used Car Price Index Shows Secondhand Values Continuing to Decline Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 6:09PMLONDON--AVERAGE USED CAR values are lower than 12 months previously for the first time this year, according to the Used Car Price Index published by CAP, the used car pricing experts.
CAP Used Car Price Index Shows Secondhand Values Continuing to Decline Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 11:52AMLONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AVERAGE USED CAR values are lower than 12 months previously for the first time this year, according to the Used Car Price Index published by CAP, the used car pricing experts. The index for August reveals that the fall in values accelerated last month, making the cars from two further sectors typically cheaper than a year ago. In August average values for upper medium ...
David Wygant: When It Comes to Dating We're All Used Cars Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 12:24PMThe older we get, the more flawed we become. There's nothing wrong with flaws. Flaws are part of who you are.
Recovery Likely to Continue In Larger Cars, SUVs and Trucks According to July Site Data From AutoTrader.com Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 10:00AMLarger vehicles helped lead the recovery at many auto makers in the last quarter as many new-car buyers continued shifting back to trucks and SUVs in the face of stabilizing gas prices.
Jim Richards heads Targa West entry list Tuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 5:35PMJim Richards and Barry Oliver are returning to Western Australia to contest QUIT Targa West and head a stellar line up of local and interstate competitors for the 2010 event.
Quit Targa West not far away Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 1:05AMThe roads through the Shire of Kalamunda will be the focus of the nation’s best tarmac rally crews in just under one month when QUIT Targa West returns to the region.
Watch Out for Repossessed Car Scams Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 7:45PM"Great deals on repossessed cars!" Have you seen that one lately? If so, make sure you do your research before you buy anything. Scammers have been busy creating websites that appear to be run by established car dealerships offering repossessed cars at rock-bottom prices, but it's only a scam to make unwary consumers part with their money, the Better Business Bureau says. read more
AutoTrader.com Roadmap to Car Shopping Success Makes Finding the Right Vehicle a Snap, From Prep to Purchase Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 12:42PMATLANTA, Aug. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Buying a new car can leave anyone anxious, but this shopping experience is still more stressful for women than men. Designed specifically for women, the new AutoTrader.com Roadmap to Car Shopping Success, developed with Courtney Hansen, host of Spike TV's "Powerblock"
AutoTrader.com Roadmap to Car Shopping Success Makes Finding the Right Vehicle a Snap, From Prep to Purchase Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 11:30AMBuying a new car can leave anyone anxious, but this shopping experience is still more stressful for women than men. Designed specifically for women, the new AutoTrader.com Roadmap to Car Shopping Success, developed with Courtney Hansen, host of Spike TV's "Powerblock" and author of The Garage Girl's Guide to Everything You Need to Know About Your Car, makes it easy for women to approach the car ...
Art and Design Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 12:40AMThe London art market is worth billions and regarded as one of the world's most vibrant. The capital, with its breathtaking number of museums, galleries and artists, is also a hub for new ideas and design. But who are the central figures who create, sell, hang, analyse and buy it all? Read on.
Overland Park police warn of online car-selling scam Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 2:26PMOverland Park police are warning consumers about a recent Craigslist scam that is targeting both sellers and buyers of used cars. Since January, the Overland Park Police Department has investigated more than a half-dozen cases where fraudulently obtained vehicles have been re-sold on Craigslist. The scam works like this:
AutoTrader.com to Use Site to Raise Awareness of and Money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital? Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 2:10PMATLANTA, July 27 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoTrader.com will use the power of its site, which attracts more than 15 million unique monthly visitors, to help raise awareness of and funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. AutoTrader.com announced today that visitors to the site will see dynamic displ
AutoTrader.com to Use Site to Raise Awareness of and Money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 11:02AMAutoTrader.com will use the power of its site, which attracts more than 15 million unique monthly visitors, to help raise awareness of and funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Buyer beware: online car sales scams Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 6:41AMHeard lately about the killer deal on a repossessed car ? Chances are it's too good to be true. Scammers have been busy creating websites that appear to be run by established car dealerships offering repossessed cars at rock-bottom prices, but it's only a scam to make unwary consumers part with their money, the Better Business Bureau says.
Buyer beware: online car sales scams Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 5:00AMThe Internet can be a haven for scam artists. Follow these tips to a legitimate cyber car deal.
Local track going National Wednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 2:27AMThe nation’s top professional drag racers — Top Fuel Dragsters, Funny Cars, Pro Stock Cars and Pro Stock Motorcycles — will hit the drag strip at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma for the FRAM Autolite NHRA Nationals, July 16-18.
A nation stops to mourn with a community in total shock Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 8:34PMPJ’S WHITE Beemer was his pride and joy, so much so that a framed photograph of the lovingly tended 19-year-old motor came to the church with him for his funeral and two of his wreaths were shaped as cars bearing the BMW emblem.
Carfax Database Reaches 8 Billion Records Milestone Friday, July 16, 2010 @ 1:24PMCENTREVILLE, VA – Carfax announced its online database of vehicle history information now exceeds 8 billion records. More than 34,000 sources, such as state DMVs, service and repair facilities, and police departments report vehicle history information that’s housed in the Carfax database.
What Search Verticals Will Google Target Next? Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 5:30PMOne takeaway from Google’s purchase this week of travel search technology provider ITA Software is that the company believes there is a need to add more specific search tools to its offerings.
AutoTrader Classics Hits Record Site Traffic in June Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 10:30AMAutoTrader Classics, the nation's leading online and print resource for car collectors and classic car enthusiasts hit an all time record of over 1.1 million total monthly visits and 831,608 unique monthly visitors in June.
What factors affect car resale value? Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 5:40AMIncreasing your car's resale value begins when you buy the "right" car in the first place, according to Mark Scott, a senior manager at AutoTrader.com, in Atlanta.
Friday's F1 gossip column Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 3:09AMMichael Schumacher admits Mercedes are "struggling a bit", Red Bull's Mark Webber practises a pit stop in central London, plus other news
One Week Left to Help Your Military Hero Win $25,000 Toward Purchase of a Car on AutoTrader.com Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 3:12PMThere's only one week left to nominate your military hero for a chance to win $25,000 toward the purchase of a car listed for sale on AutoTrader.com in the "Heroes with Drive" contest.
SapientNitro Awarded Two Cannes Cyber Lions Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 1:27PMBOSTON----SapientNitro, part of Sapient , today announced that it has been awarded two Cyber Lions for its campaigns for AutoTrader UK and Unilever at last week’s Cannes Lions 57th Annual International Advertising Festival, the most prestigious annual advertising awards show.
Geneva man accused of damaging Lamborghini Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 11:07AMA Geneva man faces a felony charge of damaging property, after police said he put a 2-foot-long scratch on a Lamborghini Gallardo at midnight Saturday.
World's Largest Automotive Marketplace to Present at Cisco Live in Vegas Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 5:21PMMINNEAPOLIS, June 18 -- AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, will present network management practices used to ensure the delivery of over 2.8 million vehicle listings to 15 million qualified buyers each month at the Cisco Live conference in Las Vegas.
NADAguides.com Announces the Release of 2010 Used Car Pricing and Information Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 4:21PMCOSTA MESA, Calif., June 16 -- Today, NADAguides.com, the leading provider of vehicle pricing and information, announces 2010 used car pricing and information is now available at their website NADAguides.com.
World's Largest Automotive Marketplace to Present at Cisco Live in Vegas Friday, June 18, 2010 @ 8:00AMAutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, will present network management practices used to ensure the delivery of over 2.8 million vehicle listings to 15 million qualified buyers each month at the Cisco Live conference in Las Vegas.
Cox Enterprises and Providence Equity Partners Complete AutoTrader.com Transaction Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 2:04PMProvidence gains 25-percent equity in Internet's leading automotive marketplaceATLANTA, June 15 -- C...
CAN: G1 Racing Mosport summary Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 12:13PMThe G1 Racing team had a remarkable turnaround this weekend and continued to improve the speed and performance of the Hyundai Genesis Coupe. Saturday's wet weather provided many challenges including the choice of wet or dry tires for the track.
Cox Enterprises and Providence Equity Partners Complete AutoTrader.com Transaction Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 11:35AMProvidence gains 25-percent equity in Internet's leading automotive marketplace read more
Cox Enterprises and Providence Equity Partners Complete AutoTrader.com Transaction Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 11:26AMCox Enterprises, Inc. announced today the completion of its transaction with Providence Equity Partners, by which Providence now owns a 25-percent equity interest in Cox's AutoTrader.com subsidiary.
Carfax Offers Tips to Buy a Great Used Car Monday, June 14, 2010 @ 9:29PMCENTREVILLE, Va., June 1 -- The recovering U.S. economy is prompting millions of consumers to consider buying a car this year. Summer 2010 is expected to be the busiest used car shopping season in years.
AutoTempest Searches Multiple Sites for Your Dream Used Car [Cars] Monday, June 14, 2010 @ 7:36AM# cars Want a manual transmission 2008 Nissan 350Z within 100 miles of Kentucky with less than 30,000 miles on it? AutoTempest, an advanced car search webapp, can probably find it for you on eBay, Craigslist, or the usual car site suspects. More »
Carfax Offers Used-Car Buying Tips Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 3:53PMCENTREVILLE, VA – The recovering U.S. economy is prompting millions of consumers to consider buying a car this year. Summer 2010 is expected to be the busiest used car shopping season in years. Consumer confidence is rising and buyers are hitting the streets and web looking for deals on used cars.
Hertz Rent2Buy Brings Car Listings to AutoTrader.com Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 10:50AMInnovative Used Vehicle Program Comes to AutoTrader.com's 15 Million Monthly In-Market Shoppers
Hertz Rent2Buy Brings Car Listings to AutoTrader.com Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 10:46AMHertz Rent2Buy, The Hertz Corporation's (NYSE: HTZ) online car sales program, has partnered with AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, to bring Hertz's range of used vehicles to the Internet's leading online classifieds site. This program provides the over 15 million monthly AutoTrader.com website visitors access to the Hertz Rent2Buy inventory. read more
Hertz Rent2Buy Brings Car Listings to AutoTrader.com Friday, June 11, 2010 @ 10:37AMPARK RIDGE, NJ--(Marketwire - 06/11/10) - Hertz Rent2Buy, The Hertz Corporation's (NYSE: HTZ - News ) online car sales program, has partnered with AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, to bring Hertz's range of used vehicles to the Internet's leading online classifieds site. This program provides the over 15 million monthly AutoTrader.com website visitors access to the Hertz ...
Evaluate financing when deciding new car vs. used Thursday, June 10, 2010 @ 7:26AMWhen considering whether to buy a new or used car, remember the 40% rule: New cars' value fades that much in just three years
No Woosy Cars For Real Americans- New Muscle Cars Duke it Out at Nos, 1 and 2 on AutoTrader.com in May Tuesday, June 8, 2010 @ 1:18PMATLANTA, June 8 -- Americans' love affair with muscle cars continued on AutoTrader.com as the new Ford Mustang claimed the No. 1 spot on AutoTrader.com's most-viewed new vehicles list in May, followed at No. 2 by the new Chevy Camaro.
How to Buy a Used Car Tuesday, June 8, 2010 @ 1:00PMWithout Getting Taken for a Ride; Expert Steers You Through
New Muscle Cars Duke it Out at Nos, 1 and 2 on AutoTrader.com in May Tuesday, June 8, 2010 @ 9:00AMAmericans' love affair with muscle cars continued on AutoTrader.com as the new Ford Mustang claimed the No. 1 spot on AutoTrader.com's most-viewed new vehicles list in May, followed at No. 2 by the new Chevy Camaro. Â The new Ford F-150 pickup truck slipped to the No. 3 most viewed spot in May from No. 2 in April of this year, but average asking prices for new F-150s listed for sale on ...