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Saturday, 28 January 2012

Corporate Auto Transport is Quoting Lower Vehicle Shipping Prices this New Fall Season

Portland, OR (PRWEB) September 29, 2011

As the summer season comes to an end, the auto transport / vehicle shipping rates drop. As the supply and demand starts to lower for shipping vehicles this time of year the rates start to drop. The time to ship a car couldn?t be better. Many Americans have found that the great deals that they can find on Cars, Trucks, and Suvs aren?t always right next door so the lower rates to ship vehicles all over the country will certainly help the overall cost of buying a car not located in their city of residence.


According to Corporate Auto Transport, rates having been dropping all over the country. This is very good news for the local consumer and dealerships looking to keep some money in their pockets when shipping vehicles. Shippers will see more rate decreases through the Fall and Winter months specifically and compared to the Summer season this is the best time of year to ship a vehicle when looking at the cost comparisons. Most routes see lower rates by about 20-40% off rates from the Summer season. That's a huge difference and should be remembered by auto shippers who may be trying to transport their vehicle on a budget as well.


"In the past I have heard many people say when looking at cars on the internet, if only that vehicle were closer I would buy it. Well, you can buy it. Then ship it!" Says Paul R., a Customer Service Representative at Corporate Auto Transport.


Consumers have always seemed scared away from purchasing automobiles from a far or taking their vehicle with them when they move across state lines because they think they will have to drive the car possibly thousands of miles or rent a trailer to tow it home which takes much time effort and cost. With the convenience of the internet marketplace today, it is easier and cheaper than ever to ship a vehicle. Consumers can put valuable time to other uses with this option as well. Many people think that Auto transport is only for the big car dealerships and major corporations. That couldn?t be more untrue. With the spread of the internet people are realizing at a fast pace that local car buying/selling is not always the way to go especially if you are looking for that rare dream car you have always wanted or a better deal than a local dealer can provide etc.


With Ebay and all the other independent car auction sites such as Manheim Auto Auction, Copart Auto Auction, Capital Auto Auction, or iBid auto auction, individual private party consumers are shipping more cars today than dealerships it seems too. Excellent Auto Transport companies like Corporate Auto Transport are making this simple and smooth to execute too. With so many people buying cars and shipping cars for profit its becoming a real business and a profitable one. Others who are transporting their every day vehicles because they are moving long distance are also seeing the advantage of keeping their vehicles they have owned and relied upon for years as well. No matter what the situation auto transport is a very reliable and cost effective way of life now. We can now really take advantage of the lower vehicle shipping rates this season to keep costs to a minimum when moving or purchasing automobiles out of state.


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1939 Packard Donated to Local Nonprofit to be Sold at Capital Auto Auction

Washington, DC (PRWEB) October 23, 2011

On Saturday, October 29, 2011 a beautifully preserved 1939 Packard 120, recently donated to WAMU 88.5, will be sold to the highest bidder at the CapitalAutoAuction.com weekly public auto auction.


The donated 1939 Packard 120 boasts everything from its original engine to the original dealer brochure. In addition, the classic car has been thoroughly examined by professional mechanics and is in running condition.


It is not uncommon to see classic cars such as the 1939 Packard 120 selling at Capital Auto Auction?s weekly public auctions. ?In fact, so far this month we have had some really fantastic classic cars come through the auction lanes ? a 1967 Pontiac Firebird, a 1979 Pontiac Transam and a 1965 Ford Mustang ? just to name a few?, said Reid Zaritsky, logistics manager at Capital Auto Auction.


To view the 1939 Packard 120 in person before it goes to auction, interested parties can visit Capital Auto Auction any time Tuesday - Saturday from 9:00A.M. - 4:00P.M.


Proceeds of the sale of the 1939 Packard 120 will go to WAMU 88.5, the leading public radio station for NPR news and information in the greater Washington, DC area. Since 1961, WAMU 88.5 has provided programming to a growing audience that now totals more than 735,000 listeners in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.


Founded in 1989, Capital Auto Auction strives to provide an efficient means for organizations and individuals alike to liquidate vehicles and maximize returns all while offering wholesale prices to the general public. Auctions are held every Saturday at all four Capital Auto Auction locations ? Washington, DC, Temple Hills, MD, Philadelphia, PA and Manchester, NH as well as online at http://www.CapitalAutoAuction.com. Capital Auto Auction is a public auto auction and all are welcome.


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CARS Auto Auctions Announces Ford Only Auction October 27th

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) October 23, 2011

Commercial Automobile Remarketing Services, a leading provider of on?demand automobile remarketing services and solutions has announced they are hosting the Ford Frenzy October 27th at 1:00 PST. Exclusive to Ford Dealers, CARS will host an exclusive online auction with 100?s of aged inventory from California?s top Ford dealers. In addition, Manheim California will facilitate transactions by guaranteeing check and title for vehicles sold through the Ford Frenzy CARS auto auction.


The auction can be viewed live via CARS? website, http://www.carsautoauctions.com. Dealers can pre-register on the CARS website and Manheim California will make approved seller payments available within 48 hours after delivery and buyers will be able to pay Manheim California directly for any purchased vehicles.


About Commercial Automobile Remarketing Services, Inc:

Based in San Diego, California, with an additional office in Newport Beach, CARS is an auction house that has developed a solution that monetizes dealer-to-dealer inventory transactions. CARS is focused on providing and developing improved automotive remarketing services for certified franchise auto dealers with pre-owned or aged inventory. Current efforts include the use of customized software, email, and SMS technology to facilitate franchise auto remarketing at every stage of the process. CARS has established firm footholds in the Southern California market, gaining over 300 clients in its first year of operations. Additionally, CARS has launched CARSTIR Marketing which provides a program specializing in lead generation for independent and franchise auto dealerships. CARSTIR delivers auto leads from consumers who are looking for a new vehicle, either to trade-in or buy outright, having culled them directly from its online car marketing tools located on its network of websites. CARSTIR contacts interested customers on the behalf of client dealerships and sets up appointments. CARSTIR works to increase the exposure of a client?s inventory by posting entries at over 150 of the top auto classified websites. CARSTIR provides analytical services, as well, tracking incoming calls, form submissions, and credit applications on a daily and monthly basis. Incoming email leads are tracked to specific vehicles so a client can determine exactly which cars are attracting customers. For more information visit us at http://www.carstirmarketing.com or http://www.carsautoauctions.com


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CARS Auto Auctions Announces Their One-Year Anniversary Sale November 8th

Anaheim, CA (PRWEB) November 01, 2011

Commercial Automobile Remarketing Services, a leading provider of on?demand automobile remarketing services and solutions has announced they are hosting their one-year anniversary sale November 8th at 11:00 PST at the City National Grove of Anaheim.


In one short year CARS has created and operates one of the most effective California Dealer to Dealer online and live auction to date. Their network of over 300 active dealers, and their recent partnership with Manheim, has made them one of the largest and most effective online dealer to dealer auction sites in Southern California.


?Over a year ago we set out to build an auction with an online interactive application which capitalizes on the community of automobile re-marketing between individual dealerships. Its an honor to host our clients on this very special day," said Kaj Ingstad President of CARS.


The November 8th auction at the Grove of Anaheim can also be viewed live via CARS? website, http://www.carsautoauctions.com. Additionally, Dealers can pre-register on the CARS website and Manheim California will make approved seller payments available within 48 hours after delivery and buyers will be able to pay Manheim California directly for any purchased vehicles.


About Commercial Automobile Remarketing Services, Inc:

Based in San Diego, California, with an additional office in Newport Beach, CARS is an auction house that has developed a solution that monetizes dealer-to-dealer inventory transactions. CARS is focused on providing and developing improved automotive remarketing services for certified franchise auto dealers with pre-owned or aged inventory. Current efforts include the use of customized software, email, and SMS technology to facilitate franchise auto remarketing at every stage of the process. CARS has established firm footholds in the Southern California market, gaining over 300 clients in its first year of operations.


Most recently, CARS has launched CARSTIR Marketing which provides a program specializing in lead generation for independent and franchise auto dealerships. CARSTIR delivers auto leads from consumers who are looking for a new vehicle, either to trade-in or buy outright, having culled them directly from its online car marketing tools located on its network of websites. CARSTIR contacts interested customers on the behalf of client dealerships and sets up appointments. CARSTIR works to increase the exposure of a client?s inventory by posting entries at over 150 of the top auto classified websites. CARSTIR provides analytical services, as well, tracking incoming calls, form submissions, and credit applications on a daily and monthly basis. Incoming email leads are tracked to specific vehicles so a client can determine exactly which cars are attracting customers. For more information visit us at http://www.carstirmarketing.com or http://www.carsautoauctions.com


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Inventory Management Pioneer Bruce Thompson?s Workshop Reveals Revolutionary Smartphone-Centric Tools That Optimize Auto Dealer Inventory, Maximize Profit

(PRWEB) January 03, 2012

Auto dealer inventory management systems on the market today have not kept up with the advances in Internet and mobile technology. Inventory Management pioneer Bruce Thompson, former CEO and founder of American Auto Exchange (AAX), will sponsor a workshop with Digital Dealer on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 11:30 am EST, to reveal the latest tools from his new company RedBumper (http://www.RedBumper.com); revolutionary new Smartphone-centric tools that optimize auto dealer inventory and maximize profit. To sign up for the workshop visit: https://dealer-communications.webex.com/dealer-communications/onstage/g.php?t=a&d=666597251


RedBumper is a company founded by Bruce Thompson, former CEO and founder of American Auto Exchange (AAX). Thompson is credited for creating and pioneering the modern day inventory tools that are broadly used in dealerships across the United States. When AAX was acquired by JM Family Solutions in 2005 it was the management tool of choice for 4 out of the top 5 largest dealer groups in the country. Thompson is once again introducing revolutionary tools to the industry with the launch of RedBumper, which offers tools and efficiencies that are far beyond anything available on the market today.


?Most dealerships in the country have some sort of inventory management system. In my opinion, each is a simply a variation of the other with a few differences here and there. There has been no real innovation in the industry in the last decade. Sure, there are stocking tools with graphs and charts; pricing tools that show us how our competitors are pricing cars on AutoTrader and Cars.com, but where?s the real innovation? I?ll reveal some exciting new product innovations in my workshop,? said Thompson.


Thompson will demonstrate RedBumper?s revolutionary new technology to auto dealers in this Digital Dealer workshop on Thursday, January 26, 2012 at 11:30 A.M. EST, 10:30 A.M. CENTRAL, and 8:30 A.M. PACIFIC.


The workshop will reveal how RedBumper, the first real Mobile Inventory Management System, is not only intuitive, but also the most powerful on the market.


Workshop participants will learn about:


????How a true mobile inventory management system is vastly superior to current products on the market
????How RedBumper, the most advanced system on the market, is about 1/3 the cost of others
????Two new revolutionary products from RedBumper that have not yet been revealed to the industry
????A system that will enable auto dealers to achieve faster turns, higher profits and volume sales, month after month.

Thompson added: ?Over the past decade, technology has literally changed our world and the way we live. The auto industry has largely failed to keep pace and we?re years behind where we need to be. It?s time to understand that a Smartphone is a computer and it?s not just a nifty way to book out a vehicle. Finally, with RedBumper, we have a tool that is conducive to what dealers do each day. They don?t sit in front of computer terminals. They?re at auctions, on the lots doing appraisals, doing trade walks, etc. With RedBumper, we?ve created a system that is Smartphone-centric and dealers are raving about it. I?m excited to reveal more on January 26.?

For more information about RedBumper call: 888-339-1116, visit, http://www.RedBumper.com or sign up for a demonstration at NADA at: http://redbumper.com/nada.aspx


About RedBumper:

RedBumper is a new breed automotive inventory management company created by Bruce Thompson. Thompson is widely credited for pioneering modern day inventory management when he introduced new tools to the industry in 2001 with American Auto Exchange (AAX). RedBumper is a very powerful next generation system offered on a flexible Smartphone-centric platform, with tools that are both innovative and intuitive. Its objective is to streamline auto dealer workload by delivering a system that is simple to use and direct. The company aims to take a new approach, offering fresh and creative tools the industry has never seen while at the same time leveraging proven technology. RedBumper prides itself for delivering ground- breaking tools that give auto dealers a significant competitive edge by being first to market. Creating the most powerful suite of tools on a flex platform allows RedBumper the opportunity to reduce much of the cluster and redundancy prevalent in current market products. It enables auto dealers to turn inventories faster while realizing more profit, month after month.


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RedBumper to Unveil Revolutionary Smartphone-Centric Tools to Optimize Auto Dealer Inventory, Maximize Profit, at NADA 2012

(PRWEB) January 10, 2012

Dallas, TX ? January 09, 2012 ? RedBumper, (http://redbumper.com/) a new breed automotive inventory management company, today announced that it will unveil the first true mobile inventory management system at the 2012 NADA & ATD Convention and Expo in Las Vegas, NV, February 3-6. The new system is entirely Smartphone-centric and enables auto dealers to achieve faster turns, higher profits and volume sales, all at around 1/3 the cost of current products on the market. It also enables dealers to capture any and all inventory opportunities including existing service customers, trade-ins, auctions, and private consumer listings. Workshops will be held throughout the convention to unveil the new system. To register for a workshop visit: http://redbumper.com/nada.aspx


RedBumper was founded by Bruce Thompson, former CEO and founder of American Auto Exchange (AAX). Thompson is credited for creating and pioneering the modern day inventory tools that are broadly used in dealerships across the United States. When AAX was acquired by JM Family Solutions in 2005 it was the management tool of choice for 4 out of the top 5 largest dealer groups in the country. Thompson is once again introducing revolutionary tools to the industry with the launch of RedBumper, which offers tools and efficiencies that are far beyond anything available on the market today. The tools are in high demand; RedBumper is currently installing at the rate of 100 dealerships per month.


?Auto dealer inventory management systems have not kept up with the advances in Internet and mobile technology over the last decade. Sure, there are stocking tools with graphs and charts; pricing tools that show us how our competitors are pricing cars on AutoTrader and Cars.com, but where?s the real innovation? In my NADA workshops I?ll reveal the first real mobile inventory management system that is not only intuitive, but also the most powerful on the market. RedBumper?s mobile platform enables auto dealers to capture EVERY imaginable source of inventory, and it?s completely mobile. It?s like taking current inventory management systems and putting them on steroids,? Thompson said.


RedBumper?s new product suite to be unveiled at NADA includes:


SmartLot: SmartLot works in real-time on a Smartphone mobile platform, providing the ultimate in flexibility; an inventory management tool in the palm of the hand. SmartLot is the first inventory analytic tool to blend historical performance with local market data and provides the optimal inventory stocking recommendations. As dealers acquire and liquidate vehicles, the tool seamlessly analyzes the performance of each and compares the dealership?s needs to the hottest current market performers, maintaining a continual pulse on market supply and demand. Recommendations are provided in 3-5 seconds and, unlike other tools, it does not require that users search through charts and graphs. SmartLot is also the only tool that has a built in Service Drive Harvester, a dynamic tool that helps dealers acquire inventory from their own customers on the service drive.


Service Drive Harvester: Built into SmartLot, Service Drive Harvester helps turn the service drive into an auction lane. It Searches through a dealer?s DMS and finds vehicles on the buy list which are in a positive equity position. The service advisor simply scans the VIN and if vehicle is on buy list, the appraisal comes right across.


Consumer Lane: Also built into SmartLot, this tool is perhaps best described as; ?a used car superstore in a box?. The dealership simply enters specific used vehicles it needs and Consumer Lane automatically queries from its internet partners. It quickly delivers used vehicles listed for sale by consumers in the past 24 hours. 60-70% of consumers selling a used vehicle are in the market for a replacement, so Consumerlane provides both used car inventory and in market car buyers.


SmartApp:????The first mobile app on the market to include both a built in VIN scanner and QR code scanner. This dynamic tool enables dealerships to be at the forefront when consumers are shopping for a vehicle. When the consumer downloads the app, visits any dealer?s lot and scans a vehicle, this data is immediately provided to the dealership that sponsors the app. It enables that dealer to offer to beat any dealer?s price, or make the best bid to the consumer. It also provides the dealer with an insight into the consumer?s shopping habits with data on all vehicles the consumer has scanned, providing powerful information to help in the sales process. The app can also send coupons to specific consumers, offering attractive offers to help incentivize them in the buying process.


For more information about RedBumper call: 888-339-1116???? , visit, http://www.RedBumper.com or sign up for a demonstration at NADA at: http://redbumper.com/nada.aspx


About RedBumper:


RedBumper is a new breed automotive inventory management company created by Bruce Thompson. Thompson is widely credited for pioneering modern day inventory management when he introduced new tools to the industry in 2001 with American Auto Exchange (AAX). RedBumper is a very powerful next generation system offered on a flexible Smartphone-centric platform, with tools that are both innovative and intuitive. Its objective is to streamline auto dealer workload by delivering a system that is simple to use and direct. The company aims to take a new approach, offering fresh and creative tools the industry has never seen while at the same time leveraging proven technology. RedBumper prides itself for delivering ground- breaking tools that give auto dealers a significant competitive edge by being first to market. Creating the most powerful suite of tools on a flex platform allows RedBumper the opportunity to reduce much of the cluster and redundancy prevalent in current market products. It enables auto dealers to turn inventories faster while realizing more profit, month after month.


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Rolling Along: Auto Customization Shops in the US Industry Market Research Report Now Available from IBISWorld

Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) January 28, 2012

The Auto Customization Shops industry has experienced a bumpy road over the past five years. Industry revenue is expected to fall 0.7% annually on average over the five years to 2012, with revenue estimated to grow 2.7% in 2012 to $ 4.4 billion. According to IBISWorld industry analyst Nima Samadi, ?the recession has had lingering effects on the industry, with consumers holding off non-essential alterations and customizations of their vehicles.? This industry derives its revenue from drivers that pay auto customization shops for certain aftermarket automotive accessories and other customized alterations to their vehicles. Nearly all of these projects are discretionary luxuries, and as such, industry demand and revenue is subject to consumer and discretionary spending levels. In 2009, consumer spending declined and discretionary purchases like automotive alterations were put on the chopping block. Consumers who continued to invest in car customization tended to scale back the amount they spent on their projects and increasingly opted for lower cost services and projects. Some patrons who still wanted to customize their automobiles chose to handle the purchases and installations themselves, bypassing industry establishments. Between 2010 and 2012, consumer spending has increased, which has resulted in a steady increase in spending on car customization and rising revenue for auto customization shops.


Despite recessionary declines, there have been a number of industry-specific trends that increased demand for car customization shops over the long term. One of the biggest driving forces has been rising pop-culture interest in customized vehicles. Moreover, according to Samadi, ?changes in automotive electronics and stereos have also driven demand for industry services over the last five years.? An increasing number of consumers want premium aftermarket stereo and electronics systems for their automobiles, such as in-car DVD and Blu-ray players, multiple TV screens throughout the vehicle, integrated aftermarket navigation systems, MP3 player and iPod connectivity and Bluetooth connectivity for hands free calling and Bluetooth audio streaming. All of these factors bode well for auto customization shops, with demand for their services expected to grow, prompted by an expanding economy over the next five years.


During the five years to 2017, this industry will remain highly fragmented, with no one company dominating even a regional market. In larger markets, such as urban centers like Los Angeles and Detroit, some shops specialize in subsegments of the industry like airbrush paint jobs. These industry players include West Coast Customs and Galpin Auto Sports, which are both located in California. Companies rely primarily on word-of mouth recommendations for business due to the high-end luxury nature of many customizations. Consolidation has not occurred in this industry for several reasons. Firstly, employees must be led by a highly skilled manager that is responsible for the technical nature of the work. Additionally, companies order parts as a need for them arises. Consequently, bulk orders are rare, eliminating one of the major benefits of owning multiple shops that, in other industries, leads to cheaper input prices for larger players that can buy in bulk.


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This industry customizes automobiles. Operators modify cars to improve their performance, often by altering or replacing the engine and transmission. Conversely, businesses in this industry may customize cars to make a style statement for the consumer, making the car look unique and unlike any factory-finished car. Freight truck and trailer customization services are also included in this industry. Remanufactured vehicles are excluded from this industry.


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Recognized as the nation?s most trusted independent source of industry and market research, IBISWorld offers a comprehensive database of unique information and analysis on every US industry. With an extensive online portfolio, valued for its depth and scope, the company equips clients with the insight necessary to make better business decisions. Headquartered in Los Angeles, IBISWorld serves a range of business, professional service and government organizations through more than 10 locations worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.ibisworld.com or call 1-800-330-3772.


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