http://carczarconsulting.com The Secrets of Profitable Automotive Retail Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:12:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://carczarconsulting.com/12/21/nada-2012-convention-remains-1-must-attend-convention-for-franchised-new-car-dealers-2012-exhibition-sold-out/ http://carczarconsulting.com/12/21/nada-2012-convention-remains-1-must-attend-convention-for-franchised-new-car-dealers-2012-exhibition-sold-out/#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2011 16:55:40 +0000 Car Czar Consulting http://carczarconsulting.com/?p=10431 Car Czar Consulting says: If  you’re in the car business, you simply owe it to your  employees, investors and yourself to attend this annual venue. More details from NADA.org follow below FYI and use: NADA Convention and Expo Ranked as One of the Largest Shows in 2010 McLEAN, Va. (Dec. 5, 2011) – The 2010 National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention and Expo, held in Orlando, Fla., received the prestigious Gold 100 award from Trade Show Executive magazine.  The NADA Convention and Expo was ranked as one of the largest U.S. trade shows in 2010 based on net square feet of paid exhibit space.  “The Gold 100 ranking places the NADA Convention and Expo with an elite group of trade shows across the country,” said Steve Pitt, NADA vice president of conventions and expositions. “We’re honored to be recognized as part of this elite group and setting the gold standard for the trade show industry.”  The 2010 NADA Convention and Expo occupied 201,100 net square feet of exhibit space, hosted 468 exhibitors and drew nearly 15,200 attendees.  “The Gold 100 shows are the premier events in their sectors for launching the exciting new products that will carry their industries forward in this decade [...]]]> http://carczarconsulting.com/12/21/nada-2012-convention-remains-1-must-attend-convention-for-franchised-new-car-dealers-2012-exhibition-sold-out/feed/ 0 http://carczarconsulting.com/10/01/preview-2nd-generation-all-electric-boulder-electric-commercial-vehicles-here/ http://carczarconsulting.com/10/01/preview-2nd-generation-all-electric-boulder-electric-commercial-vehicles-here/#comments Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:45:17 +0000 Car Czar Consulting http://carczarconsulting.com/?p=10210 Leave it to legendary inventor Carter Brown – Ph: (303) 443-1859 C: (303) 956-7527 carter@boulderev.com – to bring us an evolved family of all-electric commercial vehicles based on The Voice of the Customer and the need of the U.S. to remove itself from dependency on foreign oil.  We see companies like Boulder Electric Vehicle also producing a steady stream of good jobs in the U.S. UPS and FedX should also take note of the vehicle below before competitors scoop up all of the available production! DETAILS   100% Electric, CARB Certified, Zero Emission Vehicles     Medium Duty Electric Delivery Van – 80 to 120 mile range on one charge. Zero tailpipe emissions, all electric, large payload, CARB certified, 80% lower per-mile operating costs than gasoline, lower maintenance, State & Federal incentives   –   Lower your operations costs now with Boulder’s pollution-free work trucks for your fleet. Four California Air Resource Board (CARB) certified models as Zero Emissions Vehicles (ZEV): Delivery Van – move materials around your town with less maintenance & less cost per mile   Passenger Shuttle – move people cost efficiently, quietly & with zero tailpipe exhaust fumes   Service Body Work Truck – utility service vehicles with custom configurations to [...]]]> http://carczarconsulting.com/10/01/preview-2nd-generation-all-electric-boulder-electric-commercial-vehicles-here/feed/ 0 http://carczarconsulting.com/04/19/paul-allens-idea-man-an-open-book-on-bill-gates-portland-trailblazers/ http://carczarconsulting.com/04/19/paul-allens-idea-man-an-open-book-on-bill-gates-portland-trailblazers/#comments Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:08:41 +0000 Car Czar Consulting http://carczarconsulting.com/?p=9906 Car Czar Consulting says: Hard to argue with success. However, it illustrates how “winning” in the NBA, business, other is not so simple. Spread the Word: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. Buzz This Post Post to Delicious Digg This Post]]> http://carczarconsulting.com/04/19/paul-allens-idea-man-an-open-book-on-bill-gates-portland-trailblazers/feed/ 0 http://carczarconsulting.com/04/03/dealermine-helps-dealers-weather-parts-shortage-tsunami-ford-to-close-ky-f-series-plant/ http://carczarconsulting.com/04/03/dealermine-helps-dealers-weather-parts-shortage-tsunami-ford-to-close-ky-f-series-plant/#comments Sun, 03 Apr 2011 18:10:09 +0000 Car Czar Consulting http://carczarconsulting.com/?p=9897 Car Czar Consulting says: The Great Parts Shortage is happening now. One company, Dealermine Corporation, www.dealermine.com, Mark De Lucia, CEO, mark@dealermine.com, is helping Toyota dealers and others through this problem. DETAILS We received the following offer to review available parts dated 4.2.11 - Dear Parts Manager, We all love to get a deal, especially when there’s high demand for the item.  Can any one say Walmart here? Attached is a list of faster moving Toyota parts available varying discounts(cost or less). I hate to sound opportunistic regarding the tragedy in Japan but the facts are the facts and, at least in the short to medium term, (as you’ve been seeing plastered  all over the news), Japanese brand Parts availability……will be adversely affected.  I feel its much more about being prudent than it is opportunistic. So what am I saying….??  You guessed it….STOCK UP NOW!!!  Not only to protect your dealership, your customers, and YOUR best interest, but ALSO to create A potential situation where dealers may be coming to you when they run out of parts…… Anyways, look at the enclosed list and let me know how many, if any, parts you want to purchase by entering your desired purchase quantity [...]]]> http://carczarconsulting.com/04/03/dealermine-helps-dealers-weather-parts-shortage-tsunami-ford-to-close-ky-f-series-plant/feed/ 0 http://carczarconsulting.com/03/28/arcimoto-unveils-red-five-pre-production-ev-4-23-11/ http://carczarconsulting.com/03/28/arcimoto-unveils-red-five-pre-production-ev-4-23-11/#comments Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:19:12 +0000 Car Czar Consulting http://carczarconsulting.com/?p=9891 Car Czar Consulting says: from Arcimoto’s website: http://www.arcimoto.com/journey/its-coming - We are planning a very special event one month from today. ‘Red Five’ will be standing by on April 23 here in Eugene. Yes, Arcimoto’s Generation 5 prototype is almost on the road. This is our product prototype; it will be representative of the first vehicle we aim to produce for sale later this year. It will be lighter, stronger, faster, and more efficient than those that have come before it. Spread the Word: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. Buzz This Post Post to Delicious Digg This Post]]> http://carczarconsulting.com/03/28/arcimoto-unveils-red-five-pre-production-ev-4-23-11/feed/ 0 http://carczarconsulting.com/03/25/japan-sourced-electronic-car-parts-in-short-supply-effect-on-new-car-prices-uncertain/ http://carczarconsulting.com/03/25/japan-sourced-electronic-car-parts-in-short-supply-effect-on-new-car-prices-uncertain/#comments Fri, 25 Mar 2011 10:25:43 +0000 Car Czar Consulting http://carczarconsulting.com/?p=9886 Car Czar Consulting says: Seems to us that the effect on marginal rates of return on new vehicle wholesale cost and the resulting retail supply mix are inescapable. Spread the Word: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. Buzz This Post Post to Delicious Digg This Post]]> http://carczarconsulting.com/03/25/japan-sourced-electronic-car-parts-in-short-supply-effect-on-new-car-prices-uncertain/feed/ 0 http://carczarconsulting.com/03/24/ford-f150-ipad-2-in-dash-aftermarket-installation-video-here/ http://carczarconsulting.com/03/24/ford-f150-ipad-2-in-dash-aftermarket-installation-video-here/#comments Thu, 24 Mar 2011 16:32:28 +0000 Car Czar Consulting http://carczarconsulting.com/?p=9883   Car Czar Consulting says: An iPad 2 in-dash installation – think of the possible uses. Spread the Word: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. Buzz This Post Post to Delicious Digg This Post]]> http://carczarconsulting.com/03/24/ford-f150-ipad-2-in-dash-aftermarket-installation-video-here/feed/ 0 http://carczarconsulting.com/03/24/william-shatner-celebrates-another-birthday-is-80-the-new-60/ http://carczarconsulting.com/03/24/william-shatner-celebrates-another-birthday-is-80-the-new-60/#comments Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:39:47 +0000 Car Czar Consulting http://carczarconsulting.com/?p=9879   Car Czar Consulting says: Thanks for “beaming up” all of our lives Bill. Spread the Word: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. Buzz This Post Post to Delicious Digg This Post]]> http://carczarconsulting.com/03/24/william-shatner-celebrates-another-birthday-is-80-the-new-60/feed/ 0 http://carczarconsulting.com/03/23/nissan-gt-r-2012-video-here-banking-on-the-return-of-the-wow-factor/ http://carczarconsulting.com/03/23/nissan-gt-r-2012-video-here-banking-on-the-return-of-the-wow-factor/#comments Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:28:23 +0000 Car Czar Consulting http://carczarconsulting.com/?p=9788   Car Czar Consulting says: This one may bring the “Wow!” factor back to Nissan dealer showrooms. Spread the Word: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. Buzz This Post Post to Delicious Digg This Post]]> http://carczarconsulting.com/03/23/nissan-gt-r-2012-video-here-banking-on-the-return-of-the-wow-factor/feed/ 0 http://carczarconsulting.com/03/19/follow-car-czar-consulting-on-our-twitter-newspaper-at-httppaper-lithecarczarspage/ http://carczarconsulting.com/03/19/follow-car-czar-consulting-on-our-twitter-newspaper-at-httppaper-lithecarczarspage/#comments Sat, 19 Mar 2011 12:00:19 +0000 Car Czar Consulting http://carczarconsulting.com/?p=9453 Car Czar Consulting says: Nothing like a complete newspaper with your morning coffee? Well, now you can follow us on our Twitter Newspaper at:  http://paper.li/thecarczarspage Spread the Word: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. Buzz This Post Post to Delicious Digg This Post]]> http://carczarconsulting.com/03/19/follow-car-czar-consulting-on-our-twitter-newspaper-at-httppaper-lithecarczarspage/feed/ 0