http://carczarconsulting.com The Secrets of Profitable Automotive Retail Tue, 08 May 2012 19:29:54 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://carczarconsulting.com/05/08/boulder-electric-vehicle-expands-operations-to-los-angeles-mayor-villaraigosa-welcomes-bev-at-vehicle-symposium/ http://carczarconsulting.com/05/08/boulder-electric-vehicle-expands-operations-to-los-angeles-mayor-villaraigosa-welcomes-bev-at-vehicle-symposium/#comments Tue, 08 May 2012 19:29:54 +0000 Car Czar Consulting http://carczarconsulting.com/?p=10644 Car Czar Consulting says: MAYOR ANTONIO R. VILLARAIGOSA, City of Los Angeles, has some huge news for followers and users of electric vehicles, now, including manufacturing commercial electric vehicles from BOULDER ELECTRIC VEHICLE  in LA.   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 7, 2012   MAYOR’S OFFICE CONTACT: Barb Solish barb.solish@lacity.org 213-978-0741 MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA WELCOMES BOULDER ELECTRIC VEHICLE TO LOS ANGELES AT INTERNATIONAL ELECTRIC VEHICLE SYMPOSIUM 26   New Manufacturing Center in Chatsworth Will Lead to Many New Green Jobs    Los Angeles Featured in International “EV Casebook” and Receives “E-Visionary” Award   LOS ANGELES – Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa today announced that Boulder Electric Vehicle (EV) will open a manufacturing facility in Los Angeles during a keynote speech at the Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS) 26. At the Symposium, Villaraigosa accepted the E-Visionary award on behalf of the City of Los Angeles. The City was also recognized for its EV leadership in the “EV City Casebook” released Saturday at the Global Electric Vehicle Insight Exchange (EVX).   “We are proud to welcome Boulder EV to the growing sector of electric vehicle and cleantech companies in Los Angeles,” said Mayor Villaraigosa. “Boulder EV’s manufacturing facility will bring a new edge to our growing electric vehicle industry and [...]]]> http://carczarconsulting.com/05/08/boulder-electric-vehicle-expands-operations-to-los-angeles-mayor-villaraigosa-welcomes-bev-at-vehicle-symposium/feed/ 0 http://carczarconsulting.com/03/16/technology-breakthroughs-helps-defeat-high-fuel-prices/ http://carczarconsulting.com/03/16/technology-breakthroughs-helps-defeat-high-fuel-prices/#comments Fri, 16 Mar 2012 18:27:59 +0000 Car Czar Consulting http://carczarconsulting.com/?p=10615   BREAKTHROUGH TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS HELP DEFEAT HIGH PETROL PAIN PRICES   Oregon aftermarket fuel system reduces vehicle fuel consumption 30.1%     Beavercreek, Oregon, (March 17, 2012) - Absolute Business Solutions, LLC is helping with solutions we’re implementing to improve vehicle fuel economy and help reduce fuel prices, including our patented aftermarket VF TECHNOLOGY fuel system solution, featuring certified CARB/EPA lab results of 30.1% fuel and related emissions savings. You can view the on-site six minute EE Times interview here:  http://bit.ly/yircFW.    DETAILS    $2.1m (US) has been privately invested to date to get past the “proof of concept” to the “pre-production” fleet testing stage. This solution helps US consumers and private/government fleet managers achieve a 30.1% fuel savings, and also helps automotive and commercial vehicle OEM’s solve pending 54.5mpg (US Government) CAFE requirements.   Aftermarket and after-sales consumer and fleet vehicle retrofits, (i.e., gas, ethanol and/or CNG), are initially estimated at over 3-5m per year from the 110m SUVs and trucks registered in N. America. More at: http://www.mpgleader.com.    2. Separately,our new Absolute Safety Tire patented design solution extends and retract studs to enhance winter traction, reduces costly road wear associated with full-time studded tires, produces compressed air to maintain correct pressure within the tires, and provides a visual and hearing indication of [...]]]> http://carczarconsulting.com/03/16/technology-breakthroughs-helps-defeat-high-fuel-prices/feed/ 0 http://carczarconsulting.com/02/14/drudge-report-get-ready-for-5-00-per-gallon-gas-vapor-fuel-technology-solution-certified-for-30-1-mpg-improvement/ http://carczarconsulting.com/02/14/drudge-report-get-ready-for-5-00-per-gallon-gas-vapor-fuel-technology-solution-certified-for-30-1-mpg-improvement/#comments Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:38:34 +0000 Car Czar Consulting http://carczarconsulting.com/?p=10581 Car Czar Consulting says: The Drudge Report reports how “…American motorists have seen the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline rise above $3.50 a gallon on just three occasions, but it has never happened this early in the year. Analysts say it’s likely a sign that pain at the pump will rise to some of the highest levels ever seen later this year…” per The Morning Call http://www.mcall.com/business/mc-gas-prices-20120214,0,2776477.story?track=rss. But help is on the way! The Vapor Fuel Technology fuel system solution -http://mpgleader.com  – helps automotive OEM’s and their franchised dealers solve the 54.5mpg CAFE requirement. The VFT solution is applicable for aftermarket/after sales opportunities with fuel savings conscious personally operated vehicles and fleet customers alike.   Contact: Raymond Bushnell, Managing Member of Technology @ Absolute Business Solutions, LLC, Phone: 503-351-2401; Email:   Bushnell@teleport.com for more details.   How it works   The VFT system saves fuel and lowers emissions by reducing the amount of fuel required to operate gasoline engines. Thermal expansion of both the fuel and air before combustion has proven to reduce fuel consumption by more than 30%, with no noticeable loss of power, during independent testing at a certified independent test lab. The VFT system has also proven in subsequent [...]]]> http://carczarconsulting.com/02/14/drudge-report-get-ready-for-5-00-per-gallon-gas-vapor-fuel-technology-solution-certified-for-30-1-mpg-improvement/feed/ 0 http://carczarconsulting.com/02/10/arcimoto-ev-investment-update-generation-6-pilot-mule-details-here/ http://carczarconsulting.com/02/10/arcimoto-ev-investment-update-generation-6-pilot-mule-details-here/#comments Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:53:22 +0000 Car Czar Consulting http://carczarconsulting.com/?p=10571 Car Czar Consulting says: The Arcimoto electric vehicle investment update is pasted below FYI and use. For more information contact Mark Frohnmayer at 541.683.6293 /mark@arcimoto.com  or go to: http://www.arcimoto.com/. Mark graduated from UC Berkeley in 1996 with a degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. After 11 years in the computer games industry and a successful exit from his first startup, GarageGames, Mark has turned his entrepreneurial energy towards sustainable business development in Oregon. His current endeavor, Arcimoto was founded in October 2007 to bring quality, affordable, sustainable vehicles to the masses and aims to be a major player in the new green transportation space. Mark served on the Oregon governor’s Alternate Fuel Vehicle Infrastructure Working Group in 2009 and was peer selected as one of the Pacific Northwest’s clean technology Pivotal Leaders. You can follow Mark on Twitter. UPDATE DETAILS Hello again friends of Arcimoto, and welcome to those joining the mailing list from the Portland International Auto Show or other sources. January was a busy build month for us, and we have made a lot of progress on the build of our Generation 6 pilot mule. Read on for the details! We have completed the sub-frame assembly and have [...]]]> http://carczarconsulting.com/02/10/arcimoto-ev-investment-update-generation-6-pilot-mule-details-here/feed/ 0 http://carczarconsulting.com/02/03/us-engineer-develops-advanced-retractable-studded-snow-tires-absolute-saftey-tires-makes-its-own-tire-pressure/ http://carczarconsulting.com/02/03/us-engineer-develops-advanced-retractable-studded-snow-tires-absolute-saftey-tires-makes-its-own-tire-pressure/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:22:41 +0000 Car Czar Consulting http://carczarconsulting.com/?p=10523 Car Czar Consulting says: Ray Bushnell, Managing Member of Absolute Business Solutions, LLC, has really developed something worth noting: an advanced Retractable Studded Snow Tire that makes its own tire presssure. “Absolute Safety Tires” changes everything you thought about studded snow and/or “traction” tires. Go to www.tirestud.com to learn more about this investment opportunity or contact Ray Bushnell, Managing Member, Absolute Business Solutions, LLC: 503-351-2401; bushnell@teleport.com. DETAILS WHY THE WORLD NEEDS ABSOLUTE SAFETY TIRES It has been reported improper tire pressure contributes to many accidents each year, some fatal. Absolute Safety Tires create their own air pressure and can constantly maintain the correct pressure. Winter driving hazards are a major contributor to accidents. Chains are time consuming to install and fixed studs are illegal in many states due to road damage. Absolute Safety Tires are equipped with stud clusters that can automatically deploy when needed and withdraw into the tread when not needed making Absolute Safety Tires winter safe and legal in most states. Absolute Safety Tires can provide clear sound and visual features, warning the driver that the tire tread has worn to an end of safe life level, preventing an unsafe driving condition. FEATURES žAll weather tread design will provide comfort and [...]]]> http://carczarconsulting.com/02/03/us-engineer-develops-advanced-retractable-studded-snow-tires-absolute-saftey-tires-makes-its-own-tire-pressure/feed/ 0 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