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Jack LaLane Leaves Us at 96; Beloved Fitness Great Helped Define Early TV

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Jack LaLane Leaves Us at 96; Beloved Fitness Great Helped Define Early TV

Car Czar Consulting says: We’ll miss you Jack. Jack La Lanne AKA François Henri La Lanne Born: 26-Sep-1914 Birthplace: San Francisco, CA Gender: Male Race or Ethnicity: White Sexual orientation: Straight Occupation: Fitness Guru Nationality: United States Executive summary: Fitness guru Jack La Lanne was a juvenile delinquent, once attacking his brother with an axe, and setting his family’s house on fire. In adulthood, he blamed his youthful misbehavior on being fed too many high-sugar foods. At 15, his...

A Palin Presidency Earns Political Pundit Eye Rolling; PC Police Fail To Shortsheet Freedom of Speech

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A Palin Presidency Earns Political Pundit Eye Rolling; PC Police Fail To Shortsheet Freedom of Speech

Car Czar Consulting says: Get ready for more left-leaning satirical quips like the tongue-in-cheek video below as we near 2012. Yes, it’s that time again. 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

Dealers Employ “Predictive Analytics” To Achieve Customer Intimacy; Insight and Foresight

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Dealers Employ “Predictive Analytics” To Achieve Customer Intimacy; Insight and Foresight

Car Czar Consulting says: Re: Insight and Foresight, I liked the example in the video below of looking back on history with your customers to help you build a decision model (or more) for the cost of relevant actions to use to engender more customer loyalty before they defect and after. The video below shows how to use “…predictive analytics to analyze customer data, including customer preferences, behaviors and purchasing histories, can help companies to better understand customers, tailor...

House Votes To Repeal Obamacare; Senate Dems. Plan to Shelve Symbolic Vote

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House Votes To Repeal Obamacare; Senate Dems. Plan to Shelve Symbolic Vote

Car Czar Consulting says: Per Fox News today: “…26 States Join Suit Against Obama Health Law. The states claim the health care law is unconstitutional and violates people’s rights by forcing them to buy health insurance by 2014 or face penalties…” FINAL VOTE RESULTS FOR ROLLCALL 14(Republicans in roman; Democrats in italic; Independents underlined) H R 2 RECORDED VOTE 19-Jan-2011 5:53 PM QUESTION: On Passage BILL TITLE: Repealing the Job-Killing Health Care Law Act Ayes Noes PRES NV Republican 242 Democratic...

Car Dealer Develops iPad App To Accelerate Car Sales Process, Customer Satisfaction

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Car Czar Consulting says: AZ Business and Money reports: “…Apple Inc. recently recognized RC Auto for successfully enhancing its sales and leasing business with the iPad. RC Auto is profiled on Apple’s iPad in Business website with other high-profile companies. Salespeople use the handheld mobile device to show clients different types of vehicles and their features, to perform appraisals, to run credit checks, to calculate costs and payment options, and to complete the sales transaction while on the lot,...

U.S. Stock Watch – Possible Drop “Just Like An Egyptian” On Tunisia Upheaval

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U.S. Stock Watch – Possible Drop “Just Like An Egyptian” On Tunisia Upheaval

Car Czar Consulting says: Per Bloomberg: “…Egyptian stocks fell the most since November after a popular uprising in Tunisia forced the ouster of President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, raising concern Egypt’s regime may face similar pressure….” “…People are selling because they think the same might happen here” given unemployment and inflationary pressure, Alia Khalil, senior equity trader at Cairo-based Pharos Holding for Financial Investments, said by telephone…” Spread the Word: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where...

New Car Dealers, numerous other auto industry execs plan to attend 2/5-2/7 2011 NADA Convention

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New Car Dealers, numerous other auto industry execs plan to attend 2/5-2/7 2011 NADA Convention

Car Czar Consulting says: We strongly recommended you attend the 2011 NADA Convention to stay current on all matters affecting your auto space related business. From NADA.org: NADA Convention Offers Dealers Rare Chance to Meet Face-to-Face with Automaker Execs. In all, 24 dealer franchise meetings are scheduled in San Francisco McLEAN, Va. (Jan. 12, 2011) – For thousands of the nation’s new-car and truck dealers, the NADA Convention & Expo in San Francisco next month is a rare opportunity...

Jody DeVere’s AskPatty.com Game-Changer Helps Auto Dealers, Others Accelerate The b2w (Women) Shopping Experience

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Jody DeVere’s AskPatty.com Game-Changer Helps Auto Dealers, Others Accelerate The b2w (Women) Shopping Experience

Car Czar Consulting says: We’ve been impressed with the wisdom Jody DeVere, CEO of AskPatty.com, Inc., a social media marketing to women expert brings to car dealers and other web based business solutions across diverse industries. She would be someone to schedule a review of your b2w (business-to-women) product positioning and marketing goals to ensure it’s budget well spent. We’ve posted one of her consumer tips videos below. DeVere is currently the COO of the Woman’s Automotive Association International,...

Obamacare Tax Hikes Irk Taxpayers; Illegal aliens, prisoners exempt

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Obamacare Tax Hikes Irk Taxpayers; Illegal aliens, prisoners exempt

Car Czar Consulting says: Here’s a Comprehensive List of Tax Hikes in Obamacare. Next week, the U.S. House of Representatives will be voting on an historic repeal of the Obamacare law. While there are many reasons to oppose this flawed government health insurance law, it is important to remember that Obamacare is also one of the largest tax increases in American history. Below is a comprehensive list of the two dozen new or higher taxes that pay for Obamcare’s...

Oregon Ducks fall to Auburn Tigers in BCS Showdown; “I (still) love my Ducks” Video Here

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Oregon Ducks fall to Auburn Tigers in BCS Showdown; “I (still) love my Ducks” Video Here

Car Czar Consulting says: Go Ducks in ’11! 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

Dent Wizard’s Ding Shield auto service plan accelerates consumer life cycle satisfaction, dealer profits

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Dent Wizard’s Ding Shield auto service plan accelerates consumer life cycle satisfaction, dealer profits

Car Czar Consulting says: Dent Wizard’s Ding Shield enables auto dealers and their F&I Managers to drive consumer satisfaction with their lifetime shopping experience. (See their video below). We’ve read “…when you purchase the Ding Shield plan you will be covered for an unlimited number of PDR (paintless dent removal) repairs during the 5 year term. That is unlimited repairs and unlimited visits. Ding Shield will cover repairs up to the size of a credit card which includes creases,...

Technotrends: ShopTrak Service Scheduling 2.0 To Debut At NADA Convention; Hyundai’s iPad Owners Manual Raises The OEM Ante

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Technotrends: ShopTrak Service Scheduling 2.0 To Debut At NADA Convention; Hyundai’s iPad Owners Manual Raises The OEM Ante

Car Czar Consulting says: Fixed Ops. focused franchise new car dealers are asking us about ShopTrak Service Scheduling 2.0. “We have invested considerable time and effort developing a very deep and powerful Service Center Software solution in ShopTrak” claims Evan Kaounas, CEO UpFile Services. “ShopTrak’s robust scheduling, control and customer service components will not just make life easier for management, the intuitive nature and user friendly interface will empower even the most junior service advisor.” ShopTrak utilizes fully DMS...

Electric Vehicles Ready for Prime Time; Boulder Electric Vehicle’s Commercial Entry Shines

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Electric Vehicles Ready for Prime Time; Boulder Electric Vehicle’s Commercial Entry Shines

Car Czar Consulting says: This is a “must read” for those industry experts or anyone gone “green.” Boulder Electric Vehicle’s commercial entry is particularly interesting (see video below and more at – http://www.boulderev.com/. BOULDER, Colo. (Jan. 3, 2011) — With electric vehicle market introductions getting into high gear and more widespread availability of charging station networks, 2011 will be a test for electric vehicle viability, according to a new white paper from Pike Research. The market research and consulting...

Joseph Stiglitz Opines Here Re: QE2 impact on the US economy, dollar devaluation and currency wars

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Joseph Stiglitz Opines Here Re: QE2 impact on the US economy, dollar devaluation and currency wars

Car Czar Consulting says: For Joseph Stiglitz and YV Reddy views on QE2′s impact on the US economy, dollar devaluation and currency wars, India’s inflation problem and a whole host of other issues, please view below. 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

$3.50 – $5.00/gal. Gas Looms Large; Will “Average Joe” Go Bankrupt or to Arcimoto-like Alternatives?

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$3.50 – $5.00/gal. Gas Looms Large; Will “Average Joe” Go Bankrupt or to Arcimoto-like Alternatives?

Car Czar Consulting says: The time may have come for reasonably priced personalized transportation like Arcimoto (see video below). 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

Former “Car Czar” Settles With NY AG For $10M; Rattner Settles Pay-to-Play Pension Palooza

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Former “Car Czar” Settles With NY AG For $10M; Rattner Settles Pay-to-Play Pension Palooza

Car Czar Consulting says: Nuts! Perp-walks and jail time are needed as teaching moments for the well-connected. 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

Jim Vogel: U.S. “Runnin’ on Empty;” Decries Logic Surrounding Gas Price Hikes

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Jim Vogel: U.S. “Runnin’ on Empty;” Decries Logic Surrounding Gas Price Hikes

Car Czar Consulting says: According to Jim Vogel, we’re Runnin’ on Empty (see below). It’s hard to disagree as it’s more likely than not that severe gas price hikes to come will wound if not “kill” what’s left of this fragile economic rebound for car dealers and OEM’s. Runnin’ on Empty The good ole days, remember them? Jumping in the V-8 coupe, and with Steppenwolf’s Born to Be Wild in the background, you got your motor runnin’ as you...

Arcimoto captures Video Game Award spotlight; Sourcing Investors and other Benefits of Going “LA”

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Arcimoto captures Video Game Award spotlight; Sourcing Investors and other Benefits of Going “LA”

Car Czar Consulting says: Arcimoto’s hot new vehicle entry goes “LA” below! To learn more, interested investors can contact: Mark Frohnmayer, President Arcimoto, LLC 544 Blair Boulevard Eugene, OR 97402 (541) 683-6293 from: http://www.arcimoto.com/journey/we-trond-it-out-again We Tron’d It Out! Again! by Eric Fritz, Dec 29, 2010 One of the things Nathan told us in his initial communique was that he wanted to be driving an Arcimoto to events by the end of the year. We’re all about keeping the Captain...

Glynn Rodean wants to take you for a ride; Dealer training revises “Demo or go!” builds value

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Glynn Rodean wants to take you for a ride; Dealer training revises “Demo or go!” builds value

Car Czar Consulting says: The demo ride: don’t go to the closing booth without it! Glynn Rodean, New Vision Sales, Inc. leader, has many videos which show a piece of his training system. One that brings it all together is “Car Dealer Sales Training” below and at: http://newvisionsales.com/ or: New Vision Sales Inc. 1670 Hwy 160 West Suite 206 Fort Mill, SC 29708-0908 Toll Free: (866) 532-2827 (866) 532-2827 Fax #: (866) 591-6425 Enjoy the ride! Spread the Word:...

NADA 2011 Convention & Expo Returns To San Francisco; The Auto Industry’s Main Event

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NADA 2011 Convention & Expo Returns To San Francisco; The Auto Industry’s Main Event

Car Czar Consulting says: This is a must-attend event for auto dealers and industry executives who want to keep up with all trends. Please see the official schedule below. NADA Convention & Expo Vastly Changed Auto Industry Drives Dealers Back to the Industry’s Main Auto Event of the Year With all that has happened in the auto industry this year, dealers across the nation are finding it timely and important to their dealership’s future and well-being to attend the...

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