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/02/01/new-car-dealers-rev-up-for-nada-convention-in-las-vegas-570-companies-exhibit-at-convention-center/ http://carczarconsulting.com/02/01/new-car-dealers-rev-up-for-nada-convention-in-las-vegas-570-companies-exhibit-at-convention-center/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:05:40 +0000 Car Czar Consulting http://carczarconsulting.com/?p=10513 LAS VEGAS (Jan. 31, 2012) – More than 20,000 new-car dealers, automaker executives and exhibitors – including 1,500 dealers from 36 countries – are expected to attend the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Convention & Expo in Las Vegas Feb. 3-6. New-car dealers will have an opportunity to meet face-to-face with top automaker executives at 26 franchise meetings to discuss their marketing plans, outlook for sales and product launches. More than 100 workshops sessions will be offered for dealers to learn ways to improve their business operations. New-car dealers can also shop the expo floor with more than 570 companies showcasing their latest products and services. Here are some highlights: Dealers to Discuss Federal Policy Issues and Consumer Benefits of Dealer-Assisted Financing at AFSA Conference on Thursday, Feb. 2 Continuing a longstanding tradition, NADA will participate in the Vehicle Finance Conference and Expo hosted by the American Financial Services Association. The “NADA Leadership Panel: Top Issues for Dealers in 2012,” held from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2, at the Bellagio, will include a wide-ranging discussion on the consumer benefits of dealer-assisted financing, economic uncertainty and the challenges dealers face from federal policy changes and over-regulation. The [...]]]> http://carczarconsulting.com/02/01/new-car-dealers-rev-up-for-nada-convention-in-las-vegas-570-companies-exhibit-at-convention-center/feed/ 0 http://carczarconsulting.com/01/27/nancy-reagan-gingrich-the-rightful-inheritor-of-the-reagan-torch/ http://carczarconsulting.com/01/27/nancy-reagan-gingrich-the-rightful-inheritor-of-the-reagan-torch/#comments Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:18:00 +0000 Car Czar Consulting http://carczarconsulting.com/?p=10491 Nancy Reagn endorses Newt as Reagan standard bearerVideo: Nancy Reagan Calls Gingrich The Rightful Inheritor Of The Reagan Torch Car Czar Consulting says: “…I know that Ronnie believes that they will succeed and that the American people support their efforts…,” Nancy Reagan says of the Gingrich-led Congress. That just about ends the argument as to who is more Reagan-like. 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/01/27/nancy-reagan-gingrich-the-rightful-inheritor-of-the-reagan-torch/feed/ 0 http://carczarconsulting.com/01/05/former-pres-george-w-bush-to-address-the-2012-nada-convention-as-keynote-speaker/ http://carczarconsulting.com/01/05/former-pres-george-w-bush-to-address-the-2012-nada-convention-as-keynote-speaker/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 03:00:39 +0000 Car Czar Consulting http://carczarconsulting.com/?p=10472 Uncle Sam wants you to attend the 2012 NADA/ATA Convention! Car Czar Consulting says: George W. Bush will address the 2012 NADA Convention as Keynote Speaker. from: http://www.nadaconventionandexpo.org/nada2012/public/Content.aspx?ID=5082&sortMenu=102005 Keynote Address   George W. Bush 43rd President of the United States Founder of the George W. Bush Foundation   3:30 pm, Monday, Feb. 6, 2012 – Las Vegas Convention Center, Exhibit Hall N-1   President George W. Bush served in the Oval Office for eight of the most consequential years in American history. Faced with challenges from a terrorist attack to a global financial crisis, he made difficult decisions that will shape the nation’s course and world affairs for decades to come. Many of these decisions are outlined in his book Decision Points (Release date: November 9, 2010), a strikingly personal and candid account revealing how and why he made the defining decisions in his presidency and personal life.   President Bush’s leadership after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, was an inspiration to millions of Americans. His policies, while controversial at times, kept the country safe for more than seven years and liberated more than 50 million people from tyranny. Working with leaders in Congress and elsewhere, President Bush also [...]]]> http://carczarconsulting.com/01/05/former-pres-george-w-bush-to-address-the-2012-nada-convention-as-keynote-speaker/feed/ 0 http://carczarconsulting.com/01/05/santorums-big-mo-takes-on-romneys-2nd-home/ http://carczarconsulting.com/01/05/santorums-big-mo-takes-on-romneys-2nd-home/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 02:31:20 +0000 Car Czar Consulting http://carczarconsulting.com/?p=10467 Czar Nicholas II of Russia Car Czar Consulting says: It’s a new day with a new star – some say Reaganesque:. You be the judge: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgXDOSLZZdg.   SANTORUM MOMENTUM ROLLS INTO NEW HAMPSHIREVerona, PA - from: http://www.ricksantorum.com/pressrelease/santorum-momentum-rolls-new-hampshire   Wednesday, January 4th: 7:30pm ET:          Senator Santorum will hold a “Faith, Family and Freedom” Town Hall in Brentwood, NH. Location: Rockingham County Nursing Home Hilton Auditorium 117 North Road Brentwood, NH 9:00pm ET:          Senator Santorum will appear on Nightside Radio with Dan Rae on WBZ of Boston, MA.   Thursday, January 5th: 7:00am ET:          Senator Santorum will appear on WGIR Radio in Manchester, NH. 7:30am ET:          Senator Santorum will address the Queen City Rotary in Manchester, NH. Location: Puritan Backroom 245 Hooksett Room Manchester, NH 11:00am ET:        Senator Santorum will host a “Faith, Family and Freedom” Town Hall in Northfield, NH. Location: Merrimack Valley Railroad 5 Park Street Northfield, NH 1:00pm ET:          Senator Santorum will have lunch with patrons of the Tilt’n Diner in Tilton, NH. Location: Tilt’n Diner 61 Laconia Drive Tilton, NH 3:30pm ET:          Senator Santorum will address the College Convention 2012 in Concord, NH. Location: Grappone 70 Constitution Avenue Concord, NH 7:00pm ET:          Senator Santorum will host a “Faith, [...]]]> http://carczarconsulting.com/01/05/santorums-big-mo-takes-on-romneys-2nd-home/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