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BOULDER ELECTRIC VEHICLE EXPANDS OPERATIONS TO LOS ANGELES; MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA WELCOMES BEV AT VEHICLE SYMPOSIUM

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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...

TECHNOLOGY BREAKTHROUGHS HELP DEFEAT HIGH FUEL PRICES

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VAPOR FUEL TECHNOLOGY

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...

NADA 2012 Convention Remains #1 “Must-Attend” Convention For Franchised New Car Dealers; 2012 Exhibition “Sold-Out”

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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...

New Generation All-Electric, Boulder Electric Vehicles Boost Jobs, Lowers U.S. Dependence On Foreign Oil

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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...

Dealermine Helps New Car Dealers Weather Parts Shortage “Tsunami;” Supply Issues Force Ford to close F-Series Plant

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Dealermine Helps New Car Dealers Weather Parts Shortage “Tsunami;” Supply Issues Force Ford to close F-Series Plant

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...

Arcimoto Unveils “Red Five” Pre-Production EV 4.23.11 in Eugene, Oregon

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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...

Breaking – WSJ: Apple To Offer Tech Support To Small Business

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Breaking – WSJ: Apple To Offer Tech Support To Small Business

Car Czar Consulting says: This ought to increase revenue seriously. Per WSJ today: Apple Inc. is preparing to offer a package of services aimed at small- and mid-sized business that includes expanded support for company computer systems, part of the electronics maker’s efforts to appeal to users beyond its core consumer base. Apple Wednesday will unveil “Joint Venture,” a $499-a-year service contract that gives companies using Apple’s computers, smartphones and tablets priority treatment for technical support, training programs and...

Bing Follows Google, Adds Social Media To Search Results

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Bing Follows Google, Adds Social Media To Search Results

Car Czar Consulting says: from Bing Community, “As people spend more time online and integrate their offline and online worlds, they will want their friends’ social activity and their social data to help them in making better decisions,” Lawrence Kim, Bing’. A few months ago, we announced an exciting partnership with Facebook to make search more social. As part of that work, we introduced Liked Results, which promotes links your friends have publicly liked or shared via Facebook. Today we are...

GM’s Focus On China; NOW Revolution’s 7 Shifts Make Business Faster, Smarter, More Social

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GM’s Focus On China; NOW Revolution’s 7 Shifts Make Business Faster, Smarter, More Social

Car Czar Consulting says: Per HuffingtonPost today -”…BEIJING — China will play a much bigger role in General Motors Co.’s plans including clean energy vehicles as it moves to capitalize further on rapid growth in the world’s largest auto market, the company’s CEO said Tuesday. Calling China “the crown jewel in the GM universe,” Chief Executive Daniel Akerson said the automaker plans to launch more than 20 new or redesigned cars in China over the next two years. “China...

SOCIALDEALER creates an Exclusive Automotive Dealer Social Media Management Suite

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Car Czar Consulting says: Social media is inexpensive and offers a MUCH higher and better trackable ROI, and is exponentially more efficient in every way possible. We were very impressed with the energy at the SOCIALDEALER’s NADA booth. SOCIALDEALER subsequently advised how it welcomes all United States and Canada: Dealers, General Managers, Sales Managers and Internet Managers to schedule a live demo on Social Media Management at 877.326.7624 or via their website form at http://socialdealer.com/ContactUs/tabid/60/Default.aspx. Spread the Word: These icons link...

Experian’s “Check My Ride” lets you share your favorite car memories

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Experian’s “Check My Ride” lets you share your favorite car memories

Car Czar Consulting says: Did you ever wonder -where in the world is my old car? Find out by checking out your ride’s history at “Check My Ride” – http://www.checkmyride.com. Then, share it with your friends, others via their social media links. Cool stuff! 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

TigerText, Other Entries Keep Your Text And Other Trade Secrets Safe

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TigerText, Other Entries Keep Your Text And Other Trade Secrets Safe

Car Czar Consulting says: From WSJ.com – “…A new messaging service aims to keep your secrets safe. TigerText Inc., which can send texts that vanish from both the sender and receiver’s phone after a select period of time so they can’t be copied or forwarded, has developed a niche following among celebrities trying to keep their lives private. About half a million people have downloaded the service, which was started in February 2010 by four Los Angeles businessmen. To...

“Top Automotive Investments Of The Year” Announced; Boulder EV, Arcimoto All-electric EV’s Top List

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“Top Automotive Investments Of The Year” Announced; Boulder EV, Arcimoto All-electric EV’s Top List

Czar Nicholas II Car Czar Consulting announces its “Top Automotive Investment Opportunities Of The Year – 2011.” Electric Vehicle entries Class 3 Boulder Electric Vehicle and Class 1 Arcimoto tied for 1st Place honors. For more information, contact andy@autoconsult.us Automotive: 1. (a) Boulder Electric Vehicle (tie) http://boulderev.com/ Class 3 electric-only truck built in Colorado. Range 120 miles. Built-in level 2 recharger only requires access to 220 line/8 hours for full recharge. Boulder Electric Vehicle is taking orders now for...

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,...

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...

$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

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...

David Taylor’s Auto-Bio.com Pre-Owned Sales Solution Puts Dealer Profits on Auto-Pilot

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Car Czar Consulting says: David Taylor has produced a winner for car dealers of all sizes. From: http://auto-bio.com/ - Do you know what customers really want to know about your used car? The story on that car. Every used car has a story, and if you can tell it you can sell it. Auto-Bio provides that story for every used vehicle on your lot with both a “high touch” and a “high tech” solution. Benefits of Auto-Bio include increased...

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