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/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. See details below. For more information, 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 safety [...]]]> 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. 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 http://carczarconsulting.com/12/16/hey-mister-wanna-buy-a-used-car-from-a-terrorist/ http://carczarconsulting.com/12/16/hey-mister-wanna-buy-a-used-car-from-a-terrorist/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:49:44 +0000 Car Czar Consulting http://carczarconsulting.com/?p=10417 Iranian leaders Car Czar Consulting recommends the excellent blog entries at: http://www.debbieschlussel.com/  December 16, 2011 Meet Hezbollah’s Used Car Dealers (I Warned MI Cops, FBI Years Ago) By Debbie Schlussel Several years ago, one of my very reliable informants discovered that several used car dealerships in Detroit, Dearbornistan, and Dearbornistan Heights were buying used cars for Hezbollah, shipping them to West Africa (where Hezbollah has a huge presence, especially in Sierra Leone), and selling them for huge profits (after, in many case, odometers were rolled back, VIN numbers erased, etc.).  The proceeds went to fund Hezbollah terrorist operations. File under: Stuff You’ll NEVER See on “All-American Muslim.” More at: http://www.debbieschlussel.com/ Posted with permission. UPDATE: December 18, 2011 | FoxNews.com DEA Raids Car Dealership with Alleged Ties to Terrorist Group Hezbollah   MyFoxPhoenix Drug Enforcement Administration agents have raided an Oklahoma car dealership that the government suspects may be one of about 30 such businesses in the U.S. involved in funding the terrorist group Hezbollah. Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/12/18/dea-raids-car-dealership-with-alleged-ties-to-terrorist-group-hezbollah/#ixzz1gu8Rsrzp   Buzz This Post Post to Delicious Digg This Post]]> http://carczarconsulting.com/12/16/hey-mister-wanna-buy-a-used-car-from-a-terrorist/feed/ 0 http://carczarconsulting.com/12/16/first-look-at-ipad-3-concepts-commercials/ http://carczarconsulting.com/12/16/first-look-at-ipad-3-concepts-commercials/#comments Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:55:13 +0000 Car Czar Consulting http://carczarconsulting.com/?p=10407   Car Czar Consultings says welcome to iPad 3 concepts (even commercials) here below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=GqTME_hBpMA# or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzjVT-iw3SM&feature=related or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_9-XDaDE_Y&feature=related Buzz This Post Post to Delicious Digg This Post]]> http://carczarconsulting.com/12/16/first-look-at-ipad-3-concepts-commercials/feed/ 0 http://carczarconsulting.com/12/05/truecar-edmunds-unique-visitor-shoot-out-brings-steady-supply-new-car-customers-to-franchsied-auto-dealers/ http://carczarconsulting.com/12/05/truecar-edmunds-unique-visitor-shoot-out-brings-steady-supply-new-car-customers-to-franchsied-auto-dealers/#comments Mon, 05 Dec 2011 16:15:40 +0000 Car Czar Consulting http://carczarconsulting.com/?p=10367 Scott Painter has a real knack for raising money and building value in new Internet based companies in the auto space and beyond. His latest venture – TrueCar.com – aims to out-gun perennial consumer favorite – Edmunds.com – by out-supplying so-called “unique visitors” from his website and those of affiliate companies with whom he’s contracted for these new vehicle sales leads.   For an opposing view, check out the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4JqdoGSbok&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL   All comments welcomed. Buzz This Post Post to Delicious Digg This Post]]> http://carczarconsulting.com/12/05/truecar-edmunds-unique-visitor-shoot-out-brings-steady-supply-new-car-customers-to-franchsied-auto-dealers/feed/ 0 http://carczarconsulting.com/11/26/gm-stock-runs-flat-as-us-investigates-chevy-volt-fires-ford-stocks-dips-below-10-on-layoffs/ http://carczarconsulting.com/11/26/gm-stock-runs-flat-as-us-investigates-chevy-volt-fires-ford-stocks-dips-below-10-on-layoffs/#comments Sat, 26 Nov 2011 03:09:28 +0000 Car Czar Consulting http://carczarconsulting.com/?p=10354 Car Czar Consulting says: Who knew driving a “toaster-oven” could be such “fun.” Separately, the Euopean economic contagion appears to be effecting GM and Ford. WASHINGTON (AP) — New fires involving the lithium-ion batteries in General Motors Co.’s Chevrolet Volt have prompted an investigation to assess the risk of fire in the electric car after a serious crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday. One Volt battery pack that was being closely monitored following a government crash test caught fire Thursday, the safety administration said in a statement. Another recently crash-tested battery emitted smoke and sparks, the statement said. GM, which was informed of the investigation on Friday, said in a statement that the Volt “is safe and does not present undue risk as part of normal operation or immediately after a severe crash.” More at: http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Battery-fires-prompt-govt-apf-2101608852.html?x=0 Meanwhile, Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F – News) plans to layoff 4,000 workers at its Valencia, Spain assembly plant for 39 days between January and October in 2012 in response to weakening demand for cars in Europe on the back of the ongoing eurozone financial crisis. The plant employs a total of 6,200 workers. The automaker plans to stop assembling Ford Fiesta hatchback [...]]]> http://carczarconsulting.com/11/26/gm-stock-runs-flat-as-us-investigates-chevy-volt-fires-ford-stocks-dips-below-10-on-layoffs/feed/ 0