Online Race Entry Available for AMA Vintage Grand Championships

PICKERINGTON, OH – March 7, 2013 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – The American Motorcyclist Association has launched online race entry for the 2013 AMA Vintage Grand Championships. The amateur vintage racing event takes place during AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, July 19-21, at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio.

Competitors in all disciplines can access online pre-entry at www.amavintagemotorcycledays.com > Register to Race. Supplemental rules, class structures and a weekend schedule are also available. In addition, for those who wish to mail in physical entries, downloadable forms are provided, as well.

The AMA Vintage Grand Championships include amateur championship racing in motocross, hare scrambles, trials and roadracing at the expansive Mid-Ohio complex. The dirt-track event, which is round 10 of the AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship Series, will be held at the nearby Ashland County Fairgrounds in Ashland, Ohio.

All proceeds from the AMA Vintage Grand Championships are donated to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame to support the Hall of Fame’s mission of celebrating the accomplishments of motorcycling’s brightest stars. Pre-entry fees for off-road and motocross are $40 per class. Dirt track pre-entry is $30 per class. Roadrace pre-entry is $80 for the first class and $70 for each subsequent class (per day).

Youth racers more than 12 years old are welcome in motocross, hare scrambles, trials and dirt-track competition at the AMA Vintage Grand Championships. Per Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course rules, riders must be 14 or older to compete on motorcycles with displacements greater than 250cc. Roadrace competitors must be 16 or older in all classes.

In addition, new for 2013, all riders under the age of 18 must pre-register. Post entry is not allowed for riders under 18.

“Vintage racing is some of the most fun you can have on two wheels,” said AMA Vice President of Operations Jeff Massey. “It’s laid back, unintimidating, relatively inexpensive and all about enjoying yourself on your motorcycle. We’re excited to offer the AMA Vintage Grand Championships to give both casual racers and serious title contenders a venue to have fun and compete for AMA national championship points and No. 1 plates.

“And, of course, 100 percent of every race entry goes to the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame to preserve the legacy of motorcycling for future generations,” said Massey.

The AMA Vintage Grand Championships feature the final rounds of the AMA Vintage Motocross and AMA Vintage Hare Scrambles National Championship Series. AMA national champions will be crowned in those disciplines at the conclusion of the event.

The Ashland dirt-track event is a round of the AMA Vintage Dirt Track National Championship Series, which concludes later in the year, and competitors will earn points toward their series awards in that discipline.

For both vintage trials and vintage roadracing, the AMA Vintage Grand Championships serve as the singular amateur national championship event, and the class winners in these disciplines at the AMA Vintage Grand Championships will be recognized with AMA national No. 1 plates.

In addition to the championship points and titles on the line, riders in designated “A” classes will vie for the honors of AMA Track Racing Vintage Grand Champion, AMA Off-Road Vintage Grand Champion and AMA Vet/Senior Vintage Grand Champion. Those who compete in select roadracing and dirt-track classes will earn points toward the track-racing award, while motocross, hare scrambles and trials riders will earn points toward the off-road awards.

A fundraiser for the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, the AMA Vintage Grand Championships are part of AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, which features classic motorcycles of all makes and styles, and honors the riders who made them famous. In addition to vintage roadracing, motocross, hare scrambles, trials and dirt-track, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days includes North America’s largest motorcycle swap meet, bike shows and awards, stunt shows, demo rides of current production bikes, and seminars on a number of topics by noted motorcycling experts.

The goal of the Hall of Fame, located on the AMA campus in Pickerington, Ohio, is to tell the stories and preserve the history of motorcycling’s legends and heroes. For more information, call (614) 856-2222, or visit the Hall of Fame’s website at www.motorcyclemuseum.org.

For updates about events and activities, as well as information about past AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days, visit www.amavintagemotorcycledays.com.

About the American Motorcyclist Association

Since 1924, the AMA has protected the future of motorcycling and promoted the motorcycle lifestyle. AMA members come from all walks of life, and they navigate many different routes on their journey to the same destination: freedom on two wheels. As the world’s largest motorcycling rights organization, the AMA advocates for motorcyclists’ interests in the halls of local, state and federal government, the committees of international governing organizations, and the court of public opinion. Through member clubs, promoters and partners, the AMA sanctions more motorsports competition and motorcycle recreational events than any other organization in the world. AMA members receive money-saving discounts from dozens of well-known suppliers of motorcycle services, gear and apparel, bike rental, transport, hotel stays and more. Through the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame, the AMA honors the heroes and the heritage of motorcycling for future generations. For more information, please visit www.americanmotorcyclist.com.

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Latest Mikuni Carburetor Catalog Online with PDF Download

NORTHRIDGE, CA – January 3, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Mikuni American’s latest Mikuni Carburetor Products Catalog features their complete line of Aftermarket Performance Carburetors, Accessories, Replacement Parts and Tuning Components for Racing, Street Motorcycles, Off-Road Dirt Bike, ATV, Snowmobile and Personal Watercraft applications. The full-color 36-page Catalog covers Mikuni HSR, HS and RS and Flatslide, TM Flatslide, VM Round Slide, BN and Super BN Watercraft Carburetors and Pulse Fuel Pumps. Included are complete Replacement Parts Lists, Tuning Components and Rebuild Kits of each Carburetor Type with Exploded View Drawings.

The complete Mikuni Carburetor Products Catalog is available for viewing and downloading in PDF and JPG format on the www.MikuniPower.com website. Consumers should contact their local dealer to order Mikuni Carburetors and Parts. Dealers can get a copy of the printed Mikuni Catalog by contacting their Mikuni distributor. Mikuni American Corporation, 8910 Mikuni Avenue, Northridge, CA 91324 / www.MikuniPower.com

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GE Capital Reinvents Online Inventory Finance Tool for Dealers

Delivers simplified transaction processing and robust new data analysis

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL – June 14, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – GE Capital, Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF) today announced significant upgrades to its online inventory finance management tool used by dealers across a wide range of durable consumer products industries including recreational vehicles, marine, motorsports, technology, and lawn and garden. In addition, in most of these industries, dealers will now have access to CDF’s industry-leading data analysis, Analytics Online.

Known as COMS (Customer Online Management System), CDF’s upgraded online tool is being rolled out to more than 45,000 users at dealers across the U.S., Canada and Asia. Users will process transactions more simply and access detailed metrics and real-time reports to make more informed decisions. Visit CDF’s Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/GECDF) to watch a video about COMS.

“Our dealer community will benefit from these upgrades by getting information they need to run their businesses more quickly and easily,” said Anuj Gaur, CDF’s Chief Information Officer. “We’ve provided a robust tool that’s simple to use, allowing them to spend less time on administrative tasks and more time with their customers.”

With Analytics Online, a user can view outstandings and wholesale finance volume over a rolling 12-month period, across multiple manufacturers and distributors, and across selling seasons. With these insights, the user can gain a better understanding of product demand based on previous seasons and order their optimal level of inventory.

Other COMS features include:

• Streamlined payments capabilities: The centralized payment work center on each user’s homepage makes it possible to pay all open invoices with one click.
• Alerts: Dealers can set alerts to stay on top of key account developments, such as funding approvals and new billing statements.
• Site personalization: COMS can be personalized according to each user’s needs by choosing the most important information to display and where to display it.
• Enhanced search: Dealers can find exactly what they need across all accounts with intuitive and powerful search functionality.
• Easy-to-navigate user interface: The site offers simplified navigation with multiple customization features.

“COMS is a breakthrough system that’s both transactional and analytical,” said Judith Toland, director of business intelligence for CDF. “The current version of the tool will enable smart decision making. By using COMS, we’re equipping dealers with the information they need to run their businesses more efficiently.”

CDF premiered its robust online analytical tools in late 2010; the first iteration allowed manufacturers and distributors to monitor the sales, inventory, credit use and other important performance drivers of each dealer. A significant upgrade to COMS for manufacturers and distributors was released in late 2011. Work has already begun on a mobile version of COMS for manufacturers, distributors and dealers.

About GE Capital, Commercial Distribution Finance

GE Capital, Commercial Distribution Finance provided nearly $32 billion in financing for more than 30,000 manufacturers, dealers and distributors across North America in 2011. Programs include inventory and accounts receivable financing, asset-based lending, private label financing, collateral management and related financial products. Customers have access to exclusive online tools and analytics to manage their accounts and inventory. For more information, visit www.gecdf.com or follow company news via Twitter (@GEInventoryFin).

GE Capital offers consumers and businesses around the globe an array of financial products and services. For more information, visit www.gecapital.com or follow company news via Twitter (@GECapital).

GE (NYSE: GE) works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.ge.com.

Contacts

GE Capital, Americas
Lisa Tibbitts, 203-956-4582
lisa.tibbitts@ge.com

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Dominion Powersports Solutions Webinar to Highlight New Online Marketing Strategies for Dealership Events

NORFOLK, VA – March 07, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Dominion Powersports Solutions is gearing up for a new webinar that will focus on innovative online marketing strategies for dealership events. This the second of Dominion Powersports’ new Pulse Webinar series, which provides dealerships with sales, marketing, and service best practices. The webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, March 21 at 2 pm EST. Guest speakers will include CycleTrader Social Media Specialist Fred Rose, PowerSports Network Marketing Manager Laura Reinders, and SocialLink Rewards Director Patty Dao.

Dealership events are an essential part of a dealership’s marketing strategy. Pre-event marketing for poker runs, charity rides, and bike nights is vital to drive attendance. Dominion Powersports Solutions’ webinar will discuss a variety of innovative strategies to improve the quality of online marketing for dealer events. Participants will learn effective online practices for inviting current and future customers to their events. Using photos and videos more effectively to increase response to the dealership’s products and services will also be discussed.

CycleTrader Social Media Specialist Fred Rose said, “Dealers will gain insight into the best new ways to promote their dealership through email marketing and social media outlets such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.”

The webinar is free; however, space is limited. Those interested in attending should register online at https://www4.gotomeeting.com/register/717271447.

About Dominion Powersports Solutions
Dominion Powersports Solutions, headquartered in Norfolk, VA, is a leading network of world-class business solutions for powersports dealers:

• ZiiOS – The industry’s leading cloud DMS lets dealershipsmanage all the moving parts of their dealership anytime, anywhere.
• PowerSports Network – Top OEMs and dealers trust PowerSports Network for web, e-commerce and mobile solutions.
• CycleTrader.com – Over 12.6 million unique visitors come to the nation’s leading marketplace every year for new and used motorcycles, ATVs, personal watercraft and snowmobiles.
• Traffic Log Pro – Traffic Log Pro’s web-based CRM and Dealership Call Center platforms help dealers drive sales productivity, improve closing ratios and create customers for life.
• Dominion Insights – Get real-time analytics and benchmarks with Dominion Insights.

Dominion Powersports Solutions is a division of Dominion Enterprises, a leading marketing services and publishing company serving the automotive, recreational and commercial vehicle, real estate, apartment rental, employment, parenting, travel, and daily deals industries. The company’s businesses provide a comprehensive suite of technology-based marketing solutions including Internet advertising, lead generation, CRM, website design and hosting, and data management services. The company has more than 60 market-leading websites reaching more than 20.9 million unique visitors monthly, and more than 280 magazines with a weekly circulation of 2.4 million. Headquartered in Norfolk, Va., the company has 3,300 employees in more than 186 offices in the United States, Canada, England and Italy. For more information, visit http://www.DominionEnterprises.com.

 

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Manheim Partnership Yields Significant Sales Gains for Chapman Automotive Group

Manheim’s ‘One Partner, One Market’ Approach Takes Advantage Of
Multiple Sales Channels, Digital Tools

ATLANTA, GA – January 5, 2012 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – A recent partnership between Manheim, the world’s leading provider of vehicle remarketing services, and Chapman Automotive Group, an auto retailer with more than 20 locations in Tucson, Phoenix and Las Vegas, resulted in significant increases in units sold during the inaugural sale in November.

Prior to the exclusive partnership with Manheim, Chapman had averaged weekly units in the double digits. Chapman sought the advice of Manheim Consulting, which provided a report detailing numerous opportunities to increase profitability by using Manheim’s diverse remarketing services. In late October of this year, Chapman moved its entire inventory to Manheim, and concluded its first sale in-lane and on OVE.com in November. Chapman now has tripled the previous weekly volume and is forecasting to sell over 5000 units a year with Manheim.

“Chapman believes in basic and important business principles, three of which are people, products and processes,” said Eddie Espinosa, corporate general manager, Chapman Automotive Group. “Manheim embodies these principles, and their outstanding service coupled with their impressive array of products has allowed us to streamline many processes and become more efficient.”

As a part of this long-term partnership, Manheim will provide a weekly OVE.com sale for Chapman. Any no-sales from the OVE.com sale will then be brought to Manheim Phoenix to be sold in-lane. Chapman has also taken advantage of Manheim Simulcast as a means to sell some of their inventory. Chapman’s performance is above the auction dealer consignment average.

“Manheim’s Condition Reports really bring a great deal of value to our Simulcast sales,” Espinosa added. “Buyers are willing to pay more because they are confident in the quality of the inventory.”

Manheim and Chapman Automotive Group have enjoyed a business relationship for more than a decade.  This new partnership utilizes Manheim’s “one partner, one market” model, designed to provide an individualized and comprehensive solution based upon the needs of the customer.

“Manheim is excited to be the full service wholesale provider for leading retailers like Chapman Automotive Group,” said Rob Touchette, general sales manager, Manheim.  “We are pleased with the initial sales results and look forward to seeing how our sophisticated digital tools such as Bid and Buy, Make an Offer and Simulcast proxy bidding will create additional opportunities for Chapman.”

About Manheim (www.manheim.com)

Manheim is the world’s leading provider of vehicle remarketing services. Through its 118 worldwide wholesale operating locations, Manheim impacts every stage of a used vehicle’s life cycle, helping commercial sellers and automobile dealers maximize the full value of their vehicles.  Drawing from its auction transaction volume, Manheim Consulting publishes the annual Used Car Market Report, the definitive source of data for the used car industry.  Manheim Consulting offers a wide range of services including custom analytics, business optimization and macro economic analysis.

Manheim is the online vehicle remarketing leader, connecting buyers and sellers to the world’s largest, most comprehensive wholesale marketplace through its extensive in-lane and online offerings.  Manheim.com receives nearly 900,000 visits each week.

Additionally, Manheim offers services including reconditioning, certification, inspections, dealer financing, title management and marshaling, among others. Through its wide array of services and technologies, industry publications, customer support and educational offerings, Manheim gives its customers maximum control over how they buy and sell vehicles, helping them to conduct business in the most efficient way possible. In 2010, Manheim handled nearly 10 million used vehicles, facilitating transactions worth more than $50 billion in value.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Manheim is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, a leading communications, media and automotive services company.

Contact: Lois Rossi: 678-645-2028

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Racer X Online Releases The Vault, an Online AMA Motocross Results Database

Beta version of site goes back to the beginning of AMA pro motocross in the USA

MORGANTOWN, WV – December 23, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Who won the 1974 Hangtown Classic? Who got 15th at the 1980 Washougal 500 National? What happened to Bob Hannah in 1978? How many races did Ricky Carmichael actually lose?

Racer X Illustrated is proud to offer a glimpse at the beta release of our new Racer X Vault (http://vault.racerxonline.com/), which is an exhaustive archive that will feature records, results and final standings going back as far as recorded history allows. With the help of moto historians Larry Lawrence and MX Sports Pro Racing’s Nick McCabe, Racer X has compiled all of the top-twenty finishers in every AMA Motocross National since the series began back on April 16, 1972, right outside of Atlanta, Georgia, up through the final motos of the 2011 Lucas Oil AMA Pro Motocross Championship.

“Bench racers and students of the sport can use this search engine to find out about the history of AMA Motocross, going back to the days of Gary Jones, Barry Higgins, Gunnar Lindstrom, Brad Lackey and more,” said Davey Coombs, the founder of Racer X Illustrated and Racer X Online. “It’s still a work-in-progress, and we are soon to add the complete results from Monster Energy Supercross, which also goes back to the early seventies, plus Team USA’s history at the Motocross and Trophee des Nations, as well as results and standings from nearly-forgotten series like the Trans-AMA and Inter-Am tours.”

The Racer X Vault archive not only includes top-twenty results and point standings from the 125, 250 and 500 Nationals, but it also includes a brief history of each season.

“Again, it’s a work in progress, and we still have some kinks to sort out,” added Coombs. “But soon you will see galleries of all of the past champions, a video gallery of highlights of races run long ago, and even a program cover collection. It should be a lot of fun for folks who like to look back at the history of our sport.”

Check out the beta version of the  Racer X Vault at http://vault.racerxonline.com/.

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GE Capital Upgrades Online Inventory Management Options

November 8, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – GE Capital, Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF) today announced upgrades to the Customer Online Management System (COMS), its proprietary inventory management tool. In response to user feedback, the newest version provides manufacturers with their most-requested enhancements. These new capabilities make it easier and faster for them to manage the inventory financing programs with their dealer networks.

“We know that our customers see COMS as the centerpiece of their inventory management systems,” said Jeff Malehorn, president and CEO of CDF and GE company officer. “That’s why we took their input to heart. The result is a significantly upgraded version of COMS with nearly 60% more features.”

A business of GE Capital, Americas, CDF provides financing that allows dealers in the U.S. and Canada to stock inventory from a wide variety of manufacturers and distributors of consumer durables such as technology and outdoor power products, electronics and appliances, recreational vehicles, boats and motorsports.

Manufacturers can now choose to receive alerts via COMS about key account developments. For example, they can be notified when their dealers are approved for funding, which helps keep the supply chain moving. They can also personalize COMS according to their own needs by choosing the most important information for display.

In addition to this kind of transactional information, COMS offers analytical insights by making CDF’s business intelligence tools available in one place. Manufacturers can target sales opportunities and assess risk in their dealer networks using these tools. By analyzing real-time information, manufacturers can examine trends related to dealer performance, including receivable outstandings, credit line utilization and repayments. In addition to assessing the financial health of dealers, manufacturers can gauge the popularity and turn-over rates of various models.

“CDF has created a new standard for managing inventory finance online,” said Judith Statum Toland, director of business intelligence for CDF. “COMS adds value by giving our customers a multitude of tools for managing their dealer networks beyond billing.”

Other new features include:

• Expanded billing capabilities, including online one-click payments and electronic billing statements that can be downloaded;
• Enhanced search capabilities;
• Modern design that enables easier and faster navigation; and
• Self-service administration that allows customers to update access locally.

About GE Capital, Commercial Distribution Finance
GE Capital, Commercial Distribution Finance (americas.gecapital.com) provided more than $30 billion in financing to 30,000 manufacturers and their distributors across the Americas in 2010. Programs include inventory and accounts receivable financing, asset-based lending, private label financing, collateral management, e-commerce services and related financial products. Follow company news via Twitter (@GEInventoryFin).

GE Capital (gecapital.com) offers consumers and businesses around the globe an array of financial products and services. Follow company news via Twitter (@GECapital).

GE (ge.com) is an advanced technology, services and finance company taking on the world’s toughest challenges. Dedicated to innovation in energy, health, transportation and infrastructure, GE operates in more than 100 countries and employs about 300,000 people worldwide.

 

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SPEED and NADAguides Team Up To Provide Pricing and Content Online

NADAguides Partners with SPEED to Share Content Offering Consumers Easy Access to New and Used Vehicle Pricing, Video Reviews and more.

COSTA MESA, CA – November 2, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – NADAguides, the most comprehensive new and used vehicle pricing and information provider on the Internet today announces a new online content development partnership with SPEED-further enriching the consumer experience by providing access to new and used vehicle pricing, specs and photos to SPEED site visitors and offering enhanced video content and reviews to visitors on NADAguides.com.

Partnering with SPEED provides NADAguides with enhanced content such as enthusiast videos including new car reviews, classic car news from renowned auction company Barrett-Jackson, as well as motorcycle and powersports reviews; all of which provide a richer, more informative visitor experience.

The partnership will provide SPEEDTV.com visitors easy access to NADAguides’ comprehensive new and used car and motorcycle pricing and specification information via content links that will appear throughout the site.

In addition, the partnership with SPEED enables NADAguides.com to offer maximum value for the in-market buyer with pricing, specs, photos, tips and advice, comparison tools and now enhanced test drive review videos.

Key Quotes

Troy Snyder, director of product development for NADAguides: “Our goal is to continually offer in-market consumers the best possible information and tools available. By partnering with SPEED to share and develop content, NADAguides is providing consumers with greater access to the information and resources they need to make thoughtful purchase decisions. The new vehicle shopping and enthusiast content from SPEED is a welcome addition to our site and will provide visitors with fun and engaging information that will enhance their online experience.”

Mark Mitchell, executive director – digital media for SPEED Interactive: “We are very excited about our new strategic partnership with NADAguides. The reputation and market expertise of NADAguides will be a great asset to SPEED fans, enabling them to take advantage of the massive amounts of data available from NADA when researching and making decisions about their next vehicle purchase.”

About SPEED

SPEED, anchored by its popular and wide-ranging coverage of NASCAR, is the nation’s first and only cable television network dedicated to automotive and motorcycle racing, performance and lifestyle. Now available in nearly 84 million homes in North America, SPEED, a member of the FOX Sports Media Group, is among the industry leaders in interactive TV, video on demand, mobile initiatives and broadband services, including SPEED2, a groundbreaking new broadband network available through Cox Communications, Time Warner Cable, DISH Network, Cablevision and Bright House Networks, featuring live, streaming and on-demand events complementing offerings of the linear network. For more information, please visit SPEED.com, the online motor sports authority.

About NADAguides

NADAguides ( http://www.nadaguides.com ) is the largest publisher of vehicle pricing and information for new and used cars, classic cars, motorcycles, boats, RVs, and manufactured homes. NADAguides offers in-depth shopping and research tools in addition to the most market-reflective pricing available. The company also produces software, raw data, web services, web-syndicated products, mobile apps and print guidebooks.

Resources

• NADAguides
• NADAguides on Twitter
• NADAguides on Facebook
• NADAguides on YouTube

 

Industries

• Motorcycle
• ATV
• Snowmobile
• Personal Watercraft
• Riding Gear
• Parts & Accessories

SOURCE: NADAguides

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Manheim Allows Dealers to ‘Make An Offer’ on OVE.Com Vehicles

Buyers Determine Market Value; Sellers Can Accept, Reject or Counter Offer

ATLANTA, GA – July 1, 2011 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Every transaction in the wholesale auction industry revolves around one key question: What’s the value of this unit?  Last week, Manheim introduced a new feature on OVE.com, its 24/7 bid and buy now wholesale vehicle marketplace, allowing buyers to “make an offer” and suggest the value they think a car is worth on designated Buy Now vehicles.

The ‘make an offer’ feature puts full control in the customers’ hands to determine the true market value of a unit,” said Joe George, group vice president, Manheim Digital. “Our goal is to give both the buyer and seller an opportunity to work a deal when they are close on price. It makes OVE.com a more dynamic marketplace by improving the possibility of dealers completing a transaction.”

Because seller engagement is important, all sellers are given the opportunity to decide if they want to receive offers on their Buy Now vehicles when they list each unit.  Both sellers and buyers are notified proactively of offer activity when they login to Manheim.com and via email to ensure they don’t miss out on reaching a deal.

“After talking with dealers, we learned that opening dialog within the marketplace was critical for them,” said Amy Mills, senior director, product management, Manheim Digital. “With the ‘make an offer’ feature, once the buyer has put his or her offer on the table, sellers aren’t limited to simply accepting or rejecting; sellers have the option to negotiate with buyers. At the end of the day, that exchange can be the difference in making a sale or not.”

Mike Collins, owner of Kool Kars in Nederland, Texas, agrees. “Everybody is looking to save a little bit of money, so I would be happy to ‘make an offer’ while I’m on OVE.com looking for inventory. It’s time consuming to find phone numbers, pick up the phone and call sellers when I’d like to pay just slightly less. This new avenue will save me time as a buyer and will provide another option to help me make more deals as a seller.”

Dealers can easily manage and track all offers from their Buying or Selling Activity areas of Manheim.com.

Customers interested in learning more about how to “make an offer” can call 1-866-MANHEIM (626-4346).

About Manheim (www.manheim.com)

Manheim is the world’s leading provider of vehicle remarketing services. Through its 122 worldwide wholesale operating locations, Manheim impacts every stage of a used vehicle’s life cycle, helping commercial sellers and automobile dealers maximize the full value of their vehicles.  Drawing from its auction transaction volume, Manheim Consulting publishes the annual Used Car Market Report, the definitive source of data for the used car industry.  Manheim Consulting offers a wide range of services including custom analytics, business optimization and macro economic analysis.

Manheim is the online vehicle remarketing leader, connecting buyers and sellers to the world’s largest, most comprehensive wholesale marketplace through its extensive in-lane and online offerings.  Manheim.com receives nearly 900,000 visits each week.

Additionally, Manheim offers services including reconditioning, certification, inspections, dealer financing, title management and marshaling, among others. Through its wide array of services and technologies, industry publications, customer support and educational offerings, Manheim gives its customers maximum control over how they buy and sell vehicles, helping them to conduct business in the most efficient way possible. In 2010, Manheim handled nearly 10 million used vehicles, facilitating transactions worth more than $50 billion in value.

Headquartered in Atlanta, Manheim is a subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, a leading communications, media and automotive services company.

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Gart Sutton and Associates Announces Major Improvements to 20Group Software

CORONA DEL MAR, CA – May 26, 201 – (Motor Sports Newswire) – Gart Sutton & Associates, Inc. announced today that it has released its industry-leading, real-time, online 20-group data reporting, comparison and analysis software called Voyager 5. Data from the original Best Operators Clubs dealers and the former Assurant RPMG 20-Clubs dealers will be combined in this powerful new system.

Senior Projects Manager Steve Jones stated; “Voyager 5 provides our dealers with the latest and best technology for 20-group data comparison and analysis. It also allows us to improve the depth of our industry benchmarking and National Norms data. Not only does Voyager 5 maintain the extensive graphs from the previous version, it now includes a real-time, online version of the famous RPMG composite books. In addition, Voyager 5 allows all our dealers to access our powerful QuickView^SM composite tool.”

Mike Brunken, the General Manager of GSA, commented; “We are really excited by the combining of the two systems. Now our RPMG composite dealers will have access to over forty trending and comparison reports along with online composites.” Interested parties are encouraged to visit www.gartsutton.com to view a 2-minute video on the new system. Email info@gartsutton.com, Subject: Voyager Demo, to schedule a live demo of Voyager5.

About GSA:
Gart Sutton & Associates, Inc. is recognized as the powersports industry’s #1 authority on retail profitability. Gart and his GSA team provide full consulting services for powersports dealers, moderate and support dealer 20-clubs, conduct industry research projects and write monthly dealer-education columns. GSA has also designed and facilitated training solutions for most of the major powersports manufacturers. You can contact them through www.gartsutton.com

Contact:
Steve Jones, public relations
steve@gartsutton.com
208-922-5995

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