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Vehicle Dealer Enhances Operations, Accelerates Sales Cycle With Mobile System

Hotai Motor Company Ltd Hotai assembles and distributes passenger vehicles and industrial trucks in Taiwan. Faced with a complicated inventory management process and bottlenecks in its sales cycle, Hotai wanted to improve operations by facilitating information access. To streamline operations, Hotai deployed Windows Mobile 6 Smartphones that connected to its...

Tags: Operation, Mobile, Warehousing, Mobile System, Microsoft Corp., Sales Cycle, Vehicle Dealer, Sales Strategy, Sales Tools, Sales Force Management, Databases, Sales, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management

Case studies 2008-04-01

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MotorNotes 9.10.1 (Windows)

When did I last change the oil? Did my fuel economy improve after replacing the fuel filter? How many miles did I drive for my business last year? What were my suspension settings at the last track day? How much did I spend on fuel, tires, and oil last year?"...

Tags: Vehicle, Hale Solutions, MotorNotes 9.10.1, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-25

EPA reports positive news on vehicle emissions, efficiency front

You call 0.1 mpg an improvement???Are you serious???When vehicles from the 80's had better millage and where heavier, how can you call that an improvement?I would call that a pathetic attempt to hide the fact that US vehicles are the worst in the world and an attempt to justify bailing...

Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Discussion threads 2009-11-23

4Dealership 2009.2.2.45 (Windows)

4Dealership car lot software is the best used cars software in the market with proven record. It has unique features; no car lot software has what our used car software offers: used car dealer software--reports; Inventory control (Sold, not sold, assigned vehicles; Late payments; Monthly sales tax; Customer balance--payments; Sales...

Tags: Software, Car, Microsoft Windows, 4Dealership, 4Dealership Car Lot Software

Software downloads 2009-11-10

2010 Scion xB

Photo gallery:2010 Scion xBWith funky styling and a reputation built around the tuner crowd and the sound-off set, the Scion xB almost single-handedly established the market for little boxy city cars in the North American market. However, the current generation xB faces stiff competition from the likes of the even-quirkier...

Tags: Performance management, Scion xB

Product reviews 2009-10-27

(2010 Kia Forte SX photos)

Negative public perceptionHow about a total lack of quality control.How about gas tank recalls of their Sportage model that if the dealer does not find a problem he charges you $86.00 Since when does a customer pay for their recall.Not designed to survive central New York winters. worst vehicle I...

Tags: Kia Motors Corp., Forte Software, photograph

Discussion threads 2009-09-01

Snowmobile Manufacturer Supercharges Dealer Management With the xRM Platform

Polaris Industries is one of the largest off-road vehicle manufacturers in the world and a recognized leader in the snowmobile industry. To provide support to customers and a network of 1,500 dealers, the company relied on a group of disconnected applications. Because these systems did not share information, Polaris could...

Tags: Microsoft Corp., Polaris Industries, Web Technology, Networking

Case studies 2009-08-27

Cash for Clunkers--an update and a putdown

HERE'S THE LATEST ON THE CLUNKERS PROGRAM FROM THE FEDERAL WEBSITE. "In response to overwhelming interest in the CARS program, NHTSA has clarified that consumers who want to purchase new vehicles not yet on dealer lots can still be eligible for the CARS program. Dealers and consumers who have...

Tags: Dealer, Harry Fuller

Blog posts 2009-08-15

Head 'em up. Move 'em out. Keep those clunkers rollin'

Head 'em up. Move 'em out. Keep those clunkers rollin'Wow, this is a real tech issue.NOT.Oh come on! :) A tree hugger like you?Doesn't want Congress spending a measly 3 billion dollars to add 10 MPG to a million drivers?Think of all the *gasoline* that won't be burnt!...

Tags: clunker

Discussion threads 2009-07-31

Hottest trend in autos? Dumping the old clunker

The federal government has over $800 million dollars left in its "cash for clunkers" purse. But already one Michigan Congressman is worried the money isn't enough. This auto-booster wants more federal dollars. Ten percent of the cash for clunkers money has already been spent. Seems car...

Tags: Car, SUV, Clunker Program, Harry Fuller

Blog posts 2009-07-29

Is Microsoft now going to have to give everyone a choice of web browser?

Is Microsoft now going to have to give everyone a choice of web browser?Indeed.I'm running XP, and I have IE, FF and Chrome installed... but apparently I have no "choice".Go figure.Seriously ...... I thought this fight ended 10 years ago. [i]Five years from now, I think that all Windows users...

Tags: Web browsers, Operating systems, Web browser, Microsoft Corp., operating system

Discussion threads 2009-07-27

2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Photo gallery:2009 Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand TouringThe Mazda MX-5 Miata is the best-selling roadster of all time. With sharp handing and a no-nonsense approach to driving, it's no wonder.For 2009, the MX-5 gains a bit more power and a new look that is either a bit more refined or a...

Tags: Digital media, Digital music, Premium Package, Mazda MX-5, Bose, Mazda MX-5 Miata, Mazda Motor Corp.

Product reviews 2009-07-24

Powersports Manufacturer Supercharges Dealer Management With Application Platform

Polaris Industries Inc. is the number one off-road vehicle manufacturer in the world and a recognized leader in the snowmobile industry. The company relied on a group of unconnected systems to provide support to customers and a network of 1,500 dealers. Because these systems did not share information, Polaris support...

Tags: Polaris Industries Inc., Microsoft Corp., Team Management, Advertising & Promotion, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Enterprise Software, Networking, Management, Marketing, Software

Case studies 2009-07-21

Brrrrm! Brrrrm! Brammo makes a little noise.

American electric motorcycle maker, Brammo, has built in sound to its vehicle. The chips that manage the operation of this electric motorcycle will create sounds to let folks know you're there. There's a special sound for the acceleration from zero to 10 MPH. You can then customize your...

Tags: Cycle, Motorcycle, Brammo, Enertia, Valence, Chasis, Sales Strategy, Sales Force Management, Engineering, Sales, Harry Fuller

Blog posts 2009-07-17

Find a Car 1.0 (Mobile)

Find a Car searches some of the top online automobile sources, including Google Base, eBay Motors, and Craigslist. Google Base indexes many of the largest vehicle websites and dealership directories. eBay Motors brings online auctions to cars and trucks. And Craigslist lists local vehicles by dealer or owner. You can...

Tags: Car, Craigslist, Mobile, Google Base, eBay Inc., Alexander Mobile

Software downloads 2009-07-10

Web Squared: Web 2.0's Successor?

Tim O'Reilly and John Battelle discussed their vision and nomenclature for the next iteration of the web in a webinar last Thursday: I believe the recording will be available online sometime this week, slides are above. With the term 'Web 2.0' enjoying its fifth birthday...

Tags: Web, ISBN, Web 2.0, Channel Management, Internet, Marketing, Oliver Marks

Blog posts 2009-06-28

Detroit's shrunken three looking better, but...

Detroit's shrunken three looking better, but...GM is screwedI will never set foot on a Government Motors lot again, and, according to polls, I am not alone. So, unless the liberals give up their Civics and Priuses and start buying GM vehicles, GM is screwed.Time for a new way to...

Tags: way car, car, pod

Discussion threads 2009-06-22

Military kicks the tires of green technology

Military kicks the tires of green technologyMilitary kicks the tires of green technologyIt's greatRE: Military kicks the tires of green technologyWhen was talking to my ford truck parts dealer, he said that this diesel-electric ?Aggressor? Vehicle could be Iraq's first hybrid.

Tags: tire, green technology

Discussion threads 2009-06-18

2010 Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring 5-Door

Photo gallery:2010 Mazda Mazda3 s GTAt first glance, the 2010 Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring appears to be merely a face-lifted version of the first-generation model. The proportions and measurements are about the same. The previous generation Mazda3 received much praise from the automotive press, so we naturally expected the...

Tags: Digital media, Digital music, Mazda Mazda3, Mazda Motor Corp., automatic transmission

Product reviews 2009-06-18

2009 Nissan Cube S

Photo gallery:2009 Nissan Cube SWith its new Cube model, Nissan seems intent on outdoing the Honda Element and Scion xB for polarizing style. Some people are going to hate the 2009 Nissan Cube's looks, and some people are going to love it. But nobody can deny the practicality of the...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Cube, Nissan Motor Co. Ltd.

Product reviews 2009-05-11