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Carfinco Reports 2Q Net Loss, But Increases Originations -- August 08, 2008
EDMONTON, Alberta — Despite continued struggles in the second quarter that resulted in another net loss, the Carfinco Income Fund indicated that it has tightened credit standards to better react to the economy, and interestingly enough, has driven up ... [ Full Story ]

AIA Releases More Details on Canadian Western Regional Conference -- August 08, 2008
KELOWNA, British Columbia — After a golf tournament, the Automotive Industries Association of Canada's 2008 Western Regional Conferences will feature a comprehensive lineup of presentations covering a wide range of issues impacting the Canadian auto industry. These topics include ... [ Full Story ]

Strategic Connections Acquires MarketQuiz to Enhance Lead-Management Offering -- August 08, 2008
TORONTO, Ontario — Strategic Connections, an Ontario-based provider of lead consolidation, delivery and management products for OEMs and dealers, announced this week that it has purchased MarketQuiz, a company that focuses on multi-channel marketing products. The acquisition is designed to help ... [ Full Story ]

J.D. Power: Industry Improves Dependability, But Some Issues Persist -- August 07, 2008
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — As the auto industry continues to make strides in addressing initial quality and deterioration issues, vehicle dependability among OEMs showed ... [ Full Story ]

Which Models Earn 2008 Motorist Choice Awards? -- August 07, 2008
CAMPBELL and TUSTIN, Calif. — IntelliChoice.com and AutoPacific recently unveiled the winners of their third annual Motorist Choice Awards for 2008. These awards honor vehicles with high customer satisfaction and low ownership costs. Taking the overall top spot was ... [ Full Story ]

Autobytel Suffers Significant 2Q Losses, Hurdles Continue -- August 07, 2008
IRVINE, Calif. — In spite of widespread efforts to steer the company in a positive financial direction, Autobytel's fiscal performance continued to struggle in a tightly competitive online auto environment. The latest in these challenges was evident in ... [ Full Story ]