Michigan Spending Bill Earmarks Money for Detroit Auto Show
State legislators expect to pass a $795 million spending bill, containing a $9 million onetime grant for the North American International Auto Show (NAIS).
State legislators expect to pass a $795 million spending bill, containing a $9 million onetime grant for the North American International Auto Show (NAIS).
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For 17 years, the Dealers’ Choice Awards program has recognized the industry’s best vendors, suppliers, and finance partners by asking dealers and dealership personnel to complete a 42-category online survey. Dealers’ Choice Awards are not easy to come by and this year’s awards recognized 80 companies.
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These scams and schemes could impact any dealership’s profits and put their reputations with lenders on the line.
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