One day, we’ll be able to have wireless internet access from nearly every point on the globe. And while many cities and towns are making efforts to offer free wireless service across a broad range, automakers are now looking to bring WiFi connectivity to cars. Audi is on board, and it has just announced that the 2011 A8 will be available with factory-installed in-car wireless hotspot.

The WLAN hotspot is located within the rooftop antenna, and passengers can connect to the internet via any laptop, netbook or new-age tablet, like the Apple iPad. Audi says that the network is capable of speeds up to 7.2 Mbit/sec and that WAP2 encryption is on hand in order to securely transfer data. Audi claims that this is the first such factory-installed system, although other automakers offer WiFi connectivity with dealer installed accessories.

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Whenever I think that the going is getting tough,  I think about my grandparents.  They came to America by boat from Europe and raised families in the middle of the Great Depression.  They couldn’t speak the language and had little or no money.  The stories of their hard-working, can-do attitude inspires me.  What if we could inspire and help each other by sharing ideas?  

For example:
-  What cost-effective sales strategies have you used?
-  Does your company use online marketing programs or websites?
-  What is your best sales experience?

Selling a product or service is never easy.  In fact, it’s one of the hardest jobs in the world.  The current economy is tough, but history shows us that the economy will eventually get better.  Consumers will buy large-ticket items because of what economists describe as pent-up demand.  Pent-up demand is:  “When demand for a product is exceptionally strong, perhaps because the demand built up during a recession when people could not afford to buy the product or because the product was temporarily not available to be sold.”

We can’t wait for the next boom in the economy to increase sales.  We all have bills to pay now.  So, what are some great ideas that can help?  It would be great to see successful sales and marketing strategies from auto dealers right here on Auttr.  Let’s share stories and experiences that have worked in today’s economy.  Post your ideas today!