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CarsDirect Launches Buying Outlook Feature

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Los Angeles-based CarsDirect has launched a new feature today, aimed at helping consumers figure out if it's a good time to buy a new car. CarsDirect said it is tapping its own database of vehicle buying and pricing data for the estimates. The new feature will also include a graph of recent pricing trends on models.

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CarsDirect Refreshes Website

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In the latest makeover of one of the original, Web-based automotive sites, Los Angeles-based CarsDirect has updated its website. CarsDirect is owned by Internet Brands, which recently went private in an acquisition by Hellman & Friedman. READ MORE>>.

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Pingo Solar Aiming Comparison Shopping Tool At Solar Consumers

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A new, Los Angeles startup, Pingo Solar --backed by technology veterans Jerry Slavonia, Kang Ahn, and others--said it is about to launch a new service to provide more transparency to the solar industry. Not sure if you're getting the best price on your new solar power system?

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Internet Brands Brisco: Deal Will Allow More Focus On Long Term Growth

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Los Angeles-based Internet Brands , which operates a suite of online, advertising driven websites across a wide range of verticals, said Monday that it would go private in a $640M, private equity deal, bucking the trend of Southern California companies filing to get to the public markets.

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Zag Gets Investment From USAA

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Los Angeles-based Zag , the online car buying software firm headed by former CarsDirect CEO Scott Painter, has scored an investment from financial services firm USAA , USAA disclosed Thursday. USAA did not provide financial details behind the investment.

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Sponsor post: Discount to tomorrow's DFR, and win a ticket to digiday:APPS

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Join us as we kick off the holiday season in grand style and bestow the Digital Family Outstanding Achievement Honor on Scott Painter, Founder of CarsDirect and Entrepreneur. Please join us at digiday:APPS on December 10th, in Los Angeles. Tell a friend, and purchase your ticket at www.digitalfamilyinc.com.

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Want to Start a Technology Company in LA?

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Los Angeles. I believe you can attract people to relocate to Los Angeles but it’s likely that they’ll come from locations other than Northern California. TechCoast Angels backed GreenDot should be a major IPO this year. People either love it our hate it. Frank Addante has created Rubicon Project.

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