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What Not to Say to Car Salesmen

August 31, 2011

As you start your car search here are some tips on what not to say to your car saleman to give you the upper hand. 1. “I’m trying to keep my monthly payments down.” Know what you are willing to spend over the life of your loan before you even begin negotiating. 2. “Honey, what [...]

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Auto Sales in Limbo

August 12, 2011

The auto world suffered another sluggish month, GM and Ford announced small sales gains while Toyota and Honda experienced large declines due to shortages. Chrysler was solo while posting a significant U.S. sales increase, logging a 20% gain. According to Autodata Corp, auto makers sold 1,059,601 cars and light trucks, just 0.9% more than a [...]

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AutoNation Sales Down

August 2, 2011

AutoNation Inc., is currently the leading U.S. auto retail group. AutoNation reported a strong quarterly profit as buyers spent more on vehicles. This increase in price resulted in lack of sales which caused shares to fall 4 percent. The Japan earthquake caused low inventories which drove up prices faster than normal. That in turn also boosted used-car [...]

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July New Car Deals

July 13, 2011

If you are in the market for a new car, being an informed and educated consumer is key to getting the best for your buck. Here is a list of new car deals for July on some popular brands. 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder Offering $500 additional dealer discount and $2,000 cash or 0.0 percent financing [...]

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Toyota Expects Drop in Profits in Wake of Earthquake

June 15, 2011

Toyota’s latest financial reports reveal that the company’s full-year profits may fall 31 percent to about $3.5 billion this year versus $5.1 billion last year. Automotive News reports that the loss has been attributed to the effects of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, as well as an unfavorable international exchange rate. Supply [...]

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Nissan Leaf Sales Miss the Mark

June 9, 2011

A few hiccups are causing Nissan to reconsider its initial sales target for the all new 2011 Nissan Leaf electric vehicle. Throughout the year, the automaker was positive it would sell all 20,000 units allocated for the United States and now it appears that only half that amount will make it out of showroom. In a report by Automotive [...]

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Top Selling Cars of 2011

June 2, 2011

Forbes.com reports the best selling cars of Spring 2011: Ford F-Series Pickups Toyota Camry Chevrolet Silverado Honda Accord Honda Civic Chevrolet Cruze Chevrolet Malibu Toyota Corolla Hyundai Elantra Hyundai Sonata They must be doing something right. Whether it the rebates or financing rates, you may want to look into these vehicles. You should still do [...]

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Ford Outsells GM

April 7, 2011

Ford Motor Co. outsells competitor General Motors in the U.S. in February for only the second time since 1998. Ford reported selling 212,295 light vehicles last month, which was 5,674 more than GM. GM outperformed the entire U.S. market this year due largely in part by their incentives program. GM is still in the lead [...]

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The Top Inexpensive Cars to Own

March 22, 2011

MSN.com recently reports on the top inexpensive cars to own.  Here is the list: Hyundai Accent GL 2dr hatch Market price: $9,677 5-Year fuel cost: $8,085 Chevrolet Aveo5 LS 4dr hatch Market price: $11,038 5-Year fuel cost: $8,171 Ford Fiesta S 4dr Market price: $13,212 5-Year fuel cost: $7,576 Mazda2 Sport 4dr hatch Market price: [...]

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Top Blunders to Avoid When Selling Your Car

March 20, 2011

MSN.com recently reported on the top blunders to avoid when selling your car. 1. Don’t trade it in at the dealership The dealer will NOT give you what your used car is worth 2. Don’t show a dirty car A clean car is easier to sell than a dirty one 3. Don’t waste money on [...]

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