Used Car Value Index Rises Again

Friday, March 5th, 2010

Automotive News is reporting today that the latest Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index has been released, and is indicating that a tight supply of used vehicles and strong sales of used cars and trucks have resulted in a continued uptick, carried over from last month.
Specifically, the index stood at 118.1 in February, 2010, up [...]

Short on Subarus?

Friday, February 26th, 2010

Subaru was one of the few auto makers to show a sales increase for 2009 – theirs rose roughly 15% while industry-wide there was a 21% decrease in sales. This year, Subaru dealers are trying hard to match that upward trend, and already, they’re seeing a massive increase in sales of the 2010 Legacy and [...]

A Luxury Car as Best All Around in the Middle of a Recession? Seriously?

Wednesday, February 24th, 2010

Considering the fact that Toyota executives including CEO Akio Toyoda are currently being peppered with questions from Congress about recalls and safety issues, it seems especially ironic that Consumer Reports just named the Lexus LS 460L as their Best Car Overall for 2010 as part of their annual Top Picks list.
Granted, the Lexus line has [...]

Honda Crosstour: Media Darling?

Thursday, February 4th, 2010

Attention sports fans: while you’re kicking back watching the Super Bowl, don’t be surprised if you see an animated squirrel packing away cargo to the tune of Kool & the Gang’s “Funky Stuff.” And don’t worry, nothing’s wrong with you’re tv. The squirrel spot is simply part of the new multi-platform advertising campaign developed by [...]

Nissan Says Mexico Vital to Small, Inexpensive Cars

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010

The 2010 Detroit Auto Show may have ended a week ago, but the announcements made there will continue to have impact throughout the coming months.
One such story, involves Nissan Motor Co.’s plan to build small cars, with matching small pricetags, in Mexico. The company is currently developing two cars for sale in the [...]