Are Cars Cheaper on Black Friday?

Friday, November 26th, 2010

You know the rules about getting a good deal on a new car: always do your homework, bring your own financing, always negotiate, and shop near the end of the month for the best deals, but what about Black Friday? Is there anything to be gained from car-shopping on the day after Thanksgiving? Actually, yes. [...]

2012 Hyundai Azera to go Upscale

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2010

Reporting from the Los Angeles Auto Show, last week, Automotive News shared that the Hyundai Azera is going upscale in its next incarnation, but will still come between the full-size Genesis sedan and the mid-size Sonata on the “luxury” scale. Renderings of the redesigned Azera, which vehicle is sold in Korea as the fifth generation [...]

Goodbye Mr. Goodwrench

Friday, November 12th, 2010

General Motors announced on Tuesday that they will be phasing out the GM Goodwrench brand, effective February 1, 2011. Goodwrench is currently the service provider for GM dealerships with Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, and GMC franchises, as well as for the now-defunct Hummer and Pontiac brands. Going forward, there will be new, individual service departments for [...]

Subaru Updates Brand Slogan

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010

Automotive News reported yesterday that Subaru, the only car brand to show increased American sales over the last three years, has revealed its new global brand slogan: “Confidence in Motion.” The slogan will go into use after Subaru debuts a new concept car which embodies the new theme at this month’s Los Angeles Auto Show, [...]

Smart to Build Nissan-branded Five-door

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010

Automotive News reported today on a new deal between Smart USA and Nissan Motor Co. to produce and sell a five-door gasoline-engine small car in the United States. The “B-segment” car is targeted to go on sale during the fourth quarter of next year. In an interview, Smart USA resident Jill Lajdziak said, “There were [...]