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. [...]
Filed under: Buying Trends, Cash or Credit by Mel
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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 [...]
Filed under: Buying Trends, Hyundai, Re-imaginings & Retro-fittings by Mel
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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 [...]
Filed under: Buying Trends, GM, In the News by Mel
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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, [...]
Filed under: Buying Trends, Economy, Subaru by Mel
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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 [...]
Filed under: Buying Trends, ForTwo, Nissan, SmartCars by Mel
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