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. [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Since the demise of Mercury, Ford’s last luxury brand is Lincoln. LeftLaneNews is reporting that the automaker is attempting to boost sales, after promising new products and technology in order to improve competition. To that end, all Lincoln purchases through September 7th, 2010 will come with free scheduled maintenance for the first three years, or [...]