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Friday, December 6, 2024

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American Car Owners Holding onto Vehicles Longer

A recent Polk study revealed Americans are keeping both new and used vehicles for longer periods of time. At the end of 2009 new car owners kept their vehicles for an average of 60 months, compared to around 48 months in late 2001. Multiple factors contribute to this increase: The economy, more people out of […]

Car Reviews Reveal You Can Save Thousands by Opting for the Hybrid Model

With gas prices skyrocketing in recent years, fuel efficiency is the number one concern for many drivers. While you may save upfront by purchasing an older car, the obsolete technology and heavier frame cannot compare to a new hybrid model: buying used will turn your money saver into a gas guzzler and end up costing […]

Automakers Aim to Sell 16 Million Vehicles in 2014

It was a slow start to the year with blistering cold temperatures slowing down the recovering auto sales of 2013. But the last few months have put automakers back on track with record May and June sales months in 2014. With over 1.4 million vehicles sold in June, they are setting their sights on selling […]

3 Tips for New Car Buying

The time is now! Car discounts and incentives are larger than ever as dealerships do their best to win your business. Automakers had record months in May and are looking to continue that trend with summertime promotions. Before you buy a new car, truck or SUV, read the tips below to make sure you get […]

Avoid the Hassle, Shop a Car Online

Edmunds surveyed more than 1000 U.S. drivers and found that Americans feel buying a new vehicle is more stressful than going on a first date or getting married. They found these results across the board, with no concentration in any age, gender, geography or any other variances. The survey also found that online resources, such […]

Dealer’s Costs on New Cars and Trucks

Do you need to upgrade your vehicle in the next 90 days? Then prepare to save hundreds or thousands of dollars on your next vehicle with a little information dealerships and salespeople don’t want you to know. The secret is knowing the dealer’s cost on the new car, truck or SUV you’ve been eyeing in […]