November 20, 2008
At launch, customers can choose from a V-6 or V-8 with their choice of coupe, convertible or innovative glass roof, plus several new customization options.
Tags: 2010, Ford Mustang, horsepower, V-8 engine
November 13, 2008
Washington’s latest attempt to revive the U.S.auto industry would help a typical family save about $1,500 on a $25,000 minivan.
Tags: Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, National Automobile Dealers Association
November 6, 2008
Kenworth Truck Company offers key tips on spec'ing for medium duty.
Tags: Kenworth Truck Company, Medium Duty , spec, tips, truck
October 23, 2008
The Malibu beats out five other sedans in test-drive testing.
Tags: Chevrolet Malibu, KBB.com , Kelly Blue Book, mid-size sedan
October 30, 2008
New gas engines offer more power. Six-speed transmissions offer up to a 10 percent fuel economy improvement.
Tags: 2010, ford fusion, fuel economy, gas engine
October 29, 2008
New black cars that enter service beginning Jan. 1 must carry a fuel economy rating of at least 25 miles a gallon and goes up to 30 mpg a year later. The only problem is that no new full-size sedan comes close to 25 mpg.
Tags: black cars , fuel-efficiency, New York, NYC, standards
Customer satisfaction does not necessarily equal loyalty. Leasing and captive financing play a factor.
Tags: brand loyalty, captive financing, customer satisfaction, Experian, Leasing
The used-vehicle market is feeling the impact of double-digit year-over-year declines in retail sales resulting from a lack of traffic and diminished credit availability.
Tags: Credit, Kontos, retail sales, used vehicle
The Ontario Trucking Association welcomes the idea, but other associations complain the rules violate NAFTA.
Tags: Canada, NAFTA, Ontario Trucking Association, Speed limiters, Trucks
Motor Trend announces the Forester as #1, based on value, market impact and superiority.
Tags: 2009 Forester, Motor Trend, small SUV
CNW Marketing Research predicts that McCain's tax policies would foster more new vehicle sales than Obama's.
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By Mike Antich Fuel prices hit record highs. The cost of financing a fleet doubles. Used-vehicle values plummet. Dealers are unable to sell the vehicles they have in inventory. Geopolitically, the U.S. is embroiled in war and the macro-economy teeters on recession. If you think I'm talking about 2008, think again. The year was 1973.
By Mike Antich October was an extremely difficult month to remarket vehicles in the wholesale market as resale prices took a precipitous drop. Wholesale pricing, based on mixed mileage and seasonally adjusted, declined a record 6 percent in October. The lack of credit to both dealers and retail buyers has been the key catalyst contributing to the downturn in the wholesale market. The market forecast is gloomy until the credit gridlock is resolved.
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