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Signs Of A Rebound, Yet The Worst Auto Market Since The 1950s
Some of the phrases used in headlines this week, to describe August auto sales, have been brutal: "sales slowing to a crawl," "taking a tumble," or "struggling along" were just a few. But they're pretty appropriate. "We saw the worst August in 28 years," looking at sales altogether, assessed Jesse...
Free Credit Report: Save Money On Your Car Loan By Managing Your Credit: Part I
Managing your credit is crucial if you hope to get the best rate on your car loan. Paying a few percentage points more than necessary can translate into shelling out... August 22, 2010 by L James Johnson 1
![U.S. Retail SAAR from August 2009 to August 2010 [via J.D. Power]](http://static.hgmsites.net/images/cache/u-s-retail-saar-from-august-2009-to-august-2010-via-j-d-power_100319755_151x113.jpg "Dueling Analysts: Edmunds, J.D. Power Predict Strong, Weak Sales For 2010")
Dueling Analysts: Edmunds, J.D. Power Predict Strong, Weak Sales For 2010
Yesterday, Edmunds and J.D. Power announced their predictions for August sales. And while the numbers were pretty close, the two companies' spins were decidedly different. Of... August 20, 2010 by Richard Read
Suzuki Dealership Network Shrinks, As Cars Become More Appealing
If you're shopping for a sporty, economical compact sedan, we'd recommend that you put the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi on your shopping list. But there's a potential snag: With... August 16, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson 2
And The Fastest-Growing Car Brand Is...Buick?
Look, we all miss Pontiac. Saturn, too. A few even miss Saab. (Fewer miss HUMMER.) But although General Motors' bankruptcy and brand sale may have been painful for fans, it's... August 16, 2010 by Richard Read 6
Hyundai Sees Global Resurgence
With Hyundai’s recent, and successful, resurgence here in the U.S., it is no surprise that India’s second largest automaker, Hyundai India is predicting a 20 percent... August 12, 2010 by Anthony Alaniz
Beware Car Dealers Price Gouging Chevrolet Volt
Car buyers have always had to watch out for car dealers who excessively mark-up the price of new models in the late summer/fall when a new model year rolls around. In this... August 5, 2010 by L James Johnson 1
Over 2 Million Cars To Be Sold On Social Networks This Year
Social media. Networking. Facebook. Twitter. To some, these words are like heroin to a junkie. To others, these words are like heroin to a rehab therapist. But whatever side... August 3, 2010 by Nelson Ireson
Smart Car Shopping: Who's In Control Here? Part II
Car dealers train their sales staff to stay in control of a customer’s buying process at all times. There is a well established sequence of events that begins when... August 1, 2010 by L James Johnson
As Automakers Move Focus To Smaller Cars, Entry Segment Lags
With the landslide of all-new small cars being introduced this year and over the next several model years—including the 2011 Ford Fiesta, 2011 Mazda2, and 2012 Fiat... July 29, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson
Car Dealer Communications: Stick To The Facts
When you go to a car dealership, it’s easy to get swept off your feet by a smooth car salesman with a polished sales routine. Before you know it, you can be up-sold to an... July 28, 2010 by Geoff Cudd
Car Dealer Tricks: Won’t Return Keys or Registration - Part II
When car dealers evaluate your trade, they ask for the keys and registration. They need the keys to drive the car. They need the registration to make sure it’s current, and... July 25, 2010 by L James Johnson
Car Dealer Tricks: Won’t Return Keys Or Registration - Part I
Car dealers have a bad reputation for a good reason. During my dealership career in Internet Sales, I listened closely to my customer’s intense, even harsh opinions about... July 25, 2010 by L James Johnson
J.D. Power: It's A Mixed Bag For Auto Sales
J.D. Power has good news and bad news for the auto industry. On the plus side, production is up dramatically from a year ago, and July sales will be significantly higher than... July 23, 2010 by Richard Read
Fire-Sale Deals On 2010 Mercury Vehicles? Probably Not
You’ve probably heard the news; Mercury is no more. Ford Motor Co. (NYSE:F) is in the process of shuttering the brand and focusing more efforts toward Lincoln, and after... July 16, 2010 by Bengt Halvorson
Secret Shoppers Give Mercedes-Benz Top Marks For Customer Experience
UPDATED: Pied Piper's Fran O'Hagan sent in some additional comments about this study. See below. If you've ever had the pleasure of working in retail or the service industry... July 13, 2010 by Richard Read
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