August 17th, 2006
Ford looks to cut back dealership numbers
Detroit Free Press – an aggressive effort to reduce the number of Ford, Lincoln and Mercury dealerships in 18 markets — including Detroit, the But automakers typically have difficulty persuading dealers to voluntarily close their stores, which provide robust profits to
Toyota tops in dependability study
Warren Tribune Chronicle – DETROIT Automakers continued to make strides in a closely watched vehicle dependability study, with mainstream brands closing in on luxury nameplates, J.D. Power and Associates said Wednesday. Japan s Toyota Motor Corp. won top honors in eight
Ford to Focus on N. America Turnaround
Associated Press – DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. is trying to stay focused on its North American turnaround amid a drumbeat of bad news this But Japanese automakers continue to add pressure. Last month, U.S. sales at Ford, GM and DaimlerChrysler AG’s Chrysler Group
Hybrid owners get lobby
Detroit News – Could Detroit possibly still not be getting the message? Even as Toyota and other automakers respond to the public’s clear appetite for increased fuel efficiency, U.S. automakers are actually introducing heavier and heavier cars that gulp gasoline
Ford,GM falling behind in profits
Pasadena Star-News – And it isn’t the only trend bedevilling Detroit. Big 3 sales are lagging at home, too. Last month, for the first time The shrinkage of the Big 3 is occurring as automakers confront customer demand for more fuel-efficient vehicles. The Japanese
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August 17th, 2006
Nine Ways To Lower Your Auto Insurance Costs
You may not realize it, but the insurance rates you pay for
your car can vary dramatically depending on the insurance
company, agent or broker you choose, the coverage is you
request and the kind of car you drive. Listed below are a
number of things you can do right now to lower your
insurance costs.
1. COMPARISON SHOP. Prices for the same coverage can vary by
hundreds of dollars, so it pays to shop around. Ask your
friends, check the yellow pages or call your state insurance
department (phone numbers are on back page). You can also
check consumer guides, insurance agents or companies. This
will give you an idea of price ranges and tell you which
companies or agents have the lowest prices. But don’t shop
price alone. The insurer you select should offer both fair
prices and excellent service. Quality personal service may
cost a bit more, but provides added conveniences, so talk to
a number of insurers to get a feeling for the quality of
their service. Ask them what they would do to lower your
costs. Check the financial ratings of the companies too.
Then, when you’ve narrowed the field to three insurers, get
price quotes.
2. ASK FOR HIGHER DEDUCTIBLES. Deductibles represent the
amount of money you pay before you make a claim. By
requesting higher deductibles on collision and comprehensive
(fire and theft) coverage, you can lower your costs
substantially. For example, increasing your deductible from
$200 to $500 could reduce your collision cost by 15% to 30%.
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August 17th, 2006
What Car Dealers Won’t Tell You : The Insider’s Guide to Buying or Leasing a New or Used Car Customer Review: This book will save you money!
In a sense I’m also writing this review for several friends of mine who have bought the book and found it extremely helpful as a prepration for shopping for a car. The information, tactics and strategies proved to be right on for both me and my friends. We all saved money with this book. As to a previous reviewer who said the “fax” ploy doesn’t work. Well it sure did for me. I suspect he’s a car salesman.
Customer Review: This book saved me [a lot]
First of all, this book was written by someone who sold cars for a living and you get the “inside” scoop. So inside, that when I went to buy my first new car ever, as the saleman’s banter was taken chapter and verse from the pages. I used every resource suggested and every response suggested by the author and, as a result, paid [substantially] less than the lowest price I was offered by groups like AutoFinders. Not a bad return for [such a small investment!]
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August 16th, 2006
Hyundai offers special finance scheme for Getz
Moneycontrol.com, India – Aug 9, 2006Hyundai Motor India on Wednesday launched a special structured finance and buyback scheme for its premium compact car Getz in select markets. …
Hyundai sees room for more US market share gains
Reuters – Aug 10, 2006… since June 2003. He joined the Company in April… Full Bio. TRAVERSE CITY, Mich., Aug 10 (Reuters) – Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd. (005380 …
Hyundai Motor Says 2Q Profit Fell
Houston Chronicle, United States – Aug 6, 2006SEOUL, South Korea Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea’s largest auto maker, said Monday its net profit tumbled 37 percent in the second quarter from a year ago …
2007 Hyundai Santa Fe
Automobile Magazine – Aug 15, 2006… overlooked. But for the 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe, they’re indicative of a larger problem. … touches. That’s not to say Hyundai isn’t trying. …
Stronger won hurts profits at Hyundai, Kia
Toronto Star, Canada – Aug 7, 2006Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea’s largest auto maker, said its second-quarter profit tumbled 37 per cent from a year ago as the strong South Korean currency …
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August 15th, 2006
Buying Cars Without Buying the Farm! Buying Cars Without Buying the Farm is a simple but powerful approach to the car buying process. Written with over seventeen years of in-the-business experience, this book takes you by the hand and walks you through a car deal step by step, and teaches you how to work a deal in your favor every time. You’ll learn exactly what to say and not to say, as well as explore the tricks of the trade dealers use to get you to pay more money.Car dealers sell cars every day. You on the other hand buy a car every five or six years.Who do you think the expert is? Using the techniques you’ll learn in this book, you can level the playing field and put yourself in control of your next car deal, and SAVE MONEY!
Customer Review: Great advice from an expert !
If you buy a car once in your life, this book is worth reading. The Author makes it easy for you to understand and everything he says is easy to implement as well. It actually works…I am a college student and reading this book not only gave me important information to SAVE MONEY, but the confidence I needed. I will definitely refer to this book in the future as well.
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