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May 28, 2008

Toyota Offers Low APR on Used Tundra and Sequoia

Toyota has announced a 2.9% APR offer on Certified Used Tundra pickups and Sequoia SUVs, through July 31, 2008. Loan terms up to 66 months are available.

April 17, 2008

Three Millionth Vehicle Sold on eBay Motors

SAN JOSE, Calif. -- eBay Motors announced today that its three millionth passenger vehicle has sold in the U.S.

The milestone vehicle is a 2002 Ford F-250 pickup truck purchased by Patricia Weidler of Otego, N.Y., to help her husband, Dan, start his own construction business. The couple bought the pickup from 8-year eBay veteran David Pelis, of Pelis Auto Sales in Northampton, Mass.

In celebration of the purchase, eBay Motors reimbursed the Weidlers, plus provided $3,000 in parts and accessories to help get their construction company started. For more details, visit www.ebaymotors.com/3millionsold.

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April 9, 2008

Vista BMW Wins CPO Dealer of the Year Award

Woodcliff Lake, NJ -- BMW retailer Vista BMW, based in Southern Florida, has been awarded the "Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Dealer of the Year Award".

The award was presented to CPO manager Frank Lynch of Vista BMW by Auto Remarketing NewsMagazine, the leading magazine of the used car industry, during an industry wide CPO Forum in Dearborn, MI, on April 7-8, 2008.

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April 1, 2008

GM Offers Low Interest on Certfied Used Vehicles

DETROIT – GM Certified Used Vehicles, the industry’s top-selling manufacturer-certified used vehicle brand*, today announced a nationwide GMAC rate incentive program on select GM Certified Used Vehicles, including Chevrolet Cobalt, HHR, Tahoe, Suburban and Silverado; Pontiac G6; and GMC Sierra, Yukon and Yukon XL models.

The new rate incentive offer, effective April 1, 2008, through June 30, 2008, provides well-qualified GM Certified Used Vehicles buyers with 2.9% APR financing for terms up to 48 months or 3.9% APR financing for terms up to 60 months from GMAC Financial Services on select 2003-2008 models.

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March 31, 2008

Thrifty Car Sales Opens New Locations

TULSA, Okla. -- Thrifty Car Sales, a subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc., is adding three new dealers to its national network of franchised used car dealerships. The new markets include locations in Dixon, Calif.; Mahopac, N.Y.; and San Antonio, Texas.

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Posted by Frank at 4:37 AM | Filed under Auto Marketing | Auto News | Used vehicles

March 28, 2008

SPEED and Barrett-Jackson Extend Partnership

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The world’s premier collector car auction company, Barrett-Jackson, and SPEED, the automotive lifestyle network, have reached an agreement on a multi-year contract to continue live broadcasts of the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Events in Scottsdale, Ariz., and West Palm Beach, Fla., and extend coverage to include Barrett-Jackson’s new Las Vegas auction.

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March 27, 2008

Volkswagen Renews Partnership with Carfax

CENTREVILLE, Va. -- Volkswagen of America today announced that Carfax will continue to be the vehicle history information provider for the Volkswagen Certified Pre-Loved program.

Since 2003, Carfax Vehicle History Reports have been a key component in the Volkswagen certification process. Every Volkswagen vehicle submitted for certification must qualify for the Carfax Buyback Guarantee, in addition to meeting Volkswagen’s stringent program guidelines.

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Posted by Frank at 9:38 AM | Filed under Auto Marketing | Auto News | Used vehicles | Volkswagen

Audi Renews Partnership with Carfax

CENTREVILLE, Va. -- Audi of America today announced that Carfax will continue to be the vehicle history information provider for the Audi Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) program.

Since 2003, Carfax Vehicle History Reports have been a key component in the Audi certification process. Every Audi vehicle submitted for certification must qualify for the Carfax Buyback Guarantee, in addition to meeting Audi’s stringent program guidelines.

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Posted by Frank at 9:28 AM | Filed under Audi | Auto Marketing | Auto News | Used vehicles

March 7, 2008

Chrysler Posts Record Certified Pre-Owned Salesin February

Auburn Hills, Mich. -- Chrysler LLC today reported that its Chrysler, Jeep® and Dodge dealers sold a new monthly sales record of 11,677 Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles (CPOV) in February 2008, a 15 percent increase from 2007 sales of 10,163 units.

During February, Chrysler brand sales rose 13 percent to 3,697 units, Jeep brand sales advanced 19 percent to 2,878 units and Dodge brand sales spiked 14 percent to 5,102 units.

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February 28, 2008

Best Used Cars for Every Budget

YONKERS, N.Y. -- Finding a reliable car for a reasonable price may seem difficult, but consumers willing to consider buying a used car may be in luck. Consumer Reports' latest survey results reveal that there are hundreds of used-car models that provide good reliability.

Many can also be safe, fuel-efficient, and affordable. The report, featured in the magazine's 2008 April Auto Issue, identifies the best and worst used vehicles for the last 10 model years, 1998 through 2007.

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Posted by Frank at 5:47 PM | Filed under Auto Marketing | Auto News | Used vehicles

February 21, 2008

Study: Average Vehicle on the Road is Nearly Ten Years Old

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. -- Median age of passenger cars in operation remained at 9.2 years in 2007 tying a record high in 2006, according to the vehicle population report released today by R. L. Polk & Co. The median age for trucks increased 5.8 percent to 7.3 years in 2007.

Though registrations were down, the median age for light trucks in 2007 increased by 4.4 percent to 7.1 years.

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Posted by Frank at 7:18 AM | Filed under Auto Marketing | Auto News | Car Tech | Used vehicles

February 19, 2008

Acura Adds Carfax 1-Owner to Certified Web Site

CENTREVILLE, Va. -- Acura has enhanced its Acura Certified Pre-Owned (ACPV) Web site to highlight Carfax 1-Owner cars.

Consumers shopping on the site can easily identify any Certified Acura Vehicle that had only one previous owner. For added peace of mind, complementary Carfax Vehicle History Reports are available with every certified vehicle listed, courtesy of Acura.

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Posted by Frank at 12:02 PM | Filed under Acura | Auto Marketing | Auto News | Used vehicles

February 16, 2008

Michael Madesen's Reservoir Dogs Cadillac Fails to Sell on eBay

Michael Madsen's star power was not enough to sell this vintage 1966 Cadillac DeVille, the vehicle used by his character Mr. Blonde in Reservoir Dogs.

Bidding ended last night at $12,600, which did not meet the reserve, so no sale.

We kind of find this hard to believe, as counting Mr. Madsen, the car's cinematic heritage and the Caddoo itself, it really hits the trifecta of celebrity car power. The actor was also throwing in a personal meet and greet with photos, a signed edition of R-Dogs and an autograph on teh car itself -- and no one was willing to bid more than 12.6?

After the jump, Mr. Madsen's description of the car and extras -- warning ALL CAPS ahead!

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February 14, 2008

The Repo Man is Going to Have a Busy Year

The number of repossessed vehicles is expected to hit 1.6 million in 2008, according to an economist for auto auction company Manheim.

This year is predicted to see 10% rise in vehicle repos, which would be a third higher than 10 years ago, says Thomas Webb, chief economist for a unit of Atlanta-based Manheim. The increase comes atop a 10% rise in repos last year.

For those of you looking for work, repo man looks to be a growing field.

Posted by Frank at 1:08 PM | Filed under Auto Marketing | Auto News | Finance | Used vehicles

Selling Used Cars Can Be Deadly Business

A part-time New York used car dealer has been acquitted for plotting to murder a rival dealer, according to Newsday.

Matthew Silberzweig allegedly told an FBI informant he was willing to spend ten grand to kill Barry Weisman, but the threat was never recorded, leading to the acquittal. Still, it's probably not a good idea to mess with guys that move metal!

Posted by Frank at 11:08 AM | Filed under 5th Wheel | Auto Marketing | Auto News | Used vehicles