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May 12, 2008

2008 Fuel Economy Guide Available for Download

The EPA has issued a comprehensive PDF guide to fuel economy of all 2008 vehicles, which you can download by right-clicking here.

In today's gas market, buyers are more sensitive than ever about buying cars that get good mileage, and more important, they want the government ratings to be as accurate as possible -- nobody wants to buy a vehicle that gets 10% worse mileage in the real world than the sticker rating.

To address this situation, the EPA has started using an updated test to assign more accurate MPG ratings to new vehicles, and you can learn about that by watching the video in this post.

April 1, 2008

Ford Has Some Brights Spots Amidst 14% Sales Drop

DEARBORN, Mich. -- Sales for Ford's redesigned small car and acclaimed crossover utility continued to buck economic trends during March.

Retail sales for the Ford Focus were the highest for any month since August 2005 -- with retail sales up 36 percent in March and 35 percent in the first quarter compared with the same periods a year ago.

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March 30, 2008

Jaguar’s tarnished brand

There’s nothing quite as sad as a great name gone bad. Jaguar once was counted among the very best in luxury vehicle nameplates, and its name was synonymous with sophistication and style.

But the Big Cat’s image has seriously eroded in recent years under the ownership of Ford, despite a revival in its flagging quality.

Ford acquired the British nameplate in 1989 and has now sold it, along with the Land Rover brand, to India’s Tata Motors in a deal that will make the struggling U.S. automaker about $1.7 billion — roughly a third of the price it paid for the two luxury brands.

Posted by Frank at 7:34 AM | Filed under Auto Marketing | Auto News | Jaguar

March 26, 2008

Ford Announces Agreement to Sell Jaguar Land Rover to Tata Motors

DEARBORN, Mich. -- Ford Motor Company announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Jaguar Land Rover operations to Tata Motors.

The transaction is the culmination of Ford's decision last August to explore strategic options for the Jaguar Land Rover business, as the company accelerates its focus on its core Ford brand and "One Ford" global transformation.

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Tata Motors Purchases Jaguar, Land Rover

MUMBAI, India -- Tata Motors today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with the Ford Motor Company for the purchase of Jaguar Land Rover, comprising brands, plants and Intellectual Property Rights.

The transfer of ownership to Tata Motors is expected to close by the end of the next quarter, subject to applicable regulatory approvals.

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March 25, 2008

Ford Sells Jaguar, Land Rover to Indian Company

Ford has agreed to sell its luxury brands Jaguar and Land Rover to India's Tata Motors for more than $2 billion, according to reports.

Tata, currently a maker of mass market vehicles, recently made headlines with its super cheap Nano subcompact that will reportedly sell for $2,500 in non-U.S. markets. The acquisition is part of the company's plans to expand globally, and go upscale.

February 2, 2008

Current Auto Rebates Has All the Updated Rebates!

With auto sales down 4.3% in January 2008, many automakers are increasing the rebate and incentive offers they have on the hoods of their vehicles.

Yet keeping track of all the rebate programs can be difficult work, which is why we began publishing Current Auto Rebates, the Internet's first document that lists every rebate program for every vehicle for same in the United States.

This 13-page PDF makes it easy for you to look up rebates on any model you're interested in, and even allows you to contact your local dealer who will give you a free price quote on the ride of your choice.

Since rebate programs can change several times per month, you may want to sign up for free updates to the publication -- when we update the document you'll get an email from us letting you know a refreshed version is available for you to download.

And if someone you know is currently shopping for a new vehicle, you may want to download a copy and email it to them -- they'll thank you for doing so!

February 1, 2008

Ford Sales Down 4.1% in January

DEARBORN, Mich. -- Demand for Ford's crossovers remained strong in January. Sales for the Ford Edge were 95 percent higher than a year ago and the Lincoln MKX was up 78 percent.

Retail demand for Ford, Lincoln and Mercury cars also was strong in January, especially for the new Focus. Sales for the Focus were up 44 percent compared with a year ago, with retail sales up 33 percent. Combined retail sales for the Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln MKZ also were higher than a year ago.

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January 30, 2008

With Home Prices Dropping, Car Prices Are Sure to Follow

It's accepted wisdom now that overall auto sales will drop in 2008. This is seen as a function of the housing bust, during which as much as 20% of new car purchases were funded by residential real estate profit, home equity cashouts and the general euphoria in real estate related industries.

Now that home prices are dropping -- and will continue to do so until they fall in line with median income -- we believe the average new vehicle transaction price will drop as well. If houses can fall 10%-30% in value, why not cars?

In November we ran a story from Comerica Bank stating the average transaction price of a new vehicle was $29,024. Our projection is this number will fall below $25,000, perhaps in 2009 if not this year, for several reasons:

1. Less money to spend. The option of taking cash out of a home to finance a new purchase is gone. The psychology of spending "free money" to buy a luxe ride will give way to folks actually having to make the payment out of their own pocket. And with many people paying even more for housing due to adjustable rates, they will choose cheaper rides.

2. Gas prices. While $3 a gallon gas isn't as draconian as five bucks, it will have an effect over time. People are already choosing more efficient crossovers and smaller SUVs over the big buses, and V8s are going out of favor. Look for more people to choose V6s in cars and for four-cylinders to pick up in popularity.

3. Negative equity. A greater percentage of folks are upside down in their cars, and have been rolling their balances into new loan agreements. To catch up, their new purchases will have to be cheaper and it's going to take years to eat away at the balance.

4. New frugality. In a tough economy, the value of money becomes more dear. People will start thinking twice about how much money they spend. They will choose cheaper cars, perhaps with more options, but the luxe-marques are in for a rough ride.

5. New wage structures. The Detroit car companies have made big headlines with their new labor deals, that allow them to replace higher paid union workers with new hires at a lower wage scale. The higher wages translated into higher sticker prices; the lower wages will allow for slimmer price hikes and even reductions.

6. Battle for fewer consumers. Don't let the tough talk fool you. As fewer cars are sold throughout 2008, the rebate war will kick into full swing -- and spiffs will help bring down the average transaction price.

This last reason is why we launched Current Auto Rebates, a site that publishes all the rebates for every model in a single PDF file, to make bargain hunting that much easier.

January 26, 2008

2008 Jaguar X-Type Rebates Available at Current Auto Rebates.com

The 2008 Jaguar X-Type has 2.9% financing available; program ends 4/4/08. The 2008 Jaguar X-Type base price -- $35,060.

Click here to get your free 2008 Jaguar X-Type price quote!

To stay up-to-date on 2008 Jaguar rebates, check out Current Auto Rebates, the web's #1 source for car, truck and SUV rebates and incentives.

Current Auto Rebates is the only publication of its kind: a 13-page PDF file that lists all the current rebates, from every vehicle manufacturer. What you don't know about current auto rebates could cost you thousands of dollars -- get your free report today!

2008 Jaguar XJ Rebates Available at Current Auto Rebates.com

The 2008 Jaguar XJ has 4.9% financing available; program ends 4/4/08. The 2008 Jaguar XJ base price -- $63,835.

Click here to get your free 2008 Jaguar XJ price quote!

To stay up-to-date on 2008 Jaguar rebates, check out Current Auto Rebates, the web's #1 source for car, truck and SUV rebates and incentives.

2008 Jaguar S-Type Rebates Available at Current Auto Rebates.com

The 2008 Jaguar S-Type has 2.9% financing available; program ends 4/4/08. The 2008 Jaguar S-Type base price -- $48,335.

Click here to get your free 2008 Jaguar S-Type price quote!

To stay up-to-date on 2008 Jaguar rebates, check out Current Auto Rebates, the web's #1 source for car, truck and SUV rebates and incentives.

January 23, 2008

Harness the power of free price quotes!

Many of you have seen the link to get a free dealer price quote on our pages, as well as in our Current Auto Rebates report.

The free price quote is one of the best tools for savvy vehicle shoppers -- it's convenient, and there is absolutely no obligation to buy anything. Here are some of the other advantages:

-- You are essentially putting a bid out to local new vehicle dealers to compete for your business. In many cases, several dealers will respond to your price quote request. Armed with your knowledge of MSRP and rebates, you can then have dealers compete on price for your car buying dollars!

-- You can fill out a free price quote for each vehicle you are cross-shopping.

-- Schedule your test drive appointments. Just think, you know longer have to suffer the indignity of walking into a dealership and either being ignored or descended upon like a piece of fresh meat.

-- The dealership will have the vehicle you are interested in ready and waiting [if they are pros, which many are nowadays, given the competition of the Internet.]

-- You will be doing 90% of the work that goes into buying a new vehicle from the convenience of your own computer -- how civilized is that!

Get your free dealer price quote today!

Current Auto Rebates -- What You Don't Know Could Cost You Thousands of Dollars

Want to see all the rebates on every make and model vehicle for sale in the United States?

Current Auto Rebates has just launched a valuable 13-page PDF report that is the first of its kind -- listing all rebates for all vehicles. What you don't know about current auto rebates could cost you thousands of dollars!

Aren't you tired of clicking through page after page on web sites to find the information you need? This report has everything you need in one convenient, easy-to-use package.

Check out CurrentAutoRebates.com and get your free PDF report today!

January 21, 2008

Jaguar Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

Jaguar is offering 2.9% financing on the S-Type and X-Type sedans; 4.9% financing is available on the XJ series.

Program ends 4/4/08.

If you would like to research current auto rebates for all make and models for sale in the United States, check out CurrentAutoRebates.com, a fabulous service that allows you to check up on all rebate programs through a handy PDF report. The service is free and available now!

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May 12, 2008

2008 Fuel Economy Guide Available for Download

April 1, 2008

Ford Has Some Brights Spots Amidst 14% Sales Drop

March 30, 2008

Jaguar’s tarnished brand

March 26, 2008

Ford Announces Agreement to Sell Jaguar Land Rover to Tata Motors

Tata Motors Purchases Jaguar, Land Rover

March 25, 2008

Ford Sells Jaguar, Land Rover to Indian Company

February 2, 2008

Current Auto Rebates Has All the Updated Rebates!

February 1, 2008

Ford Sales Down 4.1% in January

January 30, 2008

With Home Prices Dropping, Car Prices Are Sure to Follow

January 26, 2008

2008 Jaguar X-Type Rebates Available at Current Auto Rebates.com

2008 Jaguar XJ Rebates Available at Current Auto Rebates.com

2008 Jaguar S-Type Rebates Available at Current Auto Rebates.com

January 23, 2008

Harness the power of free price quotes!

Current Auto Rebates -- What You Don't Know Could Cost You Thousands of Dollars

January 21, 2008

Jaguar Rebates Available at CurrentAutoRebates.com

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