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Saturn (#)

„While such high markups are in the minority, a much larger number of dealers are selling the Sky for $3,000 over sticker — a large number when bas pricing is supposed to start at $25,195. Saturn spokesman Brian Brockman said the company is trying to encourage dealers to sell cars at MSRP. "We don't condone any kind of practice like that," he said. Brockman said possible repercussions for offending dealers include limiting the dealer's allotment of the popular car.“

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Is Your Car Smarter Than You Are? - Popular Mechanics (#)

„We also take pride in our ability to control a vehicle at its performance limits. Given the increasing numbers of high-performance cars at dealers and on the road, we know that we are not alone. But despite the legions of driving enthusiasts, as we look around us on the streets and highways, we realize that we are still in the minority. For the vast sea of everyday drivers, the proliferation of automotive safety computer controls is unquestionably a good thing.“

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AUTO PEOPLE -- Marketing Evolution’s Rex Briggs, Legendary Pat Ryan; Who’s Shifting Gears? More (#)

„So, at age 26 (in 1964), Ryan conceived an idea for new-car dealers that grew into a very lucrative business. He proposed that dealers sell life and disability insurance to customers financing their vehicles. He sold the concept to Chicago's Continental Assurance Company and set out in his own car to provide policies to dealers in the upper Midwest as head of Pat Ryan & Associates.“

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Volkswagen New Beetle - Popular Mechanics (#)

„And buyers were bowled over by dealer service, especially during an early recall that involved changing the battery tray and some electrical wiring. Dealers often filled the tank and washed their customers' cars for free. They also handed out Beetle T-shirts, toys and mugs and put fresh flowers in the bud vase. This and just plain good service earned dealers lots of points.“

http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/reader_rides/ 1271031.html - Cached

Buick dealers reject RWD sedan plans (#)

„why would dealers care about where sales are coming from when they famously just care about sales. i could undertand plant managers or unions voiceing concern about reduced lucerne demand, but not dealers. imo it is a bad move for buick to decline this well-timed oportunity for a rear drive vehicle“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/02/20/buick-dealers-reject-rwd-sedan-plans/ - Cached

Automotive News (#)

„ During my tenure as an officer and then president of the Kansas Motor Car Dealers Association, we endorsed the establishment of a uniform title law. This would create a standard title form to be issued by all states. The form would follow a vehicle throughout its life and would eliminate the process of washing.“

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Japanese automakers topple Big Three market share in Calif. (#)

„For the first time ever, Californians bought more cars and trucks from Japanese automakers than domestic ones in 2006, according to the California Motor Car Dealers Association. By the end of the week, state residents will have bought 938,839 Japanese brand vehicles and 859,206 from the Big Three.“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/27/.../ - Cached

Poor Design or Bad Driving? Report Indicates Car Brakes Wear Out Faster - AutoSpies Auto News (#)

„Thousands of new cars arrive in the UK, are parked up for several months, stock piled, waiting to be distributed to dealers. These vehicles stand in all weather conditions without the wheels moving, the brake discs start to rust and deteriorate even before the customer receives their new vehicle.“

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Are CarFax Reports a Waste Of Time? - AutoSpies Auto News (#)

„I find them useful. I buy cars that are about 5 years old, and usually from dealers (or trade-in wholesalers). My main concern is how many owners (as an indication of maintenance). My wife's 2001 A6 had 1 previous owner, and 6 years of maintenance at Audi dealers.“

http://www.autospies.com/news/are-carfax-reports-a-waste-of-time-12967/ - Cached

Spied: 2008 Mercury Montego (#)

„I do customer service evaluations of new car dealers and test drive plenty of cars. Avalon's has a decent ride, but it's handling is nothing to brag about. It's ass-end likes to break free on some freeway exit ramps, and it's hardly precise.“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/25/spied-2008-mercury-montego/ - Cached

Ford Aston Martin (#)

„Aston Martin dates back to 1913 when Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford, who were Singer dealers in London, decided to build their own car. They mounted a 1.4 litre four-cylinder Coventry Simplex engine in a chassis of their own design and called it Aston Martin.“

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Saturn dealers inflate Sky pricing by as much as $8,000 (#)

„I believe what you say, that corporate policy is against it, and that penalties are probably stiff. But these are car dealers and they will sell their children to make a buck. I don't care if the product is made in the US, or Germany or Japan etc…“

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Who Rocked The House in January Franchise Sales? - AutoSpies Auto News (#)

„If BMW would take that to note, then the average would be higher. The BMW dealers that only average 8 to 10 cars per month are also grouped with VW, GM, Ford & chrysler products. Personally, I think it is a waste of time to have such small dealers .“

http://www.autospies.com/news/.../ - Cached

Lincoln MKR Concept (#)

„As for pushy car dealers. FOMOCO needs to set some basic standards. Maybe some corporately owned dealerships to set and enforce standards for professionalism, car maintenance, customer care.“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/12/22/early-look-lincoln-mkr-concept/ - Cached

2006 Mallett Pontiac Solstice V8 - AutoWeek (#)

„Dealers have been scrambling to get allotments. “I’ve got dealers interested in scooping up the whole run,” says Mallett, which, with just 100 cars slated for build through next October, will ensure the scrambling remains fierce.“

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2007/2008 BMW M3 (E92) pricing leaked? (#)

„Good luck finding one for 60k sticker or less when the dealers get the car since most cars on the lot have many of the available options, then ponder is its overpriced ?“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/08/17/2007-bmw-m3-e92-pricing-leaked/ - Cached

Dodge Challenger Concept unveiled (2006/2007/2008) (#)

„Alright freaking awsome, but hey whats up with all these car dealers having one on there show cases, but no prices?“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2006/01/07/.../ - Cached

CARS Chat Auto dealers' political agenda (#)

„Car Buyers Bill of Rights “

http://www.carconsumers.com/blog/?cat=15 - Cached

1949 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (#)

„January 17 - The first Volkswagen Beetle to arrive in the United States , a 1948 model, is brought over to New York by Dutch businessman Ben Pon ...“

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1949 - Cached

 

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Posted at March 7, 2007 03:48 PM