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The Pebble and the Avalanche (#)

„Although the Big Three automobile manufacturers in the US continue to struggle, they do have one terrific advantage: the network of car dealerships. The automakers manufacture cars and then send them to the dealerships, who arrange financing for the cars and absorb the output. This disaggregation between manufacturing and end-user sales is a very common arrangement in any industry, but in the case of automobile manufacturing, the system has failed for lack of feedback.“

http://www.pebbleandavalanche.com/weblog - Cached

Is this Crazy? 84 Month Car Notes Becoming Common - AutoSpies Auto News (#)

„theres nothing wrong with your current car, it has low miles on it so why dont you leave and just keep it until its paid off, then trade it in. that is the smart thing to do, stop coming into dealerships asking us to sell you a car simply because you want a new one and then calling us names for finding a way to do what you asked us to do whatever the cost!' the vanity of the american public keeps thousands of salepeople employed, where would the economy be without the car business ...“

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

Seattle dealership rips off disabled man - Autoblog (#)

„I still don't understand why we even have the dealership system. Car companies work so hard to try and create a positive brand image, and these dealerships mess it all up with their ridiculous tactics. Let's face it, Japanese and German cars sell themselves, while American cars sell just because they are American cars, irregardless of features. So what need is there for the dealers?“

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/01/23/seattle-dealership-rips-off-disabled-man/ - Cached

2004 Volkswagen Phaeton - Four Seasons Test - Automobile Magazine (#)

„All of this is positive, but we found that a really big, really expensive sedan with sober, unremarkable über-Passat styling and complex systems of shaky reliability is totally out of place in ordinary Volkswagen dealerships, where buyers prepared to pay more than $70,000 for a luxury car are neither likely drop-in customers nor particularly well-treated if they do make their way to a down-market sales outlet ...“

http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/sedans/0512_volkswagen_phaeton/ - Cached

Changing minds: What Detroit can do to win back car buyers? - AutoSpies Auto News (#)

„It also has the fewest problems of the 3. I've since stop going to dealerships and service my car at specialty shops except for the Bimmer. The costs are a lot more and I've noticed that they don't check half of the sh*t that they claim they check....and all of the svc packages ex..30k, 60k etc are a waste because they charge u an arm and a leg and they mainly on check everything and don't replace anything.“

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

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Daytona 500 Pace Car - RSportsCars.com (#)

„The Corvette Z06 that will serve as the Daytona 500 pace car is mechanically identical to those available at Chevrolet dealerships. It is the fastest vehicle ever offered by Chevrolet and General Motors. With 505 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque from its 7.0L all-aluminum, racing-inspired engine, the Corvette Z06 leaps from 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds and has a top speed of more than 198 mph.“

http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/ corvette_pace_car.asp - Cached

2006 North American International Auto Show Preview - Detroit (#)

„Tickets: $10, $7 for those 65 and older on weekdays, and children 12 and under free when accompanied by an adult. $2-off weekday discount coupons are available at participating Southern California new car dealerships. Coupons are only valid Monday through Friday. E-tickets and more show information are available at www.laautoshow.com .“

http://autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ section?category=detroitindex - Cached

Asia Spy 2004 Archive - Popular Mechanics (#)

„Acura's flagship sports car, the NSX, has been in dealerships relatively unchanged since its debut in 1990. And the car's die-hard fans have been champing at the bit for a new model. This Honda concept, dubbed the HSC, is a thinly disguised look at the next NSX.“

http://www.popularmechanics.com/automotive/new_cars/ 1318641.html - Cached

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

„In addition, Chris has defined and implemented CRM strategies for some of the most successful dealer groups and manufacturers in North America. At Newgen, Chris will be responsible for leading the company’s sales efforts with dealerships, car companies and strategic partners.“

http://www.automotivedigest.com/include/ 3250.html - Cached

Green Car Congress: NY Governor Calls for 25% Reduction in Oil Consumption Over 10 Years (#)

„Effective July 15, 2006, new car dealerships will be responsible for collecting a 0.4% surcharge on the sale of new passenger vehicles, light trucks, SUVs, or vans for which either of the following conditions appy:“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006/08/ ny_governor_cal.html - Cached

GM reveals Chevrolet Volt Concept (#)

„So I say go GM! I think this is a cool-looking car, and if you can make it "compelling" to own and drive, then I'll bet they'll be lining up at the dealerships to buy it.“

http://www.leftlanenews.com/2007/01/07/gm-reveals-chevrolet-volt-concept/ - Cached

Lincoln MKR Concept (#)

„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

GM Promotion: $1K Fuel Card with Flex-Fuel Vehicles (#)

„The E85 fuel card promotion will be available at more than 130 GMC and Chevrolet dealerships in Chicago-Rockford, and 88 dealerships in Minneapolis-St.Paul.“

http://www.greencarcongress.com/2006/05/ gm_promotion_1k.html - Cached

Found at a page of Mike Millikin, posted on 2006/05/03

ROADandTRACK.com --- First Drives - 2005 Audi A3 Sportback (10/2004) (#)

„The question is, how many $25,000 Sportbacks will be at Audi dealerships when the car bows early next year? They should be fairly common if Audi is to succeed.“

http://www.roadandtrack.com/ article.asp?article_id=1578&section_id=6 - Cached

Spies give you an early preview of the next Mitsubishi EVO? - AutoSpies Auto News (#)

„Check out the awesome photo gallery and the bonus tour of the San Diego Car Museum in Balboa Park and look for the new Lancer in dealerships this April.“

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

 

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Posted at March 7, 2007 03:52 PM