After a long stretch of twelve model years, the New Beetle is being retired, to be replaced by a sportier model that will appeal to men as well as women. According to VW’s market research, the current body-style is almost exclusively a ladies car.
For 2010 only 1500 were made, and this is #1486.
Volkswagen has announced February sales and the results are encouraging. A huge gain in the popular GTI was no doubt helped by it’s being named Car of the Year by Automobile Magazine.
Other big gainers: Tiguan and the popular Routan minivan.
OutlookOverall sales, including domestic brands and unadjusted for business days, were up 13.3 percent from February 2009 and [...]
1. QUALIFY YOURSELF
Want to save yourself a lot of time and aggravation? Before you begin to look for a vehicle, spend the time necessary to review your budget. Determine a target and maximum payment, and match it to the price of a vehicle that will fall within these ranges. Generally speaking, you’ll spend $20 a [...]
Price: $28,185*
Exterior: White Gold metallic
Interior: Cornsilk
Engine: 2.0L 4 cyl Turbo Fuel Injected
While other manufacturer’s are cutting back, laying off workers, closing down plants and filing bankruptcy, Volkswagen is expanding. VW wants to sell 800,000 cars by the year 2018.
The new plant in Chatanooga Tennesee will build the next generation Passat, which will be larger than the current offering, with a price target starting under $20,000, which [...]
Auto sales in the US could rise 20% in 2010 due to pent up demand and stronger credit markets, according to a respected automotive research group.
Deliveries will climb to 12.4 million from 10.3 million in 2008, the Ann Arbor, Michigan-based Center for Automotive Research (CAR) said today. U.S. sales were 13.2 million last year, after [...]
According to an AP Story, the end will soon be in sight:
From the AP story: “Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said Wednesday the department would announce within 48 hours how it intends to discontinue the program that offers car buyers rebates of $3,500 or $4,500 for trading in older vehicles for new, more fuel-efficient models. Department [...]
David Shepardson / The Detroit News Washington Bureau
Washington — Chrysler LLC is planning to send its millions of existing vehicle owners vouchers worth $1,000 that will be good through the end of June toward the purchase of a new car or truck, a person familiar with the matter said late Thursday.
Chrysler needs to clear out [...]
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More evidence of Maine lawmakers’ anti-business attitude.
Without argument, the biggest deterrent to new car sales in the state of Maine is the oppressive excise tax. Most states have either no fee, or a [...]
Is bankruptcy the next step for GM? If so, can Chrysler be far behind?
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2nd UPDATE:GM Auditors Raise Doubt On Auto Maker’s Viability
GM, Chrysler Say Bankruptcy Is Imminent Without More Aid
“Cash for Clunkers” provision not dead yet
U.S. auto sales continued their free fall into February, as big rebates and low-interest financing failed to lure people back into car dealerships and showrooms.
Today General Motors reported that its sales slid 53 percent in February compared with the same month [...]
So you want to drive faster than the Peapod’s 25 mph without burning gas?
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Tougher requirements for used car dealers are being proposed by many states. This could only be a good thing for consumers and dealers alike, as increased knowledge regarding a vehicle’s history results in increased confidence for both parties.
Fox 44 – Burlington and Plattsburgh News, Weather and Sports – Fox44.net | NH, other states, seek [...]
So it may not be science, but Slate.com’s Dan Gross thinks that the number of coffee outlets appearing and disappearing is a good indicator of the direction of the economy.
The Starbucks recession indicator – MSN Money
Comerica: Auto affordability best in 28 years
The purchase of an average-priced new vehicle took 23.1 weeks of median family income in the second quarter, according to the Auto Affordability Index compiled by Comerica Bank. That’s down 0.9 weeks from the first quarter and 1.9 weeks compared with a year ago. Including finance charges, the total cost [...]
