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Audi S3 and S3 Sportback get S tronic dual-clutch trannies
CooOne Automotive Magazine | 23 hours ago by sky tsui
Audi’s five-door S3 and its Sportback sibling will now be able to benefit from the S tronic dual-clutch transmission. Mated to the 2.0-liter TSFI, you’ll seamlessly shift from first all the way to sixth, with 265 hp on tap and 258 lb-ft. read more
Nissan’s plan for electric cars: buy the vehicle, lease the bat…
CooOne Automotive Magazine | November 14th 2008 by sky tsui
Remember when you were a kid and wanted that shiny new radio-controlled car from Toys ‘R Us? The fine print at the bottom of the package almost always read, “Batteries Not Included.” If Nissan’s current plans go forward, that read more
Lincoln Brings Back The Keypad On The New MKS
RideLust | November 11th 2008 by Ryan Caldwell
A Lincoln just doesn’t seem right without a keypad on the door, am I right? Thankfully they’ve decided to bring back the old system on the Lincoln MKS. And as Wired’s Autopia blog correctly remembered, it was exactly 28 years ago read more
Dealer Advertising Fun: Chrysler 300C/Town & Country mashup
CooOne Automotive Magazine | November 11th 2008 by sky tsui
“Truth-enhanced” car dealer advertising is nothing new. After all, how many times have you seen a newspaper ad for a special on, say, a base model, when the accompanying image shows a fully-optioned, range-topping version of the car inste read more
Senior Discount! Dodge offers employee pricing to AARP members
CooOne Automotive Magazine | November 11th 2008 by sky tsui
Joining Denny’s, Dunkin’ Donuts and Dairy Queen, Dodge has rolled out its version of a discount for the geriatric among us. While the aforementioned restaurants will cut prices for anyone generally over the age of 50, Dodge is seeking car read more
What does the Nissan Versa 1.6 offer for $9,990? Not much
CooOne Automotive Magazine | November 6th 2008 by sky tsui
Cheap, efficient transportation is highly desirable right now, and Nissan has stepped and delivered a super base Versa that will run you under 10 large. But what do you get for that rock-bottom MSRP? Well, you still get four wheels, four doors and si read more
World’s largest Lamborghini dealer turns out the lights!
CooOne Automotive Magazine | November 6th 2008 by sky tsui
It looks like dealers of mainstream high volume autos aren’t the only ones struggling with the current credit freeze. Plenty of car dealers across the country have turned out the lights this year as sales have dried up and costs for borrowing t read more
Saved by Zero? Toyota extends 0% financing through November
CooOne Automotive Magazine | November 4th 2008 by sky tsui
We have good news and bad news to report regarding Toyota’s 0% financing deal that’s currently going on in the U.S. The Japanese automaker must be seeing positive results from the operation, as it’s extended the incentive through th read more
Tips for Buying Hyundai Cars in Bad Economic Times
Fuel Efficient Autos | November 3rd 2008 by AC Jones
Many people in the country are hurting financially these days. They are cutting corners and making cuts in their budget to pay their bills. Some people may even need a new car because they can’t afford to fix their current car any more. Luckily read more
Toyota Venza priced from $25,975
CooOne Automotive Magazine | November 3rd 2008 by sky tsui
It’s been almost a year since Toyota debuted its new Venza crossover at the 2008 Detroit Auto Show, and we’ve heard nary a peep since. With the launch of the V6 model only a month away, though, we’ve finally received pricing info. T read more
GM pulls out early of used-car incentive, dealers not happy
CooOne Automotive Magazine | November 1st 2008 by sky tsui
It’s not that General Motors doesn’t want its dealer body to shift certified pre-owned Impalas, G6s, Silverados, or Sierras. GM rolled out a program to help make the used cars attractive by offering 60 month loans with a 3.9 percent inter read more
Audi TT-S starts at $45,500
CooOne Automotive Magazine | October 31st 2008 by sky tsui
Audi announced today that pricing for its U.S.-spec TT-S will begin at $45,500 for the Coupe model and $47,500 for the open-air Roadster. The TT-S joins the TT 2.0T and TT 3.2 in Audi’s lineup, settling atop the range with a turbocharged, direc read more
2009 Nissan Versa 1.6 Introduced As Cheapest Car In America
RideLust | October 31st 2008 by Ryan Caldwell
Today, Nissan threw down the small car gauntlet when it announced the release of the new, bargain-priced 2009 Nissan Versa 1.6 into the U.S. market. Scheduled to go on sale November 18, the 2009 Nissan Versa 1.6 will be priced to start at $9,990, off read more
Nissan Versa 1.6 becomes lowest-priced car in U.S.
CooOne Automotive Magazine | October 31st 2008 by sky tsui
Nissan has announced a new version of its Versa sedan today, which it claims is now the lowest-priced car in the U.S. For a base MSRP of $9,990 (excluding a $695 destination and handling charge) you can get your hands on the new Nissan Versa Sedan 1. read more
Time to cut the motor trade some slack?
Motor Trade Insider | October 27th 2008 by Motor Trade Insider
Reading the news item “Vehicle traders call for action as slump goes on” it is certainly consistent with what we at MTI have been saying for a long while, if the government are happy to borrow their way out of this downturn then some of i read more
How to Buy a New Car
Cheap Cars for Sale & Auction | October 26th 2008 by Binh Nguyen
Car buying is not a task to be taken lightly. The cost of a new car equals almost what most parents paid for their first home. It's imperative to do behind the scenes research to ensure you get a great deal. How to Buy a New Car in 10 Steps 1. Do read more
Get the best deal buying a car in a fallin market!
Automotive Advice | October 26th 2008 by jaxer
Since automotive sales are tanking, now's the time to put off that new car purchase, right? Wrong. While it may seem silly to part with your hard-earned money right now, economic doldrums mean that now is one of the best times in years to get an incr read more
Safest Vehicles of 2008
Women's Automotive Solutions Blog | October 24th 2008 by The Car Chick
Safety is a high priority for most drivers when they set out to purchase a new vehicle. Each year the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety puts the model year’s newest vehicles through a list of rigorous testing and then selects its Top Saf read more
Buy a 2010 Chevy Camaro ~ order one now
Automotive Advice | October 20th 2008 by jaxer
Order a 2010 Camaro Coupe Starting October 13Chevy is pleased to announce that the day you've been waiting for has arrived – you can submit an order for a 2010 Chevy Camaro (scheduled to be available spring 2009) starting Monday, October 13, 2008.( read more
eBay Find Of The Day: 1985 USMC Humvee 6.2 Diesel
RideLust | October 17th 2008 by Ryan Caldwell
As the end of the world draws nigh, many Bronson-influenced, budding vigilantes like myself have been keeping a keen eye trained on military and police auctions, searching for that perfect post-apocalyptic vehicle with which to battle marauding bands read more
Which Hybrid/Electric Is Best?
Easy Auto Sales | October 15th 2008 by Easy Auto Sales
With the plethora of new cars scheduled for release and currently on the market, it begs the question, what car would you actually spend your hard-earned money on? Sure, the economy is making it rough for people to purchase new cars with the severely read more
Used car buyers favouring private sales
Motor Trade Insider | October 14th 2008 by Motor Trade Insider
Consumers are increasingly choosing to buy used cars privately rather than from a dealer. According to Exchange & Mart, car buyers are 11% more likely to bypass a dealer when buying a used car than three years ago. “When we last undertook the read more
The end of the "high pressure" car sales environment.
Nick Sells Hondas | October 14th 2008 by Nick Iliff
No one likes to buy cars in the traditional, high-pressure, "What will it take for you to take this car home today" kind of sales environment. It is exactly because of this type of unpleasant atmosphere that Internet departments blossomed and allowed read more
Motorpoint launches fee-free auction website
Motor Trade Insider | October 11th 2008 by Motor Trade Insider
Motorpoint is launching a fee-free car auction website for independent car dealers only. Auction4cars.com show 350-400 cars at any one time and cars sold will not be subject to a buyer’s fee. The car supermarket said hundreds of dealers have alread read more
Meet The Beckers Episode 1: Meet The Family - The New Audi Commer…
RideLust | October 10th 2008 by Ryan Caldwell
This is the new Audi ad, in case you hadn’t realized exactly what it is. You may have mistaken it for a new sitcom. I think that’s pretty much what Audi was going for. It’s called Meet the Beckers and it’s the story of a w read more
The Baby Boomer’s Guide to Buying a Sports Car
Car Parts Plus | October 7th 2008
A Baby Boomer’s Guide to Buying a Sports Car Baby boomers make up one of the largest markets for sports cars today. This generation found itself buying cheap economy cars to get to work and back in their younger years, and had to settle for a bulky read more
Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles Tips
American Cars | October 7th 2008
Certified Pre-Owned Vehicles Tips If you are out to purchase the sports car of your dreams, it may be in your best interest to purchase a CPO, or Certified Pre-Owned vehicle. In order to understand what this term means, it is important to know a bit read more
My Family Needs a New Car!
Easy Auto Sales | October 2nd 2008 by Easy Auto Sales
Well, it’s finally that time - my family needs a new car! Unlike the automotive writers that get to test drive shiny new exotic cars at Edmunds, Car and Driver and other cool magazines/blogs, my wife has been driving around in a baby blue 92 read more
Six Things You Never Tell a Car Salesman
Women's Automotive Solutions Blog | September 30th 2008 by The Car Chick
Do you feel like you are going to be taken advantage of the moment you set foot on a car lot? In many cases, this is a misconception. Remember - a car dealership is a business, and even the most honest dealership has interests that are very diffe read more
in the market to buy a used mid-sized sedan
Automotive Advice | September 29th 2008 by jaxer
QUESTION:I am in the market to buy a used mid-sized sedan. I am looking to spend $10,000-12,000. What would be the best deal, and how long could I expect it to last? ANSWER:You could purchase a 2003 or 2004 Toyota Camry for that price. I have always read more
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