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Volvo and the Car Safety Revolution

Ford might now own Volvo, but one thing hasn’t changed for the Swedish brand: a reputation for automobile safety.

Interest in improving driver and passenger safety in cars increases every year. Things like side-impact safety curtains were unheard of only a decade ago.

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Sweden – Cutting Edge Safety

In fact recently, according to Reuters, the head of traffic safety for the Swedish road administration said we now are in the “biggest revolution in the auto industry since the seatbelt.”

And Volvo is at the forefront. The same news article stated Volvo’s plan to create an “injury-proof” car by 2020. Some industry analysts view the announcement as the company’s attempt to maintain its high level of consumer perceptions regarding safety Read more

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Great New Vehicles for Less Than $20,000

It’s no secret that high gas prices and environmental sensitivity has changed the way Americans think about cars.

Gone are the days of Hummer or Avalanche beasts on roadways. In their place are smaller vehicles cheaper on the pocketbook and easier on the atmosphere.

You Don’t Have to Spend a Fortune

Certain models have surfaced to the top of the list of new car sales. Many good, solid cars can be purchased for less than $20,000.

The following is a look at just a few. Some are pure fun, others add great fuel efficiency, and sometimes even some nice extra gizmos thrown in for good measure. Read more

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Best Time to Buy a Used Car

A current saying in the real estate industry now also applies to the automotive industry: it’s a great time to buy a car.

Particularly a used vehicle.

April 2008 was the first time in more than 20 years that cars outsold trucks and sport utility vehicles. It was the worst month in a decade in terms of new-car sales, down a full 7 percent from the previous year.

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Changes in the Used Car Market

Meanwhile, since January 2008 used car prices have risen consistently, to today’s $13,000 average. 

On the other hand, wholesale used truck prices have dropped from about $16,500 a couple of years ago to today’s $14,000 average. Read more

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Dealers Luring Buyers in Weak Economy

The sluggish economy has impacted auto dealers enough to nudge (actually push) them toward very special deals.

During times of economic uncertainty, people often hold on to their money and big ticket purchases (like cars and homes) take a plunge in the market as a result.

The lack of buying customers has the American auto industry a little concerned and left with a stockpile of vehicles that no one is buying.

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Car Dealers are Pulling Out All the Stops

A used car dealer in Bakersfield, California is circulating mailers offering a used car from their lot for just $26 down. Read more

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How to Get the Low-Down on Fuel Efficiency

Fuel efficiency is one of the hottest topics these days.

Consumers are feeling the financial pinch at the pump, and for a totally different reason, environmentalists want less gas burned.

Regardless of the reason, people need to buy more fuel-efficient vehicles.

A pretty blond woman shrugging her shouldersOdds are good that you are in the same boat. Where can you learn more about your vehicle, or a car you want to buy?

Who Can You Trust?

The Internet can be a blessing – or a curse. 

Which information should you trust? 

Is what you’re reading coming from some huge company and the imagination of their spin doctors? Read more

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Wheeling Through Graduation Time

The end of spring means graduation season – and parents wishing to give something special to sons and daughters for completing years of studies.

What says “Good job!” better than a brand new car?

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What to Buy Your Graduate

Gift suggestions for recent grads are all over the media. 

The newspapers and even television executives understand the profitability of this a season.

Advertisers will pay big bucks to promote sales and deals around tassel time.

A relatively brief perusal of recent news provides insight into which type of car is best for fast-growing young adults. Read more

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Women Driving the Car-Sale Market

With cars, conventional wisdom would suggest that women prefer safe vehicles, while men are drawn by power.

This generality is not always the case.

Safety and reliability are high on every car buyers list, man, woman, single or married.

More Than Just Consumers

A pretty woman with shopping bags and a hand full of cashWomen have been instrumental within the auto industry when it comes to safety. In fact, it was first lady Elizabeth Dole whose suggestion resulted in the first use of the rear-window brake light.

Not to mention that a woman invented windshield wipers.

Women also desire power in a vehicle, enough to trust over mountains, and to haul what is needed to get from place to place. They are also aware of style and color when selecting a vehicle. Read more

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Dictating the Hues: Consumers, Technology Changing Car Colors

The Color of your car can say a lot about you.

The way technology is advancing, someday you’ll be able to change the color of your vehicle depending upon your mood.

Until then automakers are wowing consumers with a wide assortment of interesting colors.

Alubeam

For the 40th anniversary of its CL65 AMG, Mercedes-Benz announced the limited use of a new color that takes its traditional silver to a new realm.

The new Alubeam is said to gleam like liquid metal and appear to have been stretched over the car’s body. The effect would be emphasizing the 2008 coupe’s eye-attracting lines. Read more

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More Autobuyers Turning to the Warranty and Peace of Mind

It’s hard to imagine anything more frustrating to your everyday flow of life than a car failure. 

A vehicle that breaks down or won’t start is disruptive to regular daily routines and the best-laid plans.

When you can’t get to where you need to go you are forced to arrange alternative transportation. Then there’s the unknowns: the cost; and can you trust the mechanic and their recommendations?

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The Changing Face of the Warranty

Insurance to limiting your hassle is the warranty. Generally associated with new cars, warranties have grown in popularity and now often cover used cars. Read more

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Evidence of a Down Economy: Car Dealers in the News

Blame high gas prices, the economy, global warming – whatever, the truth is today in mid-2008 few people are spending money. 

Businesses are noticing and reacting.

Making Headlines

A cursory view of recent headlines involving auto dealerships offers a glimpse.

Man squatting to read newspaper headlinesGiving away gas cards with car sales has become so common, some dealers upped the ante.

Here are some of the offers out there

  • A Missouri car dealer has offered car buyers a free handgun or a $250 gas card
  • In the Orlando Sentinel, a Florida dealership offers a years worth of gas with purchase
  • A Suzuki ad offers $470 worth of gas for the summer with new car purchase
  • A Chrysler dealership was seen offering gas for $2.99 a gallon for three years with some of their models

The car sales industry is following a growing trend by getting creative to keep their share of the market in a falling economy. Read more

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