In recent years, Memorial Day weekend has become an especially big period for new car sales. The trend is expected to continue this weekend, and special promotions, rebates, and incentives—at least for certain vehicles—will help the cause.
Technically, these cars aren’t new. None of them would be described as high-powered or sexy either. They all fall into the unexciting category of the family/commuter car. Still, Honda, Chevy, and Dodge are going to unusual lengths to try to make these run-of-the-mill cars become runaway successes.
After monster sales totals for new cars in February and March, April is shaping up as another solid month for the auto industry. End-of-the-month deals and incentives aim to ensure that’s the case.
Automakers have realized small cars can mean big business, and many compacts, subcompacts, and “minis” have hit the market recently or will do so soon. Here are 10 of the most heavily anticipated models.
A struggling economy has translated into good business at auto repair shops, as Americans hung onto their old cars longer and occasionally needed expert assistance keeping them on the road. Well, business might be slowing down a bit for the local mechanic. In another sign that the economy is in recovery mode, auto sales in [...]
It has been an especially good month for car sales from two American automakers, Ford and Chrysler. The latter’s sales are up 27%, compared with February 2011.
After years in which tons of dealerships closed, auto brands disappeared, natural disasters caused vehicle production disruptions, and consumers just didn’t have the money or desire to drop big bucks on cars, 2012 looks to be a return to good times for the auto industry.
A new study shows that when many drivers are shopping for cars, they don’t winnow their searches by researching vehicle quality and reliability reports. Instead, they often make their decisions based on preconceived notions and “conventional wisdom.”
During the holidays, it’s expected that clothing, electronics, gift cards and, of course, toys will be hot sellers. But guns? I suppose many of them would fit nicely into a stocking. But still.
The U.S. auto industry is revving its engine heading into the new year. The three largest domestic carmakers posted strong gains to close out 2011 in another sign that the U.S. economy is coming back to life following the Great Recession. Chrysler led the pack, reporting a 26% jump in sales highlighted by its best [...]
As the auto industry climbs out of the worst economic slowdown since the Great Depression, workers are demanding higher pay. But the closest thing they are likely to get from a labor agreement between the United Auto Workers and the Big Three that was being negotiated ahead of last night’s midnight deadline is a signing bonus.
