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GM still has no switch fix for half-million Cadillacs
GM still has no switch fix for half-million Cadillacs, according to USA Today. Three weeks after a recall and telling dealers not to sell them, General Motors continues to look for a way to fix an ignition switch risk in half a million Cadillacs.
Jul 22, 2014
5 Automobiles That May Just Be Good Investments
5 automobiles that may just be good investments, according to Personal Finance Cheat Sheet. The Census Bureau estimates that close to 12 million new cars were purchased during the most recently reported year. During a search for a new automobile, app
Jul 22, 2014
Fitch: Subprime ABS Solid in May, Aided by Used Market
Subprime ABS solid in May, aided by used market, from Subprime Auto Finance News. While the subprime sector produced positive results, Fitch Ratings reported losses for U.S. prime auto loan ABS ticked up in May, but overall asset performance remains
Jul 18, 2014
Dealer Fraud Brings TARP Investigation
Dealer fraud brings TARP investigation, according to Used Car News. The former owner of a Chicago-area used car and motorcycle dealership was sentenced recently for defrauding funds from the Troubled Asset Relief Program. According to court documents
Jul 18, 2014
12 GM Models Make IIHS’ First-Ever List of Recommended Used Cars for Teens
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety today named 12 models from current and former GM brands to its first-ever list of recommended used vehicles for teen drivers. The group, supported by automobile insurance companies, released its recommended
Jul 17, 2014
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‘Green’ Cars Causing Aftermarket Opportunity to Grow
Green cars causing aftermarket opportunity to grow, according to Search Auto Parts. When it comes to the mass adoption of electric vehicles, it seems history is repeating itself. Recently, I came across this line while doing some research: “The pop
Jul 17, 2014
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Body-Language Tricks to Make Anyone Instantly Like You
Body-language tricks to make anyone instantly like you, from Entrepreneur. There’s no question that body language is important. And according to Leil Lowndes in her book “How To Talk To Anyone,” you can capture — and hold — anyo
Jul 15, 2014
Manheim Reports Increase In Q2 Used Vehicle Values
Strong consumer demand drove an increase in volume and values for used vehicles in the second quarter as attractive financing put purchases within reach of more consumers. The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index, a measure of wholesale prices adjusted f
Jul 8, 2014
The 10 Vehicles With the Highest Resale Value
The 10 vehicles with the highest resale value, according to DailyFinance. Your car is a significant investment and should get at least as much consideration as you’d give any other equities. True, cars depreciate in value as soon as they leave
Jul 8, 2014