Consumers, who plan to buy a new vehicle with 0% financing, better make sure their credit rating is good. Otherwise, they're ineligible for the enticing deal. Several car manufacturers, led by General Motors, are offering free finaning as a way to...
For Saab Cars USA, the future is almost here. Starting with the redesign of the 9-3, coming in fall of 2002 as a 2003 model, Saab will introduce one new model in each of the next six years. “That’s a far cry from when it used to be one...
Finally, some good news for Ford Motor Company. U.S. customers purchased or leased 418,243 cars and trucks from Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, Jaguar, Volvo, and Land Rover dealers in October, soaring 34.4 percent higher than a year ago, and setting a...
A few years ago, car companies started putting radio and climate control buttons on steering wheels. A lot of people thought it was a feature intended to appeal to young buyers. Turns out, it was designed mainly for aging baby boomers so they...
Helping good dealers become better has been NCM Associates' mission for more than 54 years. We want to assist you in planning and operating your business in a most proficient manner. With the following information, you should have a point of...
A major auto supplier has just the car for people who like the 1953 vintage look of the original Chevrolet Corvette but want modern conveniences. It's the Commemorative Edition Corvette, produced by Magna Steyr, a division of Magna International...
(Editor's Note: We know how cars are sold over the Internet in America. But as connected as Americans are, European car buyers are certainly using the 'Net, too. The following story gives a different perspective on how vehicle e-sales are done...
Turn your staff into energy watchdogs Beside yourself, does anyone in your store keep an eye on thermostats, light timer controls, and other potential energy wasters sucking dollars off of your bottom line? If your store is like most, you're...
It's been an interesting 10 years as a Nissan dealer, says Vince Sheehy who observed that milestone in September. Sometimes it's been too interesting, he says referring to the tough times from which Nissan is attempting to rebound. I remember...
The Internet will kill off dealers as we know them. Manufacturers will sell directly on line. Cars will sell themselves without any profit to the dealer as customers demand and get invoice pricing off websites. We all remember those bold...