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Car buyers: Know your rights when financing through an auto deal...

Topix - Business News  Sun, 07/31/2011 - 21:11

Imagine showing off your new car to friends and family only to get a call from the dealer - sometimes weeks later - saying your financing has fallen through.


 

Hyundai rising, not making ‘disposable’ cars

MSNBC.com: Business  Tue, 01/11/2011 - 07:15

Hyundai is cultivating excitement with a racy new hatchback called the Veloster, which was unveiled at the 2011 North American International Auto Show in Detroit this week.<br /><br />Hyundai was once criticized for making “disposable” cars, but now its vehicles are impressively well-made, earning plaudits from new car reviewers and quality surveys.



 

For Car Buyers, the Brand Romance Is Gone

NYT > Business  Tue, 10/20/2009 - 18:39

Only 20 percent of new-car buyers this year have stayed with their previous brand, a reversal of shopping trends from decades ago.


 

GM to offer money back for up to 60 days

MSNBC.com: Business  Thu, 09/10/2009 - 13:16

General Motors Co. says it will allow new car buyers to return their vehicles within 2 months of purchasing them for a full refund if they're not satisfied.


 

GM to let customers return cars for full refund

Newsvine - business  Thu, 09/10/2009 - 12:54

General Motors Co. says it will allow new car buyers to return their vehicles within 2 months of purchasing them for a full refund if they're not satisfied.


 

Spark an Idea Thursday: Wanting it So Bad

Sparkplug CEO  Thu, 09/03/2009 - 10:29

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This week’s Spark an Idea Thursday is About Something You Want So Bad You Can Taste It.

I’ve got a big list myself right now… I want a new laptop, an iphone, a new car and twice the income ;)  (Easy peasie, right?!)


 

Big jump in new car fuel efficiency

MSNBC.com: Business  Thu, 08/13/2009 - 05:15

Researchers credit the Cash for Clunkers program for helping cars and light trucks sold in July get more miles per gallon than those sold in previous months.


 

Your Money: Rethinking Cash for Clunkers

Topix - Business News  Sat, 08/08/2009 - 20:08

The government's "cash-for-clunkers" program has been refilled, but before you take the leap to join the masses you should consider the total impact on the family budget of owning a new car.


 

Auto recyclers leery of cash for clunkers

Newsvine - business  Tue, 07/28/2009 - 10:44

Not all auto recyclers are relishing the government's new cash for clunkers program, which requires car dealers to destroy the gas-guzzlers they get as trade-ins from new car buyers.