Spring is here, and it's the perfect time to discover fresh feelings of adventure.If you are willing to explore your need for speed, then RepoKar is the right place for you! RepoKar is a fun, high-octane online Public Auto Auction where you'r...
“Today, crude oil prices, the main ingredient for gasoline, is less than half the price it was a year ago,” said Nuuanu gas station owner Barney Robinson, “so that’s why we’re enjoying lower prices today.”Hawaii ranks among the highest average of gas prices, but Robinson said the state will no longer be on the top of the list. It now trails Nevada, California and Alaska.“California has a supply problem,” explained Robinson, “and they have a boutique gasoline requirement, so when they have a supply problem, it always drives gas (prices) up t...
With a much lower gain than that of previous recent years, the Classic Auto Auction world seems to have hit a wall, and it will not be able to climb it for a while.For example, the prestigious Auctions held on the Monterey Peninsula last week were down a total of $20 million from their high of 2014.From all angles, we get the same advice: The market is stabilizing and the value of unsold inventory has doubled that of 2013. Perhaps, now we can deduct, in hindsight, that 2013 was the peak for this specific market. In fact, Blue Chip items such as automobiles from the 50’s to the 70&r...
Thinking about traveling lately? Want to finally make that late summer adventure happen? Americans can't resist the lure of sunny skies and the open road.Well, here are a few precautions for those who who'd like to travel with their own beloved cars. Check Your Tires: Well, believe it or not, tires are one of the most overlooked parts of a car. According the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA), only one out of 10 drivers checks his or her tire pressure correctly. But the truth is that an under-inflated, over-inflated, worn down or misaligned tire can be extremely dang...
BEIJING/TOKYO (Reuters) -- Toyota Motor Corp. said on Friday more than 50 of its employees were injured by Wednesday night's explosions in the Chinese port of Tianjin that killed 56 people."We have now heard that over 50 employees who live in the surrounding area, including in company accommodation, have been injured," Toyota said in a written statement.Toyota said it was not aware of any employee deaths.The explosions resulted in broken windows at two dealerships, one operated by FAW Toyota Motor Sales Co., Ltd., and one operated by GAC Toyota Motor Co., Ltd, Toyota said, adding...
By JERRY HIRSCH - Los Angeles TimesA move from transit-rich New York to car-crazy Los Angeles prompted Manuela White to spend more than $17,000 on a used Toyota Corolla sight unseen with just a click on her laptop.White, 25, purchased her car from Beepi, which along with start-ups that include Carvana, Shift, Vroom and others is creating a new digital business model selling and buying used cars. They provide a virtual showroom and handle the marketing and much of the legal paperwork online, guaranteeing minimum prices to sellers and full refunds to buyers if they regret their purchase within a...
