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...
Why to speak about winter car sales as about something particular?! First of all because, mainly, car buying is an outdoor shopping experience and most of the car marketing specialists say that the cold weather has an immediate impact on it. Usually what may be noticed in winter months is a ballooning of dealers stocks and a stagnation in auto sales indexes growth. In other words winter storms put chill on car sales.Secondly, there is a certain category of vehicles such as sports cars, convertibles and even certain family cars, that belong to the “out of season” product category. A...
There is no doubt that ceratin automotive brands have to benefit from the Volkswagen's troubles after the emissions scandal.Full-line brands including Ford, Toyota and Honda are the most frequently cross-shopped against VW, according to market experts' data. Based on cross-shopping patterns, these brands could gain most if shoppers spurn VW: Ford would gain 26%, Honda - 23%, Toyota - 20%, 18% would go to BMW and 19% - to Mazda.But Volkswagen might have enough in its arsenal to keep some of those shoppers in the fold. Some gasoline-powered VW models had a s...
According to an Edmunds.com Analysis many discontinued vehicles are receiving a new life in the used-car market thanks to millennial buyers. Thanks to these careful buyers, cars such as the Pontiac Aztec —well know for its spot as one of the ugliest vehicles ever, and its role in AMC’s “Breaking Bad” TV Series— are truly enjoying popularity and almost a revival.In 2008 the Dodge Magnum station wagon was officially discontinued by Chrysler. However, it would be good for Chrysler to know that this year, the Dodge Magnum had the highest rate of millen...
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...
We have probably seen at least one teenager in our lifetime, whether in real life, on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter, who were super excited and ecstatic after finally passing their behind-the-wheel driving test. Who wouldn't be? It is a very rewarding feeling! But what is the next step? You may have guessed the obvious but yes, they need something to ride on and drive for themselves. Hence, they need their own car. Going off to college? Well, students would want a safer way of getting groceries, or possibly shopping for some new appliances, or just school materials in ge...