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Austin new car sales rose 10.5 percent in August as Central Texas auto dealers continue to bounce back from a super start for the year. For the first eight months, car sales are up 2.5 percent compared with the same period last year, the highest rate for the year.“Austin is experiencing such rapid growth in its economy and population — at a higher rate than most areas in the U.S.,” said Vicki Roberts, dealer principal for Lexus of Austin and Lakeway. “The automotive industry as a whole is expecting its largest volume year in 2015 and there is no surprise that Austin&rsq...
In June, the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) rates making cars more expensive to finance, a drop in used car prices and to keep cars longer. A projection by Bank of America Merrill Lynch indicated that auto sales could rise to 20 million new cars by 2018. The less-good news for the automakers is that the analysts expect “a very significant downturn after that.”Americans are buying more cars now, the number of miles driven today is down about 6.7% compared with June 2005. On the basis of just total miles driven, in August U.S. drivers posted a new record of nearl...
“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...
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...
Here are some helpful tips for those who would like to sell their cars. Know the Market. Is your car going to be easy to sell? Is it a hot commodity? Make sure to check on-line classified ads to see how much other sellers are asking for your type of car. Price your car competitively. Be sure to leavea little wiggle room in your askingprice. Ask for slightly more than you are actually willing to accept. That way, when a person makes you a lower offer, it will be closer to your actual price, rather than below it. Give the car a make-over. People will ask to come take a look a...