A sign that the automotive crisis is on the rebound, lenders are extending loans to more buyers, even those with poor credit. According to a recent article the average consumer can find financing again. Dealerships throughout the country are seeing easier financing standards from the majority of lenders. What has changed? Credit markets are opening […]
General Motors is currently working to capitalize on the recent recall problems plaguing Toyota. According to GM, this move is in response to numerous emails and phone calls from Toyota owners asking for help. For February only they will be offering special incentives to current Toyota and Lexus owners. Lexus and Toyota owners are offered […]
Toyota originally began recalling models due to accelerator problems back in October of 2009. This week’s recall and suspension of sales was much more extensive, covering eight Toyota models. Toyota says that the likelihood of the accelerator sticking is "extraordinarily rare" and that unless drivers have experienced problems they can continue driving their vehicles. If […]
How do you know if a good deal is too good to be true? According to a recent Star Tribune report, Tammie Townsend didn’t know until her car salesman called with a surprising request. Two weeks after purchasing a used vehicle from Wasler Chrysler in Hopkins, MN she was to redo her contract and pay […]
This month, Consumer Reports released their 2010 Car Brand Perception Survey. Chevrolet, Ford, and Subaru saw 30-point increase in overall perception scores, while Toyota held on to the number one spot. The survey is comprised of consumer’s brand perceptions based seven categories: Safety, quality, value, performance, design/style, technology/innovation, and environmentally friendly/green. The scores do not […]
This year, at the North American International Auto Show, nearly every car maker is making it’s presence known on the electric/hybrid front. Here’s a quick look at what may be on the market in the coming years. Toyota responds to consumers demands for a cheaper and smaller hybrid with the FT-CH concept. A "dedicated hybrid" […]
