Rep. Barney Frank’s legislation to create a consumer financial-protection agency doesn’t go nearly far enough to exempt auto dealers from new regulation, the National Automobile Dealers Association said today. Frank, D-Mass.
Originally posted 2009-10-08 15:52:00. Republished by Old Post Promoter
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NADA takes issue with financial-protection legislation
Written on March 11, 2010
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Bentley to add flex-fuel capability to all Continentals
Written on March 11, 2010
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All Bentley cars in the Continental range will be sold as flex-fuel-only vehicles starting in June. Bentley announced the decision to make its Continental sedan, coupe and convertible flex-fuel at the Geneva auto show.
March sales begin like a lion, thanks to Toyota, GM incentives
Written on March 11, 2010
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Fresh Toyota and General Motors incentives boosted the U.S. auto market in early March to the fastest sales pace this year, the auto data Web site Edmunds.com said today. In the first eight days of March, the U.S.
Banks dominate auto finance, overtaking captives
Written on March 11, 2010
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The shake-up among auto lenders touched off by the credit crisis in 2008 continued last year, with banks and credit unions emerging as winners, according to Experian Automotive’s AutoCount ranking.
Ralliart unit folds, but Mitsubishi will keep the name
Written on March 11, 2010
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Mitsubishi will continue using the and#8220;Ralliartand#8221; brand name despite the demise of the Japanese racing parts company this week. Ralliart Inc., a wholly owned Japanese subsidiary of Mitsubishi Motors Corp.
Surprise: Toyota troubles not hammering certified sales
Written on March 11, 2010
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Considering all the trouble Toyota had in February — accusations of unintended acceleration, predictions of falling resale values and the suspension of sales of recalled vehicles — had the brand’s certified used vehicle sales suffered, I wouldn’t…
Leno lines up electric Ford Focus for celebs
Written on March 11, 2010
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Car collector Jay Leno’s new prime-time TV show launches a new segment tonight, challenging visiting celebrities to set a fast lap time on a track outside the entertainer’s studio.
Originally posted 2009-09-18 12:40:00. Republished by Old Post Promoter
Whitacre: GM is on track for pre-June loan repayment
Written on March 10, 2010
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General Motors Co. will pay back roughly $8 billion in debt to the United States and Canada before June, CEO Ed Whitacre said today. That repayment schedule would be quicker than the automaker has promised.
Incentives expected to help Toyota boost sales 30% in March
Written on March 10, 2010
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New incentives are boosting Toyotaand#8217;s U.S. sales big time in early March, and analysts forecast a 30 percent bounce for the full month.
GMand#8217;s Suburban gets a free ride in and#8216;Crazy Heartand#8217;
Written on March 10, 2010
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So how much did General Motors Co. pay to place a well-worn 1978 Chevrolet Suburban in a prime role in the hit film and#8216;Crazy Heartand#8217;? The truck was driven by leading man Jeff Bridges — ironically, the voice of Hyundai commercials.
