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In car buying, new sometimes a better deal than used
By Gregory Karp, Chicago Tribune Wednesday, July 28, 2010 Used-car prices in the United States are soaring, creating a wacky situation for many models in which buying new costs about the same or even cheaper than buying used. • Credit the prolonged recession with prompting more Americans to buy used, sending the average price of a 3-year-old car up 11.1 percent from last year and triple the ...
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Finance stocks lift FBM KLCI
KUALA LUMPUR: Share prices on Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Wednesday, July 28, lifted by gains in finance-related stock such as CIMB Group, dealers said. At 5pm, the FBM KLCI rose 2.96 points or 0.22 per cent to close at its new high in the 2009-2010 rally at 1,355.19. The benchmark index opened 0.42 of a point higher at 1,352.65 in the morning and traded within a range of 5.51 points between ...
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Car dealership closings dot Central Florida landscape
The Sentinel found 25 Orlando area car dealership closings, and only five are inhabited. KISSIMMEE — The dealership has been closed for just a year, but already weeds grow uncontrolled, the paint is fading and chains surrounding the parking lot are covered in rust.
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Mercedes to launch new models to stay ahead of competition
Luxury car maker Mercedes Benz India is planning to launch new models, start a second shift and continue brand spend to stay ahead of competition in a market that is slated to grow at 50 percent this year.
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A Look Under The Hood
Li Shufu's Geely University is the lifeblood for his rising Chinese car company, Geely Automobile.
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This family paid cash for their car; you can, too
Some friends of mine recently shared some exciting news with me:For the very first time in their lives they paid cash for a car.Naturally, I assumed you would want to know more of their story, soI asked if they would agree to an interview. Here are the highpoints:
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Skoda's "No Vat" And Finance Offers Mean Great Value
MILTON KEYNES, UNITED KINGDOM – July 29, 2010: Skoda has extended its range of great offers until 31 December 2010. The deals include Skoda’s impressive “No VAT” on Fabia, Roomster and Octavia; as well as attractive finance offers through Skoda Finance.
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Mercedes to launch new models to stay ahead of competition
Chennai, July 30 : Luxury car maker Mercedes Benz India is planning to launch new models, start a second shift and continue brand spend to stay ahead of competition in a market that is slated to grow at 50 percent this year.
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Feds: Pair cashed in on dealer's reputation
Doug Larsen worked with prominent local auto dealer Terry Schulte for more than two decades, but now Larsen and another man are in federal court, accused of making Schulte's name work for them for six years. On Wednesday, Larsen and Sioux Falls banker Wayne Wassink faced a judge for reportedly using Schulte's reputation to finance an under-the-table car sales operation that cost First Dakota ...
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Personal Finance Daily: Customer service? If only
Yesterday I spent what felt like a very long time but was probably about 10 minutes on hold with my telephone and Internet-services company, in the hopes of finding out how to improve the range of my home network. After the long wait, someone picked up the line and then immediately hung up. Thanks, guys.
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Volkswagen first-half revenue, profit rise
FRANKFURT (MarketWatch) -- German car maker Volkswagen AG said Thursday its first-half net profit surged to 1.82 billion euros ($2.36 billion) from 494 million euros in the same period a year ago. From January through June this year, revenue rose 21% to €61.8 billion. "We believe that our sales revenue and the group's operating profit in 2010 will be significantly higher than last year's figures ...
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Hyundai Motor inks MoU with UBI for vehicle finance
New Delhi, Jul 27: Car manufacturer Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) today said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with state run United Bank of India (UBI) to provide finance for the company's prospective buyers.
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Mercedes dealers win aftersales customers back
Mercedes-Benz dealers are bringing more car buyers back into their aftersales workshops, following initiatives agreed between the network and the manufacturer.
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