Monthly Archives: December 2008

Some Barrett Jackson Bidders Get Insider Help on GM Heritage Car bids

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Eric

Some muscle cars are coming out of car storage, not in Dallas, but in Detroit. Specifically, approximately 250 cars that have been part of the GM Heritage Collection are coming out of auto storage and going under the gavel at … Continue reading →

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GM Classic Cars Hit Block at Barrett Jackson Auctions

Posted on December 25, 2008 by Eric

In a bout of serious belt tightening that has nothing to do with public relations, General Motors has decided to sell some of the less popular cars at the GM Heritage Center. In all, GM is expected to sell 252 … Continue reading →

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Consumer Reports Owner Satisfaction Survey Tallies Top Rides

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Eric

Thanks to our pals at Just Luxe (http://www.justluxe.com) for the tip on new owner survey of the best luxury cars of by the grand poppy of consumer magazines. Part of the reason the Consumer Reports car surveys are so well … Continue reading →

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CHINESE ELECTRIC CAR COULD BE ELECTRIC HYBRID LEADER

Posted on December 16, 2008 by Eric

The Chinese company BYD announced they are releasing a plug-in hybrid called the F3DM. Kudos to the marketing genius that thought up that name. BYD wasn’t even in the car business until just recently. They were, for the most part, a battery maker. That may explain the marketing departments knack for memorable car names. Continue reading →

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Some Exotic Cars Hold Value Even in Slump in Used Luxury Car Prices Reports The Economist

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Eric

The Economist reports a sharp drop in demand for luxury cars because of the global recession and details the collapse of the secondhand luxury car market with few exceptions.

The Economist visited a British car auction and noted the steep decline in the sales prices of used Rolls-Royces, Bentley Continentals, and Range Rovers as well as falling prices for models from Audi, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. Continue reading →

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