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Cox Automotive No Motorsports at NADA 2023 Just New Solutions for Retail, Inventory and EV Readiness

By Didi on August 14, 2024

The Auto Channel Screwed By CoxEditor’s Note: In 1993 Cox Ownership wanted to create a purely motorsports entity…until the owners of The Auto Channel convinced them that success could come from serving the auto industry For two years The Auto Channel shared its proprietary knowledge with Cox including the details for an automotive entity, not a motorsports partnership between Cox and The Auto Channel…we were led to believe that because of the partnership level of discussions and agreements with the management of Cox and their telling us we had a deal we proceeded with the confidential foundation and details…

Car Gear, Tools, and More

By on July 24, 2023

Prime Day, Amazon’s annual two-day shopping event, is famous for offering major discounts across all categories—and that includes automotive accessories, garage gear, tools, and more for the car and truck enthusiast. Prime Day 2023 takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 11-12. There is a slew of automotive products, tools, and car gear deals you can take advantage of right now. We’ve listed our favorites below, along with some answers to FAQs about how car enthusiasts can secure Prime Day savings.Automotive, Car, Truck, and Tool Deals You Can Score Right Now at AmazonAvid Power Cordless Tire Inflator/Air Compressor…

Deal focus: Rivian acquires Iternio

By on July 8, 2023

Each week, Just Auto’s editors select a deal that illustrates the themes driving change in our sector. It may not always be the largest deal in value, or the highest profile, but it will tell us where the leading companies are focusing their efforts, and why. Our thematic deal coverage is driven by our underlying disruptor data which tracks all major deals across our sectors. Today, it’s the acquisition by Rivian Automotive of Swedish navigation specialist Iternio. The deals Rivian Automotive, an electric vehicle start-up based in the US, has announced the acquisition of Swedish mapping company Iternio, developer of…

Used-car prices rebound, making buying a challenge

By on June 28, 2023

Our main advice for buyers in this still tricky market is to act quickly and negotiate from an informed perspective. That can make the difference between getting a fair deal or paying too much. Also, it’s never been more important to make sure your credit is in good shape. Interest rates are up, but the most competitive rates are reserved for those with strong credit ratings. Here are some other ways to make the best of a challenging market. Consider buying a new car. If you’re looking at newer used cars—models in the 1- to 3-year-old range—you may find that…

Most Expensive Toyota Grand Highlander Costs Nearly $60k

By on June 9, 2023

Automakers can’t have one three-row SUV anymore. They need to have multiple options that fill in the tiny gaps within their lineups. For Toyota, there was a substantial hole between the midsize Highlander and the large Sequoia. With the launch of the all-new 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, Toyota has filled that gap. For consumers who think the Highlander isn’t big enough, but the Sequoia is too big, the Grand Highlander could prove to be the perfect fit and it doesn’t cost much more than the Highlander, either with a starting price tag of $44,405 ( with destination).That figure is…

There Are New Car Deals to Be Had This Memorial Day

By on June 3, 2023

For the past few years, new-car prices have obviously been climbing, so it’s nice to learn that there are some traditional Memorial Day deals out there this year. With the pandemic fading away and the related supply-chain problems sorting themselves out, we’re back to perks like low financing offers and factory discounts. The best deals available knock around 10 percent off the price of the car but don’t expect that sort of sale on everything on the lot.For years, Memorial Day has been on the rotation for holidays that often come with deals at local car dealerships. It’s the…

New Car Deals: Is Memorial Day a Good Time to Buy a Car?

By on May 28, 2023

Many companies featured on Money advertise with us. Opinions are our own, but compensation and in-depth research determine where and how companies may appear. Learn more about how we make money.Memorial Day weekend is one of several holidays the auto industry celebrates with sales and special marketing, but does that mean it’s actually a good time to shop for a new car? For similar reasons as mattress companies, department stores and other businesses, automakers and car dealerships run Memorial Day promotions aimed at increasing sales around the long weekend. It can be difficult to parse the difference between a…

Car dealerships encounter more shoppers paying cash

By on May 20, 2023

“What’s causing that is that so many people have gotten sticker shock” at the interest rates available, Eleazer said. Customers are not aware of the rise in interest rates that have taken place since the first quarter of 2022. When a customer whose last loan had a 2.9 percent APR is offered 7.9 percent today, “they’re about to lose their mind,” he said. As a result, customers opt to pay cash instead. “It’ll level out,” Eleazer said. “It always says.” Interest rates today are like those before the 2008 financial crisis, he said, a point he also makes for customers.…