Lincoln's EV Sales Plan Won't Look Like Ford's; No Buyouts, No Ultimatums

Ford’s somewhat controversial dealership plan, won’t apply to Lincoln.

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Why You Should Buy Your Next Car at Costco

Updated April 2019

Costco is more than just a membership warehouse. Sure, they sell pallets of blue jeans and ketchup by the gallon, but there are countless other products and services available.

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New Technology Easily Diagnoses Engine Issues in Seconds

What if you could accurately detect engine problems in just seconds without disassembling a single component? This sounds like the purview of a superhero or clairvoyant, but nearly anyone can do it, no cape or special powers required.

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Tesla Sues Michigan After State Bars Vehicle Sales

After its two-year-long bid to gain a sales foothold in Michigan hit a brick wall, Tesla has filed a lawsuit against the state.

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January 2016 Auto Sales: Winners and Losers

It’s a brand-new year and vehicle sales are off to a mixed start. Blizzard conditions across large portions of the country kept many shoppers away, but this didn’t stop brands like Scion and Buick from tearin’ it up.

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Costco Auto Program Sales Up 16.8 Percent Compared to 2014

The Costco Auto Program is a great way to buy a new vehicle. It takes the hassle and stress out of this often torturous process by guaranteeing a low price and unprecedented levels of service.

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Tesla Direct Sales Are 'An Inconvenience:' NADA Chairman

As Tesla tries to reinvent how people buy cars, traditional automotive retail practices have been called into question. Despite the brand’s new approach, which has attracted a lot of attention, today’s arrangement is not without its benefits according to the dealers. 

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Government Meddling is Costing Car Buyers

“Today, customers can afford new cars because dealers compete fiercely,” said Bill Fox, chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) while speaking at an Automotive Press Association meeting in Detroit.

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Costco Sold Nearly 400,000 Cars Last Year

When it’s time to purchase a new ride what’s the first place that comes to mind? For most people it’s probably a dealership. But did you know it’s possible to buy a car or truck at Costco? In fact the membership warehouse sold nearly 400,000 vehicles last year.

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May 2015 Auto Sales: Winners and Losers

Chrysler sales surged in the month of May, but niche brands like Fiat and Scion weren’t so lucky.

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April 2015 Auto Sales: Winners and Losers

April showers bring May flowers, or so the old adage goes. Blossoms may not be popping everywhere right now but new-vehicle sales in the U.S. last month grew like a freshly planted petunia.

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February 2015 Auto Sales: Winners and Losers

Well, another dumpy winter month is in the books. The season that just won’t end is at long last winding down; the light of spring is visible at the end of this frigid tunnel.

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Aston Martin Won't Go Downmarket to Chase Sales

The Aston Martin brand is known for its high-dollar sports cars but will its lineup ever become more diverse?

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2014 Auto Sales: Winners and Losers

January is upon us and another 12-month span is in the books. Like tales of Genghis Kahn’s epic Eurasian conquests or new episodes of I Love Lucy, 2014 is history and what a year it was.

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American Auto Loans Hit Record Levels

No, you’re not imagining things. Both new- and used-vehicle prices are on the rise and American motorists are paying more than ever to purchase cars and trucks.

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