Dr. Mike Smitka is one of the world-renowned experts on the Japanese automotive business. I met him through David Ruggles who shares the rights to their AutosAndEconomics blog on Google Blogger.Check out Smitka's latest take on Toyta and let me know what you think!

Attended the opening of the 2010 Dallas Car Show. There are some great new rides out there. I hope you enjoy the pictures!http://www.flickr.com/photos/autobidsonline/sets/72157623428937487/

Great news on the indirect consumer leasing front. It's been a long way since the crash of July 2008.Jim Henry reports some green shoots are beginning to show in an article posted at BankRate.com. On the heels of the Toyota debacle, this is certainly great news!

After Toyota's dramatic decision to halt sales on its eight biggest selling models, it announced yesterday that it would begin selling again - provided dealers have enough parts to repair existing customers vehicles first.http://www.autonews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100205/RETAIL07/100209917/1290Surely this is a smart decision for the manufacturer who has blundered its PR management

OK. This does not technically fall into "Everything Autos" but it is owned by one of my clients in Automotive Leasing. I had the pleasure of taking her out last summer and she is the bomb. With just 30 hours on the Twin Volvo 675 Diesels, she's as close to new as you can get.Combine that with a $500k savings off of a comparably equipped new model, and you've got a once in a lifetime opportunity

Have a look at our new video - let's get the online new car buying craze started!

Long time away from the blogging scene. With the holidays and hunting season in full swing, it's been a busy December and January. Alas, my hunting seasons are mostly over and the corners of my mind are again filled with all things auto retail. And with that, another disturbing online scam is surfacing as told to me by good friend David Ruggles of the Ruggles Report. In short, DO NOT trust the

Per the local CBS station, Suzuki Cars of McKinney has been dropped by the Better Business Bureau for unethical business practices. A large volume of customer complaints led to a BBB undercover investigation as CBS 11 reports:http://cbs11tv.com/local/Suzuki.Cars.of.2.1379440.htmlIt is stories like this that give dealers everywhere a bad name. And it's a shame.You would think some people would

A friend just sent me a link to a presentation by a gentleman named Rob Gruhl at the Ignite Conference in Seattle a few years ago.http://consumerist.com/2009/12/buy-a-new-car-without-getting-ripped-off.html#commentsIt's quick, clear and concise and hits on some great points. Very well done.Selfishly, almost everything he is touches on are the consumer pain points that led to our creation of

2009 Infiniti G37 4dr Sedan x AWDThis week’s AutoBidsOnline spotlight on the best and brightest in the new car market takes a look at the 2009 Infiniti G37 4dr Sedan x AWD. The G37 continues to lead the way with a stunning array of features including ultra-comfortable seats, an elegant interior and very impressive audio systems. This vehicle stands out for offering overall performance at the top