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

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

This week’s AutoBidsOnline.com spotlight on the latest and greatest in the new car market focuses on the 2010 Mazda CX-7 4dr S Touring 2WD. The CX-7 is one of the best in class in the Crossover segment and a real bargain listing at $26,550."Without a doubt, the 2010 Mazda CX-7 4dr S Touring 2WD is currently leading the way against rivals Subaru Tribeca and Chevy Equinox," said Jeff Cook,

For the first time ever, more than 4 out of every 5 car buyers are using the Internet in their shopping experience. In a report just released by Chrome Systems, 86% of those responded to a poll conducted by Zogby International indicate they conduct online research prior to the purchase or lease of a new vehicle.Manufacturer websites lead the way as 64% say they visit OEM sites while conducting

I met with a prominent bankruptcy attorney today to discuss ways AutoBids can assist his clients with purchasing a car after filing Chapter 7 or 13 BK."Believe it or not, most of my clients are more worried about losing their car than losing their home," says Rustin Polk, president and founder of 214Bankruptcy.com. “They are typically looking for a vehicle of a certain category – an SUV for

Barney The Pimp and some so-called consumer protection groups are calling for yet another layer of bureaucracy to "oversee" dealer assisted financing on new and used car loans.Just what we need - more bureaupunks, creating yet another layer of bureaucracy. If this passes, we'll be blessed with one more inefficient, unaccountable waste of our tax payer dollars – all in the name of “protecting” the

If you are a Honda Dealer in the Houston Metro area, please consider the following. This prospect has paid $19.99 to submit their bid so they are serious about buying today! Contact me at jcook@autobidsonline.com if you are interested.2010 Honda Odyssey 4dr Wgn Touring w/RES |||amp; NaviExterior Color : not specified / Interior Color : not specifiedOptions( TAFFETA WHITE, STANDARD PAINT, IVORY, SEAT

Now may be one of the best times ever to make a killer deal on a new truck or SUV. CARS has had a tremendous impact on US auto sales and one of the byproducts is a growing supply of trucks and SUV's sitting on dealer lots.How To Make A Great Deal On A New ¾ Ton Truck

GM's announcement yesterday that they will get back into consumer vehicle leasing is great news. Even if it is only available on their luxury lines, it should spur action with the other captive finance companies and hopefully create a spark with independent banks. Wells Fargo, Huntington and Fifth Third are three independent banks with a long history of vehicle leasing. Along with virtually

Here's a good video report from JJ's AutoFinanceNews.net: http://autofinancenews.net/video/video/show?id=2192375%3AVideo%3A20602|||amp;xgs=1

As my grandfather would say, "The Federal Government could f*ck up a wet dream." In their infinite wisdom, the EPA increased the combined MPG on certain vehicles last Friday. What impact did this have on buyers looking to take advantage of the CARS / Cash for Clunkers program?Plenty as our buddies at Auto Remarketing Today reveal at: http://www.autoremarketing.com/ar/news/story.html?id=9804

And it's going to be a real pain for all involved. Why you ask? Afterall, there is great anticipation of the program's official launch on Friday 7/24 and there is plenty of information on the web explaining how it will work.Yet most consumers believe they are going to get some kind of voucher they can use when they trade in their "clunker". Unfortunately, this is a big misconception. The program

Ricky Beggs, managing editor of Black Book, just reported that all 10 used car segments have shown increased wholesale values for the second time in the last three weeks. And as a whole, cars have been up 6 weeks in a row and trucks have been up 8 in a row.What does this mean for new car buyer? Quite simply, your trade is worth more today than it was two months ago and you likely have additional

This was just posted in Automotive Remarketing Today Online: http://www.autoremarketing.com/ar/news/story.html?id=9613Thank you Jenna Reed and everyone at Cherokee Publishing!New Online Auto Marketplace Reaches LandmarkJune 17, 2009DALLAS — AutoBidsOnline.com, a recently launched new-car research and buying Web site, announced Wednesday that it hit a major traffic milestone earlier this month.