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Europe Starts an Auto Industry Revival

ID-10088993European auto sales have not risen in over a year and a half, but the tide might finally be turning now that the April numbers are in.

Compared to the recent U.S. auto sales, which have been driving the U.S. economy for the past year, Europe’s sales numbers don’t seem all that encouraging. Four-month sales were still down 7 percent. Ford, PSA Peugeot Citroen was down 10 percent, and BMW was down 3 percent. The European market is struggling through a 20-year low point with analysts hoping that “the worst is over.”

Still, there are plenty of bright spots including a 10 percent increase in Volkswagen registrations as well as an 11 percent increase in car sales for Daimler AG. Most importantly, registrations in the United Kingdom were up 15 percent, and Germany, after five months of falling auto sales, finally saw a 4 percent gain in auto sales.

The industry is hoping to hold onto these gains and build on them in the coming months, and the European Central Bank is helping by slashing interest rates. As of May 2, the benchmark interest rate is 0.5 percent. Not that long ago, easing credit restrictions and offering more subprime credit options revived the auto industry in the United States, so it is perfectly possible that the same will happen in Europe.

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Is 2013 the Year of the Pickup?

ram-1500-backplateIt might still be too early to tell, but so far, 2013 is looking like the year of the pickup.

In April, pickup trucks saw double-digit sales gains with Ram pickups seeing 49 percent gains, Ford’s F-series getting 24 percent gains, and GM getting 23 percent gains. The surge in pickup sales has been so significant that Ford and other automakers are upping their truck production to keep up with demand. Ford and Chrysler have both announced that they will be adding shifts at their plants in response to the April sales.

Chrysler’s April sales, however, were more than just a sign that the public loves pickup trucks. Ram’s commercial pickup trucks just underwent a redesign, and April sales would be an indication of how the public feels about the new look. Now that April is done, it looks like Chrysler should have nothing to worry about.

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Summer Discounts on Select 2013 Nissan Models

nissan-logoAs of last Friday, Nissan has slashed prices on seven of its models including several 2013 models in hopes of attracting more price-conscious car shoppers.

The price cuts run from $580 to $4,400 and went into effect on May 3. According to Edmunds, the seven models make up more that 65 percent of Nissan’s U.S. sales volume, so these models are already in high demand.

Discounts are as follows:

2013 Nissan Altima (2.5 S and 2.5 SV only) – $580 price cut
2013 Nissan Sentra – $730 price cut
2013 Nissan Juke – $1,290 price cut
2013 Nissan Murano – $1,460 – $2,410 price cut
2013 Nissan Maxima – $2,270 – $3,030 price cut
2013 Nissan Rogue – $2,300 price cut
2013 Nissan Armada – $4,400 price cut

In a written statement, Nissan said they hoped the discounts will make car shoppers take a second look at Nissan’s line-up and “accelerate Altima’s strong sales growth moving into the summer selling season in the hotly contested midsize sedan segment.”

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Chrysler Offers Incentives for Vehicles “On The Job”

Chrysler On the Job IncentivesLooking for a new work vehicle? Chrysler is offering incentives and discounts for businesses that choose Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, or Ram vehicles.

The work vehicle fleet from Chrysler includes the Ram 1500, the Dodge Dart, the Jeep Compass, and the Chrysler Town & Country, plus others for a total of 23 vehicles. Starting prices range from $15,995 for the 2013 Dodge Dart up to $41,240 for the 2012 Ram Chassis Cab 5500, and the cost of the vehicle can be deducted up to $139,000 during the first year of ownership.

Besides a wide variety of vehicles and pricing, Chrysler has other incentives for companies purchasing commercial vehicles. Right now, they are offering $250 to $1,000 towards a company logo for the car, a 2-year lube-oil-filter service allowance, or $1,000-worth of equipment for the vehicle. Plus, business owners can enroll for Chrysler’s free BusinessLink program which includes extended service hours, a BusinessLink account manager, and priority service for maintenance and repairs.

To learn more about Chrysler’s commercial vehicle program, check out their website here and the full list of BusinessLink incentives here.

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3 Simple Tricks to Cut Car Insurance Costs

ID-100144061If you’re looking to save money on your next car, auto insurance companies are ready to offer all kinds of discounts and incentives just for taking a few simple steps.

First up, many insurance companies offer discounts for students that earn a certain GPA or higher or earn a spot on the Dean’s List or Honor Roll. Usually it is a B average or a 3.0, but it varies by insurance company. Young drivers who earn good grades should ask about this discount since it can mean as much as a 10 percent discount.

Second, insurance companies like repeat business. If a driver has life insurance or property insurance with one company, that insurance company is likely to give a discount when they want to get auto insurance. Savings can range anywhere from 10 percent all the way up to 25 percent depending on the company and the type of insurance the customer already has.

Finally, there is the obvious notion that insurance companies want safe drivers. It is widely known that insurance companies reward drivers who have been accident-free for three years or more , but it is less known that paying for a few extra safety features will also save money in the long run. Many insurance companies offer incentives to drivers with anti-theft devices or anti-lock brakes. Once again, this can vary according to insurance company, so be sure to ask your insurance agent for more details.

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