Car Dealer News for 01-Jun-2006
'First alternative fuel only station opens in N.C. (The Herald-Sun) A car dealer has opened the state's first station to sell only alternative fuels. The station owned by Bill Smith sells two types of ethanol and a biodiesel mixture that can be used by most diesel engines. "We're much too dependent on foreign oil," said Smith, who also owns a Ford dealership in Southern Pines. "These fuels are certainly not a complete fix. But it's a great band aid for the
'Los Angeles Consumers File Class Action Lawsuit Against Used-Car Dealer Drive Time For Allegedly Leaking Their Private (PR Web) Several Los Angeles-area consumers have filed a class action lawsuit against used-car dealer Drive Time, formerly known as Ugly Ducking, for allegedly leaking their credit applications, which included their social security numbers and other private information, to unauthorized outside parties. Cheryl Long, an Individual, on behalf of herself and all others similarly aggrieved by defendants?
'Banks Honor Bogus Checks and Scam Victims Pay (Washington Post) Trying to sell his 1968 Mustang online, John Schaefer received what appeared to be a firm offer from an overseas classic-car dealer. The buyer sent Schaefer a check for $14,000 even though Schaefer was asking only $8,000. The buyer said the extra money was to cover shipping and directed Schaefer to...
'Stolen car recovered, but pet's ashes still missing (The Plain Dealer) Mary Pennington got her stolen car back - damaged and minus her beloved cat's ashes, which had been in a tin on the front seat. Solon police arrested Frederick Howard, 37, whom they stopped Saturday driving Pennington's light blue 1990 Buick LeSabre.
'N.C. Gets Alternative Fuel Only Station (AP via Yahoo! Finance) A car dealer has opened the state's first station to sell only alternative fuels. The station owned by Bill Smith sells two types of ethanol and a biodiesel mixture that can be used by most diesel engines.
'First Alternative Fuel Only Station Opens In N.C. (WRAL-TV 5 Raleigh) A car dealer has opened the state's first station to sell only alternative fuels.
'For Lower Car Price, Pit Dealer Against Dealer (Channel Cincinnati) CINCINNATI -- Car dealerships heat up their sales over Memorial Day weekend with special offers, rebates and discounts. But to make sure you get the best bargain, pit dealers against each other in a competition for your business.
'For Lower Car Price, Pit Dealer Against Dealer (WLWT ChannelCincinnati.com via Yahoo! News) Car dealerships heat up their sales over Memorial Day weekend with special offers, rebates and discounts.
'So You Want To Be A Newspaper Carrier (The Times-Reporter) As a Times-Reporter Carrier you would be in business for yourself, just like a car dealer. The car dealer buys cars from the manufacturer just as you would buy newspapers from The Times-Reporter. He sells these cars to his customers as you would sell newspapers to your customers.
'Truck sales weaken Ford, Chrysler; car sales slow GM (USA Today) General Motors, Ford Motor and Chrysler Group on Thursday reported lower U.S. sales in May.
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