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Edmunds.com noted today that October may officially be the turning point for the automotive model year.

In October, 2012 model year vehicles made up 52.3 percent of new car sales; in September the figure was only 35 percent. Chrysler and Honda were among the brands that practically doubled their 2012 sales penetration from September levels, while Toyota more than tripled its 2012 share this month.

As a result, average industry incentive spending decreased in October, since the newer model year vehicles are hardly discounted compared to the 2011 models.

On average, automakers spent an average of $2,158 on vehicle incentives per vehicle sold in October, said Edmunds.com, down 12.1 percent from September and down 11.5 percent from October 2010.

Edmunds.com analysts determined that 2011 model year incentives are essentially flat from September, while 2012 model year incentives climbed a slight five percent.

Average True Cost of Incentivessm (TCIsm) by Car Manufacturer
Manufacturer Oct-11 Sep-11 Oct-10 Oct 2011 vs. Sep 2011 Oct 2011 vs. Oct 2010
Chrysler $2,651 $2,891 $2,880 -8.3% -8.0%
Ford $2,728 $2,879 $3,135 -5.2% -13.0%
GM $3,024 $3,312 $3,215 -8.7% -5.9%
Honda $1,260 $1,791 $1,402 -29.6% -10.1%
Nissan $2,355 $2,494 $2,213 -5.6% 6.4%
Toyota $1,602 $2,019 $2,066 -20.7% -22.5%
Industry $2,158 $2,456 $2,439 -12.1% -11.5%

How to Guarantee A Safe & Efficient Auto Shipping Transaction

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The world these days is fast becoming more globalized and it is because of this that auto shipping companies are increasing in terms of demand in order to transport various kinds of vehicles from small motorbikes to huge trucks and lorries. The advent of car auctions and sales online has also largely contributed to the increase in business of car transporting services.

Nowadays, as the result, there is this wide array of auto transporting companies to select from. But then again, how do you choose the right car shipping company which is apt for your vehicle? Well, written below are a handful of excellent tips that you should definitely keep in mind.

Shipping Routes:
It is important that you confirm with the auto transport company if they are able to deliver the car directly to your home – if it happens that that is what you need or want. There are some car shipping services that can just deliver to certain major cities as well as specific pickup locations and then afterwards, you are going to be the one to collect your vehicle. There are also other auto transport companies that will charge you with an extra fee in order to ship directly to your house. This is the reason why it is vital that you check beforehand with your chosen company prior to making the car shipping arrangement.

Open or Enclosed:
You will also have to decide on whether your vehicle should be shipped in an enclosed or open container. In general, car shipment using enclosed containers are a bit more costly; however, the good thing about this is that you are guaranteed that your vehicle is safe from the rain, wind, debris and other elements during the entire trip. If in case what you have is a pricey sports car or vintage automobile, it would definitely be a good idea to opt for the enclosed mode of transportation.

Auto Inspection:
Majority of the auto shipping service provider these days have an auto inspection checklist that is followed before as well as after the shipment of the vehicle. It is important that you go over that checklist as well as make it certain that your car’s condition is properly inspected prior to shipping. It is also very much suggested that you take time in checking your car/s after being shipped in order to look for any marks, dents or damages.

Auto Transport Insurance:
You should also check regarding the transport insurance coverage of the company as well as the cost that is involved. In some companies, insurance is already included in the entire shipment cost; however, there are others that do not include them and will ask for an extra charge. Therefore, always ensure that you are aware of the exact insurance coverage, together with the additional cost if there is any.

Car Service

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If you’re looking to find some reviews on customer service on a car dealership i recommend heading over to DealerRater.com

Originally one of the first  dealer review sites, the list over 40,000 car dealerships across the USA and boast of almost a half a million user submitted reviews!

The site allows users looking to wither buy or  car or have it serviced, to  find local dealerships and browse through reviews and make informative desicions, all  this at no charge.

Car Dealers are rated on the criteria of customer service, quality of work, friendliness, price and overall experience.

I make it a point to visit to either read reviews or if i had a positive (or negative) experience to leave my comments on the site.

check em’ out at DealerRater.com

Buying Used

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Here’s a few small but very useful tips can help you if you’re looking to purchase a used car

* Select a Model: According to your budget, you have to select a model. Small cars, family cars, spacious cars, sedan and SUV, choose anyone according to your needs. It is important to for to select a model that fits your pocket. Reliable used cars model are available easily online. Don’t forget to add insurance payments and monthly fuel cost.

* Search Used Car Online: You can search a reliable preowned car online. You can take help from used car websites and classified websites to find a suitable deal. Free ads classified website allow you to locate a seller wants to sell his car at flexible terms and conditions. Online websites also allow you to compare and contract different car models just by sitting at home.

* Budget: Money is an important factor that required first consideration from the side of the buyer. Have a look on your bank account to check how much you can spend on shopping of second hand car. If you wish to take external financial help, you can take help from car loans or personal loans. However, it is important to advice that takes external financial help only if you have good repayment ability.

* Select a Reliable Dealer: Dealer should be reliable and well known. You can also contact your friends to find a good dealer. Fraud people are also available in the market and it is really important to save yourself from such people.

* Go for Test Drive: Before signing any agreement, you should take your car for test drive. Use rough road to test the performance of the car. Carefully check the interior and exterior of vehicle. The exterior of the automobile should be scratch and dent free. You can take help from an experienced mechanic to test the engine.
* Check the Documents: Finally, you should check out the documents of the car. You can ask for logbook and other papers shows history of the car.

New Chrysler Dodge Vehicles Out In 2012

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Three new SRT8 vehicles debuted for the 2012 model year: Charger (plus Super Bee edition?), 300C and Grand Cherokee; they will be followed by the PF and PK compact cars for Chrysler and Dodge, to be built at Belvidere; and a B-class Jeep entry-level CUV, sharing with the Fiat 500 and (maybe) built at Toluca. The eight-speed ZF automatic will be on V6 Chargers and 300s (as a base-model option, otherwise standard), while Durango, Ram, and Grand Cherokee get the new six-speed 6xRFE truck transmission with their V8s. (Charger R/T and SRT8, 300C, and all Challengers stick with the five-speed Mercedes automatic for another year; they are not expected to get eight-speeds now until model year 2014, when Chrysler has taken over manufacturing.)

Dodge Ram


Reliable source MooseEater wrote that Ram will be launching its exclusive RamBox integrated storage system “for a special price” on both 5’7″ and 6’4″ beds, on 2012 regular and quad cab models. A new steering wheel will also be adopted, putting the cruise control onto the front, and a monochrome paint option will be added to Outdoorsman and Longhorn (on the latter, replacing White Gold running boards with Mopar tubular side steps and polished wheels). A Longhorn Two-Tone will still be available.

Ram will also gain new power folding trailer towing mirrors and chrome side mouldings. The ST, however, loses its bright grille, reverting to black. (Some of these features, including the RamBox and mirrors, are set up for late availability.)

The 310-horsepower 4.7 V8 will continue to accompany the Hemi, but in Canada at least, there was no mention of the 3.7 V6 (which was closely based on the 4.7, but did not receive the 4.7′s refresh.) The 4.7 and 5.7 will both (as Allpar noted earlier) move to a six speed automatic, which appears to be standard in Canada and likely in the US as well.

Of interest, it seems that the Ram series is the #3 selling vehicle in Canada, and that Canadian buyers overwhelmingly go for the 4×4 models; regular cabs account for just 5% of sales, with the rest roughly evenly split between Quad Cab and Crew Cab. Most 4×2 sales are restricted to the regular cab. Laramie and Longhorn Crew Cabs seem to have taken off in sales.

The Ram Heavy Duty is the #1 selling diesel in Canada so far this year, and it gained a torque boost to 800 lb-ft, providing best in class towing of 22,750 lb and a gross weight rating of 30,000 lb. For 2012, it can be ordered with the RamBox in all price classes, with lowered pricing; again, a six speed replaces the five speed. Towing capacity was increased for the Hemi as well as the diesel, and midyear seat-mounted side airbags will become standard along with a black grille and bumpers on ST. Most Ram 2500 buyers opt for the crew cab and SLT or Outdoorsman; while most Ram 3500 buyers go for the Crew Cab and Laramie or Longhorn.