Social media in the automotive media – did you choose your car through Facebook
Social media seems to be the darling (well at least currently) in automotive sales and marketing. Ford claims a most successful introduction of its Fiesta product due to a contest , and is now...
View Article2015 Subaru WRX vs 2014 Ford Focus ST! Head 2 Head
People go for reviews now. Whether its Amazon for reviews by “real people“ or old time consumer reports for cars or in “auto mags” its not the old closed shop it used to be. Yet certain products...
View ArticleOften Forgotten styling of base Ford Focus models
Its interesting that the squeaky wheel gets the grease. Or in this case marketing attention. When one looks at the Ford Focus models range – the more upscale fancier versions such as the...
View ArticleUsed Car Truck Prices Offer Good Value in Current Automobile Sales Market
New car truck and SUV sales are off the map at most progressive new car manufacture’s outlet stores. Some people insist “I like new” , others prefer the reliability of new along with factory...
View ArticleAnd now one more – A Toyota Reaper Wanttobee
Marketing and sales in 2014 is an amazing process. its a matter of management by numbers and don’t rock the boat / get the boss /committee’s attention . You would think major corporations are run by...
View ArticleChevrolet Reaper Truck marketing response to Ford Raptor Supertruck
Its said that both in life and in the automotive field marketplace that imitation is the best form of flattery. Its often the case now that big companies , with all their corporate structure /red...
View ArticleAluminum auto body repair experts at your local ford dealer
Your local Ford dealer is poised for a lot more training and expertise in auto-body repair especially when it comes to the new base metal for vehicles – aluminum. The newly released 2015 Ford F-150 is...
View ArticleBlame it on the Weather – 2015 Ford F-150 and Aluminum Shortages
According to recent employment stats the downturns no matter what can be easily blamed on the ‘cold weather“. Perhaps with all the dire forecasts of “global warming“ and now “climate change“ this...
View ArticleGet ready for a Lion in Your Brand New Aluminum Ford F-150 Truck
Its all high tech now even with trucks. Sure GM brought out “all new” 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and line sister GMC Sierra trucks that were both ultra high tech – with sophisticated transmissions and...
View ArticleHere is the Ultimate Winnipeg Canadian cold weather vehicle
No doubt about it. Winnipeg and Canadian prairie winters can be downright cold and treacherous. Even if you can start your car or truck in the 40 below weather ( that is if no kid has pulled out...
View ArticleInnovative American made cars – The of Tests of Time
Here is an interesting test of time. it seems that the Chevrolet Corvair - America’s premier division of the largest car maker of the time - the designers at the Chevrolet Division of General Motors...
View ArticleVehicle to Vehicle Communication – Will or Can it Reduce Auto Insurance Rates
You can bet two things in life . One is taxes – both property and sales taxes ( federal VAT/ GST or retail state / provincial ) will never go down. Secondly is no matter what they tell you – that...
View ArticleInteresting – Ford Fusion Reviews Yet Sales
Its interesting on the auto market always. Things are not always as they seem. Again its the perceptions of auto buyers, their needs and perceptions not only rank facts and perceptions. One might...
View ArticleConcept of Best Value Buying Cars Trucks yet Relates resale Values
There is an old saying that goes like- if its good its not cheap , if its fast its not good etc etc etc. Yet when it comes to trucks and cars and especially first time buyers many get waylaid in terms...
View ArticleIt used to be that cars debuted on the Oscars or Dealerships
Its interesting to see how marketing changes over time specifically in this case the auto industry. New vehicles often initiate brand new trends in design – such as fins on autos in the late 1950s....
View ArticleWelcome to Life in 2013 in “Car Ads”
It used to be that we lived in a “real world” – well that was before Obama , David Axelrod Valerie Jarett et al. It has often been said that all new ideas – are not new – they have been thought of...
View ArticleIs a Diesel on Your Horizon
Diesel engines have gotten a bad rap and worse reputation with Canadian drivers – that is other than semi-trailer truck and diesel locomotive drivers. In these settings diesels are considered or...
View ArticleBack to 59 Cadillac Fighter Inspired Cars
Well its retro and yet forward thinking. Military fighter jets exude raw power , strength and Sspeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed. One can remember the landmark cars of the late 1950′s – mainly General Motor...
View ArticleEntry Level Cars May not Their Value
Value is value at the end of the road. What seems “cheapest” and a hard fought deal in the sales managers or “business office” may not be the best overall road for the car , truck and SUV buying...
View ArticleBoxing Day Sales – Auto Makers take leads & Models from Big Box Stores
In the clothing design & all the way down to automobile manufacturers the cues and trends in colors all start with simple woman’s shoes. In the same manner marketing and sales innovations are...
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