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Author Archives: Adam Lopez
If gas hit $5/gallon, would you freak out?
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Last year, AutoNation Chairman and CEO Mike Jackson declared that if gasoline ever hit $5 a gallon people would freak out. Basically, gasoline for five bucks would cause Americans to change their driving habits, drastically switch to smaller cars and demand fuel …
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Tagged e-vehicles, economy, fuel, fuel economy, fuel efficiency, gas, gas prices, gasoline
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The End of Haggling? Introducing SmartChoice Pricing
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When it comes to buying a car, the price you see on the windshield is rarely the price you pay. Historically, it’s a starting point for negotiation. The salesperson begins at that price, you suggest a much lower price and …
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America loves cars. We do, too!
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Since we first opened our doors, we have always made two declarations: America is an AutoNation. We love our cars and trucks. It’s time we loved buying them too. With over 250 million vehicles on the road in the U.S., …
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Tagged 3-day money back guarantee, money back guarantee, pricing, SmartChoice
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The best 2012 Super Bowl auto commercials
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Chevrolet Sonic: Stunt Anthem
The big game is over and admittedly we’re a little hungover today. Not from knocking back a few too many adult beverages, but from the high that the game’s excitement brought us. Some are calling Super Bowl XLVI an instant classic. Most …
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Brett Favre appears in Hyundai's 2010 "Breaking News" commercial.
Every year, over 100 million people across America gather around the television for the most hyped programming of the year. While some of those people tune in to see what’s happening on the field, many of us watch for the …
Read MoreGet 3 months of SiriusXM on pre-owned vehicles
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AutoNation has partnered with Sirius XM Radio to provide three months of complimentary satellite radio on every pre-owned vehicle with a factory installed satellite radio, regardless of make or model. Customers will be able to enjoy SiriusXM’s commercial free music, …
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Tagged infotainment, pre-owned vehicles, radio, satellite radio, Sirius, SiriusXM, used vehicles, XM
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Car myths exposed: Selling your vehicle
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Myth: AutoNation will only buy my vehicle if I buy one of theirs. False. At every AutoNation location, we’ll buy your car and you are not obligated to buy one of ours. That’s right; you don’t have to buy a …
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The Fine Print: Guarantees and big rebates
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We’re back with another edition of The Fine Print, a series of articles where we attempt to take the mystery out of automotive advertising. In this article we discuss the benefits of a money-back guarantee, what you should look for …
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Tagged ads, advertising, auto advertising, car ads, car advertising, car buying, money back guarantee, newspaper ads, Price Match Guarantee, rebates, The Fine Print
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What does 54.5 mpg mean to you?
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The 54.5 mpg Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standard for 2025
By 2025, every automotive manufacturer will have to abide by a 54.5 mpg Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standard. The move has been heralded by environmentalists, but what effect will this have on you, the consumer, moving forward? First things first, the …
Read More2011 in review: Honda, Toyota lose market share
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To say the automotive industry had a big November would be an understatement. November was the best month for U.S. auto sales since the government’s Cash for Clunkers incentives in 2009. Last month, almost every manufacturer posted double-digit gains based …
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Tagged Cash for Clunkers, Detroit Big 3, Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, inventory, Japan Big 3, market share, Prius, Toyota Camry, Toyota Prius, U.S. sales
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