Among some of the best deals for leasing in March were the Nissan Sentra ($149 per month), Subaru Legacy, Nissan Altima and Honda Accord in the family and compact cars segments. Saab to re-enter market through leasing. Full report on AOL website.
Insuring a Porsche 911 GT2 will set the average owner back nearly $3,000 a year just for insurance. Other high-end cars include the Mercedes S65 AMG and the Dodge Viper SRT-10. The Mazda Tribute 2WD is the least expensive with an average yearly insurance cost of $1,070 followed by the Honda Odyssey and the Mazda Tribute 4WD.
Ken Shilson of the National Alliance of Buy-Here, Pay-Here Dealers says BHPH profits did not suffer as much as franchise stores in 2009. He admitted many BHPH dealers had lower sales but profits remained stable. Specific numbers will be released at BHPH conference in May.
NHTSA has established a new test to validate fuel efficiency ratings for consumer tires. It decided to retain current tests for traction and durability. The three factors together will inform consumers about the tradeoffs of various replacement tires.
A survey conducted on behalf of CarMax indicates one-third of consumers said they would buy a used-car when their current ride can't be driven. More women picked this option than men.