Manheim Hosts Huge Holiday Online Sales Event
Manheim is hosting a series of online event sales intended to help dealers navigate their hectic holiday schedules. The specials include the Year End Online Event Sale presented by Ford, a special offer on fees from Hertz, and more than 1,000 units offered by Toyota.
Subaru Top Brand in KBB List for 2011 Best Resale Value
Subaru and BMW were tabbed as the best brands for resale value in the latest Kelley Blue Book rankings. BMW also had two vehicles in the Top 10 model list. Despite recall woes, Toyota and Lexus each had two vehicles in the Top 10 list.
New Wiper Blade Allows for Emergency Installation
Newly-designed windshield wiper blades created by a Texas company can be installed in a pinch and last for several months. The E-Blade was developed by Jamak Fabrication of Weatherford, Texas. The brilliance of the E-Blade is that it will fit seemingly any vehicle. The rubber blade is 24 inches long, but the package includes a cigar cutter-style device that allows the blade to be trimmed to fit pretty much any automaker's specification, from 18 up to 24 inches.
Wholesale Prices Great Year Over Year, Softening Sequentially, Kontos Says
ADESA automotive analyst Tom Kontos acknowledges gains in wholesale values in November, but he sees an overall slow-down next year due to limited inventory supply. Independent dealers fared better than franchised dealers in November over 2009.
