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Used Car Buyer’s Guide: Eco-Friendly Family Cars That Won’t Break the Bank

Auto Service World

In today’s world, finding a car that is both eco-friendly and budget-friendly can be a challenge, especially for families. However, there are several used cars on the market that offer great fuel efficiency, low emissions, and a comfortable ride for the whole family. Why Choose an Eco-Friendly Car?

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PODCAST: Automotive Intelligence Award honoree Jonathan Banks

Auto Remarketing

As part of the inaugural Automotive Intelligence Awards, Cherokee Media Group is honoring a select group of outstanding auto industry analysts for their contribution to the knowledge base of the used-car retail, finance and remarketing industries. The full conversation can be found below.

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Fifth Third Bank Fined $20 Million Over Bogus Fees, Car Repossessions

Jalopnik

No, the bankers weren’t donning ski masks, using screwdrivers to break windows, or hotwiring cars to skive off with them in the middle of the night. But according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau , Fifth Third Bank illegally repossessed the cars of over 1,000 families after forcing their customers to buy… Read more.

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Alt-fuel vehicles don’t necessarily have to break the bank

Auto Remarketing

However, there are deals to be had in the used-car market for alternative-fuel vehicles — even beyond government rebates — that could help dealers overcome those shopper objections. lower than that of gas cars ($3,123). And that assumption isn’t entirely wrong — it might be fair on some models, particularly electrics.

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From the Magazine: ‘Helping people out is the big thing for us’

Auto Service World

Through outreach, sponsorships and a warm, personal approach, Craig and Heather have built a business thats as much about connecting with people as it is about keeping cars on the road. If there was ever an issue with their cars, they know they can call, Heather said. When we were kids, we lived at the food bank.

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Flooded McLarens, Porsches And Ford GTs Are Filling Florida’s Auction Lots

Jalopnik

Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated the country earlier this year, wrecking houses , bursting river banks and flooding cars. Lots and lots of cars. Now, some of those flood-damaged vehicles are turning up at auctions, including real bedroom poster cars from the likes of McLaren , Porsche and Lamborghini. Read more.

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First Cars, Worst Cars, Next Cars

Tomorrow's Technician

Just the other day, I finally got a car moved out of my driveway. It had been my mother-in-law’s car and, since her passing in November, it had just sat, unused, unwanted and – frankly, unwelcome. For a vehicle labeled as a “mid-size” car, this white behemoth took up an enornous amount of real estate at my house. What’s yours?

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