Area Chrysler dealership placed on chopping block May 15, 2009
We have a big, beautiful facility, and we re probably going to resort to selling used cars, general manager Robin Lawrence said. That s our only option, obviously, unless something happens and the bankruptcy court denies their request. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Huggins Auto Sales spared, still will sell new vehicles May 15, 2009
Confer said the auto dealer would have remained open selling used cars if it lost its right to sell new Chrysler products. Lately Huggins Auto has purposely let new inventory dwindle and has added to their selection of used vehicles. (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Chrysler dealer-cuts impact May 15, 2009
"The man that makes the decisions is up in Detroit." But Sandoval said he'll still keep the car fever, selling used cars and service ... -- In Wyoming, the owner of Riverton Chrysler Dodge Jeep, Jonathan Gunnison, said he plans to continue operations by selling used cars, parts and service. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Chrysler’s woes hit home for dealerships May 15, 2009
Daily American Online - Chrysler s woes hit home for dealerships. Saylor Motor Co. of Somerset and Hollern Dodge of Windber are among the 789 dealerships that the automaker said it intends to sever ties with. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Relief for 1 Chrysler dealer May 15, 2009
We could make a living selling used cars. But I d have to lay off half my 40 employees, he said. (Buffalo Business First, NY)
GM dealers in limbo waiting for word on impending closures May 2, 2009
Tracy McMurtry, owner of in Nashville, says new car dealers aren t making money so they re buying and selling used cars now. That s driving up the prices of used cars because there is less supply, he says. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Braves need offensive spark Apr 29, 2009
New Cars is out selling used cars, so let s leave him be, ok. Not sure how Florida stacks up to GA but back in the middle nineties 6AAAA encompassed the East Cobb and Alpharetta teams. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Cincinnati owners take hard look at their game plans Apr 10, 2009
Our business, although off 30 percent year-to-date in new vehicle volume, is still selling used cars, and our service business is up about 15 percent, he said in an e-mail. Abdallah, meanwhile, wonders when companies of his size will benefit from the stimulus. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
• Lathams pay up in Lithia suit Apr 7, 2009
Robert Latham Jr. says in court records that his agreement with Lithia was never supposed to keep him from selling used cars. "We have not expanded our operation to providing services to cars under manufacturer's warranty," the Lathams responded in court records. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
More Hearings Scheduled On Texas Voter ID Legislation Apr 6, 2009
Posted by: Ratso Location: Waco on Apr 5, 2009 at 11:01 AM If this had already been law, Obama would be selling used cars. Posted by: Betty Location: Moody on Apr 5, 2009 at 08:47 AM Any type of photo ID or voter card should be sufficient -- why are Republicans wanting to do this. (KWTX.com, TX)
Joe Bishop, 82, devoted life to work Mar 24, 2009
Two or three brothers all started off selling used cars and trucks and moving houses, his son said. Moving houses can be a tough business. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Newt's advertising game Mar 16, 2009
Also, if Newt Gingrich fails to raise enough money misrepresenting newspaper ads, he should try selling used cars. Or perhaps: Send Newt your old gold jewelry and he'll convert it to cash. (Boston Globe)
Copper slump Mar 6, 2009
One person whose business has taken a tumble is the Webster Mulamba, who has been selling used cars on the streets of Lusaka for the last eight years. He imports Toyotas from Japan via South Africa, paying in dollars. (BBC News -- Business)
'Fanboys' is a road movie in hyperspace Feb 20, 2009
A fourth member of their childhood Jedi band, Eric (Sam Huntington) has joined the Dark Side: he wears a tie and works for his dad (Christopher McDonald) selling used cars. The news that Linus may not live to see "Ep. 1" opening day in six months is enough to put them in Hutch's van (with obligatory Millennium Falcon interior) en route to the Bay Area, Skywalker Ranch floor plans in hand. (Boston Globe)
Test driving a Subaru Feb 15, 2009
Walmart attempted to enter the car business in a test of selling used cars a few years back, an experiment that failed miserably. Nissan announced that in 2010, it would cease production of the Nissan Armada, the Infiniti QX56, and the Nissan Quest. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
In John Updike's America, are we still running from responsibility? Feb 9, 2009
He left his wife, and his kid, and his awful job selling used cars in his father-in-law's lot. Not exactly the greatest job for someone who used to be one of the greatest high school basketball stars in the dying town of Mount Judge. (Yahoo News)
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Race and Gender: Politics' New 'Third Rail' - HUMAN EVENTS. Race and Gender: Politics' New 'Third Rail'by Posted: 03/15/2008. (Human Events Online)
Steak Shapiro takes on Kincade Jan 24, 2008
You are a talentless gasbag that will end up selling used cars eventually. STFU.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Making it big by carving small Jan 20, 2008
"In those days you changed jobs, always looking for something better every couple years." English lived up to that belief, too, going from buying a service station to attending business college, selling used cars, working at a bank and trying his hand at logging. He also did custom grain harvesting for awhile. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Follow These 5 Tips For Buying Used Cars Dec 22, 2007
With so many Web sites selling used cars, it is much easier now than in the past for a buyer to get a good idea of what the market value is for a certain used car with a certain amount of miles on it. There is the , plus , , , and many other websites that can help a buyer get a good idea of what a certain automobile should sell for. (KSBW 8, CA)
Oil flirts with $100 so SUV sales ... rise Nov 29, 2007
Better still, carmakers have put a lot of money into developing pre-owned car and truck programs around vehicles coming off lease, selling used cars that are virtually as good as new for much lower prices. Crossovers Can't Cut ItThere's something else consumers are finding, too. (MSNBC -- Business)
OLD RIDE$ Nov 16, 2007
He also added that dealers at new car lots can't pay their bills without also selling used cars. The profit gap between new and used cars is the widest in 25 years, causing new car dealers to spend most of their marketing dollars and sales efforts on used cars. (New York Post -- Business)
A man's star rose, then it crashed hard Oct 10, 2007
He moved on to fitfully selling used cars, which made him wonder whether he'd be able to make it on the outside much longer by staying straight or whether he'd have go back to selling drugs. Then Walter Wilson dropped in looking for a Mercedes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Suzuki dealer third to join Escondido's 'auto park annex' Sep 29, 2007
In addition to the new Suzukis, Turlo said he plans to continue selling used cars at the site. Turlo, who lives in Poway, has owned San Diego Auto Thrift for 17 years. (North County Times)
Auto sales skidding for county's dealers Sep 6, 2007
Instead, the dealer's parent firm will specialize in selling used cars at the location ... Instead, the dealer's parent firm will specialize in selling used cars, which are doing much better than the new models coming out of Detroit, at the site. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Cop suspended 90 days without pay Sep 5, 2007
hmmmm " Bandit wrote on Aug 24, 2007 7:02 PM:" I think this officer needs to look for another job, possible selling used cars or news papers. " Friend wrote on Aug 24, 2007 6:53 PM:" Yes, He did have issues before. (Munster Times, IN)
In a changing world, McFarland family marks 50 years in business Aug 1, 2007
"We were a do-it-all garage," including selling used cars, he said. The business never moved, but the highway did. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
The best and worst ads on TV Jun 27, 2007
The "dodgy brothers" selling used cars on the weekend is good for a laugh, although I wouldn't go there "lucky customers'! Alright,I'm a guy. Hate: All ads for female products. Shouting sale ads. Any ad using the phrase "as a mum/mother. " like you are suddenly blessed with all of this special knowledge when you have a child. Before the flames start, my wife totally agrees here. The air freshener ad where the elephant has a centipede for a son (WTF?). Wasted effort: Any commercials to do with... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
A final goodbye to Bill France Jr., NASCAR's pacesetter Jun 8, 2007
" Betty Jane France thanked those in attendance for their kindness and support and read a favorite poem before Ritchey and team owner Rick Hendrick offered some personal tidbits. Hendrick said he was once summoned to France's office after drivers Geoff Bodine and Dale Earnhardt had been in a tangle. The three of them, plus car owner Richard Childress, listened as France talked about trying to figure out who was at fault. He told Earnhardt he could go back to his chicken farm and Hendrick could... (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
Walter Vance Lawson May 25, 2007
He worked in the oil business for most of his life, and following his retirement, he began selling used cars. A native of Monticello, he was a graduate of Arkansas Aege, now the University of Arkansas at Monticello. (Greenwood Commonwealth, MS)
Outsourcing Your Health May 23, 2007
In pain while selling used cars in Yakima, Wash. he got on the Internet and searched the phrase "free hip replacement.". (Forbes -- Business)
Karen’s Kitchen owner gives place a new atmosphere’ in downtown Viroqua May 16, 2007
Gacek, a longtime mechanic who works on cars and trucks, said he plans to begin selling used cars next year. Gacek worked at a Black River Falls, Wis. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Car-sales icon built empire on Toyota Apr 25, 2007
He eventually began selling used cars at the station. Later, he became the top Hudson dealer and the top Ford dealer. (The Miami Herald)
Car sales king going strong Apr 21, 2007
" It has been enough to buy him dozens of dealerships, an office building, three shopping centers and eight huge ranches. He also operates his own advertising agency, television studio and finance company. "I've scaled back a bit on the dealerships; I own just four now," Worthington explained. He and I had agreed that the next time he flew his Learjet 35 into town we would meet at his Ford dealership in Long Beach, where the walls are a gallery of photos from more than a half-century of his... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Ice Hockey: A belligerent advocate of fighting Apr 3, 2007
He retired in 1969, settling in Rochester, New York, with his wife and two children, working construction and selling used cars. "I was the world's worst car salesman," he said. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Ashley will get diploma--60 years late! Mar 30, 2007
In the early 1950s, Ingram began selling used cars and Ashley purchased his portion of the garage business, continuing to work with Brewer. Ashley explained that one of his classmates, Jerry Fox from Iowa, had remained in contact. (Carmi Times, IL)
Gulseth trimming business after 47 years Mar 16, 2007
Now, he has sold the new car franchise to Ken Ware Chevrolet Cadillac in North Bend but will keep selling used cars at the Ingersoll Avenue location. The repair shop will remain open. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Wyman’s Ford moving to new site, expanding services Mar 7, 2007
Wyman s Auto has been selling used cars at the West Seventh Street location for about six years, he said, while the Wyman s Ford dealership has been in Griswold for more than 35 years. Copyright. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Wooten: Overweight dogs; politicians Mar 3, 2007
He could not identify what exactly was covered up but he went from a $60,000 a year government job to selling used cars. Every union striker should have to deal with someone like Ronald Reagan. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Randy and Spiff debut on GST Feb 27, 2007
With all the talent and tenured GST listeners he flushed down the drain, I thought he d be selling used cars or mobile homes by now. Kimmer, Wayne No-Offense, Leslie Dove, Snake Davis, the King, Jim Gossett good Lord man. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Drive away with a used-car loan Feb 20, 2007
The major players in selling used cars in the organised market are Automartindia, Maruti True Value and Ford Assured. There are several advantages of buying from them rather than from a broker in the unorganised sector. (India Times)
Zenk Repair ... it's worldwide Feb 8, 2007
"It was like, wow, it's cool!" he said of running across Zenk Auto r, located at 2101 Fourth St. "We have the same business, 50 percent selling used cars, 50 percent fixing them.". The German-born Zenk sent a letter to Linda and Mark Zenk, owners of the Sioux City shop, to tell them about his discovery. (Sioux City Journal)
Graham's Browns dynasty of different color Jan 21, 2007
Then you went off to your offseason job selling used cars or working as a substitute teacher. Life was slower then and the path to the championship not as littered with potential landmines as it is today, which makes Brady's 12-1 playoff record going into tonight (a postseason winning percentage of. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Guilty plea gives prosecutors edge in HP case Jan 15, 2007
What s the difference between fraud and selling used cars is a philosophical question. Related Stories. (MacCentral)
