Saturn of Honolulu takes over Cadillac franchise Nov 18, 2009
Pflueger Auto Group is now selling used cars out of the Beretania Street location. Pflueger bought the Schuman Carriage dealership in 2005 but in May said it had reached an agreement to sell the business. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Saturn dealer plans to stay on Gordon Highway Oct 28, 2009
Henna Chevrolet Cadillac in Aiken has changed over to selling used cars since GM said it would not renew its franchise agreement with the dealer as part of its effort to trim the network. Reach LaTina Emerson at (706) 823-3227 or. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Georgia nips LSU; Jackets win on the road Oct 3, 2009
Auburn over UT on an int returned for TD, Crompton drops out of school and is located 3 months later selling used cars in Tifton. Miss St over St. Simons. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Arthur Rufus Smith Sep 24, 2009
He was self-employed, selling used cars and fixing up homes. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Changing times Sep 19, 2009
And their shift to selling used cars is affecting supply ... Selling used cars is great because you can do what you want to do. (Louisville Business First, KY)
No comments posted. Sep 19, 2009
We are selling Used Cars like Bananas (in bunches). . (Hartford City News-Times, IN)
Man charged with bilking Steve Miller band Sep 13, 2009
He was convicted in 2007 of running an illegal money-making scheme while selling used cars in Scottsdale. According to a copy of the plea deal Green made with federal prosecutors, he defrauded a used car dealer by sending him bad checks. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Cash for Clunkers: Was it good for American Workers Sep 8, 2009
The used car dealers are going to be the big winners in this "stimulus" - however, the economy continues to be poor so selling used cars may not be that good either. ribeye posted on Saturday, September 5th, 2009 at 11:54 pmComplete flop, just like everything this administration has tried. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Henna Chevrolet changes gears to survive Aug 30, 2009
But the dealership on Richland Avenue is optimistic for its future, having switched over in the past week to selling used cars, to include Hyundai, Dodge, Ford and Suzuki. "Now, we are a full-fledged used car dealership ... we just moved up what we were going to do in December," Mr. Scott said Thursday, adding that the dealership still has a fully operational service department that will work on all makes and models. (The Augusta Chronicle)
ROBERT COULTER Aug 28, 2009
He had a real passion for buying and selling used cars. Robert was known for always having a song to sing or a joke to tell and was a stranger to no one. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
LeValley buys Pastrick Chevrolet (13) Jul 25, 2009
Pastrick entered the auto sales business when he was 19 years old, selling used cars at Roti Motors, a Chrysler dealership in Benton Harbor. He has owned Pastrick Chevrolet since 1982. (The Herald-Palladium)
BIDEN: IT'S WORKING! Jul 17, 2009
Up Next: Biden vs. Cantor. Vice President Biden speaks on the stimulus program during an earlier trip to tout it in Cincinnati. (The Drudge Report)
Hudson selectmen Ok two car sale permits Jul 15, 2009
The garage's two owners, Magno and Winicios Souza said they wanted to improve their business by selling used cars. Six vehicles for sale can be kept on the property, four stored in the garage and two kept outside the business. (Hudson Sun, MA)
GM's eBay plan: What about the dealers? Jul 11, 2009
eBay has been selling used cars for years, but laws currently prohibit direct sales from manufacturers. By | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Car dealer fights Chrysler over franchise Jul 5, 2009
" Tarbox plans to return to Washington with other car dealers to lobby for legislation that would help the rejected owners. A bill co-sponsored by Langevin would include restoring the economic rights of General Motors and Chrysler car dealers as they were before each company's bankruptcy. In the meantime, Tarbox is selling used cars. The North Kingstown native, who has three daughters, has closed the Attleboro dealership and is using funds from one dealership to pay for the debts on two. "If I... (Anchorage Daily News)
Your say Are financial planners competent? Jul 2, 2009
It makes no difference to them if they are selling used cars or insurance. How many understand or care about risk or have nay in depth financial knowledge of the companies they recommend. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Museum of Bad Art: - So Bad It's Go... Jun 27, 2009
Public Outreach Program Requires Courage and Experience Selling Used Cars. Founded in 1993, this non-profit labor of love got kick-started by the inspiring work called "Lucy in a Field with Flowers." Scott Wilson, now the Esteemed Curator Emeritus, discovered the work in a trash can. (Suite101.com)
Chrysler Dealer Appeals Franchise Terminations Jun 23, 2009
Some said they planned to stay in business selling used cars and operating service centers, while others said they would be forced to close up shop completely. (This version CORRECTS 7th graf that Tarbox didn't post a loss. (ABC News -- Wire)
College Basketball Insider: Early Top 10 includes Tech! Jun 20, 2009
That guy should be selling used cars somewhere. It is simply astounding that so many top recruits want to play for that flake. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Chrysler franchise no more Jun 16, 2009
The dealership will continue selling used cars, Jacobs said ... Watchdog Fred wrote on Jun 11, 2009 7:40 PM:" To: manuel wrote on Jun 11, 2009 10:53 AM:Liberty didn't fail, they had their franchize ripped out from under them like a throw rug, made in North Korea.The owner of Liberty owns all of the "Selma Auto Mall" and is thriving. Not to worry Manuel, have you ever purchased from them or are you listening to the voices again?If you read all the newspaper instead of prowling the blog, you would... (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Not going quietly Jun 2, 2009
During the next few weeks, some of the dealers Chrysler wants to let go will sell off their inventories and focus on selling used cars a move that is planned by Coyle Dodge Inc. officials, said vice president and general manager Chris Coyle. New Chryslers made up only about 10 percent of the sales at Coyle s lot in New Albany, with used cars accounting for the remainder, he said. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Lynch shows support for NH Chrysler dealer May 28, 2009
Carlson's Motor Sales will stay open, selling used cars and service. . (Concord Monitor)
Will the Government Save GM? May 28, 2009
As he modestly prospered, fixing and selling used cars, Weinberg dreamed that his son would enter the auto business. Not used cars, though new cars. (Time.com)
Car Dealers Reeling From Forced Closures May 24, 2009
Hopefully after the next election, there will be plenty of ex-senators and ex-congressmen to work at these former new car dealerships to selling used cars. I think Pelosi would feel right at home in a loud plaid jacket with balloons over her head, selling junk cars with worthless warrentees. (CBS News)
Modern Auto Did Not Receive Closure Letter May 20, 2009
Dealers could stay open selling used cars or other brands, but GM and Chrysler cuts will still leave cities across the United States with empty buildings, vacant lots and perhaps hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost tax revenues. Some of the information for this story was obtained from the Associated Press. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Royal Automotive loses GM franchise May 20, 2009
He will continue selling used cars and will try to retain all current employees ... Reddis said he will remain open selling used cars and will try to retain all current employees, He is negotiating now to become a new car dealer with another manufacturer. (Fulton Sun, MO)
More auto cuts: GM will eliminate 1,100 US dealers May 19, 2009
Dealers could stay open selling used cars or other brands, but GM and Chrysler cuts will still leave cities across the U.S. with empty buildings, vacant lots and perhaps hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost tax revenues. FedEx letters bearing the bad news began arriving Friday morning at GM franchises around the country. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Local GM Dealers Endure 'Longest Day' May 17, 2009
Lincoln's Russwood will continue to operate, selling used cars and maintaining its service department. Rhoden in Council Bluffs said Chrysler is only 10 to 15 percent of its sales. (7 KETV Omaha)
No word yet on Rapid City GM dealers May 17, 2009
Dealers could stay open selling used cars or other brands, but GM and Chrysler cuts will still leave cities across the U.S. with empty buildings, vacant lots and perhaps hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost tax revenues. Including Chrysler's decision, about 1,900 dealerships -- many pillars of their communities and heavy advertisers for local media -- learned in a matter of 48 hours that they would be forced either to sell fewer brands or close altogether. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
At least 2 NH GM dealers on closure list May 16, 2009
Economist Russ Thibeault of Applied Economic Research in Laconia said it's difficult to measure the overall impact of the announcements, because some dealers will stay in business selling used cars. But he said it will be difficult for any employees who lose jobs to replace them with the same salary and benefits. (Concord Monitor)
GM to drop 1,100 dealers May 16, 2009
If he loses his GM franchise, Smith said, he hopes to stay open selling used cars, which already account for about 75 percent of his revenue. "We will be selling new cars for another year and a half, at least," he said. (Boston Globe)
Pollard Brothers Motors not closing May 16, 2009
Pollard said he will stay in business, selling used cars if in fact he loses his Jeep franchise. He will retain his mechanic, too. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
GM cutting off 2 Miss. dealers May 16, 2009
Another is strictly selling used cars. "We'll have several options.". (The Clarion-Ledger)
At least 1 Arkansas GM dealer gets cut May 16, 2009
Keeton said he would keep selling used cars and performing maintenance on cars for residents in the town of 4,200 people, once GM terminates his franchise on Oct. 31, 2010. The town's other GM dealership, Just Chevrolet, said it had not heard from GM as of early Friday afternoon. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Chrysler plans to cut 7 local dealerships May 15, 2009
He expects he keep his 36-employee dealership open by selling used cars, which now represent 80 percent of the 500 units he sells each year. I don t know what else to do, Wullenwber said. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
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)
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)
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)
