Archive for the 'Incentives' Category

California Town Giving $500 Gift Cards to Car Buyers

Wednesday, May 13th, 2009

If you’re looking to buy a car and happen to live near the town of Tracy,  California, you’re in for a nice surprise.   The city has agreed to give the first 800 new car buyers a gift card worth $500 towards the purchase of a car.
The town is suffering because a lot of its tax [...]

Chrysler Offers Up to $6,000 in Incentives

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

After declaring bankruptcy and seeing sales dive 50% last month, Chrysler is now offering $4,000 cash rebates on 2009 vehicles.
On top of that, they’re offering $1,000 cash if you’re a current Chrysler owner and up to $1,000 for financing through a participating credit union.
Chrysler is worried consumers won’t buy from a bankrupt company. Many [...]

Cash for Guzzlers Law Could Give Car Buyers $4,500

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009

Democratic lawmakers have proposed a new cash-for-guzzlers bill that will provide vouchers of up to $4,500 for new car buyers who trade in cars that are less fuel efficient.
Here are the details: Car buyers would get $3,500 if they trade in a car that gets less than 18 mpg for a new car [...]

Volkswagen and Audi Offer New Incentives Starting May 1

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

Volkswagen and Audi will begin offering a new finance incentive called “United we Drive” beginning May 1.
As part of the program, current Volkswagen and Audi owners or lessees who finance through Volkswagen credit will be able to finance 10% more than they qualify for. This will enable them to purchase vehicles which [...]

GM Will Probably Extend “Total Confidence” Program Through May

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

GM looks likely to extend their “Total Confidence” program into May due to its early success. The program, launched for the month of April, is similar to Hyundai’s Assurance Program. Under the terms, GM will make up to nine car payments if a buyer loses their job within a year of buying a [...]

Will Mini Start Offering 0% Financing?

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

For many months, Mini was one of the few manufacturers whose sales were holding up pretty well. Now things have changed. As the economy continues to worsen, even Mini Coopers aren’t selling anymore. So far this year, Mini sales are down 16% compared to a year ago.
For the past 3 months, Mini [...]

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