Tuesday, November 27, 2012
The Haus Auto Group in Canfield is growing and is seeking a Certified Automotive Technician to add to its Service Department Team. A successful applicant will have experience in Drivability Diagnostics, Air Conditioning, Electrical Diagnostics, and general advanced mechanical repair abilities. The pay is commensurate with ability and experience. The pay is flat-rate, up to $25/hour commensurate with ability and experience; with no shortage of work or available hours. Our service department primarily services domestic makes and models with very little “heavy-work.” No nights or weekends and we do not do factory warranty work. All work is customary customer-pay and our benefit package provides health insurance benefits. call Chris 330-501-0593
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Very friendly staff, nice selection
November 07, 2012 Loralee
Steven Silvestri is the Internet Sales Manager at Haus Auto Group. He helped me with everything I needed and made the whole process a wonderful experienc. Everyone made sure you were taken care of. I would definetly recommend them to friends.
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Friday, November 16, 2012
The Haus Auto Group in Canfield is growing and is seeking a Certified Automotive Technician to add to its Service Department Team
The Haus Auto Group in Canfield is growing and is seeking a Certified Automotive Technician to add to its Service Department Team. A successful applicant will have experience in Drivability Diagnostics, Air Conditioning, Electrical Diagnostics, and general advanced mechanical repair abilities. The pay is commensurate with ability and experience. The pay is flat-rate, starts at $21/hour commensurate with ability and experience; with no shortage of work or available hours. Our service department primarily services domestic makes and models with very little “heavy-work.” No nights or weekends and we do not do factory warranty work. All work is customary customer-pay and our benefit package provides health insurance benefits. call or text Chris Haus 330-501-0593
Many Top-Selling New Cars Hailing from Foreign Automakers Made in the USA
Car shoppers may not be shocked to find out that six of the 10 best-selling vehicles in the country are from foreign automakers, but they might be pleasantly surprised to learn that all 10 are made in America, according to Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information.
“Coming off the heels of election week when many Americans celebrate democracy and patriotism, we thought new-car shoppers would be happy to learn that many popular models with foreign nameplates are actually made right here in the United States,” said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. ”German, Japanese and Korean automakers continue to build more vehicles stateside. The made-in-the-USA standouts on our list all feature birthplaces in the American Midwest or South.”
Below is a sample selection of vehicles and editorial commentary from KBB.com’s 10 Cars You Didn’t Know Were Made in America:
2013 BMW X3
In conjunction with a redesign for 2011, BMW X3 production was relocated from Austria to Spartanburg, South Carolina. The second-generation X3 is both larger and more luxurious than its predecessor.
2013 Honda Accord
Maybe the least surprising entry on this list, the Accord was the very first Japanese car to be built and sold in the United States, and since 1982 Honda has built more than nine million Accords in Marysville, Ohio. You can see the very first one at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan.
2013 Hyundai Sonata
One of KBB.com’s 10 Best Sedans Under $25,000, the boldly styled, feature-rich Hyundai Sonata is built in Montgomery, Alabama, and continues to win new fans for the brand.
2013 Toyota Camry
The best-selling car in America is built in Toyota’s largest plant outside of Japan, located in Georgetown, Kentucky. Comfortable, reliable and affordable, the Toyota Camry has been the most popular car in the United States every year since 2001.
2013 Volkswagen Passat
What better place to build a German sedan than Chattanooga, Tennessee? Actually, while the European driving feel remains, the newest Passat was designed specifically for American tastes. Now larger and more affordable, the Passat passed its previous annual sales high-water mark in September.
For the remaining five vehicles and corresponding editorial commentary, please visit http://www.kbb.com/car-reviews-and-news/top-10/10-cars-made-in-america/.
“Coming off the heels of election week when many Americans celebrate democracy and patriotism, we thought new-car shoppers would be happy to learn that many popular models with foreign nameplates are actually made right here in the United States,” said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com. ”German, Japanese and Korean automakers continue to build more vehicles stateside. The made-in-the-USA standouts on our list all feature birthplaces in the American Midwest or South.”
Below is a sample selection of vehicles and editorial commentary from KBB.com’s 10 Cars You Didn’t Know Were Made in America:
2013 BMW X3
In conjunction with a redesign for 2011, BMW X3 production was relocated from Austria to Spartanburg, South Carolina. The second-generation X3 is both larger and more luxurious than its predecessor.
2013 Honda Accord
Maybe the least surprising entry on this list, the Accord was the very first Japanese car to be built and sold in the United States, and since 1982 Honda has built more than nine million Accords in Marysville, Ohio. You can see the very first one at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan.
2013 Hyundai Sonata
One of KBB.com’s 10 Best Sedans Under $25,000, the boldly styled, feature-rich Hyundai Sonata is built in Montgomery, Alabama, and continues to win new fans for the brand.
2013 Toyota Camry
The best-selling car in America is built in Toyota’s largest plant outside of Japan, located in Georgetown, Kentucky. Comfortable, reliable and affordable, the Toyota Camry has been the most popular car in the United States every year since 2001.
2013 Volkswagen Passat
What better place to build a German sedan than Chattanooga, Tennessee? Actually, while the European driving feel remains, the newest Passat was designed specifically for American tastes. Now larger and more affordable, the Passat passed its previous annual sales high-water mark in September.
For the remaining five vehicles and corresponding editorial commentary, please visit http://www.kbb.com/car-reviews-and-news/top-10/10-cars-made-in-america/.
Superstorm Sandy’s Impact on the National Automotive Market will be Modest at
Analysis and data from two of the Internet’s largest automotive research and shopping sites support premise that national impact may be overstated
ATLANTA — The impact of Superstorm Sandy on the national new and used car markets may be more modest than what’s currently being reported, according to data and analysis from experts at both AutoTrader.com and Kelley Blue Book (KBB.com).
Current estimates state between 200,000 and 300,000 new and used vehicles were destroyed as a result of the storm; however, that only represents 0.1 percent of the more than 240 million registered vehicles on the road.
“There’s absolutely no question that Superstorm Sandy has had a devastating impact on those who live in the Northeast,” said Chip Perry, president and CEO, AutoTrader Group. “I’ve personally visited the area and spoken with many of our field sales representatives and customers, and it’s clear that this event changed many of their lives.”
Perry continued, “But when you look at the impact on the automotive industry, the fact is, the number of vehicles lost is too small of a fraction to significantly move the national market.”
Data and analysis from the November Kelley Blue Book Market Report supports this position. Since the storm hit so late in the year, KBB.com analysts believe increased demand on the East Coast will only mute the market’s typical decline through this time period. Instead of a 1 to 2 percent decline, KBB.com experts now believe values will remain flat nationally. From a used car pricing perspective, KBB.com Senior Market Analyst Alec Gutierrez anticipates only modest market increases, $200 to $300 at most, isolated mainly in the Northeast region.
“When Hurricane Katrina hit, Kelley Blue Book® Values increased more than 2 to 3 percent in the affected area from the time the storm hit until year-end,” Gutierrez said. “This year, we believe that while we may see some price appreciation on the East Coast, from a national perspective, values will remain relatively flat.”
Shopping activity on AutoTrader.com in the areas impacted by Sandy dipped several percentage points between October 27 and November 6, (during and immediately following the storm), but rebounded by Nov. 8 to mirror the level of shopping activity in non-impacted areas. On November 10, shopping activity began to increase very slightly nationally and in the impacted areas, however, AutoTrader.com analysts believe it’s still too early to assess if this is indicative of a more sustained trend or if the rise can be directly attributed to Superstorm Sandy.
Both KBB.com and AutoTrader.com analysts agree that the impact of Superstorm Sandy is just now starting to be felt in the market and it will take months before the total effects will be fully comprehended.
“It’s going to take time for impacted consumers to get back in the market,” Gutierrez said. “Some may have been able to get a replacement vehicle immediately, but many others could be waiting for their insurance check or unfortunately have to focus on repairing damage to their home. We’re going to be keeping a close eye on this in the months ahead.”
About AutoTrader.com
Created in 1997, Atlanta-based AutoTrader.com is the Internet’s ultimate automotive marketplace. As a leading resource for car shoppers and sellers, AutoTrader.com aggregates millions of new, used and certified pre-owned cars from thousands of dealers and private sellers and provides expert articles and reviews. AutoTrader.com, which also operates the AutoTraderClassics.com auto marketing brand, is wholly owned by AutoTrader Group. Additionally, AutoTrader Group owns Kelley Blue Book (kbb.com) as well as three other companies that provide a full suite of software tools that help dealers and manufacturers manage their inventory and advertising online: vAuto, HomeNet Automotive and VinSolutions. AutoTrader Group is a majority-owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises. Providence Equity Partners is a 25 percent owner of the company and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers is also an investor. For more information, please visit www.autotrader.com.
About Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com)
Founded in 1926, Kelley Blue Book, The Trusted Resource®, is the only vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the industry. Each week the company provides the most market-reflective values in the industry on its top-rated website www.kbb.com, including its famous Blue Book® Trade-In and Suggested Retail Values and Fair Purchase Price, which reports what others are paying for new cars this week. The company also provides vehicle pricing and values through various products and services available to car dealers, auto manufacturers, finance and insurance companies as well as governmental agencies. KBB.com provides consumer pricing and information on cars for sale, minivans, pickup trucks, sedan, hybrids, electric cars, and SUVs. Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com ranked highest in its category for brand equity and was named Online Auto Shopping Brand of the Year by the 2012 Harris Poll EquiTrend® study. Kelley Blue Book Co. Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of AutoTrader Group.
ATLANTA — The impact of Superstorm Sandy on the national new and used car markets may be more modest than what’s currently being reported, according to data and analysis from experts at both AutoTrader.com and Kelley Blue Book (KBB.com).
Current estimates state between 200,000 and 300,000 new and used vehicles were destroyed as a result of the storm; however, that only represents 0.1 percent of the more than 240 million registered vehicles on the road.
“There’s absolutely no question that Superstorm Sandy has had a devastating impact on those who live in the Northeast,” said Chip Perry, president and CEO, AutoTrader Group. “I’ve personally visited the area and spoken with many of our field sales representatives and customers, and it’s clear that this event changed many of their lives.”
Perry continued, “But when you look at the impact on the automotive industry, the fact is, the number of vehicles lost is too small of a fraction to significantly move the national market.”
Data and analysis from the November Kelley Blue Book Market Report supports this position. Since the storm hit so late in the year, KBB.com analysts believe increased demand on the East Coast will only mute the market’s typical decline through this time period. Instead of a 1 to 2 percent decline, KBB.com experts now believe values will remain flat nationally. From a used car pricing perspective, KBB.com Senior Market Analyst Alec Gutierrez anticipates only modest market increases, $200 to $300 at most, isolated mainly in the Northeast region.
“When Hurricane Katrina hit, Kelley Blue Book® Values increased more than 2 to 3 percent in the affected area from the time the storm hit until year-end,” Gutierrez said. “This year, we believe that while we may see some price appreciation on the East Coast, from a national perspective, values will remain relatively flat.”
Shopping activity on AutoTrader.com in the areas impacted by Sandy dipped several percentage points between October 27 and November 6, (during and immediately following the storm), but rebounded by Nov. 8 to mirror the level of shopping activity in non-impacted areas. On November 10, shopping activity began to increase very slightly nationally and in the impacted areas, however, AutoTrader.com analysts believe it’s still too early to assess if this is indicative of a more sustained trend or if the rise can be directly attributed to Superstorm Sandy.
Both KBB.com and AutoTrader.com analysts agree that the impact of Superstorm Sandy is just now starting to be felt in the market and it will take months before the total effects will be fully comprehended.
“It’s going to take time for impacted consumers to get back in the market,” Gutierrez said. “Some may have been able to get a replacement vehicle immediately, but many others could be waiting for their insurance check or unfortunately have to focus on repairing damage to their home. We’re going to be keeping a close eye on this in the months ahead.”
About AutoTrader.com
Created in 1997, Atlanta-based AutoTrader.com is the Internet’s ultimate automotive marketplace. As a leading resource for car shoppers and sellers, AutoTrader.com aggregates millions of new, used and certified pre-owned cars from thousands of dealers and private sellers and provides expert articles and reviews. AutoTrader.com, which also operates the AutoTraderClassics.com auto marketing brand, is wholly owned by AutoTrader Group. Additionally, AutoTrader Group owns Kelley Blue Book (kbb.com) as well as three other companies that provide a full suite of software tools that help dealers and manufacturers manage their inventory and advertising online: vAuto, HomeNet Automotive and VinSolutions. AutoTrader Group is a majority-owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises. Providence Equity Partners is a 25 percent owner of the company and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers is also an investor. For more information, please visit www.autotrader.com.
About Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com)
Founded in 1926, Kelley Blue Book, The Trusted Resource®, is the only vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the industry. Each week the company provides the most market-reflective values in the industry on its top-rated website www.kbb.com, including its famous Blue Book® Trade-In and Suggested Retail Values and Fair Purchase Price, which reports what others are paying for new cars this week. The company also provides vehicle pricing and values through various products and services available to car dealers, auto manufacturers, finance and insurance companies as well as governmental agencies. KBB.com provides consumer pricing and information on cars for sale, minivans, pickup trucks, sedan, hybrids, electric cars, and SUVs. Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com ranked highest in its category for brand equity and was named Online Auto Shopping Brand of the Year by the 2012 Harris Poll EquiTrend® study. Kelley Blue Book Co. Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of AutoTrader Group.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
UAW trust demands Fiat pay $342M for Chrysler shares
Last month, we brought you the latest news in a rather tenuous ordeal between Fiat and the United Auto Workers over the future of the Italian automaker's stake in Chrysler. The union contended that Fiat failed to make an adequate offer for the 3.3-percent stake that was sought. Fiat offered $139.7 million for the shares in July, which the UAW rejected.
We now have word of the union's counter offer of $342 million – more than double what Fiat proposed. According to Reuters, the entity in question is the UAW's healthcare trust, known as Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association, or VEBA, which currently owns 41.5 percent of the American automaker. Fiat boss Sergio Marchionne has voiced his intent to eventually purchase the trust's full 41.5 percent stake in Chrysler as part of a long-term unification plan.
Following the initial offer from Fiat, the trust refused to sell the 3.3 percent share in July, which resulted in a lawsuit brought by Fiat. As part of this counteroffer, VEBA has brought a counter suit, as well as a statement claiming that the initial Fiat offer was "substantially below market value."
VEBA originated from the 2007 auto bailouts, in which retiree medical benefits were shed off into their own entity to facilitate restructuring of the automakers. Rather than taking cash to fund its restructuring, VEBA took the Chrysler stock, which is the center of this current conundrum. According to a spokesperson for the trust, "sale of the called shares at the price calculated by Fiat would constitute a transaction prohibited by federal law." At this time, neither the automaker, the trust, nor the Securities and Exchange Commission have commented on the proposed transaction.
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