ReleaseWire

Recently released figures from the automotive industry reveal an 11 percent upturn in vehicle loans for those with less than perfect credit. Though this brings the average lending amount to more than $17,000 for used vehicles, this sum continues to fall below the suggested retail price of many pre-owned models by an average of $2,500. In order to bridge this gap between lenders and those needing a quality vehicle, John Robben, Chief Operations Officer of Smith Ford, has launched the dealership's newly extended lineup of discounted cars and trucks.

Rainer Zietlow set a new world record on the North Cape (Norway) to Cape Agulhas (South Africa) route on October 12, 2014. On this record-setting drive, Zietlow drove a Volkswagen Touareg V6TDI powered by the new Exide Start-Stop AGM battery. Taking 21 days, 16 hours and 36 minutes to complete the route, Zietlow beat the previous record of 28 days, which had stood for 30 years.

Awareness of the car rental industry in India grew strongly among the urban population. The Indian car rental industry continued to be dominated by chauffeur-driven cars, driven by two factors. Firstly, driver charges in the country continued to be very low. Secondly, poor road and infrastructure continued to make chauffeur-driven cars a more preferred option from the perspectives of both customers and clients; however, the urban population, especially the younger generation aged 20-35, are in the process of switching over to the self-drive option. Companies such as Carzonrent India Pvt, with its brand Myles, promoted its self-drive option aggressively, which helped to attract more consumers into opting for self-drive.

Short-Term Car Rental in Brazil by Mintel Market Sizes provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers personal and business self-drive short term car and van rental. It is confined to only those vehicles which can be driven on a car licence. Market size is based on expenditure at end user prices including that of overseas tourists. Market size for Short-Term Car Rental in Brazil is given in BRL with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Brazil. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Selling used cars can now be done online through any number of used car valuation sites. These sites often offer competitive rates to used car dealers and can be accessed from the comfort of one's own home. With so many of them out there however, it can be difficult for people to ensure they are getting the best price available without hours of work processing their car on every site. CarValuation.com is a site dedicated to saving people time in this endeavor, and has compared the prices for the best recommended used car valuation sites.

With winter just around the corner, a leading auto repair shop in Winnipeg advises motorists to be get their tires ready for the upcoming season.

8Keyz.com announces its new and innovative online car rental service, Cheap Car Hire, which helps customers find the most affordable deals all over the world. 8keyz Car Hire compares the prices of 800 car hire agents at 30,000 locations worldwide to find the best deals. This unique facility supports the 8keyz mission desire to be the ultimate online motoring portal and a one stop shop for renting, buying and selling cars.

The automotive sector is undergoing a period of recession in Italy, mainly because of a strong reduction in the purchase of new cars from private customers. In addition there is a trend of increasing car taxation, which is worsening the already difficult situation: for example higher petrol prices, tolls, car insurance, taxation on luxury cars and lower deductability of business cars. This in turn also has a consequence on car rental, as on the one hand it increases the management costs for car rental players, but on the other hand it means that some Italians are not willing to own a car, but prefer to rent a car only for the time needed, and also increases their preference for car sharing.

The performance of Moroccan automotive retailing is a key trend affecting sales of in-car entertainment. The number of Moroccans buying new cars is increasing, with most new cars meanwhile being fitted with in-dash media players and many with in-car navigation. Annual new car registrations increased significantly during the review period, thanks to the good performance of Dacia and Renault and the stronger availability of consumer credit. The Moroccan government also passed legislation in 2012 forbidding Moroccans to import cars that are over five-years-old, with imports of second-hand cars thus declining. The choice of car differs in rural and urban areas, with rural consumers more likely to opt for low-priced older cars.

The growth in car rental sales is facilitated by the rapid expansion of air travel routes, especially low cost airlines, as a chance to reach destinations faster and thus compete with the alternative of travelling by tourists own vehicles. Leisure car rental sales enjoyed a 5% rise in sales in 2013, in comparison with a 4% increase of the business car rental sales.

Los Angeles car enthusiasts can take pictures and listen to the exhaust of this 1991 Lamborghini Diablo 5 speed manual transmission V12 engine, customized by Franco's European. This car has been showcased in Jay Leno's garage earlier this year.

Taking time to ask for directions or trying to find the way back the preplanned route after getting lost on the road can waste precious time, which can translate directly into lost revenues. Using GPS can avoid getting lost on unknown streets, showing the quickest direction to reach the desired destination. It can be a saver for travelersin new cities or while meeting their potential strategic partners, customers or suppliers.

One of the major used car dealerships in Limerick, Welsh Subaru, is currently looking to hire a full-time Service Advisor and Counter Parts Person. Due to the increase of consumers with the demand for quality vehicles and auto service, the dealership looks to expand its’ team to deliver exceptional customer service. When hired, employees are subject to benefits, 401k, and competitive wages.

A car rental or a car hiring agency is a business that offers vehicles for renting purposes for short period of time (usually ranging from hours to number of weeks). It is frequently organized with several local branches (which allows the user to return the vehicle to some other location), & primarily positioned near busy city areas or airports and are often harmonized by a website permitting online reservations. A car rental agency primarily serves those people who require a provisional vehicle, for instance those who don’t own a car, travelers who are not in their own town or owner of destroyed or damaged vehicles who are in anticipation of repairs or insurance compensation against their automobile.

It was another challenging year in 2013 for car rental companies operating in Spain. The increase in the numbers of inbound tourists and travellers with special focus in cities such as Barcelona, Malaga and Palma de Mallorca. This was important for rental car operators as it helped to compensate for the continued drop in demand for domestic and business rentals as result of the economic crisis. However, tourists continued to limit the number of days they rent a car and book small or economical cars that are associated with a competitive price. In 2013 it is estimated by industry experts that the average car rental days was five days per contract.

Car rental remained under pressure during 2013 and faced a further decline in value sales. The decline in the numbers of domestic tourists and travellers was one major reason for this. Another reason was the fact that growth in inbound travel was focused mainly on major cities such as Amsterdam. This often means that inbound tourists do not hire a car when travelling in the Netherlands as driving is highly impractical in Amsterdam. Another major reason for the decline recorded in car rental is the tendency of tourists and travellers to limit their budgets whilst travelling within the Netherlands. Car rental is one of the first elements to be removed from holiday budgets in order to save money. Towards the end of the review period, many tourists decided not to rent a car in order to save money, with many others deciding to limit the number of days they rent a car for, and others choosing to book more basic vehicles, which are generally cheaper.

Exide Technologies has introduced a sweeping upgrade to its award-winning BRT-12 battery replacement tool. The device now supports more than 40 additional models, including a number of Start-Stop vehicles.

Cars in Spain by Mintel Market Sizes provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2014. This market covers small, medium, large, multiple use and sports utility vehicles primarily for carrying small numbers of passengers. Market size is based on annual new registrations; it excludes second hand sales. Market size for Cars in Spain is given in new registration with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Spain. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Otago Car Removal, fast becoming one of Otago’s leading car removal companies, are preparing themselves for the summer season by giving their marketing an extra boost for car dismantling services.

Antaeus Rent a Car Pvt. Ltd just announced another of their special promotions for car rental services in Mumbai, Delhi, Pune and Bengaluru as well as through a network of affiliates across the country. This latest offer gives clients a significant discount on car rentals throughout India and it’s aimed to set up Network of offices and affiliates in 96 cities across India.

Once a car has had its time on the road, it is time to retire it and move onto something newer. Getting rid of the old or junk car seems like a hassle and it does not have to be. Instead of wondering how to sell a junk car, look to 888 Pay Cash for Cars for the right option.

A1 Car Parts, one of Wellington’s leading car dismantling companies, are preparing for the summer season with an extra boost in marketing for their car removal and car parts supply services.

Most of the world relies on technology for research. This includes buying and selling cars as it is easier to perform price comparisons versus condition and vehicle features than roaming car dealership properties. When there is a need to buy a car, this service makes it easy and returns results in just seconds based upon the criteria entered into the search boxes. MySayara helps people local to the Middle East find the perfect car, no matter where in the Middle East they are located.

Any car owner knows the importance of regular repair and maintenance of their vehicles. Car owners can now find a variety of car maintenance coupons offered by CarServiceCoupon.com. The company offers coupons online for car owners to carry out their regular vehicle maintenance such as oil change, tyre change, wheel alignment and other types of auto repair services and save money.

National Car Parts, promptly becoming one of Auckland’s premier car wrecking companies, are gearing up for the warmer months with an additional boost in marketing their car removal and car part supply services.