Month: <span>July 2013</span>

Surge in leases shifting new car market, says Edmunds.com
July 22, 2013

Surge in leases shifting new car market, says Edmunds.com

The following post originally appeared on our RoadLoans blog, The Open Road. A surge in car leases is helping to boost the popularity of new cars, reports Edmunds.com, a premier resource for car shopping and automotive information. New cars account for about…

Buying a certified pre-owned (used) vehicle
July 18, 2013

Buying a certified pre-owned (used) vehicle

The following post originally appeared on our RoadLoans blog, The Open Road. Many car purchases start with one question: New or used? There is nothing like a new car smell! When you buy a new car, truck or SUV, you can select from…

Pickup trucks top five targets of thieves, research shows
July 16, 2013

Pickup trucks top five targets of thieves, research shows

Pickup truck drivers beware. Your vehicle may be on thieves’ list of favorite targets. Research released by the Highway Data Loss Institute, based on insurance theft claims during the period 2010 to 2012. The research showed pickups were the first…

Positive signs for Chrysler Capital, auto finance industry
July 8, 2013

Positive signs for Chrysler Capital, auto finance industry

The following post originally appeared on our RoadLoans blog, The Open Road. Two months after launching Chrysler Capital, signs are that the financial services provider focused on Chrysler Group dealers and customers is off to a strong start in an industry rebounding…