IF you hadn't realzied how big the internet was and how much money you can make on it yet, here is a nice example of how being the best at what you do pays off. This isn't a deal you are gonna make with payday advance loans.
AutoTrader announces that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Kelley Blue Book, one of the most recognized and influential brands in the automotive industry. As part of the deal, AutoTrader.com will also acquire Kelley Blue Book's sister companies CDMdata and CDM Dealer Services.
Details of the transaction are not being disclosed. Kelley Blue Book will operate as a subsidiary of AutoTrader.com and continue to be headquartered in Irvine, CA. The deal is expected to close by the end of the year. J.P. Morgan acted as Kelley Blue Book's exclusive financial advisor through this process. Goldman, Sachs & Co. acted as financial advisor to AutoTrader.com.
"AutoTrader.com is excited about becoming the new owner of Kelley Blue Book because we believe the company has a great future," said AutoTrader.com President and CEO, Chip Perry. "Kelley Blue Book has a wonderful history as an iconic brand and trusted provider of vehicle information to generations of car buyers and sellers, and as we look into the future we believe together we can bring a host of new technologies and tools to market that will significantly improve the car shopping process for consumers, and help auto dealers and manufacturers better capitalize on the fundamental efficiency advantages of the Internet."
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
2011 Cadillac CTS Coupe Review
Get your spare $50K out and get ready for a measly 18 mpg city/27 mpg highway/18.3 mpg test ride. When you drop 50K n a car the last thing you care about is MPG I'm guessing. I assume you like to burn your money so low mileage in a CAR doesn't phase you. Heck...it's probably an all natural sleep aid to burn money.
Cadillac's CTS line replaced the Catera, which broke Caddy's mold of delivering only big boats for old people. The CTS itself broke Catera's mold in moving the bar higher on the performance line. The CTS Coupe is the latest iteration of the CTS philosophy, and while in standard form it's a nice car, the CTS-v version should be a knockout.
I had a sense of how attractive it is when a neighbor was in the driveway anxious to "kick the tires" before the delivery men had left. In fact, he sat in it before I did.
The CTS Coupe is all seemingly straight lines and angles. Coupe styling tends to be more dramatic than sedans, even in the same car line, and the CTS Coupe is no different. While it retains the basic CTS shape and lines, in a coupe form these lines seem more dramatic. more
Cadillac's CTS line replaced the Catera, which broke Caddy's mold of delivering only big boats for old people. The CTS itself broke Catera's mold in moving the bar higher on the performance line. The CTS Coupe is the latest iteration of the CTS philosophy, and while in standard form it's a nice car, the CTS-v version should be a knockout.
I had a sense of how attractive it is when a neighbor was in the driveway anxious to "kick the tires" before the delivery men had left. In fact, he sat in it before I did.
The CTS Coupe is all seemingly straight lines and angles. Coupe styling tends to be more dramatic than sedans, even in the same car line, and the CTS Coupe is no different. While it retains the basic CTS shape and lines, in a coupe form these lines seem more dramatic. more
Monday, October 25, 2010
Texas Makes Truck and SUV Claims as State Rides
Dozens of journalists representing the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) spent two days driving the industry's newest vehicles and have come to their findings to name the "Truck of Texas" and the "Full-sized SUV of Texas" this week. When I think of Texas I certainly think of cars deemed "of Texas" and the best weight loss pills as the top most important things they come up with. Sure.
-2011 Dodge Ram Laramie Longhorn named top pickup in annual Texas Auto Writers Association Texas Truck Rodeo
-Ram trucks also named Full-Size Truck of Texas, Heavy-Duty Truck of Texas and Luxury Truck of Texas
-2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Named 'SUV of Texas' by Texas Auto Writers Association
-New 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara named "Mid-size SUV of Texas"
-2011 Dodge Ram Laramie Longhorn named top pickup in annual Texas Auto Writers Association Texas Truck Rodeo
-Ram trucks also named Full-Size Truck of Texas, Heavy-Duty Truck of Texas and Luxury Truck of Texas
-2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Named 'SUV of Texas' by Texas Auto Writers Association
-New 2011 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara named "Mid-size SUV of Texas"
Friday, October 22, 2010
2011 Chevy Volt Review
Chevrolet's electric car on pace to get rid of gasoline one year at a time. The second model year (2012) version of the Chevrolet Volt's gasoline engine will be authorized to run on Flex Fuel (E85) allowing owners to virtually eliminate use of gasoline.
Go green. Stay green. Never look back. Well...maybe if you want something that you can understand. The engineering on this rid is probably way over your head. Stick to reading about diet pills that work.
James R. Healey writing for USA TODAY about the 2011 Chevrolet Volt reported that Chevrolet's 2011 Volt battery car, due in at least a few customers' hands in December, represents a staggering amount of engineering in order to be sure you never notice all that sophistication. full review
Go green. Stay green. Never look back. Well...maybe if you want something that you can understand. The engineering on this rid is probably way over your head. Stick to reading about diet pills that work.
James R. Healey writing for USA TODAY about the 2011 Chevrolet Volt reported that Chevrolet's 2011 Volt battery car, due in at least a few customers' hands in December, represents a staggering amount of engineering in order to be sure you never notice all that sophistication. full review
2011 Green Car of the Year Finalists
Boy have things changed over your life if you are someone born way back in the 50s, or 60s haven't they when it comes to automobiles? Sadly, we don't have any flying cars, at least in mass production, and highways in the sky, but we are technically a head. Maybe, at least from the engines, and all that. Cars may break down 5 years earlier than the old beasts you used to drive, but doggone it they are better for the environment!
So get off your abtronic and get ready to see the next year of GREEN transportation, and what you will be driving if you care about your children. Laying it on a little thick? I hope you realize that was all completely sarcastic. I know how hard it is to tell in text :D.
Green Car Journal announced today its five finalists for the 2011 Green Car of the Year®, including the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid and the 2011 Nissan LEAF. For the sixth consecutive year, this increasingly important award will be announced during a press conference at the LA Auto Show Press Days on Nov. 18.
So get off your abtronic and get ready to see the next year of GREEN transportation, and what you will be driving if you care about your children. Laying it on a little thick? I hope you realize that was all completely sarcastic. I know how hard it is to tell in text :D.
Green Car Journal announced today its five finalists for the 2011 Green Car of the Year®, including the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid and the 2011 Nissan LEAF. For the sixth consecutive year, this increasingly important award will be announced during a press conference at the LA Auto Show Press Days on Nov. 18.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
2011 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon Review
Pricing of this bad boy has been released and it rolls in at a starting price of just around $63,000. WHAT A BARGAIN! Put me down for 2 and a bottle of shampoo for thinning hair for women because this will be the only kind of woman I will be able to afford after I buy this car.
The Cadillac CTS-V Wagon will be available at U.S. Cadillac dealers later this year, with pricing from $62,990, including destination. With a 556-horsepower V-8, the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon accelerates from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 4.0 seconds.
"The Cadillac CTS-V Wagon is a limited production offering for connoisseurs who are interested in the unique combination of V-Series performance with wagon style and capability," said Don Butler, vice president, Cadillac marketing. more
The Cadillac CTS-V Wagon will be available at U.S. Cadillac dealers later this year, with pricing from $62,990, including destination. With a 556-horsepower V-8, the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Wagon accelerates from 0 to 60 miles per hour in 4.0 seconds.
"The Cadillac CTS-V Wagon is a limited production offering for connoisseurs who are interested in the unique combination of V-Series performance with wagon style and capability," said Don Butler, vice president, Cadillac marketing. more
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