Car Shopping

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Ford scores highest in customer brand loyalty, Experian says
April 16, 2013

Ford scores highest in customer brand loyalty, Experian says

The following post originally appeared on our RoadLoans blog, The Open Road. American consumers are more loyal to Ford Motor Company than other major auto manufacturers, such as General Motors, Toyota and Volkswagen, says a report from Experian Automotive and posted online…

Tips for car buying
April 15, 2013

Tips for car buying

Did you just graduate from high school? Are you trying to figure out what your next steps in life will be? Whatever your situation, you most likely will need a car. So to help all you recent high school (or…

Where to find help online for new car and used car shopping
April 11, 2013

Where to find help online for new car and used car shopping

The beauty of new car or used car shopping in the internet age is the amount of information at your fingertips. The trouble with car shopping in the internet age is, well, the amount of information at your fingertips. Sorting…

How to know if auto leasing or buying is right for you
April 10, 2013

How to know if auto leasing or buying is right for you

The following post originally appeared on our RoadLoans blog, The Open Road. Should I lease a car or buy one?  It’s a common question when consumers think of getting a new car. For some, leasing is a difficult call. It’s tantamount to…

2013 Honda, BMW, Toyota win ‘Best Overall’ brand image awards
March 28, 2013

2013 Honda, BMW, Toyota win ‘Best Overall’ brand image awards

Honda, BMW and Toyota top the 2013 Brand Image Awards for best overall non-luxury, luxury and truck brands, respectively, based on annual car-buyer perception ratings, according to Kelley Blue Book. Besides “Best Overall,” Honda also was recognized as “Most Trusted”…