http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:29:05 -0700 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:09:27 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m11d20-2010-Nissan-Frontier-PRO4X?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner ‘Always a bridesmaid…’ may be the best summation I can think of for Nissan’s terrific Frontier. For literally decades, it’s been viewed by most as the next-best thing to Toyota’s pickup truck offerings. There ha... auto sales auto buying auto sales denver nissan car buying car buying denver frontier pro-4x Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:09:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m11d20-2010-Nissan-Frontier-PRO4X?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m11d18-More-signs-of-a-healthier-car-business?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner Last week we got some signs of stabilization in automotive sales; this week there’s more good news. Transactions prices on new cars went up a whopping $2200 on average, according to JD Power and Associates, and incentive levels dropped. This ... auto sales auto sales denver car buying car prices car buying denver Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:45:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m11d18-More-signs-of-a-healthier-car-business?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m11d13-2010-Mazda-5?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner  If the real efficiency of a vehicle is determined by the amount of fuel it uses, divided by the total number of occupants it can haul, the funky little Mazda 5 is in a class all by itself, as summed up by this equation:30mpg x 6 people = 180p/m... auto sales auto shopping auto sales denver car buying car buying denver mazda mazda 5 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:43:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m11d13-2010-Mazda-5?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Fall-car-prices-stabilizebut-for-how-long?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner There are certain buying trends I’ve seen in my time as an auto broker (dating back to 1991). One of the most prominent is that sales typically slow down from late October through mid-December.This is reflected in recent data from the major au... auto sales auto shopping auto sales denver car buying car buying denver Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:37:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Fall-car-prices-stabilizebut-for-how-long?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m11d10-2009-Toyota-Venza?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner Perhaps it’s an indication of the maturity of the crossover segment that no one inquired as to what the Venza was. But I was asked—frequently—if I liked it; meaning this latest Toyota is sparking interest. I tried it in two flavor... auto sales auto buying crossover auto sales denver car buying car buying denver toyota venza Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:06:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m11d10-2009-Toyota-Venza?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m11d5-2010-Volvo-XC60-T6-AWD?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner I  It’s not often I actually ask for a second go ‘round in a vehicle I've driven upon its introduction, but Volvo’s sexy (!) crossover is that exception. I’d really taken a liking to the XC60 on its launch in San Franc... Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:35:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m11d5-2010-Volvo-XC60-T6-AWD?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m11d4-2010-Audi-A4?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner Audi will tell you that the new A4’s MLB structure, which moves its engine rearwards a critical few inches to lessen its nose-led dynamics, make it the driving equal of the legendary BMW 3-series. I will tell you that what’s much more si... autos auto shopping auto sales denver car buying denver audi a4 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:19:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m11d4-2010-Audi-A4?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Allseason-vs-winter-tires?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner As I splashed through the slop of Denver’s first big storm this morning, I started thinking about tires. You’d think I was all good: all-wheel drive, all-season tires. But the initial quick rush of acceleration meant nothing when it ca... tires winter tires snow tires Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:59:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Allseason-vs-winter-tires?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m10d27-2010-Lexus-HS250h?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner  Just what is a ‘luxury car?’ I ruminated on this as I drove about in Lexus’ all-new hybrid, trying to get the fuel economy display to exceed 32mpg. That seemed a relevant question, since the company’s ads proclaim the ... lexus hybrid auto sales denver car buying car buying denver fuel economy green cars hs250h Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:27:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m10d27-2010-Lexus-HS250h?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Cash-for-clunkers-The-hangover?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner The party’s over and dealers have been reaching for the Tylenol en mass. It was no surprise that sales plummeted after the CARS program was up; the question in everyone’s mind was: for how long?We’re finally getting at least some p... auto sales auto buying auto sales denver cash for clunkers car buying car prices car buying denver Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:59:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Cash-for-clunkers-The-hangover?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Remote-vehicle-start-and-Colorados-Puffer-law?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner Hum it with me: Raindrops on rosesAnd whiskers on kittensBright copper kettlesAnd warm woolen mittens…These are a few of my favorite thingsSince scraping ice off your windshield at 6am isn’t one of anyone’s favorite things about wi... auto shopping car buying denver icy windshield puffer law remote start Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:38:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m10d23-Remote-vehicle-start-and-Colorados-Puffer-law?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m10d22-2010-Mazda-RX8-R3?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner In the seven years since Mazda released the RX-8, many affordable sports cars have come (and gone). Few, however, have felt as special. Last year, this—the world’s only rotary-powered vehicle—got its first major freshening, with m... auto sales auto sales denver car buying car buying denver mazda rx-8 r3 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:54:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m10d22-2010-Mazda-RX8-R3?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Leasing-returnsBut-it-isnt-what-it-used-to-be?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner   For the first part, go here.Many companies are too skittish to offer the aggressive residuals of yore. Some are out entirely; Volvo, for one. Ford, its owner, is carefully shopping the Swedish brand. In the midst of such uncertainty, they ... auto sales denver car buying car buying denver car lending leasing lease Sun, 18 Oct 2009 09:45:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Leasing-returnsBut-it-isnt-what-it-used-to-be?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Leasing-returns-to-the-car-business?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner   Chrysler Financial announced recently that it’s getting back in the leasing business, after pulling out when the economy tanked last year. And, while GMAC (who handled the leasing for GM brands) never completely quit the game, most of ... auto sales auto sales denver car buying car buying denver leasing lease Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:19:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m10d16-Leasing-returns-to-the-car-business?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m10d15-2009-Lexus-GS450h?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner   Normal.dotm 0 0 1 344 1965 Nice Drivz 16 3 2413 12.0 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false ... lexus hybrid car buying denver green cars gs450h Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:06:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m10d15-2009-Lexus-GS450h?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Do-car-buyers-need-more-consumer-protections?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner   The Obama administration wants to create a consumer protection agency (er...don’t we have one or two already?) to make sure normal folk don’t get in over their head on complicated investments and the like.In this legislation&rsquo... auto sales auto buying auto shopping auto sales denver car buying car buying denver car lending auto loans Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:51:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Do-car-buyers-need-more-consumer-protections?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Will-fuel-prices-stay-low-Part-2?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner   Morse considers many other factors as well, like advances in drilling techniques that have opened up whole new oil fields to development, both on- and offshore. And that in 2000, there were only about two dozen drilling vessels in the world&... auto shopping car buying car buying denver fuel economy fuel gasoline Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:38:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Will-fuel-prices-stay-low-Part-2?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Will-fuel-prices-stay-low?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner   I recently read an essay in Foreign Affairs magazine by Edward L. Morse, a very respected specialist on oil and energy markets. His well-researched and logical thesis is that the price of oil may stay low for the medium term, especially if t... fuel economy green cars government legislation fuel gasoline Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:26:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m10d6-Will-fuel-prices-stay-low?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m10d2-2010-Lexus-RX350-versus-RX450h-hybrid?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner   Welcome to the Lexus RX Rumble! In this corner, in the Cerulean Blue Metallic bodywork and weighing in at 4652 pounds, is the RX450h hybrid. Packing a combined 295hp punch, it intends to pummel into submissions critics of Lexus’ gas-e... auto sales auto buying auto shopping lexus rx350 rx450h hybrid crossovers auto sales denver fuel economy Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:51:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m10d2-2010-Lexus-RX350-versus-RX450h-hybrid?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Low-dealer-inventories-and-what-they-mean-for-buyers?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner   Last winter and spring, the car manufacturers responded to the recession by shuttering factories faster and more aggressively than ever before. The result as we came into the summer was very short supplies of new vehicles on dealers’ l... auto sales auto buying auto shopping auto sales denver car buying car prices car buying denver Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:04:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12808-Auto-Broker-Examiner~y2009m9d30-Low-dealer-inventories-and-what-they-mean-for-buyers?cid=exrss-Auto-Broker-Examiner