MTV addresses more trash. Not really sure what the point of MTV Canada is besides ranking in the advertising dollars but the host are weak. At time I find myself feeling sorry for them and even embarrassed. Not sure why but the way they present themselves
On TV So giddy up.
There are a couple good show but for the most part shows like, “The Hills”, “Hogan Knows Best” and other similar make me sick. So yes like most suggest I just turned the
Channel. MTV Canada on Channel 102 will be participating with Canada’s Juno’s so it may help out a little with the ratings. So what about auto shows on TV.
Driving.ca with the help of Global Television is one show that uses all resources to advertise their auto paper along full of auto dealerships. Here is a list of all the Auto papers I know of that are available in Canada.
Auto Trader
Bargain Finder
New Car
Auto Mart.ca
Cars
New Rides
These are just a couple Auto papers that I know of. As for Auto websites here is the list.
www.autoprocanada.com
www.autotrader.com
www.cars.com
The site www.autoprocanada.com covers all of Canada. The website autoprocanada also provides financing and out performs most Canadian Auto Site. Cars are broken down into different categories.
The site www.autotrader.com very similar to autoprocanada is a clean well programmed auto site serving Canada and USA.
Last but not least is www.cars.com is one of the largest auto sites in America.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Kijiji, craigslist.com selling cars
n terms of size, the Jeep Patriot is similar in many respects to the Compass concept, and both were unwrapped at the same time at the 2005 Frankfurt show. Both are based on the same platform, too. But the aim of the Patriot is somewhat different, as it is targeting a different market sector by being more utilitarian in style. It is immediately recognizable as a classic Jeep, for a start. Higher ground clearance gives plenty of space between the tires and body, something important for greater wheel articulation in serious off-road driving. Additionally, the Patriots more upright stance suggests a more practical off-road design than the lower-riding Compass, which has firmer suspension to match its road-car ambitions.
Pronounced wheel arches, an upright windshield making a definite corner to the roof panel, horizontal cant rails, and recessed square side windows: these are all features typical of the traditional Jeep. But in contrast to Jeeps much larger and more powerful models such as the Liberty and the Cherokee, the Patriot like the Compass is planned for a global market. Essential, therefore, is a choice of 2.4-liter and 2.0-liter diesel power options.
The Patriot at the Frankfurt show was painted armor green, with black accents and dark-tinted windows a fitting color scheme for a practically oriented vehicle. Together with the strong horizontal shoulder line that runs right through from the headlamps to the taillamps, this helps to give it the look and feel of an authentic 4x4 with rugged credentials.
The Patriot is only one of a large number of recent concepts presented by Jeep: each explores subtly different ground in bringing the Jeep message to a broader public. This model is closer to the core of what the Jeep brand currently stands for, so expect to see its influence in forthcoming volume production models.
Sell My Ride...Over the Internet
Buying and selling a car online has never been easier
When it comes to buying and selling cars, more and more Canadians are turning to the Internet. From the bargain hunter looking for an old "clunker" to the automotive enthusiast or collector with a dream car, using the Internet to find that automotive deal or sell your car is mounting in popularity.
According to a J.D. Power & Associates 2004 study, 85% of recent car buyers said the Internet impacted their purchase. And among first time car buyers, 35% report that the Internet is their most important source for information, compared to 8% citing TV, 4% citing magazines, and 3.6% citing newspapers (Polk Center for Automotive Studies, January 2006).
The surge in buying and selling cars online is due partly to the ease and flexibility of some web sites. For instance, Kijiji Canada (www.kijiji.ca), a free community classifieds site, enables people to quickly and easily sell their cars online. There is no need to register and sellers have no limit on word count, can post multiple photos, and their ad appears live on the site instantaneously – all absolutely free.
As one of Canada's leading classifieds sites, Kijiji is unique in that it focuses on sales by private individuals and is designed for local trading. Thirty-seven percent of used vehicles traded in Canada are bought and sold between private individuals, as many people prefer to deal directly with other individuals rather than auto dealers. Kijiji is designed to help these individuals connect with others locally. Kijiji offers 21 city-specific sites across Canada so people can buy and sell cars with others in their own city or town.
A variety of cars, SUVs, trucks and vans are listed on the Toronto Kijiji site (http://toronto.kijiji.ca) including Honda Civics', Vespas', BMWs' and Mercedes Benzs'. So if you're looking for that vintage ride or just cheap and cheerful transportation, consider Kijiji.
If you're thinking of selling your vehicle online consider these helpful tips:
Using the net to sell your car
* Use all the space you can when writing a description. Selling a car online is not like selling a car in the print classifieds: most online classifieds sites do not have a word limit so use the space to provide details! Some useful points to include:
o Year, make, colour and model
o Engine type and transmission
o Options and comfort features
o Mileage
o Ownership history
o Condition, including any superficial or structural damage
o Recent service history (if available)
o Warranty or certification.
* Including photos of your vehicle is very important to generate interest from potential buyers. To get the most out of your photos:
o Wash your car before taking pictures
o When taking pictures, provide a virtual walk-around of the car, both inside and out
o Include as many pictures as possible
o Provide an email address and/or phone number.
Cole Reiken (see bio below) is an industry "expert" and member of the Kijiji team. He is available to speak with you regarding buying and selling a car online. He can also provide references of people who have bought and sold cars on Kijiji.
Pronounced wheel arches, an upright windshield making a definite corner to the roof panel, horizontal cant rails, and recessed square side windows: these are all features typical of the traditional Jeep. But in contrast to Jeeps much larger and more powerful models such as the Liberty and the Cherokee, the Patriot like the Compass is planned for a global market. Essential, therefore, is a choice of 2.4-liter and 2.0-liter diesel power options.
The Patriot at the Frankfurt show was painted armor green, with black accents and dark-tinted windows a fitting color scheme for a practically oriented vehicle. Together with the strong horizontal shoulder line that runs right through from the headlamps to the taillamps, this helps to give it the look and feel of an authentic 4x4 with rugged credentials.
The Patriot is only one of a large number of recent concepts presented by Jeep: each explores subtly different ground in bringing the Jeep message to a broader public. This model is closer to the core of what the Jeep brand currently stands for, so expect to see its influence in forthcoming volume production models.
Sell My Ride...Over the Internet
Buying and selling a car online has never been easier
When it comes to buying and selling cars, more and more Canadians are turning to the Internet. From the bargain hunter looking for an old "clunker" to the automotive enthusiast or collector with a dream car, using the Internet to find that automotive deal or sell your car is mounting in popularity.
According to a J.D. Power & Associates 2004 study, 85% of recent car buyers said the Internet impacted their purchase. And among first time car buyers, 35% report that the Internet is their most important source for information, compared to 8% citing TV, 4% citing magazines, and 3.6% citing newspapers (Polk Center for Automotive Studies, January 2006).
The surge in buying and selling cars online is due partly to the ease and flexibility of some web sites. For instance, Kijiji Canada (www.kijiji.ca), a free community classifieds site, enables people to quickly and easily sell their cars online. There is no need to register and sellers have no limit on word count, can post multiple photos, and their ad appears live on the site instantaneously – all absolutely free.
As one of Canada's leading classifieds sites, Kijiji is unique in that it focuses on sales by private individuals and is designed for local trading. Thirty-seven percent of used vehicles traded in Canada are bought and sold between private individuals, as many people prefer to deal directly with other individuals rather than auto dealers. Kijiji is designed to help these individuals connect with others locally. Kijiji offers 21 city-specific sites across Canada so people can buy and sell cars with others in their own city or town.
A variety of cars, SUVs, trucks and vans are listed on the Toronto Kijiji site (http://toronto.kijiji.ca) including Honda Civics', Vespas', BMWs' and Mercedes Benzs'. So if you're looking for that vintage ride or just cheap and cheerful transportation, consider Kijiji.
If you're thinking of selling your vehicle online consider these helpful tips:
Using the net to sell your car
* Use all the space you can when writing a description. Selling a car online is not like selling a car in the print classifieds: most online classifieds sites do not have a word limit so use the space to provide details! Some useful points to include:
o Year, make, colour and model
o Engine type and transmission
o Options and comfort features
o Mileage
o Ownership history
o Condition, including any superficial or structural damage
o Recent service history (if available)
o Warranty or certification.
* Including photos of your vehicle is very important to generate interest from potential buyers. To get the most out of your photos:
o Wash your car before taking pictures
o When taking pictures, provide a virtual walk-around of the car, both inside and out
o Include as many pictures as possible
o Provide an email address and/or phone number.
Cole Reiken (see bio below) is an industry "expert" and member of the Kijiji team. He is available to speak with you regarding buying and selling a car online. He can also provide references of people who have bought and sold cars on Kijiji.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Preparing for a Sale Auto Pro Canada
Preparing a Used Car for Sale
There are hundreds if not thousands of used car places to buy and sell that used vehicle that you’ve been wanting to rid of. With the advent of the Internet, the number of these places has grown to the point where people buy and sell used cars and trucks online and the whole transaction is often done online. That means the competition is fierce with a new sleek professional site like the one at AutoProCanada.com coming out almost every day. So you’ll need an edge to stay on top. You’ll need a little something that puts your car or truck at the top of the heap.
The experts have a few suggestions on how you can make that used car or truck stand out. The first of these is to decide if you want to sell online or in the local newspaper and trade magazine. They suggest that the Internet is a viable option and has been since it became a viable economic force a decade ago, and they also suggest you look for the type of site that will draw in some traffic like Autopro Canada.com. They’ve also got some suggestions on what to do to prepare the vehicle for show.
Remember that a clean shiny car gives the impression that the owner cared for the vehicle. A good wash on the outside and a thorough vacuum on the inside is probably good enough for an older model. A new car should be taken to a dealer or if that isn’t possible, the local car wash usually has a few extra services that will make the vehicle look great before you go to sell it.
You should also fix any obvious damage on the car. Although fixing the damage could possibly eat into what you hoped to make on the transaction, not touching any bent fenders and such could result in the entire deal falling through and you staying stuck with the vehicle. If there are several dents to repair, the experts suggest that you find a body shop that will give a discount on all the work being done at once.
Try to find all the service records and keep them together as well. It’s a good selling feature to be able to show a perspective buyer a list of the things that you’ve done to keep the vehicle running smoothly.
There are hundreds if not thousands of used car places to buy and sell that used vehicle that you’ve been wanting to rid of. With the advent of the Internet, the number of these places has grown to the point where people buy and sell used cars and trucks online and the whole transaction is often done online. That means the competition is fierce with a new sleek professional site like the one at AutoProCanada.com coming out almost every day. So you’ll need an edge to stay on top. You’ll need a little something that puts your car or truck at the top of the heap.
The experts have a few suggestions on how you can make that used car or truck stand out. The first of these is to decide if you want to sell online or in the local newspaper and trade magazine. They suggest that the Internet is a viable option and has been since it became a viable economic force a decade ago, and they also suggest you look for the type of site that will draw in some traffic like Autopro Canada.com. They’ve also got some suggestions on what to do to prepare the vehicle for show.
Remember that a clean shiny car gives the impression that the owner cared for the vehicle. A good wash on the outside and a thorough vacuum on the inside is probably good enough for an older model. A new car should be taken to a dealer or if that isn’t possible, the local car wash usually has a few extra services that will make the vehicle look great before you go to sell it.
You should also fix any obvious damage on the car. Although fixing the damage could possibly eat into what you hoped to make on the transaction, not touching any bent fenders and such could result in the entire deal falling through and you staying stuck with the vehicle. If there are several dents to repair, the experts suggest that you find a body shop that will give a discount on all the work being done at once.
Try to find all the service records and keep them together as well. It’s a good selling feature to be able to show a perspective buyer a list of the things that you’ve done to keep the vehicle running smoothly.
GM Announces new Hybrid for 2010 autoprocanada
Autoprocanada
Mar 11, 2008
GM has made the choice to announce this week there “next generation” Hybrid system. Production for the GM product will begin in 2010
There are several things to consider with this huge announcement. The highlights of this Hybrid announcement is that the new hybrid will be sold in
Multiple markets in the US and Canada. The new hybrid announcement comes
As perefect timing do to the concerns with global warming.
Auto Sites like autoprocanada.com picked this interesting car up,
The way the car looks and style is very catchy to the eye. Other features
Besides this another point would be the lithium-ion battery
More about the style of the body, it has been compared to the Chevy Malibu.
Autoprocanada.com has even posted pictures on there site. The concept really works well for General Motors and we expect an announcement from Ford soon.
The battery works very simple you actually plug the vehicle in an E-Flex application. It appears to be very user friendly.
It will have the option of a high power output for short periods and
An alternative plug in for longer periods.
Time will only tell if this truly is the future of cars as some might remember
In the past Gm has tried and was very successful with there first Hybrid electric car,many years ago.
Mar 11, 2008
GM has made the choice to announce this week there “next generation” Hybrid system. Production for the GM product will begin in 2010
There are several things to consider with this huge announcement. The highlights of this Hybrid announcement is that the new hybrid will be sold in
Multiple markets in the US and Canada. The new hybrid announcement comes
As perefect timing do to the concerns with global warming.
Auto Sites like autoprocanada.com picked this interesting car up,
The way the car looks and style is very catchy to the eye. Other features
Besides this another point would be the lithium-ion battery
More about the style of the body, it has been compared to the Chevy Malibu.
Autoprocanada.com has even posted pictures on there site. The concept really works well for General Motors and we expect an announcement from Ford soon.
The battery works very simple you actually plug the vehicle in an E-Flex application. It appears to be very user friendly.
It will have the option of a high power output for short periods and
An alternative plug in for longer periods.
Time will only tell if this truly is the future of cars as some might remember
In the past Gm has tried and was very successful with there first Hybrid electric car,many years ago.
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