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Ford, Nissan post impressive March sales figures

After taking a good look at March sales figures, two companies stand out with tremendous numbers: Ford Motor with a 43 %increase and Nissan with a matching 43% increase respectively. Both Ford and Nissan are selling to what the customer is looking for today and that is value with quality and styling that consumers want. It’s amazing how fast things can turn in this business and if Nissan puts out more product like the new Altima and Ford can duplicate the success of the Fusion we are going to writing about these companies for quite some time ahead.

From MSN.com:

Ford F punctuated a strong first quarter with a 43 percent sales increase in March. Ford, Lincoln and Mercury dealers delivered 178,546 new vehicles in March. First quarter sales totaled 428,596, up 37 percent. The 43 percent gain matches a similar increase in February. These are the highest monthly sales increases since February 1984.

From FinanzanaChrichten.de:

“As the industry continues to show signs of life, we want to make sure that Nissan continues to get an even bigger piece of the sales pie,” said Brian Carolin, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing, NNA. “After achieving a record 9 percent share in the first two months of 2010, our 43 percent increase in March confirms Nissan is a big winner in the industry.”

Is the worst over for Detroit?

Is the worst over for Detroit? No one person can say for sure but this article gives a glance into what the Detroit are has had to endure the past few years and what could be on the horizon!

From MSN.com:

At last, sales of American-made vehicles are rising — and with them hopes that Detroit and southeast Michigan can start to dig out of the deep economic hole that swallowed the region in 2008.

And what a hole it’s been. For almost three years, Michigan has had the highest unemployment rate in the nation. Two of Detroit’s Big Three automakers in 2009 needed billions in federal bailout money to stay in business and drastically downscaled their operations. Plants, dealerships and parts suppliers closed. The city of Detroit, feeling the loss of tax revenues from the auto industry, grappled with insolvency.

Read the full article here.

Road Test: 2011 Ford Mustang V6

Car and Driver takes the 2011 Mustang V-6 (which has a 305hp engine) out for a spin. Alot of fine tuning and changes were put into this Mustang. Find out what Car and Driver thinks of this new Stang!

From Car and Driver:

Although most of the hubbub surrounding the 2011 Ford Mustang is centered on the GT’s fantastic new 412-hp, 5.0-liter V-8—our test of which you can read here—Ford made damn sure not to forget about the volume V-6 model, which now sports a high-tech 305-hp, 3.7-liter V-6 as standard equipment. Yes, 305 ponies in a base Mustang, or just 10 fewer than in last year’s GT. Given that our last test of Ford’s standard pony car left us about as warm as a dip in a frozen lake, we tempered our enthusiasm when sliding behind the wheel of this new one. Lucky for us—and for all Mustang fanatics—Ford did its homework. The 2011 Mustang V-6 is an astonishingly good car.

Read the full article here.

Toyota to Supply Mazda with Hybrid Technology

Mazda is joining the hybrid push and is teaming up with Toyota for their expertise. Mazda already makes great looking cars and if this move can generate the mpg to be in the top tier gas sippers Mazda sales could really take off!

From Daily Finance.com:

Despite Toyota Motor’s (TM) recent image problems caused by numerous safety recalls, the technology used in hybrid models, such as the popular Prius, remains the gold standard — and the envy of other companies within the industry. So it’s little surprise that other manufacturers have sought to deploy the fuel-saving technology in their own cars through licensing agreements.

The latest of those link-ups is with Japan’s fifth largest car maker, Mazda Motor, which will use Toyota’s hybrid technology to develop and produce its own line of hybrid vehicles, the companies announced Monday. Mazda plans to combine the hybrid system with its next-generation “Sky” engine (pictured), currently under development, and plans to begin selling the vehicles in its home market beginning in 2013.

Read the full article here.

Payday Advance Keeps Your Bank Account Afloat

Wouldn’t it be nice if we had total control over our money? Even with a steady job and a manageable household budget, there are times when the uncontrollable pops up and all our planning goes out the window. It could be a flat tire, or a trip to the ER, thanks to a skateboarding tumble. Whatever the cause, a payday advance can provide instant comfort and prevent you from drowning in bank overdraft fees.

Payday advances aren’t for the big purchases like a car or house but for those little items when you need a “bridge” between paychecks. With an unexpected expense comes the potential for over extending your checking account. If you’re hit with overdraft fees, you’ll be playing a game of catch up, which can end up costing you even more fees. Activating a payday advance can become your own financial firewall between those fees.

To qualify for a payday advance, you need proof of employment and a checking or savings account. The minimal amount you need to be earning is, typically, $1000 per month. Once you establish your account and your application has been approved, you can request funds that will show up directly deposited into your account by the next day.

As the name implies, a payday advance means you’ll be paying back the amount you borrow with your next paycheck. Generally, these aren’t long term loans that you pay back over time, but you can always opt to pay back the loan in easy installments. Payday advance loans come with the same kind of fees that’s going to happen with any loan. You should be aware of these factors before applying for a payday advance. Don’t get caught over your head with unwanted expenses. Let a payday advance keep you afloat.

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