It’s a scenario we see a lot here at the dealership… someone has an older, high mileage vehicle, but they are hesitant to purchase a new vehicle because they are considering purchasing a new home. The concern is that buy purchasing a new vehicle, they will hurt their chances at securing a mortgage.

June 20, 2012 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com editors named the Chrysler Group’s all-new 2013 Dodge Dart and 2012 Fiat 500 as picks for the “10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000.”

• The all-new 2013 Dodge Dart ranked No. 1 for ‘Coolest New Cars Under $18,000’
• The 2013 Dodge Dart, the first Chrysler Group vehicle built on Fiat architecture, blends Alfa Romeo DNA with Dodge’s passion for performance and style, resulting in a groundbreaking vehicle that delivers features and benefits never before found in a compact car, all starting at $15,995 with up to 41 mpg
• Confirming its timeless “cool factor,” the Fiat 500 returns to Kelley Blue Book’s “10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000” list for the second year in a row
• The Fiat 500 offers iconic city-friendly design, engaging driving dynamics and modern Italian styling, starting at $15,500

I talked to a very nice gentleman this morning concerning the benefits, if any, of leasing a new vehicle versus buying a new vehicle. The link below will take you to a great, easy to understand article concerning the pros and cons of both financial structures.

http://www.leaseguide.com/lease03.htm

July 9, 2012 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - Chrysler Group engineers are investigating a Swedish magazine’s evaluation of the 2012 Grand Cherokee. During the evaluation, the publication was able to capture images of a Grand Cherokee on two wheels as it performed an extreme maneuver in an overloaded condition.