Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without
strategy is the noise before defeat.
SUN TZU ‘The Art of War’

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.

CAR- FU: Self-Defense For Car Buyers
THE CAR-FU PHILOSOPHY

RESPECT              KNOWLEDGE              [...]

WHY IN THE WORLD would NASCAR engage in promoting this obviously filthy consumer-ripoff company?
I can’t remember offhand which driver it is who stands up and lies through his teeth about this but I guess his ride is more important than any other one thing to him, including his integrity.
I am finishing up my book [...]

It had to happen sooner or later. The writing has been on the wall for Saturn for a few years. When Opal stepped in and provided some exciting new styling, there seemed to be a glimmer of hope. But this week, the Penske Automotive Group canceled their plans to purchase the Saturn unit from GM. [...]

Okay…let’s see how this one works, because this one…well
Hyundai’s new commercial promises to give you $1000 more than your trade-in is worth.
For those who are not immediately saying “wha—?”, let me shed some light here. 
I know of at least 6 different sources that are used by dealers to help evaluate trade-in values.
None [...]

Tony Stewart thinks so, and he should know.
from SI:
HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) — Tony Stewart expects to one day be trading paint with Danica Patrick.
While racing’s most prominent female driver ponders her options for next year, Stewart said Saturday he has no doubts that Patrick will eventually make the jump to stock cars.
He should know: They’ve [...]

We should expect to see a convertible later this year. Looks bigger but is only a couple of inches longer than the CLK.
Not everyone is pleased with the look, but the 550 and upcoming AMG will be crazy fast.
Around $50k.

Ahhhh..the Car Biz. Ya gotta love it.
Sometimes you can actually smell the subterfuge.
Here is my new favorite, at least until tomorrow.
Nissan Corporation.
Excellent car company. Builds Infiniti, very hot brand.
Maxima–great car. GT-R–Motor Trend Car of the Year
So…why this: ” Hurry Folks! Don’t miss our end-of-the-model year sale going on now.
Nearly all of [...]

The Consumer Assistance to Recycle and Save Program (C.A.R.S.) aka ‘Cash for Clunkers’ begins on July 24th. This is a government program that will provide between $3500 and $4500 to folks trading in a car with poor gas mileage to buy a new car with better gas mileage.
Only vehicles that are 1984 or newer, average [...]

Maybe she was too late to save the brand, but not too late to move some metal…

” Ayuh, storm a-comin’…”
Cold wind is blowing, change is in the air…
Your cliche’ (here).
Be very careful about leaping to conclusions as the next couple of weeks play out. Dealer incentives to sell vehicles and clear their lots will likely change in the next month significantly.
New vehicles that are deeply discounted ( or seemingly [...]