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Car consigned at CNC

Almost 50 Say This Supercar Dealer Sold Their Cars and Kept All the Money

Dozens and dozens of consignees have prompted the California DMV and local police to open an investigation into CNC Motorcars in Upland, California. Claims of cars sold out from under owners, loan payoffs not being paid, no titles, missing cars, and more paint an ugly picture of what can go wrong trying to sell an exotic car.
The black steering wheel and instrumentation panel of a 2020 Ford Escape Hybrid compact crossover SUV

Ford Had a Difficult Time Selling Most of Its SUVs in 2020

If you’re looking for a great deal on a new SUV, stop by your local dealership and ask to see a 2020 model. There will probably be a pretty good selection of Ford SUVs. That’s because last year wreaked havoc on the auto industry during the nationwide shutdown due to the coronavirus pandemic. Ford had a …
A row of 2021 Toyota Sienna minivans at a dealership with new feature making them the perfect van for families

Car Sales Were Down in 2020, But Car Dealer Profits Soared

Businesses that sell products operate off of “supply and demand,” in that the shorter the supply, the higher the demand. Since cars are products, car dealerships are run the same way, which is why in the 2020 many car dealership profits soared, despite the fact that car sales were down.  Car dealers put “the squeeze” …
A multi-brand car dealer in Colma, California

Are Car Dealers Even Ready To Sell You an Electric Vehicle?

With battery prices dropping and model selection increasing, it’s clear that EVs are becoming increasingly prevalent in the automotive marketplace. However, electric cars still have several obstacles left to overcome, such as a paucity of convenient charging stations. But the car dealers themselves may also be standing in the way. Not all car dealers are …
A CarMax sign on the front of a CarMax superstore on September 24, 2020, in Colma, California

CarMax Will No Longer Sell New Vehicles, but the 24-Hour Test Drive Still Stands

After 27 years, America’s largest used-vehicle retailer, CarMax, recently announced it’s exiting the new-vehicle retail business. The Fortune 500 company is dumping its last two franchised dealerships, both Toyota, to specialize in used-car sales. The news comes after the auto retailer touted its new 24-hour test drives. Why did CarMax pivot after a quarter-century of …
A photo of a Ford dealership.

Is It Better To Buy a New or Used Car With Bad Credit?

If you are currently in a challenging credit situation, then you might be worried that you won’t qualify for an auto loan. Believe it or not, depending on your situation, you could potentially get approved despite having a low score. But if that’s the case, then is it better to buy a new or used …
View of car salesman showing vehicle to family

5 Car Buying Myths That You Need to Forget About

Car dealerships and the whole car-buying experience have gotten a bad rap over the years and it’s no surprise considering there are so many myths that we’ve been led to believe. However, just like in any other business, not everything that we have all heard about dealerships and buying a car is true, but the …