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Can a Retailer Charge Over MSRP?

The key number in car sales is the price of the vehicle. Cars arrive at the dealership with an MSRP, or manufacturer's suggested retail price. As the term indicates, this is the suggested price of the vehicle. But if dealerships want to charge more, potentially on a popular model, are they legally allowed to do so?
by MotorBiscuit Staff
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Selling a Car Sucks. Here’s How to Safely Sell Your Car to Anyone

If I'm being honest, I don't like selling cars. If I had it my way I'd just keep collecting them, but I'm probably in the minority here. Odds are, you've realized what a stressful experience the whole ordeal can be. Negotiating is never fun, and tire-kickers make life hard, especially in this market. Honestly, there's a lot of ways for you to end up on your ass if you're selling. This is how to do it safely.
by Chase Bierenkoven
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Tata Motors Made a Mini Bulletproof Military Vehicle in 2012

In 2012, Tata Motors released a miniaturized bulletproof vehicle called the Tata Micro Bullet-Proof Vehicle (MBPV), just four short years after terrorist attacks occurred in India. This was no coincidence, as we will soon see. Let's look at the history of Tata Motors and its place in the bulletproof vehicle industry.
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Trucks

The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Falls to Dealer Markups

The 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz is the new hot truck. Or is it? Frankly, it's hard to tell right now. Models are listed for well above sticker, but is that because of demand or dealers? Per usual, the semiconductor shortage has a lot to do with it, as does the easing (for now) of pandemic restrictions. Buyers want vehicles to get out and about in, but it seems that dealers want their taste before that can happen. Question is, can Hyundai help?
by Chase Bierenkoven
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This Dead Car Brand Was Never Profitable

When introducing a new car brand, the objective of automakers is to make money with car sales. There are various reasons why an automaker may retire a car brand, and a loss in profit is one of the causes. When that happens, the idea is to prioritize investment in more profitable car brands.
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The Best Cars of the 1970s

What were the best cars of the 1970s? If you’ve been around for more than four decades, you may have a favorite car or two from this time period.
by Maeve Rich
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