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December 2007 Entries

Dec31

Vegas, Housing





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LAS VEGAS - Mortgage-loan officer Alon Natanel recently got rid of his convertible BMW for a more affordable SUV.

Natanel said the new vehicle better suits him now that he's a father - not least because of what the slumping housing market has done to his income, which fell from six figures to four.

"You cannot put a baby in a convertible," the 32-year-old said. "Especially when you cannot afford the payments."

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Dec28

Housing Troubles





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LAS VEGAS — New father Alon Natanel, a 32-year-old mortgage loan officer, got rid of his convertible BMW for a more affordable SUV recently. It was better to transport an infant, he said, and suited what the slumping housing market has done to his income — which fell from six figures to four.

"You cannot put a baby in a convertible," Natanel said. "Especially when you cannot afford the payments."

Nevada's nation-leading foreclosure rate has dump...

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Dec27

Environmentally Friendly Honda





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Economic Times of India - December 27, 2007 - Honda is focusing on the environment in the upcoming Expo this January.

Dec26

San Diego International Auto Show





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San Diego Union-Tribune - December 26, 2007 - Auto Show is ready to open thanks to hardworking 'pit crew'

Dec21

Chrysler, Bankrupt





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CNNMoney.com - December 21, 2007 - Chrysler is looking to sell assets amid indications of a huge loss.

Dec20

$100,000 Corvette





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Wall Street Journal - December 20, 2007 - GM will introduce a $100,000 Corvette at the 2008 International Auto Show.

Dec18

BMW Tops November LeaseTrader Index





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Auto Spectator - December 18, 2007 - BMW 3 Series tops LeaseTrader's November Index.

Dec17

November LeaseTrader Index





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MIAMI – (December 17, 2007) – LeaseTrader.com, the company that helps consumers facilitate car lease transfers, announces its monthly Index for November, with the BMW 3 Series topping the list of America’s most preferred leased vehicle.

The BMW 3 Series offers excellent luxury and space while delivering a quiet and comfortable driving experience. The car is among BMW’s best all-time selling models because of its combination of power, agility, luxury and ...

Dec16

Vehicle Functionality





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Road & Travel - December 15, 2007 - LeaseTrader.com reveals what women want in car features through its recent survey.

Dec14

Honda, Concept Car





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Tech-On - December 14, 2007 - Honda has announced it will showcase the next-gen "Pilot" concept car.

Dec13

Auto Show Spotlight





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Mlive.com - December 13, 2007 - Automakers are gearing up for the 2008 International Auto Show.

Dec12

Design Studio





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Wired News - December 12, 2007 - GM has launched the industry's first design studio focused on electric plug-in vehicles.

Dec10

New Lease for New Life





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LeaseTrader.com featured in the January, 2008, issue of Pregnancy magazine

LeaseTrader.com helps new parents-to-be shed their little two-seater in favor of a larger vehicle in time for the new addition to the family. Although getting pregnant is supposed to be a joyous occasion, many couples stress over what to do when they need a bigger car and still have several months remaining on their current car. LeaseTrader.com is the perfect solution, helping couples find someone else to take ...

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Dec09

Auto Research





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Detroit Free Press - December 9, 2007 - Michigan is quietly growing its ability to design and create the next generation of vehicles.

Dec07

Mercedes Smart Car





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Business Week - December 7, 2007 - Mercedes has a new Smart Car coming to the U.S. market.

Dec06

Wider Loss at Chrysler





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USA Today - December 6, 2007 - Chrysler will lose about $1.6 billion this year.