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Last week I received an interesting press release from LeaseTrader.com that said that they had been receiving a much higher than expected number of requests from Prius owners who wanted to get out of their lease to buy a Volt. The press release said “With Verizon getting the iPhone, industry experts are wondering how many people will leave AT&T to enjoy the phone with its new carrier. And with the launch of the Chevy Volt, experts are also wondering how many people will switch from...

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Yes, we’re still feeling the harsh winter cold, but did you know that now is actually the best time to shop for summer items. According to consumer finance expert, John Sternal, you can save big on everything from clothing to vacations. Check out his tips on what you should buy today.Backyard essentials If you love to garden or spend a lot of time in the backyard during summer, now is a great time to shop for products like lawn mowers, patio furniture and BBQ grills. At some...

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I recently had a chance to take a look at a web site that should be particularly helpful to anyone currently leasing an automobile. It’s called LeaseTrader.com, and it is essentially a full-service online auto lease transfer marketplace. The site matches people who currently have vehicle leases they wish to get out of, with individuals who are looking for short-term leases with attractive payments and no money down. How It Works, The way the LeaseTrader.com is set up really couldn’t...

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LeaseTrader.com, the nation's most popular car leasing marketplace, has seen a rise in what it calls “Automotive Tourism,” in which people travel outside their region to pick up a car they have shopped for online.
Daytona Beach is the top destination for people arriving to pick up the vehicle they bought online, said John Sternal, vic

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Did Toyota blow a big opportunity?
When the Chevy Volt finally went on sale after years of marketing, the folks over at LeaseTrader.com expected a number of Toyota Prius lessees to inquire about turning in their Prius leases in order to pursue a Chevy Volt purchase or lease.

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The Ford Edge won domestic car of the year from LeaseTrader.com based on volume of customer searches and takeovers among all domestic brands during 2010.
LeaseTrader.com analyzed vehicle brand performance during 2010 in categories including compact, SUV/crossover, sedan and luxury, the four most popular segments in the online marketplace. For the first time in LeaseTrader.com history, domestic

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Consumers continue to show a preference for domestic brands.
Domestic brands such as Ford and Cadillac made the biggest jump in demand and transactions on LeaseTrader.com during 2010.
The Ford Edge won domestic car of the year from LeaseTrader.com based on volume of customer searches and takeovers among all domestic brands during 2010.

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With Verizon getting the iPhone, industry experts are wondering how many people will leave AT&T to enjoy the phone with its new carrier. And with the launch of the Chevy Volt, experts are also wondering how many people will switch from the Toyota Prius to drive the much-hyped new American car.

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If you’re at all cautious with how you manage your money, getting yourself a new car every year will sound downright crazy. The bottom line — the cost, the rapid depreciation – makes this a pretty silly decision… to put it mildly.

Yet, according to LeaseTrader.com, an online car leasing marketplace that matches car shoppers with those looking to escape their auto lease, a segment of the driving population does just that.

LeaseTrader’s Loyalty Program members — customers who...

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