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Protesters Vandalize Vehicles At Chicago Auto Show

Although plenty of car makers expect to pay for repairs on display cars that appear at auto shows, few would ever think that they would become the victims of vandals. Three college aged male spectators decided that they were fed up with the number of jobs going over seas, so they took it upon themselves to teach Toyota Motors a lessen. Targeting seven of their new model cars, Bryan Kjellman, Richard Data and Edmund Grzeszkiewicz caused extensive damage at the Chicago Auto Show. They were apprehended immediately after the attack but only after they had severely mangled the exteriors of these cars.

A spokesman for Toyota, Curt McAllister, expressed his dismay after the vandalism. The company will need to send out new cars or pay for express repairs if they are to continue to show the their vehicles. Other car makers that were targeted include Lexus. The Chicago job market continues to suffer, however, the message that these vandals sent will probably keep employers at bay. It is not clear what charges they will face, but it is likely that they will be forever banned from the Chicago Auto Show.

Security tapes showed the vandals at work as they used a variety of tools to complete their tasks. They are currently being held by Chicago police until a judge determines whether they will be able to bond out. There are a few more days left at the Chicago Auto Show and security will be much more alert as a result of these attacks.

Philadelphia Auto Show Offers New Features

The Philadelphia Auto Show is attempting to set itself apart from the rest of the national events geared towards the auto industry. Hundreds of cars, vendors and thousands of visitors are currently converging at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, but what organizers are doing something that is a first in the industry. For the first time ever, spectators will be able to actually drive some of the cars on display and see if auto makers are delivering on all of their promises. Visitors will not be able to test driver every single car on display, but the automotive makers that are participating will be letting consumers know how they can go about taking their vehicles for a quick spin.

Last month, a car was left idling outside of the Detroit Auto Show and it has never been seen since. Hopefully, those in charge of the Philadelphia Auto Show are taking better precautions. Nearly 70% of those in attendance are males between the ages of 18 to 60, and they are expected to spend hours going up and down the aisles to get a closer look at the cars in display. This will probably help the staff in charge of the test drive area to keep the lines shorter. Philadelphia depends on the annual auto show to help local restaurants, hotels and parking garages to get a boost, and so far this year the convention arena is jam packed. The auto industry believes that conventions will help the public to see first hand what they have done to make purchasing a new car easier.

Michigan GM Plant Hiring 750 New Employees To Manufacture Pickup Trucks

Compact cars and mid-sized sedans have been selling reasonably well during the recession, but SUVs and pickup trucks have been seriously lagging behind. In Flint, Michigan, unemployment rates are sky high, largely because local automotive manufacturing plants like GM have slowed down on production. Since consumers are beginning to trade in their old pickup trucks in for new models, approximately 750 previously laid off GM employees will be getting their jobs back.

Before GM filed for bankruptcy in 2009 and was subsequently bailed out by the federal government, more than 10,000 Flint, Michigan residents were employed by the company. That means that approximately 10% of the city’s population became unemployed when GM began to roll out massive lay offs. While rehiring 750 previously laid off employees is a sign that both the economy and the auto industry is beginning to turn around, thousands of ex-GM employees are still on unemployment because they have no been able to find comparable jobs in the city.

GM will be focusing on their line of GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado pickup trucks as well as a few different kinds of truck accessories. After redesigning their highest selling pickup truck models, GM was able to increase their profits substantially in the last fiscal quarter. Their newly rehired employees won’t be back to work until sometime in the spring, but they are definitely looking forward to having their old jobs back. The employees will be coming from all over the nation as some GM employees were relocated just before being laid off in late 2008 and early 2009. A number of the newly manufactured GM pickup trucks will be exported to China as the company has found that many Chinese consumers favor their brand. In fact, GM sold a respectable amount of pickup trucks in the US, but they were able to sell more in China for the first time in their history.

New Car Purchasing Guide For First Time Car Shoppers

With all of the new cars on the market it can be difficult to figure out which one is the best. It seems like every week there is a car manufacturer that is running a promotion that will give you access to the best savings ever. Don’t ever feel like you absolutely have to purchase a new car at any given moment, but sometimes these incentives can help you to save the most money.

The first thing that you should consider when you are looking at new cars – Buyacar is to make sure that you never go over your budget. When you visit an auto dealership with a specific price in mind it will be much more difficult for you to overspend. In addition, you will save more time by only looking at the new cars in your price range.

Next, you should look up the prices of new cars online. If you go to enough websites you will see that the exact same new vehicle can easily be priced higher or lower depending on which resources you use. As long as you can get a general ballpark figure you will be able to more easily see your local auto dealerships are charging you a fair price or not.

Lastly, when you have looked at all of the features and you know that you can afford the car that you are interested you will be in a position to negotiation on the total purchase price. If you have an older model vehicle to trade-in make sure that you get a good price for it. Use the Internet to see which dealerships are currently running a promotion and you will always be able to drive off of the lot with a new car at a price that you are more than happy to pay.

Saab Announces Plans To Sell Auto Parts In US

Many people that drive luxury cars have a difficult time locating discount auto parts in the US, but Saab is planning to announce that they will be offering US residents access auto parts as a result of their contract with Hirsch Performance. Although the car parts will only be available for the 2007 through 2010 model Saab, the car manufacturer believes that customers will respond to the news positively. In addition to car parts, Hirsch Performance will also be offering a line of alloy wheels, spoiler kits and sport springs. The most exciting car part that Saab and Hirsch Performance will bring to the US market is the remapped ECU, which will be available for the turbo 2.8-liter V6 and the turbocharged 2.0-liter inline-4 engine. Many sports and luxury car owners cannot easily find these types of car accessories at local merchants. Some new car owners may be concerned about whether or not these auto parts will be covered under their original Saab warranties. So far, it looks like the auto maker will be honoring new car warranties so long as the parts are installed within 60 days of sale.

As many other car makers plan to make exciting announcements at the Detroit Auto Show, Saab is taking measures to make sure that they do not become overshadowed. The Hirsch Performance auto parts will be sold only at authorized Saab dealerships, where certified auto technicians will be installing the parts. Although Saab has had a continuous partnership with the Swiss auto parts maker, Hirsch Performance, for quite a few years now, US Saab owners will finally be able to benefit from their relationship. Pricing information is not yet available, but Saab plans to update their official website in a few months. Saab will also be featuring a few updated and new car models at the Detroit Auto Show this week.