Tag Archives: New Models
At what time of the year there are the greatest sales on new cars?
right after the new year’s models arrive en masse. It seems like a car-commercial cliche, but they apparently really do need to make room for the new models, and that’s typically when you see the really big incentives and stuff. That’s usually November-January. You’ll see the best deals on cars that weren’t moving the previous … Continue reading
When Does The "New Model Year" Effect The Prices of Used Cars ?
The automotive model year officially changes like on 10-1 or thereabouts, if I recall correctly. However, prior to that, info about the new models is available. At some time during the year, the price of all cars (with certain exceptions) drops a notch – demand for the ‘expiring’ year drops off as people will wait … Continue reading
Why are new cars named after the following year?
This question has been bugging me for a while and hopefully I can get an answer to it. I’ve noticed that new cars are always named for the next year (i.e. 2009 Acura when the year is 2008), is there a reason for this or is it a sales gimmick? Most of the manufacturers start … Continue reading
What happens to all the new cars on car lots that never sell? There has to be a place where they go.?
The new cars that sit on a lot do not all sell. There has to be a place for them somewhere. They do not all end up on used car lots. Think about it. So many cars made every year, and they go where? Does anyone know? When the new models come out, the prices … Continue reading
When new cars go on sale, how many months do they come out before the year that they are for?
Like for example when would a 2008 car come out? Like this summer? Most new models come out in the fall, however, EVERY manufacturer has early releases throughout the year. The rule of thumb is if it is released after Jan. 1st, it is a ‘next year’ model. Many manufacturers already have 2008′s out. Ford, … Continue reading