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MAY
2019
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2020 INFO - JD POWERS - APPS - SUMMER DRIVING
Our newsletter this month offers some great information on what we will find in the showrooms for 2020 as presented in the New York Auto Show. 2020 intro's are only a few months away and ordering begins soon.
We also have the JD Powers Survey on reliability data for the initial 3 year period.
You knew this was coming, but it appears we have a cautionary tale of a "car share" app being hacked by crooks in the CAR2GO story (see below). Be careful with apps both on your own phone and those you utilize for your business. Mercedes Benz is learning the hard way with over 200 vehicles stolen.
ONE MORE THING The heat is starting to pick up and it does stress your vehicle. So, whether its for everyday commercial driving or if you are prepping for that family summer road trip, have your vehicles prepared;
Inspect the radiator, pressure cap, belts, tires and hoses to make sure they are in good shape with no signs of blisters, cracks, or cuts in the rubber. Hydrate Your Vehicle: Check fluid levels: brake, automatic transmission, power steering, windshield washer and coolant. Make sure each reservoir is full and if you see any sign of fluid leakage, take your vehicle in to be serviced.
When we work with a client our common goal is to keep your costs as low as possible. Call us and we can discuss the variables that affect your decisions and give you the input to make the best decision for your specific needs.
CALL US 904-398-5000.
TRIP THOMPSON CVLE
Fleet Manager
904-398-5000
#FleetLeasing #TruckLeasing
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THIS MONTH'S OFF LEASE INVENTORY AT BOTTOM OF PAGE HERE ARE
FEATURED UNITS
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2016 ACURA MDX
Loaded Luxury 75
k mi
$23,500
+ tax tag*
Call 904-398-5000
for More Details & Additional Vehicles
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2017 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER XLE
Lthr Heated Seats SR NAV 2nd Row Capt Chair Safety Pkg 20k mi
$515 mo
+ tax tag*
CALL FOR PRICING AND LEASE OPTIONS
904-398-5000
*48 mo comml lease
wac 15k mi yr
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2020
REVEALS AT THE NEW YORK AUTO SHOW
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The New York Auto Show for 2019 reveals several important new cars and SUVs. Automakers from Cadillac to Toyota are showcasing some very important new vehicles for their future lineups. Whether you’re in the market for a new sports sedan or a family crossover, or you’re simply a die-hard car enthusiast eager to see the latest production soon to be available, you should pay attention to the Big Apple show.
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Larger in nearly every dimension, the new GLS is the first major redesign of Mercedes-Benz's successful range-topping SUV since its launch as the 2007 GL.
Available with either a 362-hp turbo 3.0-liter inline-six (GLS450) or a new 483-hp twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 (GLS580), both with 48-volt electrical architecture and electric assist.
The overhaul ups the GLS's luxury game substantially, including available five-zone climate control, a second-row bucket seat option, and an S-class-like executive rear-seat package.
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What may be the last iteration, the 2020 Audi R8 goes on sale this summer with a base of $170,000 and convertibles at $183,000.
If you are all in for the celebration of the 10th anniversary the limited Decennium will run at least $215,000—provided any of the 50 R8 Decennium coupes are left.
In R8 V10 Performance coupes and convertibles, the V-10 spins out 602 hp and 413 lb-ft. Audi says base coupes and convertibles sprint to 60 mph in 3.4 or 3.5 seconds, respectively; V10 Performance coupes and convertibles do the deed in 3.2 or 3.3 seconds, respectively.
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TALKING CARS VIDEO - SHOW NOTES
00:38
- 2020 Toyota Highlander
03:19
- 2020 Subaru Outback
05:57
- 2020 Hyundai Sonata
08:09
- 2020 Lincoln Corsair
11:56
- 2020 Hyundai Venue
15:19
- 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLS
16:23
- 2020 Toyota Yaris
16:52
- 2020 Nissan Versa
17:02
- 2020 Cadillac CT5
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MB CALLED OUT ON SPRINTER ADS
"MADE IN AMERICA"
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When Mercedes-Benz Vans opened a new plant in North Charleston, South Carolina last year, the company rushed to shout the news from the rooftops and let everyone know that its Sprinter model was being built in America. That would be big, if true, but it turns out only around 10 percent of the vans are actually built completely in the South Carolina facility. In fact, the rest leave Germany as partially assembled chassis to be finished in the Lowcountry plant—this has, in turn, resulted in quite the controversy.
The non profit Truth in Advertising took a sampling of VINs from 2,390 new Sprinter vans on dealership lots and found that most 2019 Sprinters are only assembled here, not built from scratch. Muddying the waters further for Mercedes-Benz is the study’s finding that even the vans that are completely assembled in the North Charleston plant have a significant number of foreign components. The result is that they do not comply with the Federal Trade Commission's standard for a "Made in the U.S." marketing claim. This claim has been quietly dropped in MB Sprinters ads.
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J D POWERS RELIABILITY SURVEYS
2019
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The 2019 J.D. Power U.S. Vehicle Dependability study is out and we take a close look at the winners and losers. The study details the top brands, pickups and SUVs for dependability. Dependability often equals higher resale value.
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This annual survey takes a look at the last 3 years of ownership with this list comprising of 2016 models. It asks consumers what problems they have had and ranks the brands and vehicles by problems per 100.
While dependability has improved over the years, J.D. Power says there is still room for improvement.
Vehicles are more reliable than ever, but automakers are wrestling with problems such as voice recognition, transmission shifts and battery failures. Flawless dependability is a determining factor in whether customers remain loyal to a brand, so manufacturers need to help customers who are currently experiencing vehicle problems and address these trouble spots on future models.
J.D. Power noted that this year for the first time ever, mass-market brands outperformed luxury brands for dependability; the global Problems Per 100 vehicles for the first group was 135, versus 141 for the prestige automakers. The overall global PD100 for all brands in 2019 is 136 (an improvement of 6 over 2018).
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CLASSIC CAR MANUALS CAN SELL FOR BIG $$$
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If you have an original owners manual for a classic sports car in your grandfathers attic, it may be worth a tidy sum of money. An original owner's manual for a classic car can be quite valuable, especially if it belongs to a rare high-performance model. The manuals, which contain technical data and other information, often go missing as cars pass from one owner to the next. Replacing them can be difficult — and expensive.
On the popular Bring a Trailer classic car site, for example, a driver's manual for a 1967 Porsche 910 sold for $14,000.
Link
Porsche is in the process of nurturing it's historically popular classic car division. It may just have put a pin into the inflated market by offering reprints for nearly 700 models of it's cars for $70 to $150. The books, exact reproductions of the originals, date as far back as 1952.
classicshop.porsche.com
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WAVE OF TIRE FACILITIES ROLLING INTO THE US
Next year, Finnish tire manufacturer Nokian Tyres plans to begin production at its first U.S. plant, in Dayton, Tenn. Nokian is part of a wave of tire industry capacity expansion in North America, much of it from foreign producers opening their first U.S. factories. Six foreign tire makers have committed to projects totaling $3.28 billion in the past three years.
So, why the flood of offshore companies building facilities now?
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There are several drivers of this move by the manufacturers including the ability to absorb raw material price increases by savings on shipping costs and current tariffs that may or may not be increasing.
Chinese manufacturer, Triangle Tire, along with other producers claim that p
roducing in the U.S. and distributing locally, vs. shipping product in from offshore facilities greatly increases our speed to market and significantly improves our level of service to our customers.
A Chinese tire manufacturer such as Triangle also would be able to sidestep U.S. tariffs, which have suddenly become a real issue in long-term planning. Import tire manufacturers have been fighting tariff issues for years. Cicero says avoiding duties and tariff costs was one of the main motivations behind Triangle's decision to build its $580 million plant in Tarboro.
On the other hand, a European manufacturer like Nokian that has been dedicated to snow tires, can expand their offerings from winter tires only to all season products with the increased capacity and proximity to the market.
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CAR
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GO CARS STOLEN IN CHICAGO
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Well we apparently have the first Ride Mobility major felony. Can others be far away now that the ice has been broken.
Car sharing company CAR2GO temporarily suspended all service after as many as 200 of its vehicles were compromised (stolen) by a "fraud issue," according to the company.
Users attempting to use the service in Chicago Wednesday afternoon were shown an error message saying it is temporarily paused, along with Minneapolis, and Toronto. In a statement, Car2go said they are "currently working with law enforcement to neutralize a fraud issue in Chicago."
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The Chicago Police Department confirmed it was contacted by "a car rental company" that some of its vehicles may have been rented by fraudulent means through an app. "Due to information provided by the company, numerous vehicles have been recovered and persons of interest are being questioned," CPD said in a statement.
Police said they are still working to determine if other vehicles are missing, and most of the recoveries appear to be "isolated to the West Side." car2go said the fraud affected 100 of its 400 vehicles in Chicago. "No personal or confidential member information has been compromised. Out of an abundance of caution and safety for our members we are temporarily pausing our Chicago service," the company said.
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2016 ACURA MDX
Loaded Luxury 75
k mi
$23,500
+ tax tag*
Call 904-398-5000 for More Details for Additional Vehicles
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2016 CADILLAC SRX
Loaded Luxury Pkg 47
k mi
$24,500
+ tax tag*
Call 904-398-5000 for More Details for Additional Vehicles
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2019 NISSAN ROGUE
SV Pkg PW PDL Power Hatch P Seat Remote Start Heated Seats +++
$398* mo
+ tax tag
*48 mo com lease 20k mi yr wac
Call 904-398-5000 Details
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2019
NISSAN FRONTIER S Xtra CAB
New S Pkg AT AC 4 Cyl.
$369 mo* +tax tag
Call 904-398-5000 for Details
*48 mo comml lease wac 20k mi yr allowance call for details
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2018 NPR LANDSCAPE
New 14+4 Landscape Body Gas Crew AT AC In Inventory
Call mo
+ tax tag*
Call 904-398-5000 for Details
*48 mo comml lease 15 k mi yr wac call for details
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2019 NISSAN FRONTIER SV CREW
New SV PkgPW PDL Alloys
Bluetooth AT AC
$425 mo
+ tax tag*
Call 904-398-5000 for Details
*48 mo comml lease 15 k mi yr wac call for details
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2016 HONDA CRV
EX-L with NAV
26k mi
$Call
+ tax tag*
Call 904-398-5000 for More Details for Additional Vehicles
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2015 FORD F750
Ledwell 6 yd Dump Body 60k mi
$Call Lease Available
Call 904-398-5000 for More Details for Additional Vehicles
*48 mo comml lease wac 15k mi yr
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2017 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER XLE
Lthr Heated Seats SR NAV 2nd Row Capt Chair Safety Pkg 20k mi
$515 mo
+ tax tag*
Call 904-398-5000 for More Details for Additional Vehicles
*48 mo comml lease wac 15k mi yr
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2008 ISUZU NPR w Spray Rig
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Diesel 600 Main Tank 150/50 Split Drop, 1 pump, motor and Hose Reel Only 79k mi.
$14,500 + tax tag
CALL FOR LEASE OPTIONS
904-398-5000
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2009 ISUZU NPR w Spray Rig
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Gas Isuzu HD w/ Spray Rig
ready to work 125k mi
$16,500 + tax tag
Call 904-398-5000 for further details
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2015 RAM PROMASTER
w/ Spray Rig
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300 gal tank Split 200/100
Only 45k mi.
CALL FOR DETAILS
& PRICING
904-398-5000
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2013
ISUZU NPR w Spray Rig
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600 Main Tank, 150/50 Split Drop, 1 Pump & Motor w/ 2 Electric Hose Reels. 84k mi
CALL FOR FURTHER DETAILS & PRICING
904-398-5000
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2018 ISUZU NPR CREW
LANDSCAPE DUMP
In Stock New Gas AT AC
14' Landscape Aluminum
$Call* + tax tag
Call 904-398-5000 for More Details for Additional Vehicles
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2014 INTERNATIONAL
18' Dump w/Rugby LR2355 PTO driven 13 Ton Hoist Tool Boxes
33,000 GVW Only 14k mi
Call 904-398-5000 for Prices and Additional Info
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