It seems like every other car you meet on the roadways is a newer model, but according to a survey conducted by IHS Automotive less than a year ago, the average age of vehicles on the road over the last couple of years is 11.5 - and that's a record high, according to the survey. Don't worry, though. Plenty of Americans are buying brand spanking new cars, to the tune of about 17 million … [Read more...]

Subaru, a brand known to be one of the most reliable in the auto industry, is hoping its 2017 Forester, scheduled to debut in July, will have the quietest cabin ever. According to a car news article at Autoweek, previous models were plagued by high noise levels in the interior. Subaru is stepping up its efforts so that consumers can enjoy a quiet cabin by adding sound deadening features, … [Read more...]

Recent car news reports reveal the new Tesla Model 3 is hugely popular, with 325,000 orders being placed within the first week ordering opened according to CEO Elon Musk who tweeted "Definitely going to need to rethink production planning." Seems that everyone wants the new EV sedan! March 31 was officially the first day orders were being taken for the Tesla Model 3, both at store locations … [Read more...]

Millennials are known for keeping things simple, not spending an inordinate amount of money on anything from homes to vehicles. As a company in Honolulu who buys used cars for cash, we're always intrigued by the latest news in regards to various age groups, the cars they purchase, what they want. According to a recent article at MarketWatch, there are seven used vehicles popular among … [Read more...]

Being in the used car buying industry for more than a quarter of a century, we've seen a lot of big changes in the auto industry and we're always following car news. Like most everything, cars seem to come full circle - many going back in time when it comes to body shape and appearance. If you're a Camaro fan, you know today's models are very reminiscent of those from the late 60's, particularly … [Read more...]

Defective airbags have been the biggest recall in auto industry history, and it may be getting even larger according to recent car news, which reveals Japanese manufacturer Takata may be adding another 70 to 990 million airbag inflators to the recall. Our position as buyers of used cars for cash in Honolulu compels us to make consumers aware of these dangers so that they can avoid possible … [Read more...]

At CarMark Hawaii, we buy used cars for cash in Honolulu - including VW's. We thought some of our readers may find the car news below interesting. Last September, the EPA revealed that Volkswagen cheated on U.S. emissions tests by using a "defeat device" software. A recent survey conducted by AutoList reveals that not only has the public's confidence in German-made cars been shaken, many … [Read more...]

Because we buy used cars for cash in Honolulu, we're well aware of what goes on in the auto industry by keeping up with all the car news. Over the years, there have been far too many recalls, not to mention the lives lost and injuries attributed to safety defects. Recently it was announced that 17 automakers pledged to work together with the DOT to improve recalls and enhance safety. In … [Read more...]

It's hard to believe 2015 is already come and gone, and we're moving into a new year. According to a recent car news article at the New York Times, the auto industry had a stellar year in 2015 - in fact, it looks as though when the final tally comes in, auto sales in the U.S. will eclipse the previous record set in 2000 of 17.4 million vehicles sold! However, the market looks very different from … [Read more...]

According to a recent car news article at the New York Daily News, their team of auto experts have determined which 10 new vehicles out of about 50 significantly updated or redesigned models will be the "most important" in 2016. As a company that buys used cars for cash in Honolulu, we thought our readers might find the top choices interesting! The Volvo XC90 is a bit more 'muscled up' than … [Read more...]