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...]

At CarMark Hawaii, we've been used car buyers in Honolulu for a very long time. We know that two or three decades ago, the automotive industry was dominated by men. Rarely did women make news in the car industry. Today, things have changed. In fact, recently an Oxford resident was named by Automotive News as one of the top 100 leading women in the North American auto industry! Sandra … [Read more...]

Anyone who knows anything about pickup trucks knows that Ford has had a winner on its hands with the F-150 pickup for decades; in fact, it's been the best-selling truck in America for 32 years! Many may have wondered how the new aluminum-alloy body would impact sales and performance, but it seems it's been nothing but great news for this amazing pickup, recently named 2015 North American Truck of … [Read more...]

According to a recent car news article in the New York Times, the auto industry in the U.S. has seen its best sales in the month of October this year than those for a one-month time period in 10 years. Of course Volkswagen was not part of this, considering their sales were virtually flat following the emissions tests cheating scandal. Karl Brauer, analyst with auto research firm Kelley Blue … [Read more...]

Because of our experience in the used car industry, we know that most car depreciation happens quickly, unfortunately. But what about those Corvettes, Cudas, and GNXs from a few decades ago? According to a recent article at Fox News, some of the models have increased in value - substantially. We were quite shocked to see what some of these cars would bring today. If you're old enough to … [Read more...]