Over our more than 25 years in the cars for cash industry, the staff at CarMark Hawaii has certainly seen many changes not only in the auto industry, but those who drive cars. Today, more women than ever before drive cars, SUVs, and even trucks. According to a recent article at CBS News, women constitute 50.5 percent of all drivers. What does this mean for automakers? Change. Because … [Read more...]

At CarMark Hawaii, we know there are lots of Volkswagen Beetle fans around the world - but would you pay more than $1 million for a Beetle with absolutely zero bells and whistles? One dealer in Germany, where the VW originated, obviously thinks so. According to an article at Autoblog, this Beetle was one of the last made in Mexico before production ceased in 2003. While it is extremely low … [Read more...]

A recent article at ABC News reveals that Google's latest version of the search engine giant's self-driving car will make its appearance this summer on public roadways. According to Google, the pod-like two-seater is capable of driving, braking, and recognizing road hazards with no help from humans! With a shiny black bowler that conceals the car's sensors, some say it looks like a Smart car. … [Read more...]

Looking for more Hawaii car news? Recently, it was announced that a Bremen, Germany company, DFKI Robotics Innovation Center, has designed an electric vehicle that can shrink, turn on a dime, and drive sideways. The EO Smart Connecting Car 2, first announced in 2012, has morphed into a vehicle that can reach top speeds of 40 mph and travel approximately 30 to 40 miles on a four-hour full charge … [Read more...]

Recently, a study conducted by J.D. Power revealed that when it comes to consumers and car-buying, safety technology trumps entertainment and convenience. The company came to the conclusion that automakers should perhaps focus on investing in safety technology first, before entertainment features. As car buyers in Honolulu, we buy used cars from those who are being deployed and who are in the … [Read more...]

At CarMark Hawaii, our primary business is buying used cars for cash from those in Honolulu who are relocating, in the military and being deployed, or who for any reason at all want to sell a used car, truck, van, or SUV. We enjoy learning everything there is to know about new cars, which ones rank highest in terms of safety, which are most popular, etc. Recently, we read an article at USA Today … [Read more...]

Recently, an article at Car and Driver covered the 2016 Camry Special Edition, said to be Toyota's attempt to add a "little edge" to the Camry's reputation. One of the best-selling cars in the U.S. for many years, the Camry has always been considered highly reliable, however not one of the sportiest or most appealing vehicles in terms of looks. Although Toyota plans to make only 12,000 of the … [Read more...]

According to a recent article at Kelley Blue Book, there are 10 SUV's that consumers are really crazy about for 2015. Sports utility vehicles have been popular for years, not only because of their looks, but their convenience and spaciousness as well. What family of four wouldn't choose an SUV over a van? While there are some who still like vans, SUV's typically have a sportier appearance, … [Read more...]

At CarMark Hawaii, we buy used cars for cash, and we like to keep up with the latest Hawaii car news. We know that there are certain vehicles that capture the interest of young people, and those that capture the interest of older adults - for very different reasons. Teens and twenty-somethings often enjoy car and trucks because of their looks and performance, while those in their thirties and … [Read more...]

Although we buy used cars for cash in Honolulu, the folks at CarMark Hawaii are always interested in what's in the future for automobiles and we like to keep on top of Hawaii car news. Each year, new models come out, many of them looking much the same as prior years' models, while others look drastically different. Not only are looks changing, technology is also playing a very big role in the … [Read more...]