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...]

Electric cars have become more and more popular in recent years, as consumers want to do their part to improve the environment and save on gas costs. At CarMark Hawaii, we buy used cars for cash, and because of the industry we're in, we keep up with fuel costs. Just two years ago, gas prices were astronomical at $3.50 per gallon and more across the U.S. Today, gas is around $2 to $2.50 on … [Read more...]

On New Year's Eve, Forbes announced the top picks for cars in terms of safety for 2015, as chosen by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety last week. The good news is that this year, there are nearly twice the number of models that earned either Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ over last year. Toyota dominated the list, with 12 models out of the 71 chosen; Honda and Subaru also dominated … [Read more...]

Even though we buy used cars for cash in Honolulu, we still find most news or information related to the auto industry interesting - particularly when the vehicle is a bit odd, such as vehicles that drives themselves! Would you be afraid to ride in a car that's apparently capable of taking you where you want to go on its own? Or do you feel these cars are designed to steal our freedom and make … [Read more...]