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...]

As trusted Honolulu used car buyers, we know that it's a rare occasion for most folks to be able to buy a car for someone as a Christmas present. Still, it does happen, especially when the car is affordable. For many people, a vehicle with a price tag of under $25,000 makes it an affordable purchase, so if you're looking to "give big" this Christmas season and light up your child or significant … [Read more...]

According to an article at Car and Driver, Ford will be bringing plenty to the Detroit auto show next month, including the Ford Fiesta ST, Focus RS, F-150 SVT Raptor, and the Mustang Shelby GT35oR. Here's what we've heard about some of the vehicles expected to be found at the Ford booth in the Motor City. The Mustang Shelby GT35oR is said to be Ford's answer to Chevrolet's Camaro Z/28, … [Read more...]

Because we buy used cars for cash in Honolulu, we think it's interesting to learn fun new facts about different types of cars and keep up with Honolulu car news. Recently, we came across an article that revealed the top car picks of women. Of course for most women, income and lifestyle (whether the woman has a family or is single) play a role in the type of car they purchase - and much of it can … [Read more...]

There are several "hot" trends in cars for 2015, one of them being the small sports utility vehicles that are expected to hit the market in 2015. For those looking to purchase an SUV for an affordable price, these "mini" SUVs will fit the bill. According to a recent article at CBS news, some of these little vehicles can be had for as little as $19,000 or $20,000. At CarMark Hawaii, we're … [Read more...]

According to a recent article at Car and Driver, the 2015 Chrysler 200, which will be featured at the SEMA show in November, will be "strikingly handsome" for a car that is affordably priced and in a highly competitive segment. The SEMA auto trade show is expected to attract more than 60,000 international and domestic buyers, according to the show's website. It is slated to be hosted at the Las … [Read more...]