DAILY: Chevy offers 60-day returns, sets no-haggle prices | Recall repairs on 2002-2004 Ford Escapes questioned by safety advocate | Former dealer Martin Swig dies at age 78

DAILY NEWSLETTER July 10, 2012

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Chevy offers 60-day returns, sets no-haggle prices on 2012s General Motors, in a move to appeal to new buyers, said today that it will allow consumers to return any new 2012 or 2013 model year Chevrolet for a full refund within 60 days, if they're unhappy... ... >> story  Published: Jul 10 8:00 am U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 7/10/12 1:09 pm ET - details added Advertisement CUDL is behind more solutions that help dealers drive more sales and profits. You know CUDL as the largest credit union financing platform serving 900 credit unions and 28 million members — discover other ways that your dealership can sell more cars this quarter with CUDL. Click to learn more. Recall repairs on 2002-2004 Ford Escapes questioned by safety advocate The Center for Auto Safety has filed a petition with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration asking the agency to investigate nearly 320,000 Ford Escapes that could have damaged cruise control cables stemming from recall repairs for an unrelated acceleration problem. ... >> story  Published: Jul 10 3:54 pm U.S. Eastern time Former dealer Martin Swig, thought to be auto mall inventor, dies at age 78 Former auto dealer and vintage car enthusiast Martin Swig -- thought to be the inventor of the modern auto mall -- died July 3 of a stroke at age 78 in his Sausalito, Calif., home. ... >> story  Published: Jul 10 2:28 pm U.S. Eastern time Follow Automotive News

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