Thanks for the loyalty . . . Please come over to the CCC Blog

Hi guys and gals who have followed me faithfully on this blog and on RedFlagDeals.com.

With my busy schedule, its been tough keeping two blogs going, so over the next few weeks, I’ll be transitioning over to our main blog on CCC 

Please drop on by and add your two cents as usual. I love getting the feedback.

We are currently in the midst of launching an all-new TheCarMagazine.com as well as an all-new CarCostCanada.com.

We have a ton of cool new features, many of which will be not only unique to the Canadian market, but in some cases, the world.

 Thx again for your loyalty and hope to hear from you soon.

Cheers,

CCCPres

AKA-Paul Timoteo

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Wow! . . Check out the new 2011 Hyundai Elantra Sports Sedan

Get more details by reading the story courtesy of TheCarMagazine.com

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2010 Cadillac CTS Wagon Review on TCM

I just read a great story on the new CTS wagon on our sister site www.TheCarMagazine.com.

I wasn’t too sure about the idea to launch a CTS wagon when I first heard about it, but it’s starting to grow on me.

In Europe SUV’s are pretty rare. Everybody drives Audi and BMW wagons along with a ton of others. I guess it makes sense. They have about the same room as a mid-size SUV, but they’re better on gas and drive way better as well.

Anyhow, click this link and check it out. 

 2010 Cadillac CTS Sport Wagon Road Test Review red rear view

To see a ton more CTS wagon pics click here

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Four Free CCC Reports – 2010 Nissan, Ford and 2 Mazdas

Today I posted the 4th edition of Free Report Fridays at the CCC Savings Blog.

As per Andy’s request, it’s on a 2010 Nissan Maxima.

Check out the full-size version by clicking here

You can now get 4 free CCC Reports on the following cars:

Wk#1- 2010 Mazda 5 GS

Wk#2- 2010 Ford Fusions SE

Wk#3 – 2010 Mazda CX-9 GT AWD

Wk#4 – 2010 Nissan Maxima

Want a freebie? Let me know. Yours could be the freebie next week. ;-)

Later,

CCCPres

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Three Free CCC Reports

Today I posted the 3rd edition of Free Report Fridays at the CCC Savings Blog.

Check it out by clicking here

You can now get 3 free CCC Reports on the following cars:

Wk#1- 2010 Mazda 5 GS

Wk#2- 2010 Ford Fusions SE

Wk#3 – 2010 Mazda CX-9 GT AWD

Want a freebie? Let me know. Yours could be the freebie next week. ;-)

Later,

CCCPres

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Understanding the Complexity of New Car Pricing in Canada

New car pricing terms can be very confusing

The “Tips & Advice” section at CCC outlines the definitions of many of the terms that you will run into.

Click here to see the post at the CCC Savings Blog

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We Just Launched a New Feature on the CCC Savings Blog – Free Report Fridays

Today is the first in a series of free CCC Wholesale Invoice Price Reports that will be posted at the CCC Savings Blog every week.

Click here to check it out

What will be the freebie next Friday? It’s up to you.

Let me know which one you would like to see, by using the comments either here or just below part #5 of the report, and the most popular one will be posted up next Friday.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Paul

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Armada Data is CarCostCanada’s Parent Company

Armada Data Corp ARD.V

Armada Data Corporation is a publicly traded company on the TMX (Formerly TSX) Venture Exchange (TMX-V:ARD) and is an emerging leader in the supply and commercialization of data for institutional and retail clients. The Company creates, owns, and operates income producing automobile web sites in both the Business-to-Business (B2B) and Business-to-Consumer (B2C) verticals. Based in Mississauga, Ontario, Armada Data commenced operations in July 1999 and currently has eighteen employees.

Armada Data collects automobile data (including manufacturer’s new car retail and wholesale pricing and factory incentives) and dealer data (including a full list of all dealers in Canada and their contact information and mark-up/selling prices). The Company then repackages and reformats this information into a written and a web-based format and sells it to corporate customers (primarily insurance companies), new-car retail buyers, small fleet vehicle buyers, and marketing agencies.

Due to the proprietary nature of the vast majority of the Company’s data, the barrier to entry into Armada Data’s business remains very high. Currently, to the best of Management’s knowledge, there is no other company offering a similar range of products and services or having the ability to deliver these kinds of products and services on-line.

A growing economy leads to more cars sold, thereby generating a potentially larger market opportunity for all of Armada Data’s divisions. A slowing economy can motivate consumers and insurers to become more informed and cost conscious when making a large purchase thereby increasing market penetration rates during recessionary environments. This effect of increased market share during a recessionary environment is currently baring fruit for your company.

For more information about Armada or if you are thinking of investing, please visit our corporate website at ArmadaData.com

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Which country/region do you prefer to buy your car from?

This is a reworded version of a poll that was suggested by both Josh & Ahmad.

What I think Josh & Ahmad were trying to find out is, does the location of the factory have much influence on your purchasing decision? For example, does the fact that many VW’s are made in Mexico make any difference to you or would you pay a premium for a German made VW?

Since two guys suggested a similar poll question, I’ll give them both a free CCC membership as long as we get a minimum of 20 votes.

Judging by the last couple of polls, it should be no problem, assuming Josh & Ahmad have enough friends ;-)

UPDATE: Josh and Ahmad are the latest winners of a free CCC membership, just for suggesting a new poll idea. Time to submit yours. You could be next. 

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Which car company will you buy your next new car from? (Premium brands)

Here’s the Premium brand version of the previous Poll.

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