Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Kansas City

automobile dealers association of greater kansas city

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charity

For years the members of the
Automobile Dealers Association of Greater Kansas City have supported hundreds of charitable organizations
and worthy causes. Whether the effort may be as basic as sponsoring the
Little League baseball team, to
donating thousands of dollars to
hospitals and medical research, or providing scholarships for education,
the dealers recognize the importance
of giving back to the community that supports them. (more)

DEALER SPOTLIGHT

Roberts GMC
The Roberts family have been in the car, truck, and people business for over 60 years in the Kansas City area. They learned many years ago that automobile dealerships are truly a people business. You must really care about folks and help them get the vehicle they want that fits their needs and at a fair price. If you have never shopped at Roberts GMC before, yoy will love their no-nonsense approach to selling, their hassle- free pricing, and no hidden fees. Their forever goal is to provide everyone an excellent experience whether they are making a purchase, coming in for service, or just stopping in for some coffee.

Roberts GMC, Inc
9425 Holmes Road
Kansas City, MO 64131

Sales: 800-753-8750
Service: 800-931-5386

www.robertsgmckc.com

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Are Car Buyers Getting Used To Higher Prices?
Auto companies and dealers are succeeding in an area where other industries have failed: convincing U.S. consumers to pay more. In April, the average new light vehicle fetched $30,303, according to research firm TrueCar.com, excluding the average $2,446 incentive dealers put on the hood. A year ago, the average price was $1,219 lower and the average incentive was $146 higher. (more)

U.S. buyers turn away from high-mileage cars
With fuel prices now showing signs of hitting their peak are U.S. car buyers shifting focus from the high-mileage models that were quickly gaining ground earlier this year? That's one possible conclusion based on data collected by the University of Michigan showing that the fuel economy of the average new vehicle purchased in the U.S. last month dipped slightly from March, when fuel prices seemed to be rising that just about every other day. (more)