http://www.hacheyimports.com Import new or used cars and vehicles from US to Canada Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:41:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Special thank you to my friends at CarsWithoutBorders for the below information. The Canadian consumer is becoming more and more comfortable with looking South when it comes time for that next vehicle purchase. The RIV reported last week that 22,963 Vehicles were imported into Canada from the United States.  Based on ... http://www.hacheyimports.com/2008/08/imports-are-up-in-2008/ The Canadian Dollar was beat up last week...no question about it. The worst 5 day drop since 1971 signals the end of cross border vehicle sales.....or does it? The disparity between US made and Canadian dealership prices is still as pronounced and is moderately lessened by a weaker loonie, but the ... http://www.hacheyimports.com/2008/08/currency-issues-leasing-considerations/ As unfortunate as it must be to those workers at two Tennessee plants, Nissan has been forced to make drastic changes. Close to 6,000 employees are going to be let go through buyouts. The economy has been poor south of the border and fuel prices have turned the truck and ... http://www.hacheyimports.com/2008/07/active-week-for-nissan/ The market for trucks, SUV and larger cars has plummeted in the US. The offers this weekend, and likely the rest of the summer are incredible as dealers try to move the '08 models that no one is buying. If you are in the market for a truck the time ... http://www.hacheyimports.com/2008/07/truck-and-suv-deals/ It has been an easily recognized trend in recent weeks that the smaller cars were becoming harder to buy at a discount. The usual aggressive approach to MSRP/Invoice pricing has diminished as these vehicles are becoming the lifeblood of new and used car dealers. The sales of trucks and SUV's ... http://www.hacheyimports.com/2008/07/small-cars-are-hot/ The outlook is very positive for the Canadian dollar over the next 18 months. The report below mentioned a number of contributing factors, but for those looking to import a vehicle it appears we have a nice ride ahead of us. The loonie will maintain a strong footing and even ... http://www.hacheyimports.com/2008/07/currency-estimates/ The interest in new cars from the US is only growing. The amount of requests I get for hybrids in general and Prius/Camry in particular is amazing. Please be aware that the old supply versus demand rule is in place and the availability of these models has impacted on selling ... http://www.hacheyimports.com/2008/07/importing-new-models/ Importing a vehicle into Canada from the US is not as straightforward as going to a dealership and buying a car, going to the border and paying some duty. There are a number of steps you must take and questions to be answered. Hachey Imports can help with all the ... http://www.hacheyimports.com/2008/07/hello-world/