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Lower oil prices ease load on consumers and Obama
Published 5/17/2012 at 5:18 a.m. 13 comments
What only weeks ago was seen as a serious threat to the economic recovery could now turn into a stimulus everyone can love.
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In recovery? Luxury items selling at brisker pace in Naples area than a year ago
Published 5/3/2012 at 7:30 p.m. 51 comments
Special report: Naples high-end car dealerships, boat retailers and jewelers say that for the first time since businesses first felt the economy falter in 2008, demand spiked for their luxury products this season. First quarter sales in 2012 were up ...
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In recovery? High gas prices keep SUV sales at slow pace
Published 5/3/2012 at 6:48 p.m. 3 comments
Special report: Even with a rebounding economy, Toyota and other local car dealerships said sales have fallen off for gas-guzzling SUVs and trucks. Dealerships said memories of the recession and fluctuating gas prices are making car-buyers more conservative and money-conscious.
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Pumped up: Drivers happy to find lower gasoline prices
Published 4/23/2012 at 5:38 p.m. 45 comments
Motorists awakened Monday to sticker shock at the pump — the good kind. Gas prices fell sharply over the weekend in Southwest Florida and, in some locations, the cost of regular unleaded fuel dropped to as low as $3.83 per ...
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Southwest Florida car dealership capitalizes on marketing strategy, professor says
Published 4/22/2012 at 10:00 a.m. 42 comments
His reach is inescapable. Even if you somehow avoided watching television or listening to the radio for months, odds are an advertising flier printed with the slogan "It's huge" has make its way into your mailbox.
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U.S. auto sales sizzle in March, as consumer confidence rises POLL
Published 4/3/2012 at 11:41 a.m. 1 comment
Auto sales continued a robust pace in March, boosted by consumers with more confidence in a recovering U.S. economy who want to buy fuel-efficient cars and trucks in the face of rising gasoline prices.
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PHOTOS: Inaugural fly-in / cruise-in a big hit at Naples airport
Published 3/10/2012 at 4:30 p.m. 0 comments
Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology outdid themselves as their inaugural Fly-in / Cruise-in was a tremendous hit. Naples Municipal Airport was the place to be Saturday March 10, 2012. If you love cars, trucks, motorcycles, airplanes and All You Can ...
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Naples-area gas prices up nearly 10 cents per gallon in last week
Published 2/27/2012 at 7:08 a.m. 42 comments
Average retail gasoline prices in Naples rose nearly 10 cents per gallon in the last week, according to gasoline price website.
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PHOTOS: Ferraris, other exotic cars bring thousands to downtown Naples for annual Cars on Fifth
Published 2/12/2012 at 11:39 a.m. 2 comments
Name a vehicle and it was on display during the 8th Annual Cars on Fifth in Naples, Saturday February 11, 2012. More than 450 exotic, classic, muscle and sports cars were on display along 5th Avenue from U.S. 41 to ...
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PHOTOS: Crowds flock to downtown Naples for annual car show
Published 2/5/2012 at 12:12 a.m. 0 comments
Thousands of car enthusiasts gathered at the corner of Goodlette Frank and US 41 in downtown Naples to view more than 500 muscle, exotic and classic vehicles Saturday February 4, during the Eighth Annual Car & Truck Show.
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Average gas prices in Naples increased 7.7 cents per gallon last week
Published 1/30/2012 at 9:33 a.m. 9 comments
Average retail gasoline prices in Naples increased 7.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.62 per gallon Sunday.
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European Union formally adopts Iran oil embargo
Updated 1/23/2012 at 9:09 a.m. 0 comments
The European Union adopted an oil embargo Monday against Iran and a freeze of the assets of the country's central bank, part of sanctions meant to pressure the country to resume talks on its nuclear program.
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Naples-area gas prices rise, hold steady
Published 1/23/2012 at 5:42 a.m. 7 comments
Average retail gasoline prices in Naples have risen 2.3 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.56 per gallon Sunday.
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Tamiami Ford in East Naples undergoes $3 million makeover
Updated 1/19/2012 at 4:28 p.m. 4 comments
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Dodge Dart to join compact car race
Published 1/9/2012 at 9:11 a.m. 1 comment
If the new Dodge Dart sells anything like the original, Chrysler will have the small-car hit it needs.
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