They are the model citizens of the automotive world. Vehicles in 24 segments – mainstream and luxury – that have earned the loyalty of consumers. From the “traditional” subcompact Mini Countryman to the full-size luxury Land Rover Range Rover SUV,… Read more
Can you afford an electric car? The answer may be ‘yes’ if you do the math
It may be the right time, at last, to purchase an electric vehicle. While cost has not been the only issue limiting adoption of EV technology – see also “range anxiety,” charging station availability, charging time, etc. – it certainly… Read more
Give me Samoas? SC associates do some heavy lifting for Girl Scouts
Thin mints, Trefoils, Samoas, oh my! The Girl Scout cookie season is in full swing and Santander Consumer USA (SC) associates volunteered with the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (GSNETX) to support them. “The Girl Scout cookie program is the… Read more
SC volunteers hit the classroom for Junior Achievement program
Preparing the next generation. Volunteers from Santander Consumer USA (SC) recently did their part at D.A. Hulcy STEAM Middle School in South Dallas. Working with Junior Achievement (JA), the volunteers visited sixth- and seventh-grade classrooms to help teach subjects ranging… Read more
Honda and Ford vehicles are buyers’ top choices at popular auto website
Cars come and go, but the Ford F-150 pickup truck apparently is forever. The 2018 version of America’s best-selling vehicle was named truck of the year – for the second consecutive year – in AutoWeb’s Buyers Choice Awards. But Ford,… Read more
For what it’s worth, here are some tips on trading in, or selling, your car
What is your current vehicle worth? That’s a question you need to be able to answer before you sell or trade it. Unless you want to be completely at the mercy of a private party buyer or a dealer who… Read more
Top of the charts for 2017, or, how to buy a used car any time
Most people shop for used vehicles. While new-vehicle sales get most of the media attention – more than 17 million last year – preowned vehicles account for about two-thirds of all vehicles sold. And nearly half of the vehicles sold… Read more
The Road Ahead should be smoother on redesigned SC website
Am I in the right place? Visitors to the Santander Consumer USA (SC) website could be forgiven for wondering when they arrive the first time at the redesigned homepage. “The Road Ahead | Your Journey to Car Ownership” aims to… Read more