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The automobile industry has recently been reformed and now prospering on American soil, credited to the policies of the Obama administration and the government. But these do reforms costs and with the economy still not up to par, cars will begin to cost as well, used cars to be the exact.

The trend can be explained in the following statement. There is a shortage of used cars, combined with higher demand from buyers who have lost a job, wrecked their credit scores or just become more frugal resulting in a narrowed the gap between new- and used-car prices. According to edmunds.com, the price of an used has risen 33 percent compared to new cars where the price has risen only 9 percent. The average price was $2,124 but a whopping $8,495.

During the recession, new car sales plummeted almost 6 million from 2008 to 2010. Though the sales are recovering, this caused for fewer cars to brought onto the market and people hanging onto their vehicles longer since cars, in general, are less affordable.

The used cars were and still are hard to come by as a result, causing independent and major car dealerships to suffer and raise prices. The used cars being sold to them are even depreciated, but some car owners do a better job than others of maintaining their vehicles and usually receive more than the trade-in values published on the cars they trade in.

The bright side again is that the automobile industry is turning around and cars are being depreciated at a slower rate. With car sales expected to rise to over 125 million, the future is bright for used cars sellers and the automobile industry.

The Turkey Run...

We all that there is no Thanksgiving without turkey. But down in Daytona Beach, Florida, there is no Thanksgiving without the Turkey Run, an annual three day car show where many show-off, trade, or sell antique, classic, American muscle cars and hot rods.

Tourists can view the finest of American vehicles on the world's most famous beach's streets and strips. They are filled with rebuilt "old school" Chevrolet, Ford, and Pontiac vehicles. Many also cruise the Florida streets displaying classic Harley Davidson motorcycles and choppers. Daytona Beach is home to the world's largest Harley dealership.

The event has been going on for "Lord knows how long", according to car enthusiasts Jake Decker, also the owner of a red and black striped 1967 Chevy Camero he labels "Duster". As he showed me all the features of his vehicle, he stated, "Its just a good time. You come down here and enjoy Thanksgiving on the beach and a bunch of beautiful automobiles."

The largest gathering during the Turkey Run is held at the famous Daytona International Speedway, home one of Nascar's most significant races, the Daytona 500. Spectators, ranging for little children to elderly adults, pay an admission of $15 to view all vehicles brought to Daytona Beach, Florida and again, trade, sell, or show off.

Daytona Beach is city which generates a ton of money from tourism so the event one of Daytona's famous and will continue to be. Plus, there's food, ton a fun for family and friends, and great way to celebrate Thanksgiving.