As Used Vehicle Depreciation Slows in November, Price Index Rises
Dec 14, 2015
According to NADA Used Car Guide analysis, the month of November saw used vehicle prices firm up from October levels. Findings in their latest Guidelines report note wholesale prices of vehicles up to eight years in age depreciated slowly during the month, falling by 1.9 percent versus October's 2.7 percent decline. Co ... Continue reading
New Vehicle Registrations Top 17 Million for First Time Since 2006
Dec 14, 2015
Experian Automotive today announced that new vehicle registration volumes for light-duty vehicles reached the highest point in the past nine years. During the rolling year from Nov. 1, 2014, through Oct. 31, 2015, there were more than 17 million new vehicles registered within the United States â a metric that hasn ... Continue reading
Dec 11, 2015
A recent report from Navigant Research analyzes the market for light duty vehicles (LDVs) in eight segments, including global forecasts for sales and the number of vehicles in use, segmented by region, drivetrain, and primary fuel, through 2035. ... Continue reading
Global Automakers Calls for Measured Approach to Changes to NCAP
Dec 9, 2015
he Association of Global Automakers (Global Automakers) believes it is important that a measured approach be taken when modifying the National Highway Safety Administration's (NHTSA) consumer information program.</p> <p>The agency has proposed a number of significant changes to the current New Car Assessment Program (N ... Continue reading
Embrace Winter Travel with Top Rental Picks from Hertz and AAA +VIDEO
Dec 9, 2015
AAA Members Can Save up to 30 Percent off Rentals, including Hertz's Recommended "High-Low" Choices; Hertz has the Right Cars and SUVs for Winter Travel ESTERO, FL and ORLANDO, FL -- December 9, 2015: As winter settles in, The Hertz Corporation and longtime-partner AAA have teamed up to provide recommendations for some ... Continue reading
Dec 9, 2015
Toyota Corolla Tops list of Most Reliable Vehicles, Electric Cars Appear on Top 100 List for First Time IRVINE, CA -- December 9, 2015: CarMD.com Corporation today released its 2015 CarMD® Vehicle Health Index⢠Manufacturer & Vehicle Reliability Rankings of manufacturers and vehicles with the lowest combined ch ... Continue reading
Finalists Announced for North American Car of the Year and North American Truck/Utility of the Year
Dec 9, 2015
DETROIT - December 8, 2015: Jurors for the North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year awards have named the finalists for their 2016 awards. The North American Car of the Year finalists for 2016 are the Chevrolet Malibu, Honda Civic and Mazda Miata MX-5. Finalists for the 2016 North American Truck/Utility of the ... Continue reading
Backed by New Shareholders, HERE to Accelerate Deployment of Real-Time Maps
Dec 8, 2015
Backed by its new shareholders a consortium consisting of AUDI AG, BMW Group and Daimler AG HERE plans to accelerate the deployment of real-time maps to benefit people and businesses around the world. The map is evolving into a live representation of the world, giving us a second-by-second view of our cities an ... Continue reading
Whatcar? Car of the Year 2016 Safety Award
Dec 7, 2015
Safety Award given in conjunction with Thatcham Research âUnsungâ safety advances to be rewarded Prize open to cars achieving five Euro NCAP stars BERKSHIRE, UK -- December 7, 2015: What Car? and Thatcham Research will crown Britainâs safest car at the annual What Car? Car of the Year Awards ceremony on ... Continue reading
Dec 2, 2015
AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it reported to automotive manufacturers, based on their respective sales transaction reporting standards, retail sales of 25,555 new vehicles in November 2015, a decrease of 6% as compared to November 2014. November 2015 reported retail new ... Continue reading
The World's First Holographic Navigation System Arrives for U.S. Drivers +VIDEO
Dec 2, 2015
New innovations in virtual navigation and smart tracking powered by WayRay and Orange Business Services December 02, 2015 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The United States is the first commercial market to receive two innovative telematics devices that apply aerospace technology to land navigatio ... Continue reading
New-Car Transaction Price Growth Slows, Up Less Than 1 Percent In November 2015
Dec 1, 2015
The analysts at Kelley Blue Book today report the estimated average transaction price (ATP) for light vehicles in the United States was $33,801 in November 2015. New-car prices have increased by $231 (up 0.7 percent) from November 2014, while climbing $144 (up 0.4 percent) from last month. "While average transaction pr ... Continue reading
Green Car Journal Announces Finalists for 2016 Green SUV of the Year
Nov 30, 2015
Green Car Journal has announced its five finalists for the prestigious 2016 Green SUV of the Year⢠award to be presented at the 2016 Washington Auto Show. Finalists include the BMW X1 xDrive28i, Honda HR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Mazda CX-3, and Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. "After years of focus on building more efficient and env ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Astra Wins Scottish Car of the Year
Nov 29, 2015
British-built Vauxhall Astra scoops prestigious award Vauxhall wins three category awards, including Compact, Family and Eco Mazda also enjoys hat-trick of category wins EDINBURGH -- November 27, 2015: The new Vauxhall Astra has got off to a flying start by winning the Scottish Car of the Year title, presented by the A ... Continue reading
Keno Brothers 'Rolling Sculpture' Inaugural Auction Brings $8.3m
Nov 25, 2015
When Keno Brothers Fine Automobile Auctions created its 'Rolling Sculpture' debut exhibit for its NYC auction last week, they brought in a team of world renowned experts. This served to validate the authenticity and transparency associated with the Keno Brothers name and its collection of 40 vehicle offerings â re ... Continue reading
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