News By Topic: Shopping For And Buying Vehicles Online

Direct Online Auto Dealer Quelle Stops Selling VW Golf

Feb 8, 2004

FRANKFURT, Feb 8, 2004; Reuters reported that German retailer KarstadtQuelle AG said on Sunday its mail-order segment will stop selling Volkswagen AG's (XETRA:VOWG.DE - News) new Golf model on the Internet due to flagging demand. "We are not satisfied with the demand for the new Golf, other (manufacturers') models are ... Continue reading

Jennifer M. Granholm's January 27, 2004 State of the State Address

Jan 28, 2004

DETROIT, Jan. 27 -- Tonight, in her state of the state address, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm demonstrated her clear understanding of the serious economic and competitive issues facing manufacturing in the State of Michigan. We must pursue trade policies that level the playing field for American manufacturing in order ... Continue reading

Autobytel is Most Visited for New Vehicle Buying and Research in 2003

Jan 26, 2004

IRVINE, Calif.--Jan. 26, 2004-- Autobytel is #1 According to comScore Media Metrix with 7.7 Million Average Month Unique Visitors; Autobytel is #1 with Hispanic new car shoppers Leading Internet automotive marketing services company Autobytel Inc. today announced that, according to comScore Media Metrix, Autobytel's av ... Continue reading

ForSaleByOwner.com Launches Spin-Off

Jan 16, 2004

Allowing Car Buyers and Sellers to Connect Online Cars.ForSaleByOwner.com Is First of Planned Expansions in 2004 http://cars.forsalebyowner.com NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- Building on its wildly popular formula for cutting out the middleman in real estate, ForSaleByOwner.com is launching an online auto marketplace that connec ... Continue reading

AutoTrader.com Renews Sponsorship of NCAA Basketball on CBS

Jan 12, 2004

Fourth Season with NCAA Includes Air Time During March Madness, Final Four ATLANTA, Jan. 12 -- AutoTrader.com, the world's largest automotive marketplace, announced today its ongoing commitment to nationwide brand marketing and advertising with its planned broadcast sponsorship of the NCAA on CBS. Beginning January 31 ... Continue reading

TL for Telematics?- All-new 2004 Acura TL to be Official Automobile of 2004 International CES

Jan 8, 2004

TL boasts increased performance and several industry firsts, including first-ever automotive application of a multi-channel DVD-Audio system as standard equipment. Multiple Grammy(R) winner Elliot Scheiner to demonstrate new DVD-Audio system in Acura booth, silver exhibits SE-2. January 7, 2004 -- Torrance, Calif. -- T ... Continue reading

Judge Downs Pop-Ups Based On Brand Name Searches

Dec 26, 2003

Special from Internet.com By Janis Mara Bucking decisions made in two earlier cases, a U.S. District Judge this week enjoined New York adware company WhenU from popping up a competitor's ads over plaintiff 1-800 Contacts' Web site. Saying users of WhenU's desktop software might be confused about the source of the pop-u ... Continue reading

Car Makers Web Sites Rated - Kia Leads The Pack

Dec 18, 2003

J.D. Power and Associates Reports:Kia.com Ranks Highest Among Automotive Manufacturer Web Sites Auto Manufacturer Web Sites Continue to Improve the Online Shopping Experience FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 18, 2003 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.—Kia ranks highest in an improving field of automotive manufacturer Web si ... Continue reading

Volkswagen to Utilize Dealix Corporation's Internet Marketing and Technology Services

Dec 12, 2003

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. and REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Dec. 11 -- Volkswagen of America and Dealix Corporation, the market expert and leader in automotive Internet marketing services, announced a partnership whereby Volkswagen will use Dealix technology and marketing services to connect online car buyers with its retailer netwo ... Continue reading

Study Reveals Private Party Used Cars Sold Online Rife With Costly Problems

Dec 7, 2003

BANDON, Ore., Dec. 4 -- Beware of private party sellers when buying a used vehicle through eBay or an online "classified" site such as AutoTrader.com. A national study conducted by CNW Marketing Research, Inc. in November of more than 38,200 online used-car buyers showed nearly 13 percent of those who purchased from a ... Continue reading

Smart city-coupé becomes smart fortwo as of 2004

Dec 6, 2003

www.autoindex.org. CLICK4 MORE from AutoIndex.org. Within the framework of the smart product offensive and the introduction of the smart forfour, the naming logic which began with the new four-seater is now to be applied to the two-seater smart model which has been on the market since 1998. As of 1 January 2004, the sm ... Continue reading

Analyst's Say Automakers Will Increase U.S. Ad Spending

Dec 5, 2003

DETROIT, Dec 5, 2003; Reutersreported that automakers have revved up their spending on U.S. advertising, boosting it by about 16 percent this year as the market becomes ever more competitive and highly promotional, an industry analyst said on Friday. John Casesa of Merrill Lynch said in a research report that U.S. auto ... Continue reading

AutoTrader.com Selects MicroStrategy Report Services For Enterprise Reporting and Analysis

Dec 1, 2003

New Technology to be Deployed to Over 800 Users MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 1 -- MicroStrategy(R) Incorporated , a leading worldwide provider of business intelligence software, today announced that AutoTrader.com has selected MicroStrategy Report Services(TM) for enterprise-wide reporting and analysis. Created in 1997, AutoTrade ... Continue reading

StoneAge in Inc. 500

Nov 20, 2003

Detroit, MI- Car.com, an online multimedia company established by car enthusiasts to serve automotive buyers, dealers and manufacturers, announced today that it is being recognized on Inc. Magazine's 23rd Inc. 500 list of the fastest growing privately held companies in America. Car.com ranks 174th out of the list of 50 ... Continue reading

Car.com Announces New Lead Quality Validation Process

Nov 20, 2003

DETROIT, Nov. 19 -- Today Car.com announced the implementation of its newest Lead Quality Validation Process. The innovative "Scrubbing" System sets a new industry standard for lead quality verification and works to ensure a consumer is serious about utilizing dealer-offered services. According to David Wassmann, Chief ... Continue reading