Stock Market Fluctuations Don't Slow August Car Sales
Aug 28, 2015
Edmunds.com forecasts 538,958 new cars and trucks will be sold in the U.S. in August for an estimated Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) of 17.4 million. The projected sales will be a 2.1 percent increase from July 2015, but a 2.8 percent decrease from August 2014. "Sales momentum in August has been strong despite ... Continue reading
Industry Strength Continues in August, Full-Month Volume Impacted by Calendar
Aug 28, 2015
Retail Sales Expect to Slip 1.2 Percent Due to Labor Day Shift to September WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA -- Aug. 27, 2015: Due to a quirk in the calendar, total and retail new-vehicle sales in August are expected to be lower than they were a year ago, according to a monthly sales forecast developed jointly by J.D. Power and LM ... Continue reading
Aug 26, 2015
More than 54 million American households own a dog1, so it's no surprise that 56% of dog owners actively seek out cars and trucks that can accommodate their four-legged friends. In fact, a recent survey revealed that 22% of Autotrader visitors have taken their pet, or would consider taking their pet, on a test drive.2 ... Continue reading
New-Car Sales To Drop 4 Percent In August 2015
Aug 26, 2015
2015 Labor Day Timing to Impact Results; Fiat Chrysler Sales Streak to End IRVINE, CA --Aug. 26, 2015: New-vehicle sales are expected to decline 4 percent year-over-year to a total of 1.52 million units in August 2015, resulting in an estimated 17.2 million seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), according to Kelley Bl ... Continue reading
Ross Solar Group Completes Record Setting Solar Installation for Gengras Motor Cars
Aug 26, 2015
Largest SunPower Rooftop Installations in East Hartford, Conn EAST HARTFORD, CT -- Aug. 25, 2015: The Ross Solar Group has completed two record setting solar installations for Gengras Motor Cars at the dealership group's Volvo and Chevrolet facilities on Connecticut Blvd., in East Hartford Conn. Comprised of 1,280 high ... Continue reading
ACSI: Customer Satisfaction With Automobiles Weakens as Recalls Continue
Aug 25, 2015
Most Automakers Decline; Imports Top Domestic Brands ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 25, 2015 -- Car buyer satisfaction is down for a third straight year as prices rise and recalls continue, according to new data from the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI). Customer satisfaction with automobiles falls 3.7 percent to 79 ... Continue reading
International Historic Motoring Awards Invites Nominations by the Public
Aug 21, 2015
Nominations for the 2015 International Historic Motoring Awards Car of the Year close on September 1st, so classic car enthusiasts have only a short period left to visit www.historicmotoringawards.com and suggest the cars they think should be considered for the award. Every year historic cars come into the public eye ... Continue reading
Leather or Leatherette? Vehicle Owners Often Can't Tell The Difference
Aug 21, 2015
New Level of Quality in Leatherette Seats Offers Similar Look, Feel and Durability as Leather at a Lower Cost WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Aug. 20, 2015 -- The quality of synthetic leather materials used on new-vehicle seats has gotten so good that new-vehicle owners often don't know or can't tell if their vehicle's seats ... Continue reading
JD Classics Wins at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
Aug 20, 2015
JD Classics has won a major prize at Pebble Beach Concours dâElegance â the worldâs most prestigious classic car event â for the sixth year in a row. The world-renowned classic car specialist was invited to enter with a 1950 Aston Martin DB2 âWashboardâ; one of just 50 ever produced. The c ... Continue reading
European New-Car sales Continue to Grow
Aug 20, 2015
The European new-car market entered the second half of 2015 in good health, with total volume across the continent 9.1% higher in July than a year ago, marking 23 consecutive months of growth. Year-to-date, the market has grown by 8.6% compared to the same period a year earlier. Ireland, Spain and the Czech Republic pe ... Continue reading
Hypercars from Aston Martin, Ferrari and McLaren at the Salon Privé
Aug 19, 2015
Representing the pinnacle of engineering, the three latest and greatest hypercars from Aston Martin, Ferrari and McLaren will be on display at this years Salon Privé, as part of the three-day events tantalising display of vehicles. With six-figure price tags, extremely limited production numbers, and ownership by ... Continue reading
Gooding & Company's Two-Day Pebble Beach Auctions Realizes More Than $128 Million
Aug 19, 2015
3 cars sell above $10 million, 26 cars above $1 million New auction records broken for Ferrari and Porsche PEBBLE BEACH, CA -- Aug. 18, 2015: Gooding & Company, the official auction house of Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance®, realized more than $128 million at its Pebble Beach Auctions this weekend, resulting in a two ... Continue reading
11 Best Used Cars for College Students
Aug 19, 2015
Key Attributes Include: Modern Electronic Features, Distinctive Style, Versatile Cargo Area, Good Crash Rating and Low Cost of Ownership SANTA MONICA, CA -- Aug. 19, 2015: Just in time for the new school year, car shopping destination Edmunds.com identified 11 used cars and SUVs that best meet the needs of today's coll ... Continue reading
Aug 18, 2015
Automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific, Inc. today announced the 2015 Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA). AutoPacific's IVAs recognize vehicles that best meet their owner's expectations and desires, helping consumers make informed vehicle purchase decisions with "owners talking" feedback. The 2015 awards are based ... Continue reading
AutoNation to Acquire 16 Stores Representing Over $600 Million in Annual Revenue
Aug 18, 2015
Acquisition of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Fiat, Ford, Lincoln, Honda, Hyundai and Volkswagen franchises in the Southeast United States - Acquisition of Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Subaru and Volkswagen franchises in the Baltimore, Maryland market FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 18, 2015 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest au ... Continue reading
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