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
10 Best New-Car Deals For August 2015
Aug 13, 2015
Kelley Blue Book has assembled its list of the 10 best lease, financing and cash back deals for new cars available in August from a variety of auto manufacturers. "August is a great time to snag a deal on a new 2015 model-year car, as dealers are clearing their lots during this summer sell-down period making way for th ... Continue reading
J.D. Power Reports UK: Volvo Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Premium Brands
Aug 12, 2015
Volvo ranks highest among premium brands and Honda ranks highest among volume brands in UK customer satisfaction with vehicle service, according to the J.D. Power 2015 UK Customer Service Index (CSI) StudySM released today. The inaugural study measures UK customer satisfaction with their service experience at a franchi ... Continue reading
Skoda Ranks Highest in Vehicle Dependability in Inaugural J D Power UK Study
Aug 7, 2015
Technology is Creating Problems for Vehicle Owners MUNICH: August 7, 2015: Å koda ranks highest in vehicle dependability among all nameplates in the United Kingdom, according to the inaugural J.D. Power 2015 UK Vehicle Dependability StudySM (VDS) released today. The study measures problems experienced during the past ... Continue reading
New-Car Transaction Prices Continue To Climb, Up Nearly 3 Percent In July 2015
Aug 3, 2015
Nissan North America Reports Greatest Strength Among Major Automakers; Minivan Segment Increases More Than 8 Percent Kelly Blue Book today report the estimated average transaction price (ATP) for light vehicles in the United States was $33,453 in July 2015. New-car prices have increased by $856 (up 2.6 percent) from Ju ... Continue reading
Low Diesel Fuel Prices Enhance Market for Clean Diesel Cars And Pickup Trucks
Jul 31, 2015
Diesel Fuel Dips Below Gasoline Price in More Than 20 States WASHINGTON -- July 30, 2015: With diesel fuel prices dipping to the lowest levels since 2009 the U.S. vehicle market is prime for potential market increases as several new 2016 clean diesel cars and pickup trucks prepare to hit showrooms in the coming months, ... Continue reading
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