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
July New Car Sales Estimated at Nearly 1.5 Million, Keeping SAAR Above 17 Million
Jul 31, 2015
1,478,025 new cars and trucks will be sold in the U.S. in July for an estimated Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) of 17.1 million. The projected sales will be a 0.3 percent increase from June 2015, and a 3.2 percent increase from July 2014. ... Continue reading
10 Most Fuel-Efficient Luxury Cars Of 2015
Jul 31, 2015
IRVINE, CA - July 31, 2015: Fuel efficiency doesn't mean being limited to only a handful of models anymore. With a strong influx of fuel-saving luxury cars, including sedans, coupes, hatches and sports cars, appearing on the market over the past year, there are more choices than ever before. In fact, the cars on this y ... Continue reading
Nearly 80 Percent Of Consumers Think Vehicle Hacking Will Be Frequent Problem In Near Future
Jul 31, 2015
Almost Half Will Consider News of Recent Vehicle Hacking Incident When Buying/Leasing Next Car; Domestic Auto Manufacturers Deemed Most Susceptible to Vehicle Hacking IRVINE, Calif., July 31, 2015 -- The vulnerabilities of vehicle hacking have made an impression on car owners and shoppers, and nearly 80 percent say it ... Continue reading
Drivers Who Buy a Vehicle for Latest In-Vehicle Technology Consume a Variety of Media at High Rates
Jul 30, 2015
Opportunity for Auto Manufacturers to Target Tech Seekers through the Right Types of Media WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA - July 30, 2015: Consumers who shop for and purchase a vehicle based on its in-vehicle technology consume mediaâInternet, television and magazinesâat high rates, according to the J.D. Power 2015 U.S ... Continue reading
Jul 30, 2015
2015 Honda Fit Ranked No. 1 For Second Consecutive Year IRVINE, CA -- July 30, 2015: With the 2015-2016 school year right around the corner, many students and parents of teens are considering their transportation needs to and from campus and activities. To help shoppers narrow down their choices, the editors at Kelley ... Continue reading
Japanese-Brand Automakers Increase U.S. Economic Contributions to New Record Highs
Jul 29, 2015
Strong New Data Demonstrates JAMA Membersâ Continued Dedication to Investing in America WASHINGTON--The Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) USA office today released impressive new data spotlighting the positive economic contributions Japanese automakers are making to the United States. These 2014 fi ... Continue reading
Underwriting and Funding Speed Exceed Price as Drivers of Auto Dealer Satisfaction
Jul 27, 2015
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Ranks Highest in All Three Award Segments: Prime Retail Credit, Retail Leasing and Floor Planning In the highly competitive auto lending environment, the level of service provided, including technology and a collaborative and consultative staff, is more important than price, as dealers ... Continue reading
Storytelling Helps Drive Auto Shopper Customer Satisfaction with Auto Manufacturer Websites
Jul 27, 2015
BMW and Porsche Rank Highest in a Tie in Auto Manufacturer Website Satisfaction Auto manufacturers (OEMs) have moved away from having an abundance of text and static pictures on their websites, and are instead telling an engaging story about their vehicles by using highly impactful visuals with descriptive text and mor ... Continue reading
New-Car Sales To Increase Nearly 3 Percent In July 2015
Jul 24, 2015
Fiat Chrysler Setting Record Sales Almost Entirely on Jeep Brand Momentum; Compact SUVs Continue to Steal Market Share from Mid-Size Cars IRVINE, CA -- July 23, 2015: New-vehicle sales are expected to increase 2.6 percent year-over-year to a total of 1.47 million units in July 2015, resulting in an estimated 17.1 milli ... Continue reading
Chevrolet, Ford and Porsche Each Receive Three Segment-Level Kudos in the JD Power APPEAL Awards
Jul 22, 2015
The safety-related technologies that manufacturers are increasingly equipping their new vehicles with are making those vehicles more appealing to their owners, according to the J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) StudySM released today. The APEAL Study, now in its 20th year, is the ... Continue reading
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