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TACH Publishes CarMax Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Results

TACH Publishes CarMax Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2025 Results

RICHMOND, Va.--CarMax, Inc. today reported results for the third quarter ended November 30, 2024. Third Quarter Highlights:(1) Retail used unit sales increased 5.4% and comparable store used unit sales increased 4.3%; wholesale units increased 6.3%. Total gross profit of $677.6 million increased 10.6% driven by unit vo ... Continue reading

Latest IIHS Safety News: Nineteen more vehicles close out 2024 with IIHS awards

Latest IIHS Safety News: Nineteen more vehicles close out 2024 with IIHS awards

Nineteen vehicles from 11 brands earn Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ awards from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety in the final group of ratings for the year. The 10 winners of the higher-tier Top Safety Pick+ award are the Ford Mustang Mach-E, Infiniti QX60, Mazda CX-70, Mazda CX-70 PHEV, Mercedes-Benz C ... Continue reading

Mazda's The Safe Bet, Tops IIHS Safety Awards Earned In 2024

Mazda's The Safe Bet, Tops IIHS Safety Awards Earned In 2024

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2024 -- The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) today announced the final vehicle models earning their prestigious 2024 TOP SAFETY PICK and TOP SAFETY PICK+ awards. ... Continue reading

Cars.Com Report - American Cars, EV's, Prices, More

Cars.Com Report - American Cars, EV's, Prices, More

Cars.com released its 2025 Automotive Trends Report , finding that car prices will remain stubbornly high in the new year and potential tariffs could add pressure. Cars.com analyst David Greene reports that while inflation is cooling, sticker shock and affordability in the auto market remain key challenges for 2025. ... Continue reading

2025 Toyota bZ4X BEV Closeup

2025 Toyota bZ4X BEV Closeup

For drivers thinking about going all electric, the Toyota bZ4X just made the choice even easier. ... Continue reading

2025 Trends: Car Prices Remain Stubbornly High in New Year and Potential Tariffs Could Add Pressure, But Shoppers May Find Silver Lining in New Affordable Inventory, According to Cars.com

2025 Trends: Car Prices Remain Stubbornly High in New Year and Potential Tariffs Could Add Pressure, But Shoppers May Find Silver Lining in New Affordable Inventory, According to Cars.com

New year brings tightening used-car supply, a shifting definition of "American-made," and new strategies for electric cars CHICAGO, Dec. 17, 2024 -- Cars.com Inc. (d/b/a "Cars Commerce Inc."), an audience-driven technology company powering automotive, today released its 2025 Automotive Trends. ... Continue reading

2024 Fiat 500e Chicago Car Guy Review

2024 Fiat 500e Chicago Car Guy Review

2024 Fiat 500e Affordable, all-electric city car By Larry Nutson Chicago Bureau Chief The Auto Channel The first half of 2024 is behind us. The U.S. new-car market lost some momentum in the second quarter as affordability, elevated prices and higher borrowing costs continued to weigh on consumers. ... Continue reading

2024 Nissan Armada Prices

2024 Nissan Armada Prices

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Offering an impressive maximum towing capacity of up to 8,500 pounds1, family-friendly spaciousness and the largest standard infotainment screen in its class2, the 2024 Nissan Armada is on sale now with a starting Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)3 of $55,450. ... Continue reading

2025 Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD Hybrid - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

2025 Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD Hybrid - Review by David Colman +VIDEO

As more and more buyers shy away from making the daunting commitment to an EV purchase, hybrid technology has stepped in to bridge the gap between internal combustion propulsion and full-time electrification. ... Continue reading

Top Car Shopping Trends of 2024 and A 2025 Look Ahead

Top Car Shopping Trends of 2024 and A 2025 Look Ahead

Examines 2024 Auto Market Influences and Expectations for 2025 Following a Year Defined by Affordability* Looming tariffs, questions on the future of electric vehicle tax credits, and ongoing affordability pressures stand to influence new and used pricing and demand ... Continue reading

Nissan Story: 2025 Rogue

Nissan Story: 2025 Rogue

The Nissan Rogue debuted in 2007 as a 2008 model, introducing innovative features that redefined expectations for small SUVs. Unlike most small SUVs on the market at the time, Rogue was based on a unibody platform, allowing for driving dynamics more like a sedan than a body-on-frame SUV. ... Continue reading

Auto Finance Websites and Mobile Apps Struggle with Customer Experience and Effective Two-Way Communication, J.D. Power Finds

Auto Finance Websites and Mobile Apps Struggle with Customer Experience and Effective Two-Way Communication, J.D. Power Finds

TROY, Mich.--Auto lenders that deliver a strong digital customer experience via their websites and mobile apps enjoy much higher levels of digital self-service and have customers who are significantly more satisfied than those of other lenders. However, according to the J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Automotive Finance Digital E ... Continue reading

2024 Ford Ranger Supercrew 4X2 Lariat - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

2024 Ford Ranger Supercrew 4X2 Lariat - Review by Bruce Hotchkiss +VIDEO

Ford says the 2024 is a mid-size pickup truck. Parked next to my 1997 Mazda B4000 (a Ranger from another mother) it sure looked like a big truck to me. ... Continue reading

Tesla Once Again Kogod Made In America Leader

Tesla Once Again Kogod Made In America Leader

Trade Agreement Revisions and Possible New Tariffs Could Lead to Significant Changes in Vehicle-Sourcing Going Forward WASHINGTON, Dec. 11, 2024 -- The 2024 Made in America Auto Index issued by American University's Kogod School of Business puts Tesla at the top of its rankings for the second year in a row. ... Continue reading

Bluebook December 2024 Car Price Scorecard

Bluebook December 2024 Car Price Scorecard

Dec 11, 2024, 12:05 ET Share toX Share this article Share toX New-vehicle prices in November were higher year over year for the second straight month, as vehicle costs reached $48,724. Incentive spending jumped to 8.0% of the average transaction price in November, an increase from 7.8% in October. ... Continue reading

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