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Summer Sizzle Continues as New-Vehicle Sales in August Are Forecast to Hit Highest Levels of the Year

Aug 21, 2014

Summer is shopping season when it comes to new vehicles and August is no exception, as new-vehicle retail and total sales are on pace to surpass May for the highest levels in 2014, according to a monthly sales forecast developed jointly by J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. Retail light-vehicle sales are projected to hit 1 ... Continue reading

The 11 Best Labor Day 2014 Car Deals

Aug 20, 2014

With auto loan interest rates at the lowest they've been for years and dealerships scrambling to clear out 2014 inventory in time for next year's models, the upcoming Labor Day weekend is the ideal time to buy a new car. To help consumers find the best money-saving Labor Day car deals, GOBankingRates partnered with Aut ... Continue reading

New Car Sales in Europe Increase 5.4% in July

Aug 20, 2014

Sales in Europe’s five biggest markets are up over 5% on average for July Volkswagen continues to be Europe’s most popular brand with sales up 8.1% on last July The European new car sales market is showing no sign of slowing down with July’s sales up 5.4% on the same period last year according to the lat ... Continue reading

Newly Redesigned Vehicles Hit the Mark with Consumers in AutoPacific's 2014 Ideal Vehicle Awards

Aug 19, 2014

Automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific, Inc. today announced the 2014 Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA). AutoPacific's IVAs are designed to recognize vehicles that best meet their owner's expectations and desires, helping consumers make informed vehicle purchase decisions with "owners talking" feedback. Porsche a ... Continue reading

New Data Shows Japanese Auto Industry U.S. Employment Contributes to 1.36 Million American Jobs

Aug 18, 2014

Japanese-branded automobile companies’ production and R&D facilities and dealer networks contribute to an estimated 1.36 million private sector U.S. jobs according to 2013 data analyzed by Rutgers University Professor Dr. Thomas Prusa and commissioned by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) USA. T ... Continue reading

10 Most Comfortable Cars Under $30,000 Of 2014

Aug 18, 2014

New-car buyers don't necessarily have to shop a luxury brand to get an extremely comfortable car. Today's mainstream money can buy some of the quietest cabins on the road, along with many of the comfort-oriented features that debuted upmarket just a few years ago. To aid shoppers in choosing a comfortable new car that ... Continue reading

NICB's Hot Wheels: America's 10 Most Stolen Vehicles

Aug 18, 2014

A 50-50 Split between Domestic and ImportThe National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released its annual Hot Wheels report which identifies the 10 most stolen vehicles in the United States. The report examines vehicle theft data submitted by law enforcement to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and deter ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Announces Executive Appointments

Aug 18, 2014

Chrysler Group LLC today announced that Reid Bigland is appointed Head of Alfa Romeo Brand for the NAFTA region. Bigland continues as Head of U.S. Sales and as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Chrysler Canada. He will also continue as a member of the NAFTA Leadership Team and the Fiat Chrysler Group Execu ... Continue reading

Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's Automotive News and Opinion Aug 11-17, 2014

Aug 17, 2014

Automotive News and Opinion Aug 11-17, 2014 ... Continue reading

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Unveils Ultimate Driving Experiences

Aug 17, 2014

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts launched Waldorf Astoria Driving Experiences (www.waldorfastoria.com/drivingexperiences) at six of its landmark properties in the United States. The new driving program offers hotel guests the unique opportunity to get behind-the-wheel of three incredible supercars under the guidance of ... Continue reading

Vehicle Owners Want Third-Row Seats, but Without Sacrificing Quality and Cargo Space

Aug 14, 2014

Automakers are responding to consumer demand for third-row seating, but in doing so are compromising quality and cargo space, according to the J.D. Power 2014 Seat Quality and Satisfaction StudySM released today. While overall the percentage of new vehicles that offer third-row seats remains stable, some segments have ... Continue reading

10 Tech-Savviest Cars Under $20,000 Of 2014

Aug 14, 2014

Today's mainstream compact cars offer high-dollar tech at an affordable price point. To aid shoppers in choosing an affordable vehicle that is loaded with tech features, the editors at Kelley Blue Book, have named this year's 10 Tech-Savviest Cars Under $20,000. "Many inexpensive new cars now feature technology that wa ... Continue reading

Compact Sedan Comparison Helps Shoppers Decide Best Small Car

Aug 14, 2014

Compact sedans have never offered more for the money. Once purchased primarily for their low price, high fuel efficiency and ease of operation, compacts served to inexpensively transport an individual or small family from Point A to Point B. Economy usually took priority over excitement, and buyers' aspirations often t ... Continue reading

10 Best New-Car Deals for August

Aug 13, 2014

The experts from Kelley Blue Book have assembled their list of the 10 best lease, financing and cash back deals available in August from a variety of auto manufacturers. "Compact and midsize sedans are among the most popular segments in the United States, and this month consumers will be able to find red-hot deals on t ... Continue reading

Chrysler Group Establishes New Vehicle Safety Office, Announces Leadership Changes

Aug 12, 2014

Chrysler Group LLC today announced the establishment of a new office of Vehicle Safety and Regulatory Compliance, led by Senior Vice President Scott Kunselman. Previously, the Company's global engineering group was responsible for vehicle safety and regulatory compliance. Effective immediately, this function will be se ... Continue reading