New-Car Shoppers Out in Droves in First Half of 2014
Jul 23, 2014
For the first time since before the Great Recession, new-vehicle sales hit an annualized rate of nearly 17 million at the mid-year mark. Despite extreme weather conditions, which weakened consumer demand at the start of the year, the first half of 2014 finished with a strong 4.5 percent year-over-year increase in total ... Continue reading
Jul 22, 2014
PSE&G today announced an innovative program to encourage New Jersey businesses to provide employees with electric car charging at work. The unique perk would foster greater adoption of electric cars, which would help to improve the state's air quality, help companies achieve sustainability targets, reduce costs for emp ... Continue reading
Jul 22, 2014
In the spirit of the summer season, Experian Automotive released findings from an analysis looking at trends on the ultimate summertime vehicle, the convertible. The analysis shows that during the first quarter of 2014, convertible car buyers tended to have a higher education and were more affluent than the average new ... Continue reading
10 Best New-Car Deals For July
Jul 18, 2014
Summer is a hot time to get a great deal on a new car, so the experts from Kelley Blue Book have assembled their list of the 10 best lease, financing and cash back deals available in July from a variety of auto manufacturers. "As the year moves along, shoppers can score a great deal on a brand-new 2014 model-year vehic ... Continue reading
AAA Reaction to GM Senate Commerce Hearing
Jul 18, 2014
"Today's Senate Commerce hearing again sheds light on the unacceptable failure of GM executive management to adequately oversee and respond to early warning signals of potential vehicle safety problems. AAA acknowledges GM's recent steps to transform its corporate culture by implementing new protocols and procedures in ... Continue reading
Affordable Variety Of New Car Fuel Economy Stars
Jul 18, 2014
For shoppers in the market for a fuel-efficient new car, the choices have never been better. While not that long ago attaining high mileage often meant compromising elsewhere, today's fuel-economy standouts also rise to the top for their creature comforts, good ride quality and interior flexibility. Best of all, it doe ... Continue reading
12 GM Models Make IIHS' First-Ever List of Recommended Used Cars for Teens
Jul 18, 2014
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety today named 12 models from current and former GM brands to its first-ever list of recommended used vehicles for teen drivers. The group, supported by automobile insurance companies, released its recommended vehicles with the results of a new survey in which more than half of p ... Continue reading
New Car Sales Increase in 24 Out of 30 European Markets Since the Beginning of the Year
Jul 18, 2014
June 2014 sales are up 4.3% on the same month last year Renaultâs strong performance in 2014 continues, with year-to-date growth of 13.5% It has been a strong first half of the year for the European new car market, with growth of 5.8% for the period from January to June, according to the latest analysis from JATO ... Continue reading
July New-car Incentives, Lease Deals
Jul 14, 2014
Strong incentives and lease deals on nearly every type of vehicle are available this month, with especially attractive offers on large SUVs and full-size trucks. "July is turning out to be a great time to buy a SUV or full-size truck," said Jesse Toprak, chief analyst for Cars.com, the leading car shopping site and a c ... Continue reading
Generous New Car and Truck Deals for Fourth of July
Jul 1, 2014
Consumers shopping for a new car or truck can save hundreds, if not thousands, of additional dollars in rebates and incentives over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. "Manufacturers heavily promote new car deals before holidays in part because consumers have more time to dedicate to shopping," said Mike Stanton, Vice ... Continue reading
New-Car Transaction Prices Climb More Than 1 Percent In June 2014
Jul 1, 2014
The data analysts at Kelley Blue Book today report the estimated average transaction price (ATP) for light vehicles in the United States was $32,342 in June 2014. New-car prices have increased by $454 (up 1.4 percent) from June 2013, while increasing $113 (0.4 percent) from last month. "Most major automakers showed pos ... Continue reading
GM June Sales Up 9 Percent, Best June Since 2007
Jul 1, 2014
General Motors Co. dealers delivered 267,461 vehicles in the United States in June. Total sales were up 1 percent compared to a year ago. Retail sales were up 1 percent and fleet sales were up 2 percent. There were two fewer selling days in June compared with a year ago. ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Says June 2014 U.S. Sales Increased 9 Percent; Best June Sales Since 2007
Jul 1, 2014
51st-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck, and FIAT brands each post sales gains in June compared with same month a year ago Jeep brand sales up 28 percent; best ever sales for the month of June Ram pickup truck sales up 12 percent; best June sales in 10 years Six Chrysler Group vehi ... Continue reading
Android and the Open Automotive Alliance Move into the Next Phase
Jun 30, 2014
The Open Automotive Alliance welcomes new members, as the connected car begins to take shape The Open Automotive Alliance (OAA) -- a coalition of tech companies and auto industry leaders committed to bringing the Android platform to cars -- welcomed a number of new members into the alliance: ... Continue reading
Top Brands in Total Quality: How Does This Help Predict Future? asks Strategic Vision
Jun 30, 2014
SAN DIEGO -- June 30, 2014: Strategic Vision has released the results of its 19th annual Total Quality Index⢠(TQI) study with thought-provoking results. âWhat we learn from this yearâs Total Quality results is the need for complete understanding of how buyers are influenced and itâs not just by cou ... Continue reading
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