New Car Sales Strong Despite Forecasted Decline in June
Jun 27, 2014
Edmunds.com, the premier destination for car shopping, forecasts that 1,358,683 new cars and trucks will be sold in the U.S. in June, for an estimated Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) of 16.3 million. The projected sales will be a 15.4 percent decrease from May 2014, and a 3.1 percent decrease from June 2013. "Th ... Continue reading
New-Vehicle Sales Continue Year-over-Year Growth
Jun 27, 2014
The seasonally adjusted annualized selling rate (SAAR) for new light-vehicle retail sales in June will result in the fifth consecutive month of year-over-year growth, according to a monthly sales forecast developed jointly by J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. The retail SAAR in June is expected to be 13.3 million units, u ... Continue reading
The 10 Coolest Cars Priced Under $18,000
Jun 27, 2014
No. 1 for 2014 Mazda3 Featured on KBB.comâs Annual List Every Year of Vehicleâs 11-Year Existenceâ Affordable new cars have never been so cool, as detailed in this yearâs list of the 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000, handâselected by the expert editors at Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com. The redesign ... Continue reading
The "Must Experience" Automotive Interiors under $40,000
Jun 26, 2014
It's what's inside that counts for car shoppers, according to new research from AutoTrader.com. Nearly a third of shoppers say "comfort" is one of their three most important considerations when deciding which new car to buy. To help shoppers decide which cars will give them the creature comforts they're craving, the ex ... Continue reading
The 2014 Midsize Sedan Comparison Test
Jun 25, 2014
The expert editors of Kelley Blue Book have published their 2014 Midsize Sedan Comparison Test, detailing findings from an extensive evaluation that included a two-day road trip that comprehensively tested eight vehicles in the popular segment. "Once upon a time, recommending the best midsize sedan was simple: 'Get a T ... Continue reading
Berkeley to Host Free Electric Vehicle Test-Drive Event
Jun 24, 2014
The âExperience Electric â The Better Rideâ campaign will offer free test drives of the latest electric cars on Saturday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the downtown Berkeley Farmersâ Market in Martin Luther King, Jr. Civic Center Park on Center Street between Milvia Street and Martin Luther Kin ... Continue reading
Jun 24, 2014
The National Motor Museum Trust, Beaulieu, will commemorate the centenary of the First World War in a forthcoming project, Caravans and Charabancs â Leisure Motoring After the First World War. The Trust has been awarded £97,200 by the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to undertake this innovative project over a two-y ... Continue reading
Jun 19, 2014
Porsche Ranks Highest among Nameplates for a Second Consecutive Year; General Motors Company Receives Six Model-Level Awards; Hyundai Motor Company Receives Five WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., June 18, 2014 -- The number of problems experienced by new-vehicle owners has increased from the previous year, as automakers contin ... Continue reading
Jun 18, 2014
Experian Automotive today announced that the percentage of older vehicles on the road has reached its highest level since 2009. According to Experian Automotive's most recent Automotive Market Trends analysis, vehicles predating the 2001 model year made up more than 28.3 percent of all vehicles on the road during the f ... Continue reading
Honda, Acura Earn Top Honors from 2014 Best Retained Value Awards
Jun 17, 2014
Honda and Acura captured the top prizes in Edmunds.com's fourth annual Best Retained Value® Awards, which recognize the brands and 2014 models that have the highest projected residual values after five years based on their average "cash" True Market Value® (TMV®) price during their first five months in the market (o ... Continue reading
AutoPacific Announces 2014 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards
Jun 16, 2014
AutoPacific today announced its 18th annual Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA), identifying the most satisfying vehicles on the market. AutoPacific's Vehicle Satisfaction Awards objectively measure owner satisfaction with 50 separate attributes ranging from interior comfort and convenience to fuel economy and performanc ... Continue reading
NICB Names 10 Most-Stolen SUVs/CUVs
Jun 16, 2014
- The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released a new report that examines thefts of sport utility vehicles (SUVs) and crossover utility vehicles (CUVs) reported stolen between Jan. 1, 2010 and Dec. 31, 2013. The data was further refined with thefts of 2011, 2012 and 2013 model year vehicles only. Using tho ... Continue reading
Brand Equity for Many Luxury and Full Line Automotive Brands at 10-Year High
Jun 15, 2014
With the memory of an epic winter still fresh, Americans are likely relishing the arrival of the 2014 summer driving season. Americans rated 29 Luxury and Full Line Automotive brands on three key factors of Brand Equity, including Familiarity, Quality and Purchase Consideration. Overall, consumers give 20 of the 29 aut ... Continue reading
Will the Fashion or Highway Police Patrol Wearables in the Car?
Jun 12, 2014
With almost 54 million wearable devices shipped in 2013 according to ABI Research, it is no wonder that wearables have grabbed the attention of the automotive industry. The first commercial launch will be in 2015 from Hyundai Genesis which will be compatible with the Google Glass! Furthermore, several OEMs have been de ... Continue reading
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