eBay Motors Awards winners announced at second annual event in London
Jun 12, 2014
BMW Group UK wins Used Car Brand of the Year Nissan Qashqai wins New Car of the Year MINI wins OEM Parts & Accessories Store of the Year Top performing brands and businesses in the automotive industry were celebrated last night at the second annual eBay Motors Awards. At a glamorous event held at the Plateau Restaurant ... Continue reading
Car Dealers re-create World Cup images from '66
Jun 12, 2014
The UKâs leading motor trade magazine has re-created two of the most iconic images from the 1966 World Cup using car dealers who share their name with members of Englandâs triumphant team. From Bobby Moore to Geoff Hurst, the winners are all represented by staff from dealerships across the country who took pa ... Continue reading
Great Rides for Great Dads for Father's Day
Jun 11, 2014
Cars.com has released a list of its editors' top cars for dads, just in time for Father's Day. The list is comprised of cars big and small, practical and not-so-practical, each offering a fun ride for every kind of dad. "As Father's Day approaches, there are many deserving dads who might not be in the right car, truck ... Continue reading
Nissan Altima Most Popular Vehicle Among CarMax Shoppers
Jun 6, 2014
To kick off the summer car buying season, CarMax today published its inaugural CarMax Used Car Shopping Report. According to data from more than 130 locations across the country, the Nissan Altima is by far the most frequently test-driven and purchased make and model at the nationâs largest used car retailer. Ford ... Continue reading
Jun 4, 2014
European brands dominate Luxury category; Jeep has high perception of quality among Millennials SANTA BARBARA, Calif., June 4, 2014 -- When it comes to value, perception is reality. And consumers perceive that Honda and Mercedes-Benz deliver the highest quality vehicles according to ALG, the analytics division of TrueC ... Continue reading
Sales Shoot to Nine Year High in May for International Nameplate Vehicles
Jun 4, 2014
The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) today released May 2014 sales figures for the international nameplate automobile industry. AIADA represents Americaâs approximately 10,000 international nameplate franchises whose brands accounted for 54.6 percent of all vehicles sold in the United ... Continue reading
GM Reports Best Monthly Sales Since August 2008
Jun 3, 2014
General Motors Co. dealers delivered 284,694 vehicles in the United States in May, up 13 percent compared to a year ago, marking the companyâs best May in seven years and its best total sales since August 2008. Retail sales â vehicles sold to individual buyers â were up 10 percent while fleet sales were ... Continue reading
New-Car Transaction Prices Climb More Than 2 Percent In May 2014, According To Kelley Blue Book
Jun 3, 2014
The expert analysts at Kelley Blue Book today report the estimated average transaction price (ATP) for light vehicles in the United States was $32,307 in May 2014. New-car prices have increased by $653 (up 2.1 percent) from May 2013, while decreasing $79 (0.2 percent) from last month. "Small and mid-size car share has ... Continue reading
Chrysler Reports May 2014 U.S. Sales Increased 17 Percent; Best May Sales Since 2007
Jun 3, 2014
50th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each post sales gains in May compared with same month a year ago Jeep brand sales up 58 percent; best sales month ever for third consecutive month Ram pickup truck sales up 17 percent; best May sales since 2005 FIAT brand sale ... Continue reading
Affordable Credit Keeps Auto Sales at a Steady Clip in May
May 30, 2014
Edmunds.com forecasts that 1,547,771 new cars and trucks will be sold in the U.S. in May, for an estimated Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) of 16.2 million. The projected sales will be an 11.5 percent increase from April 2014 and a 7.3 percent increase from May 2013. "Credit conditions are making it easier to buy ... Continue reading
Honda, Ford, Subaru, Jeep, BMW Hybrid and Diesel Model MPG Tests From Consumer Reports
May 29, 2014
Jeep Grand Cherokee and BMW 328d diesels shine, Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid underwhelms YONKERS, N.Y., May 29, 2014 Consumer Reports fuel economy tests found the Honda Accord Hybrid delivered impressive overall fuel-economy, tying the smaller Honda Civic Hybrid and just below the top-performing Toyota Prius hatchback. T ... Continue reading
The May 2014 Vehicle Sales Forcast is the Highest May SAAR Since 2007
May 28, 2014
Total May sales will hit 1,541,462 units, up 6.9 percent year-over-year and up 11 percent from April. A SAAR of 16.1 million new-car sales is expected for May, an increase of 4.1 percent from this time last year and an increase of 0.4 percent month-over-month. This would mark the highest May SAAR since 2007. "Retail sa ... Continue reading
New-Car Sales To Rise Nearly 7 Percent; Strongest May Since 2007
May 28, 2014
New-vehicle sales are expected to rise 6.7 percent year-over-year to a total of 1.54 million units, and an estimated 16.05 million seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), according to Kelley Blue Book. This marks the strongest May since 2007. With 1.54 million units sold in May, this would bring the year-to-date total ... Continue reading
GM, University of Michigan Extend Collaborative Research
May 23, 2014
General Motors and the University of Michigan today announced an agreement to extend their collaborative automotive research efforts through 2017. Launched in 1998, Collaborative Research Laboratories (CRL) at the University of Michigan have led to significant commercial and academic success for students, the universit ... Continue reading
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