Mar 27, 2014
Toyota, Buick, and Lexus dealers deliver the best customer experience in the auto industry, according to the 2014 Temkin Experience Ratings, an annual ranking of companies based on a study of 10,000 U.S. consumers. These three companies all earned a 74% ratingâonly narrowly surpassing Subaruâand tied for 59th ... Continue reading
New-Car Sales Expected To Rise 2 Percent In March, Fall 0.3 Percent In First Quarter 2014
Mar 27, 2014
New-vehicle sales are expected to rise 2 percent year-over-year to a total of 1.48 million units, and an estimated 15.7 million seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), according to Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the only vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotiv ... Continue reading
NADA Used Car Guide Names Top Truck and SUV Retention Values
Mar 24, 2014
Large pickup trucks have the highest retained value of all three-year-old light duty trucks and SUVs at 62.5% of the Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for a typically equipped model, says the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Used Car Guide in the March edition of NADA Perspective, a monthly indus ... Continue reading
Strong Sales within Small SUV Category this Spring Predicted
Mar 24, 2014
Despite the changing seasons, vehicle popularity in the United States has remained largely consistent over the past two years, dominated by light trucks and mid-sized sedans. Cars.com predicts the rapidly growing small SUV segment will shift make/model sales rankings in 2014. "The growth of the small SUV segment is und ... Continue reading
Annual awards names Audi, Vauxhall and SEAT among top performers
Mar 22, 2014
Extension of Sophus3 and What Car? Connect project to decipher buyersâ virtual journey Sophus3 and What Car? Connect have jointly hosted the UK Top Digital Performer 2014, an event celebrating the car manufacturers with the most effective digital performance over the last 12 months. The online consumer behaviour s ... Continue reading
For Britain & For The Hell Of It
Mar 22, 2014
Four of the National Motor Museumâs iconic Land Speed Record cars, the 350hp and 1,000hp Sunbeams, Golden Arrow and Bluebird CN7, which reflect the success of British record-breakers between the 1920s and 1960s, feature in an inspiring new multi-media display For Britain & For The Hell Of It, opened yesterday (20t ... Continue reading
Estate is Not the Car to Impress
Mar 22, 2014
London, March 2014 â A new study from Europcar, the leader in car hire services in Europe, reveals that the practical estate car, while perfect for lots of jobs and moving stuff around, is definitely not the car of choice to create a lasting impression on a first date. Just 1% of respondents to the Europcar resear ... Continue reading
Retail Light-Vehicle Sales Strengthening in March
Mar 20, 2014
New-vehicle retail sales in March are showing signs of improvement, following slower-than-expected sales in the first two months of 2014, according to a monthly sales forecast developed jointly by J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. Retail Light-Vehicle Sales New light-vehicle retail sales are expected to reach 1.19 million ... Continue reading
One in Four UK Consumers Prepared to Commit Application Fraud for Cheaper Car Insurance
Mar 19, 2014
-A quarter of insured motorists think that it is acceptable to mislead insurers to reduce their motor insurance premiums, according to a new study from LexisNexis. Released today by LexisNexis Risk Solutions, the research found that 40% of UK motor insurance policy holders believe the cost of their policy is too high, ... Continue reading
Mar 18, 2014
Cars.com has released its annual list of the best used cars shoppers can buy for around $10,000. To make the cut, Cars.com editors first narrowed down the list to cars that passed crash tests and come with standard safety features. From those vehicles, Cars.com editors analyzed reliability, drivability and practicality ... Continue reading
Vehicles Undergo 200,000 Miles of Street and Fleet Testing to Obtain Authentic Data Collection
Mar 17, 2014
Intertek, a leading provider of global testing, quality and safety solutions, is working with the United States Department of Energy (DoE) and several national laboratories taking the lead on collecting âreal worldâ data on a variety of alternative energy vehicles. Testing includes vehicle performance, durabi ... Continue reading
Used Vehicle Values to Peak in March
Mar 13, 2014
- Extremely cold weather during the first two weeks of February and more moderate temperatures over the second half of the month correlated exactly with used price movement, according to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) Used Car Guide in the March edition of Guidelines, a monthly report on new and use ... Continue reading
Used Car Standouts from the 2004 through 2013 Model Years
Mar 13, 2014
With prices at historic highs â even for models with high mileage and seemingly excessive wear â and with so many vehicles from which to choose, shopping for a used car can be a challenge. To help Americans choose the best used car for their money, Consumer Reports compiled a Best & Worst Used Cars list for m ... Continue reading
Pent Up Supply From Extreme Winter Results In Buyer's Market This Spring
Mar 10, 2014
CHICAGO--March 10, 2014: Cars.com reports exceptionally high inventory levels on dealership lots due to low sales over the challenging winter season. As a result, incentives and discounts from manufacturers and dealers are abundant this month. "It's no secret that severe weather has resulted in lower-than-expected sale ... Continue reading
The Top Ten Most Purchased Vehicles By Below-Prime Customers for 2013
Mar 10, 2014
CarFinance.com today released data on the top ten new and used vehicle choices for its below-prime car buyers for 2013.[1] With below-prime car buyers predicted to be one of the driving forces behind U.S. auto sales growth in 2014[2] â and subprime auto loans accounting for more than half of used auto and a quarte ... Continue reading
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