Jul 11, 2012
vAuto announced the acquisition of Auction Genius, creator of a heads-up display for online auto auctions, and the roll-out of initial product integrations between the companies. 'Provision took the first step toward making auction purchases more efficient for dealers' ... Continue reading
Special Motorsports Event - Ford's 2012 Jim Clark Award For Rally Driver David Bogie
Jul 11, 2012
The Association of Scottish Motoring Writers has honoured Dumfries rally driver David Bogie with this year's Ford-sponsored Jim Clark Award in recognition of his sporting achievements. ... Continue reading
Historics - Derek Bell And Bentley Inspired By 'Mission Motorsport' Team At Le Mans Classic
Jul 11, 2012
Bentley's brand ambassador and five time Le Mans winner, Derek Bell MBE, returned to the iconic French race circuit last weekend to spearhead a unique motorsport challenge. ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Launches Privacy Shield Nationwide To Further Protect Private Seller Customer Privacy
Jun 19, 2012
AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, is launching the Privacy Shield product nationwide after a successful year-long test pilot. Privacy Shield helps private sellers keep their personal contact information private, yet still connect anonymously to shoppers by telephone and email. "Protecting our private ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets: Last Week's (June 11-17, 2012) Automotive News In Case You Were Dozing
Jun 17, 2012
* Exhibiting substantial optimism for auto sales in Europe, Chrysler announced three new Jeep models for that market and a goal of selling 125,000 units by 2015. That represents more than five times the current rate of sale. To begin that push the new, designed-for-Europe Jeep Grand Cherokee S Limited will enter the ma ... Continue reading
Father's Day Rides with Seniors in Mind
Jun 13, 2012
DETROIT--With Fatherââ¬â¢s Day in mind, the editors at shopautoweek.com have rounded up five new vehicles for dads and granddads out there for whom the idea of buying a new sports car may seem less appealing than it once did. âIf youââ¬â¢re willing to spend a little more, the new ES offers a ... Continue reading
Tips To Keep Your Teen Safe While Driving This Summer
Jun 5, 2012
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (1), the deadliest days of the year for teens aged 15 to 19 are in the summer months of June, July, and August. As summer approaches, AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, aims to draw parents' attention to this issue by outlining important ... Continue reading
CONSUMER ALERT - NADA Says Used-Car Prices Hit the Skids in June
May 31, 2012
NADA Used Car Guide: Toyota Prius to drop $900 in value from May to June After double-digit percentage gains from January through May 2012, prices on many popular used compact and midsize cars are expected to drop up to 5 percent in June compared to May, said Jonathan Banks, senior analyst with the National Automobile ... Continue reading
Honda Selects Zmags to Create Rich and Immersive Online Interactive Experiences
May 23, 2012
News Facts: Zmags, the leading provider of rich media mobile and social merchandising, today announced that The Honda Motor Company has selected Zmags Professional to develop highly engaging interactive online brochures, incorporating rich imagery and video content. In partnership with Genex, Honda's interactive agency ... Continue reading
Mojo Motors Fuels Up for Expansion with $3 Million in Funding for Used Car Buying Platform
May 8, 2012
MojoMotors.com, the leading used car deals platform, today announced that it has closed a $3 million funding round with Atlas Venture and existing investors including RPM Ventures, NextView Ventures, and others. Ryan Moore of Atlas Ventures will join the company's board of directors. Mojo Motors will use the funds to e ... Continue reading
Apr 29, 2012
Kelley Blue Book projects new-vehicle sales to reach 1,148,000 units, or 14.0 million seasonally adjusted sales rate (SAAR), in April 2012. This will account for a less than 1 percent decline in volume relative to April 2011, when the industry posted sales of nearly 1,158,000. However, the daily selling rate will impro ... Continue reading
For (Auto) Display Ads, Being Seen Matters More than Being Clicked
Apr 24, 2012
New Research from Pretarget and comScore Suggests that Buyer Conversion is More Highly Correlated with Ad Viewability and Hover than with Clicks . ... Continue reading
Green Cars That Go More Than the Extra Mile Per Gallon
Apr 20, 2012
In honor of Earth Day, shopautoweek.com navigated the increasingly crowded green-car market to find seven gasoline-powered hybrids that, at more than 40 mpg each, will help you save green by going green. 'If you're looking for something that sips gasoline for both city and highway driving, there are several 2012 model ... Continue reading
'Follow This Car' Feature Tracks Change in Vehicle's Value Over Time
Apr 17, 2012
Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, today announces its all-new Follow This Car feature, allowing car sellers to be among the first to know when the value of their vehicle changes. With the ability to track up to five cars, consumers will be notified via email when a specified vehicle's value changes by more than 2 percent. ... Continue reading
CarMax Foundation Marks Highest Single Year Grant Total in Foundation History
Apr 16, 2012
CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, announced today that The CarMax Foundation granted more than $2.4 million to nonprofits in the fiscal year that ended on February 29, which is the largest annual donation since its inception in 2003. Our largest grant total before this was $2.2 million in 2008. ... Continue reading
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