Experian Automotive: Hybrid vehicle market share grew by 41 percent in 2012
Apr 22, 2013
Experian Automotive today released findings from an analysis of the hybrid* vehicle segment in honor of Earth Day. The analysis showed that market share of hybrid vehicles has increased by 40.9 percent since 2011, going from 2.2 percent in 2011 to 3.1 percent in 2012. While hybrid vehicles still only make up slightly m ... Continue reading
10 Best Green Cars Of 2013 Named By KBB.com
Apr 18, 2013
Just in time for Earth Day, eco-friendly drivers in the market for a new car can see which models the experts recommend in the list of 10 Best Green Cars of 2013 by the editors of Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used car information. ... Continue reading
USAA Names 2013 Best Value Vehicles
Apr 17, 2013
USAA unveiled its third-annual Best Value vehicles list naming the top 2013 automobiles that offer affordability, safety and reliability. The 2013 Best Value list includes:Large Sedan: Dodge Charger Large Luxury SUV: No vehicle ranked* Midsize Sedan: Dodge Avenger Midsize Luxury SUV: Lexus RX 450h (hybrid) Small Sedan: ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Forecasts March Will Deliver Biggest Sales Month in Almost Five Years
Mar 28, 2013
Edmunds.com forecasts that 1,478,208 new cars and trucks will be sold in the U.S. in March for an estimated Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) of 15.6 million light vehicles. Edmunds.com expects March to be the biggest single month since 1,555,945 new cars and trucks were sold in May 2007. It is also the fifth cons ... Continue reading
Honeywell Turbochargers To Help Spur Increase In Diesel Passenger Vehicle Sales In United States
Mar 27, 2013
Honeywell Turbo Technologies is helping provide consumers with an ever-growing list of turbocharged diesel powered vehicles, as manufacturers look to offer U.S. customers the same fuel economy and performance benefits that European consumers already enjoy. Honeywell turbochargers are vital components of the new 3.0-lit ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group is the Fastest Growing Manufacturer in California for Second Consecutive Year
Mar 25, 2013
Chrysler Group's retail sales increased 50 percent in 2012 compared with sales in 2011; Fastest-growing manufacturer in the state FIAT brand retail sales were up 254 percent in 2012 versus 2011; Fastest-growing brand in the state Ram Truck brand retail sales were up 47 percent in 2012 compared with sales in 2011 Chrysl ... Continue reading
10 Best Car Deals Of The Month From KBB.com
Mar 22, 2013
Car shoppers can learn of 10 very affordable opportunities to purchase a new car with both no money down and monthly payments of less than $300 in the latest 10 Best Car Deals list from Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used car information. This month's list of new-car deals -- hand-picke ... Continue reading
Mar 21, 2013
New-vehicle salesremain strong in March, as both the light-vehicle retail selling rate and the total light-vehicle rate are consistent with February's performance at 12.1 million units and 15.3 million units, respectively, according to a monthly sales forecast developed by J.D. Power and Associates' Power Information N ... Continue reading
Mar 21, 2013
In 2013, The New York Auto Show features more 'special attractions' for visitors to enjoy than ever before including an all-new Motorsports, Motorcycles and Accessories area on Level 4. The Show's outdoor ride-a-long program includes Camp Jeep New York and an expanded Electric Vehicle Pavilion which features a range ... Continue reading
Young Car Buyers Shift Preferences from Japanese to U.S. and Korean Brands
Mar 20, 2013
American auto brands are gaining strength with younger buyers in the U.S., while their Japanese rivals have taken a big step back, reports Edmunds.com. According to an analysis of new car retail registrations from R. L. Polk & Co., American brands accounted for 36.8 percent of cars bought by Americans age 25 to 34 in 2 ... Continue reading
Hertz Expands Supercar Rentals In Europe
Mar 11, 2013
The Hertz Corporation , the world's leading general use car rental brand, has expanded its Supercar offerings in Europe to cater for international and local market demand. Providing the opportunity to drive high end marques that would normally retail at six figure prices, Hertz Supercars are now available for rental in ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Names Ten Vehicles as Top Dogs for Pet Safety
Mar 7, 2013
Both automakers and car buyers put a lot of thought into keeping drivers and passengers safe when they're on the road. But what about pets? Edmunds.com, the premier resource for car shopping and automotive information, identifies 10 SUV's, minivans, hatchbacks and wagons that offer the most safety and comfort for every ... Continue reading
IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Winners Feature TRW Safety Technology
Mar 4, 2013
Seven vehicle models recently named 2013 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK+ winners feature various automotive safety technologies supplied by TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in active and passive safety. The new TOP SAFETY PICK+ designation was recently handed out by IIHS ... Continue reading
International Nameplate Automobile Dealers Announce Monthly Sales
Mar 4, 2013
Sales Steady in February Alexandria, VA (March 4, 2013) â AutoData Corp. estimated the seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) at 15.38 million units, versus 14.5 million units one year ago. Sales for all brands, unadjusted for business days, were up 3.7 percent from January 2012, and 14.3 percent from January 2013 ... Continue reading
Mar 1, 2013
Stenkullen 2013-02-28 Vehicle adaptation for people with disabilities in the spotlight at the International Motor Show in Geneva, (7-17 March 2013) Accessibility takes centre stage at the International Motor Show in Geneva when the Swedish vehicle adaptation company Autoadapt together with its Swiss dealer Haueter AG p ... Continue reading
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