Jan 24, 2011
Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com Market Intelligence survey concerning gas prices, the current economic situation coupled with concern over the potential rise in gas prices has caused new car and used car shoppers to change their vehicle consideration criteria. Â Nearly three-quarters (70 percent) of car shoppers say that ... Continue reading
GM Establishes Global Chief Technology Officer
Jan 20, 2011
In a move to bring greater focus and urgency to developing leading edge technology for all General Motors vehicles, the company today named Thomas G. Stephens its new Global Chief Technology Officer (CTO). "Customers today expect and deserve the very best technology from their GM vehicles," said GM Chairman and CEO Dan ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Recognized as 'Most Improved Mainstream Brand'
Jan 19, 2011
Following an historic year for Kia Motors America (KMA), including important milestones such as the company's best-ever full-year sales of 356,268 units; a 16th consecutive year of market share growth to an all-time high of 3.1 percent; and the launch of the company's first U.S.-built vehicle(1) ââ¬â the So ... Continue reading
Subaru Launches Interactive, Virtual Brochure for 2011 Outback
Jan 17, 2011
2011 Subaru Outback dynamic brochure. This interactive, digital brochure allows consumers to electronically explore the 2011 Subaru Outback with a dynamic product presentation that includes 360-degree views, videos and interactive demonstrations. The brochure more fully engages consumers with the use of interior, exter ... Continue reading
Results From CarWoo! Marketplace Show Clear Value of Negotiating With Car Dealers
Jan 12, 2011
PR Newswire BURLINGAME, Calif., Jan. 12, 2011 BURLINGAME, Calif., Jan. 12, 2011 -- According to an analysis of data now made available through the CarWoo! marketplace, negotiating with the dealer when buying a new car can yield significant benefits for new car buyers. Through CarWoo!'s anonymous confidential online mar ... Continue reading
2011 Kia Optima Honored as 'Best of 2011' by Cars.com
Jan 12, 2011
Kia Motors America's (KMA) all-new stylish and performance-oriented midsize sedan, the 2011 Optima, continues to accumulate accolades, and its latest achievement is winning Cars.com's second annual "Best of 2011" award. Â Optima was selected for its sharp styling inside and out as well as its available luxury features ... Continue reading
NADA 2010 Brand Share Report Reveals Consistent Consumer Consideration
Jan 4, 2011
NADAguides, the most comprehensive vehicle information provider on the Internet today, announces its 2010 Brand Share Report ââ¬â with domestics remaining on top for the second consecutive year. à Analysis of consumer research patterns from January through November 2010 reveals the overall most researche ... Continue reading
CarMax Reports Top Searched Used Vehicles in 2010
Dec 29, 2010
RICHMOND, Va.--The Ford 150 ousted the Honda Accord for the top spot as this yearââ¬â¢s most searched vehicle on carmax.com, according to CarMax, Inc. the nationââ¬â¢s largest retailer of used cars. The Honda Accord had held onto the number one spot for the last four years in a row. The top ten se ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com Reports 2010 Auto Industry Trends
Dec 28, 2010
Edmunds.com reflects on the year, noting the key trends. âHybrids and compact cars, on the other hand, werenââ¬â¢t such strong sellers. There werenââ¬â¢t many new players in the compact car segment to draw in attention and, because of the economy, many traditional compact car buyers likely bo ... Continue reading
AutoTrader Announces Closing of Dealer Service Company HomeNet Automotive Acquisition
Dec 24, 2010
HomeNet Automotive, a leading provider of online inventory management and merchandising solutions for the automotive retail industry. AutoTrader.com's purchase of HomeNet's assets will bring a variety of benefits to dealers who post vehicles for sale on AutoTrader.com and to car shoppers who use AutoTrader.com to resea ... Continue reading
Suzuki Races to iPad/iPhone® 'Firsts' With Kizashi Ring of Fire Game
Dec 22, 2010
Kizashiâ⢠Ring of Fire racing game app, bringing its popular online game to life on both the iPad and iPhone as a free download from the App Store just in time for the holidays. With this launch, Suzuki builds on its multiplatform approach to promote the all-new Kizashi sport sedan in conjunction with the c ... Continue reading
AUTOMOBILE Magazine iPad Edition Goes Live
Dec 21, 2010
AUTOMOBILE Magazine, Americaââ¬â¢s leading automotive lifestyle publication, today launched the iPad edition of its magazine, making its nationally recognized, award-winning content available to download on Appleââ¬â¢s newest mobile device at the App Store. âTwenty-five years ago, we broke th ... Continue reading
kbb.com: New-Car Top 10 Holiday Car Deals of 2010
Dec 17, 2010
Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information, today announces the Top 10 Holiday Car Deals of 2010. While automakers are well-known for their holiday-themed deals and marketing campaigns, with fancy names like 'December to Remember,' 'Platinum Celebration,' 'Limited Engagement' ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book Names Honda Odyssey '2011 Best Redesigned Vehicle'
Dec 16, 2010
Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, a provider of new car and used car information, today announces the 2011 Honda Odyssey has been named 2011 Best Redesigned Vehicle. The kbb.com editors praise the 2011 Honda Odyssey engineers and designers for successfully tackling the difficult task of improving and redesigning an already ... Continue reading
Kelley Blue Book Announces Winners of 2011 Best Resale Value Awards
Dec 15, 2010
Best Resale Value Awards, which recognize current and forthcoming vehicles for their projected retained value five years from now. Since depreciation (or loss of value) is typically a car-buyer's primary expense during ownership, these awards, like all of kbb.com's new- and used-vehicle information, are designed to hel ... Continue reading
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