New-Car Incentives - List of Best From Forbes
Feb 4, 2010
<p>Washington DC February 4, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that according to Forbes, when selling cars, incentives can be beneficial to consumers. A little extra cash can make all the difference: The $26,320 Nissan has a $4,000 cash rebate that is 15.2 percent off its MSRP. Even with its Assurance program attache ... Continue reading
Automakers Now Want to Share Their Design Concepts with Consumers - VIDEO FEATURE
Jan 29, 2010
DETROIT - In the past, before TheAutoChannel's official singn-on in January 1996, what very little automotive information that was online was subject to subscription fees. Then, even after our launch, automakers, car price guides and the traditional magazines wanted to charge fees and they went to great lengths to hide ... Continue reading
ResponseLogix® Survey: 2010 Internet Driven Car Sales Projected to Grow Dramatically
Jan 27, 2010
SUNNYVALE, Calif.--ResponseLogix, Inc., the leading provider of automotive digital response management software for internet leads, today released the results of a customer survey that shows internet sales are expected to become even more dominant in terms of the percentage of total dealership sales. Half of the dealer ... Continue reading
Jan 26, 2010
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Jan. 26 -- The most useful automotive manufacturer Web sites for new-vehicle buyers offer not only rich content, but also strong execution of that content, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Manufacturer Web Site Evaluation Study(SM) (MWES)âWave 1 released today. (Logo: http: ... Continue reading
Jan 26, 2010
Latest Market Intelligence Shows Significant Increased Interest in Domestic-Made Vehicles IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 26 -- According to the latest Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com Market Intelligence Brand Watch study, large-vehicle consideration for new trucks, SUVs and CUVs is rebounding to pre-recession levels not seen since ... Continue reading
Cars.com Names Best Lifestyle Vehicles
Jan 14, 2010
Winners Include Best Cars for Work, Play, Families and Eco-Friendliness CHICAGO, Jan. 14 -- Cars.com's expert automotive reviewers got behind the wheel in dozens of vehicles this year and have selected their favorites in a variety of lifestyle segments as part of the site's 2010 Lifestyle Awards. Winners include the Ca ... Continue reading
Manheim Applauds Widespread Industry Adoption of NAAA Arbitration Policy
Jan 7, 2010
ATLANTA January 6, 2010; Manheim executive vice president of U.S. operations Mike Broe today applauded the widespread adoption of the newly-revised National Auto Auction Association (NAAA) policy by other NAAA members. Manheim has supported the associationâs arbitration policy since its inception, and Manheim vice ... Continue reading
Reynolds and Reynolds Marks Early Success with CarLocate.com
Jan 5, 2010
CarLocate.com Continues to Achieve Steady Growth in Site Visits from Consumers and Resulting Sales Leads to Dealerships DAYTON, Ohio, Jan. 5 -- Reynolds and Reynolds today marked the first three months of CarLocate.com with strong, steady growth in consumer visits to the site and resulting sales leads to dealerships. I ... Continue reading
kbb.com Data Reveals Three Brands 'Bucking The Trend' in Down Economy
Jan 4, 2010
Audi, Mercedes, Subaru Depreciating Slower than Overall Market, Generating High New-Car Consideration IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 4, 2009; Kelley Blue Book, a provider of new and used car information, today announces recent data from the company's top-rated Web site, www.kbb.com, revealing three automotive brands that are 'bu ... Continue reading
CarMax Reveals Top Searched Used Vehicles for 2009
Dec 28, 2009
RICHMOND, Va.--CarMax, Inc. the nationâs largest retailer of used cars, reports the top ten searched used vehicles on carmax.com for 2009. The Honda Accord retains the top spot for the fourth consecutive year. For the past year, carmax.com averaged more than 5.5 million visits per month.* âThis yearâs li ... Continue reading
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice to Acquire Europe's No.1 Vehicle Remarketing Company
Dec 24, 2009
Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC today announced a definitive agreement to acquire BCA, Europe's leading vehicle auctions and remarketing company from Montagu Private Equity. With 45 remarketing centers spread across 12 countries, BCA annually sells over 4 billion pounds Sterling of used vehicles, ranging from nearly-new ... Continue reading
Barrett-Jackson to Sell Buddy Holly's Restored 1958 Chevy Impala During the 2010 Scottsdale Auction
Dec 23, 2009
SCOTTSDALE, AZ December 23, 2009; A brilliantly restored 1958 Chevrolet Impala (Lot #1258.2) originally purchased by rock 'n' roll phenom Buddy Holly will be sold at No Reserve during the 39th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction in Scottsdale on Jan. 18-24, 2010. Holly purchased the coral colored classic in 19 ... Continue reading
Dec 17, 2009
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the new vehicle sales tax deduction nears its expiration date, shoppers looking to take advantage of the incentive should familiarize themselves with vehicle financing, says the Americans Well-informed on Auto Retailing Economics (AWARE). The Internal Revenue Service an ... Continue reading
Nationwide Insurance Introduces New iPhone App for Car Shopping
Dec 16, 2009
COLUMBUS, Ohio--Nationwide Insurance is introducing CartopiaSM, a free iPhoneTM app for car shopping that also works on the iPod Touch®. The new app helps car shoppers access unbiased information on specific cars from multiple reliable sources to help choose the new or used car thatâs right for them. The app is ... Continue reading
December the Best Month to Buy a Car; Edmunds.com Lists Deals of the Month
Dec 16, 2009
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Itâs the busiest shopping season of the year and the very best month to get a discount on a new car or truck, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. âIf youâre thinking of buying a vehicle anytime soon, move quickly since you can take a tax ... Continue reading
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