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J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Uncertain Future of Brands Dissuades Some New-Vehicle Buyers From Considering Particular Brands

J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Uncertain Future of Brands Dissuades Some New-Vehicle Buyers From Considering Particular Brands

Lack of Awareness and Styling Are Obstacles to Consideration for Many New-Vehicle Launches WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Dec. 15 -- Nearly one in five new-vehicle buyers who avoid a particular vehicle model cite their concern over the future of the brand as a reason for avoidance, according to the J.D. Power and Associates ... Continue reading

Eco-friendly New and Used Car Search Option on CarLocate.com Helps Consumers Get Green and Get Going

Eco-friendly New and Used Car Search Option on CarLocate.com Helps Consumers Get Green and Get Going

"Green Search" Feature Quickest and Easiest Way to Shop for Hybrids and Other Environmentally Friendly Cars DAYTON, Ohio, Dec. 9 -- CarLocate.com, a nationwide new and used vehicle search Web site, today unveiled its latest search feature - "Green Search" - that enables consumers to quickly and easily shop for eco-frie ... Continue reading

Ford Fiesta Racks Up More Than 1,000 Reservations, Builds on Fiesta Momentum

Ford Fiesta Racks Up More Than 1,000 Reservations, Builds on Fiesta Momentum

DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 9 -- -- Ford Fiesta Reservations has more than 1,000 reservations placed since launching just six days ago, showing demand for Ford's newest small car -- Consumers who reserve a new Ford Fiesta will receive SYNC® and Premium Sound package, a $595 value, at no charge once their vehicle is delivere ... Continue reading

Hyundai to Supply Live Feed of National Dealership Certified Pre-Owned Inventory to AutoTrader.com

Hyundai to Supply Live Feed of National Dealership Certified Pre-Owned Inventory to AutoTrader.com

ATLANTA, Dec. 8 -- AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, today announced it will begin carrying a live feed of all Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Hyundai automobiles currently available at more than 790 Hyundai retailers nationwide. All Hyundai CPO vehicles will be imported into the AutoTrader.com database an ... Continue reading

One-of-a-Kind New York Yankees 2010 Ford Mustang GT to Sell to Highest Bidder

One-of-a-Kind New York Yankees 2010 Ford Mustang GT to Sell to Highest Bidder

PLEASANT VALLEY, N.Y., December 3, 2009; United Country Absolute Auction & Realty (www.aarbids.com) announces the online auction of a one-of-a-kind 2010 Ford Mustang GT known as the "New York Yankees Mustang," according to Rob Doyle, auctioneer. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase a one-of-a-kind comm ... Continue reading

Four Weeks Remain on New Car Tax Deduction for 2009

Four Weeks Remain on New Car Tax Deduction for 2009

SPOKANE, Wash.--Vehicles are most families� second largest household expense, and there are about 30 days left to buy a new vehicle and qualify for federal income tax deductions under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. Qualified buyers purchasing new cars, light trucks, motor homes and motorcycl ... Continue reading

NADAguides.com to Make Big Announcement at Los Angeles International Auto Show

NADAguides.com to Make Big Announcement at Los Angeles International Auto Show

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 25 -- NADAguides.com, the leading provider of pricing information and market research for cars, classics, RVs, motorcycles and boats, will be making big news at the Los Angeles International Auto Show. Although NADAguides.com has not released details on the upcoming announcement, the news will come du ... Continue reading

Toyota of South Florida Announces Their Black Friday Kick Off Special in Anticipation of Their Holiday Sales and the Upcoming Dolphins Game

Toyota of South Florida Announces Their Black Friday Kick Off Special in Anticipation of Their Holiday Sales and the Upcoming Dolphins Game

MIAMI--Toyota of South Florida, located in Doral off of State Road 836, announced their Black Friday Kick Off Special in anticipation of the holidays and the upcoming Dolphins game. Starting now through December 5th, Toyota of South Florida is offering promotion participants a chance to win an all-new 2010 Camry or Cor ... Continue reading

Lexus Engages ATTIK to Support Global Launch of Much-Anticipated LFA Supercar

Lexus Engages ATTIK to Support Global Launch of Much-Anticipated LFA Supercar

Launch Website's 3D Configurator Instantly Renders Millions of Possible Options in Real-Time for Customized Downloads SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 23 -- Attendees of the recent 2009 Tokyo Motor Show (which ran Oct. 24 to Nov. 4) and automotive enthusiasts worldwide were thrilled to witness the launch of the Lexus LFA. The brand ... Continue reading

Easy to Use New Car Research Tools By Brand

Easy to Use New Car Research Tools By Brand

Only The Auto Channel provides new car buyers the tools to create their purchase consideration list. The average new car buyer has less than three vehicles on their final consideration list, so make sure you have compared all of the potentials before you final list. ... Continue reading

'Year-end Wrap-up' Kicks Off at Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram Dealerships Across the United States

'Year-end Wrap-up' Kicks Off at Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge and Ram Dealerships Across the United States

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 20 -- Chrysler Group LLC today announced new incentives that offer consumers the choice of a gift for themselves or some extra cash in their pocket as the holiday season approaches. "Chrysler Group is happy to kick-off our 'Year-end Wrap-up' just in time for the holiday season," said Fred Diaz ... Continue reading

How Much Will That New Car Really Cost You Over Time? NADAguides.com Joins The Auto Channel in Providing an Easy-to-Use 'Cost to Own' Tool (4 Years After TACH Did-Oh Well!)

How Much Will That New Car Really Cost You Over Time? NADAguides.com Joins The Auto Channel in Providing an Easy-to-Use 'Cost to Own' Tool (4 Years After TACH Did-Oh Well!)

- Powerful Online Tool Analyzes Eight Key Factors to Estimate Five-Year Ownership Costs - COSTA MESA, Calif., Nov. 19 -- When consumers look to purchase a new vehicle, the price is usually the first thing they research before making the decision to buy. Although the Suggested Retail Price provides the consumer with the ... Continue reading

IntelliChoice.com Names Executive Editor

IntelliChoice.com Names Executive Editor

IRVINE, Calif.--IntelliChoice.com, the leading provider of automotive ownership cost and value analysis and part of Source Interlink Media, today announced the appointment of Charlie Vogelheim to the post of executive editor. Vogelheim will report directly to Greg Goff, president of Source Interlink Media Digital. †... Continue reading

CNN Says Black Friday Is Best day to buy a car

CNN Says Black Friday Is Best day to buy a car

If you're looking for a new car, the day after Thanksgiving is the best day of the year to buy. NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- When people think of Black Friday shopping, they usually think of things like flat screen TVs, toys and sweaters. Now you can add cars, trucks and SUVs. Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is ... Continue reading

CarMax Reports Top Ten Searched Vehicle Features on carmax.com

CarMax Reports Top Ten Searched Vehicle Features on carmax.com

RICHMOND, Va.--CarMax, Inc. the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, reports the top ten vehicle features searched for on carmax.com in October. Leather seats top the list as the most desired feature among carmax.com consumers. “Car shoppers often know the vehicle options that are most important to them, b ... Continue reading

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