News By Topic: Shopping For And Buying Vehicles Online

SUV Fuel Economy Increases While SUV Pricing Drops in 2006 Model Year, According to Autobytel's AIC

Oct 31, 2005

Latest AIC Quarterly QuickView Also Uncovers 860% Increase in Availability of Backup Cameras; Reports 12 Time Jump in Vehicles With MP3 Capabilities IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 31 -- Autobytel Inc.'s Automotive Information Center (AIC) division today released data from its upcoming research report, the Q3 2005 AIC Quarterly Q ... Continue reading

Baszucki Named Exec VP Cobalt Group and GM of Dealix

Oct 31, 2005

SEATTLE & REDWOOD CITY, Calif.--Oct. 31, 2005--The Cobalt Group, Inc., the leading provider of marketing services to the retail automotive industry, announced today the appointment of Greg Baszucki to executive vice president and general manager of Cobalt's Dealix business unit. Baszucki co-founded Dealix Corporation w ... Continue reading

Nitra Website Solutions to Help Auto Dealers

Oct 26, 2005

SEATTLE--Oct. 26, 2005-- Cobalt SearchStream(TM) Maximizes Search Engine Results The Cobalt Group, the leading provider of marketing services for the automotive market, today announced the launch of Cobalt SearchStream(TM) a new website feature that works with interactive Flash(R) technology to create a lasting impress ... Continue reading

'The Auto Equity Transfer Plan'

Oct 26, 2005

An Investment Plan With Every Used Car You Own, 'The Auto Equity Transfer Plan' by Robert C. Jones SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Oct. 26 -- In today's upheaval of the automotive industry there are numerous realities unfolding and not just before the eyes of the industry giants. Consumers are beginning to realize that an investmen ... Continue reading

Christin Prince Joins Jumpstart Automotive Media

Oct 25, 2005

Christin Prince Joins Jumpstart Automotive Media Digital Media Veteran Latest to Join High-Growth Firm SAN FRANCISCO (October 25, 2005) Jumpstart Automotive Media, which has partnered with leading automotive web publishers to aggregate the Internet's largest community of car shoppers, today announced that Christin Prin ... Continue reading

Autobytel Retains Merrill Lynch to Evaluate Strategic Alternatives

Oct 24, 2005

IRVINE, Calif.--Oct. 24, 2005--Autobytel Inc. today announced that it retained the services of Merrill Lynch & Co. to assist the company in exploring strategic alternatives, which may include potential acquisitions of, or mergers with, complementary businesses, as well as a potential sale of the company. "Autobytel is ... Continue reading

Data Finds Dealers Witnessed a Spike in New Vehicle Internet Sales Leads from Own Websites

Oct 20, 2005

Washington DC October 20, 2005; According to AIADA-NCM’s iDealer Data, the average international nameplate dealership website generated 78.0 leads in August compared to the year’s low of 14.4 in April. Dealers who have embraced the internet more fully have experienced an even better internet sales rate. &#8 ... Continue reading

NADAguides.com and Experian Automotive Renew Partnership

Oct 18, 2005

Vehicle History Report Agreement Extended Two Years COSTA MESA, Calif., Oct. 18 -- Executives from NADAguides.com, a leading vehicle information Web site, and Experian(R), the global leader in providing value-added information solutions, today announced they have renewed their mutual contract and have extended their pa ... Continue reading

Cars.com and RadioShack Join MotorWeek Sponsorship Line-Up;

Oct 17, 2005

OWINGS MILLS, Md.--Oct. 17, 2005--MotorWeek, the award-winning PBS automotive series kicked off its 25th anniversary season launch with two new sponsors, cars.com and RadioShack. The two national sponsor deals follow the August announcement of Dunlop's sponsorship, bringing the total MotorWeek corporate sponsors to fou ... Continue reading

Mark Boyd Joins Auto Dealer Traffic, Inc.

Oct 16, 2005

I am submitting Word and Copy-and-Paste versions along with a photo of the new executive. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Automotive E-Commerce and Technology Guru Mark Boyd is Named Executive Vice President & Director of Strategic Development for Auto Dealer Traffic, Inc. Columbus, Ohio -- October 15, 2005 -- Auto Dealer Traff ... Continue reading

First-Ever Automotive Internet Roundtable

Oct 15, 2005

If this isn't a news story :0); can you help get it in the calendar section of your website if you have one? This will be the most significant gathering of folks involved in online auto advertising anywhere. Let me know if you'd like a press pass or information on how to attend/cover. Many thanks GHS J.D. Power and Ass ... Continue reading

CarMax Says Online Searches for Smaller Cars on the Rise

Oct 14, 2005

RICHMOND, Va., Oct. 13 -- At a time when gas prices continue to increase, CarMax, Inc. , the nation's largest retailer of used cars, says online searches for smaller cars are on the rise. Examples include the Toyota Corolla, Volkswagen Jetta, and Toyota Prius, all of which are climbing in popularity based on searches o ... Continue reading

Finds Women Eagerly Adopting New Environmentally Friendly Car Technologies

Sep 29, 2005

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Sept. 29 -- Natural gas. Hybrid electric. Diesel. Women are at the vanguard of putting these new technologies through their everyday paces. ... Continue reading

NADAguides.com Puts Car Buyers in the Driver's Seat With Leasing Options

Sep 27, 2005

Website Partners With LeaseCompare - Offers Consumers Side-by-Side Lease Program Comparisons COSTA MESA, Calif., Sept. 27 -- NADAguides.com (www.NADAguides.com), a leading vehicle information website, today announced it has partnered with LeaseCompare.com (www.LeaseCompare.com), the world's only online auto leasing mar ... Continue reading

AutoTrader.com Announces New and Improved Workshop for Automotive Dealers

Sep 26, 2005

e-Advertising Essentials Workshop More Interactive ATLANTA, Sept. 26 -- AutoTrader.com, the leading automotive marketplace and consumer information website, announces new and improved dealer training called e-Advertising Essentials Workshops, free to all automotive dealers. So far this year, dealer trainers Jack Simmon ... Continue reading