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AutoTrader.com Mobile App Downloads Surpass One Million

ATLANTA — AutoTrader.com, the ultimate automotive marketplace, surpassed a major milestone with its mobile apps for iPhone and Android devices: one million downloads. Available for less than one year, combined original downloads of these apps
May 16, 2012
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Edmunds.com Launches “Debt-Free Car Project” by Adding $3,800 Used Lexus to Long-Term Test Fleet

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, has launched “The Debt-Free Car Project,” which aims to assure car buyers that they can find a reliable used car for under $5,000 without the bu
May 16, 2012
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Ally Financial Announces Key Strategic Actions to Strengthen Company and Accelerate Ability to Repay U.S. Treasury

DETROIT — Ally Financial Inc. (Ally) today announced key strategic actions aimed at strengthening the company’s longer term financial profile and accelerating repayment of the U.S. Treasury’s investment.  The actions include the de
May 16, 2012
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Hertz Dominates Zagat Car Rental Survey

PARK RIDGE, N.J. — The Hertz Corporation (NYSE: HTZ), the world’s largest general use car rental brand, was voted the Best Overall Car Rental Company in Zagat’s 2012/13 Car Rental Survey. The Zagat Car Rental Survey was conducted a
May 16, 2012
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My Recommendation

A popular quote often attributed to George M. Cohan (and others) is, “I don’t care what the newspapers say about me, as long as they spell my name right.” It’s an interesting perspective, but it is definitely not my advice, especially in
May 16, 2012
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Kbb.com: Great Deals Await Consumers On New Vehicles Headed For 2013 Redesign

Ten Value Buys for Bargain New-Car Shoppers for May 2012 IRVINE, Calif. — According to Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used carinformation, auto sales are rebounding in the United States due to the plethora of
May 16, 2012
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Report: High Gas Prices Make Now a Good Time to Buy a Full-Size or Midsize SUV

ATLANTA — As gas prices remain high, now is a good time to buy a large SUV, according to the recent Shoppers Insights report from the AutoTrader.com Trend Engine. In a tracking study conducted by AutoTrader.com, 66 percent of new-car shoppers i
May 16, 2012
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Manheim Financial Services Hits 10 Million Vehicle Milestone

ATLANTA – Manheim Financial Services (MAFS) started off the second quarter with a key milestone that could only be achieved with the support of its independent dealer customers. For nearly 20 years, independent dealers have relied on MAFS for thei
May 15, 2012
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LEAP Financial’s Unique Business Model Ranks High in Customer Satisfaction Survey

San Diego –LEAP Financial, a vehicle leasing company that serves consumers who have difficulty obtaining credit, announced the results of their most recent customer satisfaction survey.  LEAP asked customers to rate their overall satisfaction w
May 15, 2012