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General Motors tops 4 segments in JD Power Vehicle Dependability Studies

General Motors tops 4 segments in JD Power Vehicle Dependability Studies. General Motors’ vehicles such as the Chevrolet Camaro in the midsized sporty section, Chevrolet Tahoe in the large crossover segment, GMC Sierra HD large pickup and Buick Luc
Feb 22, 2013

After Strong 2012, This Year Likely ‘Even Bigger’ for Sonic’s Used Operations

In what was a strong year for the retailer’s pre-owned department, Sonic  Automotive increased its used-vehicle retail sales by more than 6 percent for  both full-year 2012 and the final quarter of the year. Specifically, Sonic moved 23,943 used
Feb 22, 2013

Lithia Focused on Reaching 75 Monthly Used Retail Sales Per Store

As the company closed the year with the highest fourth quarter adjusted net  income in company history, Lithia Motors watched its used-vehicle division  continue to work toward the goal of turning 75 units per store monthly. On Wednesday, Lithia re
Feb 22, 2013

9 cars with small price tag and big surprises

The average price of a new vehicle was $30,803 in 2012, according to automotive information company Edmunds.com. So what could you get for about half of that amount? The answer is: more than you might expect. There are nine new cars with prices start
Feb 21, 2013

AAPC Highlights Auto Industry’s Status As No. 1 U.S. Export Sector

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Matt Blunt, President of the American Automotive Policy Council, today issued the following statement on the 2012 international trade data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce which shows the U.S. auto industry remains
Feb 21, 2013

Ford predicts slow Focus EV sales climb

Automaker expects small gains in spite of adding 700 dealers Ford Motor Co. expects lukewarm sales for its Focus Electric compact car in the coming year, despite an extra 700 dealers who will soon be certified to sell Ford’s only all-electric v
Feb 21, 2013

Gemalto enables Audi’s industry-first embedded 4G LTE Infotainment System

Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, announces that its Cinterion® range of automotive-grade M2M technology is providing 4G connectivity for Audi’s industry-first, embedded LTE infotainment system. Enhanced “Audi connect” services  
Feb 21, 2013

Auto industry worried FCC decision to open Wi-Fi spectrum could hinder technology

Washington — The Federal Communications Commission is moving ahead  with a proposal that would allow the use of part of the wireless spectrum for  Wi-Fi that had been reserved for future vehicle-to-vehicle technology. Automakers are worried the d
Feb 21, 2013

Ford tops in value, says U.S. News & World Report

For the second straight year, Ford dominates the U.S. News &World Report 2013 Best Cars for the Money rankings, with six Ford vehicles offering consumers the most bang for their buck. The 2013 Focus, Fusion, Fusion Hybrid, Taurus, Escape and Edge
Feb 21, 2013