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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