NEW YORK — The Deloitte Consumer Spending Index (Index) slid again in November, weighed down primarily by the housing market.  The Index tracks consumer cash flow as an indicator of future consumer spending. “A high number of foreclosed

ARLINGTON, VA — The list of winners of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Pick award is longer than ever this year, with vehicles in nearly every size category the Institute evaluates earning accolades. From minicars to s

BETHESDA, Md. — A car battery can lead a long and productive life, but sooner or later, this important part of the vehicle’s starting and charging system will need to be replaced. When the time comes to say goodbye to your car battery, r

An improperly stitched side curtain air bag in the 2012 Audi A6 is causing Volkswagen to recall a little over 300 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s website said. The seam in the air bags, the website said, may not be st

Microsoft Corp. (Nasdaq “MSFT”) and Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. announced a strategic relationship to collaborate and create a next-generation dealer management system based on Microsoft Dynamics CRM. Using the powerful foundation of Microsoft

Hoffman Estates, Ill. — The Dealer Services Group of Automatic Data Processing, Inc. announced that its Dealix (http://www.dealix.com) business unit has expanded its UsedCars.com (http://www.usedcars.com) website with vehicle videos and deale

BURLINGAME, Calif. — CarWoo! announces the closing of a $6M funding round, bringing total funding to over $12M.  With the funding, CarWoo! is adding industry veterans Rudi Thun, formerly General Manager of AOL Autos, and Phil Yeh, previously f

IRVINE, Calif. — Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information, reports that vehicles typically found in high volume within rental fleet have appreciated most since the start of the year, as covered in t

RICHMOND, Va.– Quality continues to be the most influential factor for car buyers the second year running, with more than double the amount of respondents choosing it over price, according to a recent telephone survey conducted for CarMax, Inc.