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Edmunds.com Auto Sales Forecast: Sales Strong Thanks to Deferred Demand and Early Holiday Deals
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — An estimated 991,296 new cars will be sold in November for a projected Seasonally Adjusted Annualized Rate (SAAR) of 13.6 million, forecasts Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. “There were positive forces in the...
GM Builds 100-Millionth Small-Block Engine
WIXOM, Mich. – General Motors this week will build its 100-millionth small-block engine – 56 years after the first production small block – representing an engineering legacy that continues to deliver greater performance and efficiency through advanced technology....
Audi Achieves Highest-Ever U.S. Annual Sales Eclipsing 101,629 Record Set in 2010
HERNDON, Va. -- With just over a month remaining in 2011, Audi of America achieved a new annual sales record over the hectic holiday shopping weekend. With 102,055 sales of premium cars and SUVs already reported this year, the Audi brand eclipsed the previous sales...
GM Builds on Battery Safety to Ensure Confidence in Chevrolet Volt
DETROIT - General Motors announced Monday initiatives for customer satisfaction and battery safety research to ensure ongoing confidence in the Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicle. Customer safety, satisfaction remain highest priority Volt owners offered...
High Gear Media Names Its Best Cars to Buy 2012: Ford Focus, Porsche 911, and Toyota Prius
PALO ALTO, Calif. -- High Gear Media recently named three cars as its "Best Cars to Buy 2012"--the Ford Focus, the Porsche 911 and the Toyota Prius. The awards were named by expert editors from High Gear Media's premium destination sites The Car Connection, Motor...
NADA Continues to Vigorously Defend Dealer-Assisted Financing Model
McLEAN, Va. -- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) conducted its third and final Motor Vehicle Dealer Roundtable on Thursday, Nov. 17 in Washington, D.C. The roundtable focused on the following areas: 1. Alleged misrepresentations and other misconduct in consumer...
Honda’s North American Plants to Resume Normal Production
Honda issued the following statement on the update of vehicle production at its North American plants: Due to improvement in the overall parts supply situation, all of Honda's North American plants will resume normal production by December 1, 2011. While the severe...
Consumers Choose Small over Midsize
With fuel economy being top of mind for car shoppers lately, some popular midsize vehicles are being left on dealership lots as more shoppers buy the smaller fuel economy vehicles a story from The Detroit News said. Are you seeing this trend at your dealership?
TrueCar.com: SAAR Expected to be Highest Since Cash for Clunkers?
SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- TrueCar.com, the authority on new car pricing, trends and forecasting, released its November 2011 sales and incentives forecast. The forecast shows the following: For November 2011, new light vehicle sales in the U.S. (including fleet) is...
Are BMW and Toyota Working Together?
Reports are circling this week that two automakers are looking to work together on diesel and hybrid engines. A story from The Detroit News said a Japanese newspaper is reporting Toyota Motor Corp. and BMW might be working together on engine technologies. According to...
Toyota Prius Family of Vehicles Receive GreenCarReports’ ‘2012 Best Green Car to Buy’ Award
TORRANCE, Calif. – GreenCarReports.com has named the 2012 Toyota Prius family of vehicles as its “Best Green Car to Buy 2012.” Beginning with the 2012 model year, the Prius will expand to a family of four vehicles, including the third-generation Prius Liftback, the...
Edmunds.com Advises Car Owners How to Turn Car Leases into Cash
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Some consumers may be eligible to collect thousands of dollars before turning in their leased cars, reports Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. In “3 Ways to Turn Your Lease into Cash,” Edmunds.com’s Sr. Consumer...
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