Trends and Stats
Used-Vehicle Popularity Falling?
-- September 04, 2008
ATLANTA — As incentives drove a slight upswing in new-vehicle sales in August, it appears that consumer interest on the used side may have dwindled a bit. Apparently, all 20 of the most popular used models on AutoTrader.com showed significant drop-offs in ... [ Full Story ]
Most Popular Stories on AutoRemarketing.com
-- September 04, 2008
CARY, N.C. — After being one of the most popular topics on AutoRemarketing.com in late July and early August, one subject, in particular, showed a resurgence in reader interest this week. The area that really seemed to resonate with our audience was ... [ Full Story ]
Edmunds.com: OEMs Boost Incentives to Clear Lots
-- September 03, 2008
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — With new model-year vehicles set to arrive soon, automakers made a strong push to sell off 2008 inventory in August by significantly increasing incentive spending from ... [ Full Story ]
Most Popular Stories on AutoRemarketing.com
-- September 02, 2008
CARY, N.C. — Taking a look at the most-read stories on AutoRemarketing.com, one topic, in particular, seemed to resonate with readers. What was it? ... [ Full Story ]
OPENLANE, Cobalt Receive Recognition for Growth
-- September 02, 2008
MENLO PARK, Calif., and SEATTLE — OPENLANE and Cobalt recently received honors from Inc.com for making the second annual list of ...
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What Do Women Want?
-- August 28, 2008
PLYMOUTH, Mass. — What do women want when it comes to interior design in a vehicle? A recent study from Johnson Controls — a designer of auto interior features, among other products — aimed to find out .... [ Full Story ]
Consumer Reports Analyzes Incentive Programs
-- August 28, 2008
NEW YORK — As many automakers introduce end-of-summer deals, Consumer Reports' Auto Price Service recently evaluated 2,014 national incentives across all vehicle segments. What did the publication find? ... [ Full Story ]
One Vehicle Segment Spikes in Popularity on CarMax.com
-- August 28, 2008
RICHMOND, Va. — According to a recent report from CarMax, one vehicle type in particular showed a strong surge in consumer popularity on the company's site during the spring and summer. What segment was this? ... [ Full Story ]
Polk Global Automotive Promotes Sr. VP, Managing Director of Global Sales Ops
-- August 26, 2008
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — R. L. Polk & Co. announced a senior vice president and managing director of global sales operations for Polk Global Automotive. Promoted to this position is ... [ Full Story ]
AutoRemarketing.com's Most Popular Stories
-- August 21, 2008
CARY, N.C. — In this week's rankings of the most popular stories on AutoRemarketing.com, three articles were bunched tightly at the top. However, the one that narrowly edged out the rest of the pack focused on ...
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What Brands are Tops in Design?
-- August 21, 2008
IRVINE, Calif. — Despite the Big 3's recent struggles, consumers' opinions on domestic automakers continue to be relatively positive, at least in terms of ... [ Full Story ]
What Are Best Deals for August?
-- August 20, 2008
CAMPBELL, Calif. — Even though gas prices have dropped recently, automakers continue to offer significant rebates on many trucks and SUVs, according to IntelliChoice.com's latest "Best Deals of the Month" report. However, one of the large-vehicle segment winners in August may not be around for ... [ Full Story ]
NADA's Green Checkup Month Set for September 
-- August 20, 2008
DENVER — To keep dealers at the forefront of environmental responsibility, the National Automobile Dealers Association has announced that September is Green Checkup month and is urging its members to ... [ Full Story ]
Will the Continuous Upswing in Transportation Costs End Soon?
-- August 19, 2008
SAN DIEGO — While vehicle transportation costs continue to increase, the rate at which they are climbing has become less severe lately, according to CentralDispatch.com. The company attributes this trend to falling diesel prices, which could lead to the ...
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LeaseTrader.com Names July's Most Popular Leases
-- August 18, 2008
MIAMI — The leasing industry may have experienced a lot of change over the past few weeks, but one luxury model continues to dominate. LeaseTrader.com recently released its Top 10 Index for July, and taking the top spot ... [ Full Story ]
What Will the Future Bring for Consumers, Auto Industry?
-- August 14, 2008
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — What will the auto industry look like in a little over a decade? What will be important to consumers in 2020? ... [ Full Story ]
Cox Enterprises to Sell Several Newspapers as it Alters Business Focus
-- August 14, 2008
ATLANTA — With 80 percent of its revenues coming from non-media companies, such as Manheim, Cox Enterprises announced Thursday that it is shifting from its traditional media-oriented focus by selling off ... [ Full Story ]
Most Popular Stories on AutoRemarketing.com
-- August 14, 2008
CARY, N.C. — After a few weeks at the top, leasing has taken a back seat as the hottest topics on AutoRemarketing.com. What has stepped up to take its place? ...
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Cars.com Introduces True Mileage Index to Rank OEMs
-- August 14, 2008
CHICAGO — Cars.com recently suggested that the way the federal government's CAFE program calculates the fuel economy of OEMs may be a bit ambiguous, making it tricky to see how manufacturers compare to one another. To help alleviate this ... [ Full Story ]
Experian: Customer Loyalty Takes Dive
-- August 13, 2008
COSTA MESA, Calif. — Despite measures that may indicate satisfaction scores are up throughout the industry, these metrics don't always reflect overall improvement in customer loyalty, Experian Automotive suggested in a new study. In fact, loyalty to manufacturers has ... [ Full Story ]