Analysis

In a recent report discussing the certified pre-owned segment’s emergence as a viable option in the auto marketplace, MSN Autos revealed the top-10 best selling CPO models for the first half of 2010, and offered a bit of commentary on each vehicle. So which model topped the list? According to the report, the No. 1 […] [Read More]

The seasonally adjusted annualized rate for new-vehicle retail sales for September is likely to reach a more-than-two-year high — not counting August 2009, when sales were lifted by CARS — and it appears that shoppers were putting off purchases at the end of last month, thus leading to a “vigorous start” this month, according to J.D. Power […] [Read More]

Used-vehicle sales are expected to remain relatively static on a year-over-year basis for September, but fall double-digits from August, according to TrueCar.com. On the new-vehicle side of the market, though, sales look to be down 5 percent month-over-month (unadjusted). However, this decline is much slower than the usual August-to-September dip, something that TrueCar vice president […] [Read More]

The compact car segment has shown significant growth in terms of online shopper interest over the spring and summer, but this hasn’t translated into higher sales, according to Jumpstart Automotive Group. The company suggested that this trend points to pent-up demand for compacts, meaning end-of-year sales could be strong for this segment.   More specifically, the […] [Read More]

Move over, fellas. When it comes to the under-30 crowd, the luxury market is seeing a greater number of female drivers than males, according to LeaseTrader.com.   In fact, more than half (about 51.2 percent) of females younger than 30 who use the site have a luxury ride. Five years ago, just 42.6 percent could […] [Read More]

The National Insurance Crime Bureau’s theft study discovered the 10 most stolen vehicles throughout the nation.   The Hot Wheels 2010 study identified the following vehicles as the most often stolen:   1. 1994 Honda Accord   2. 1995 Honda Civic   3. 1991 Toyota Camry   4. 1997 Ford F-150 Pickup   5. 2004 […] [Read More]

Dealer Services Corp. of Indiana announced it has selected Learn.com to deliver and track employee training.   The company points to this new platform as one of its latest investments designed to enhance customer service.   [Read More]

 R. L. Polk & Co. revealed Monday who will become its new president effective Oct. 4.   Taking on the position is Tim Rogers, who will lead Polk’s overall business objectives, policies and strategic direction.   Rogers comes over to Polk after a 29-year tenure with Maritz, a leading marketing services company. During that time, […] [Read More]

Consumers seem to be noticing the availability of used hybrid SUVs and hybrid crossovers and apparently have found them to be attractive options, as these two segments were among the biggest gainers during August in terms of used-car shopping activity growth on Kbb.com, according to Kelley Blue Book’s inaugural Hot Used-Car Report. In fact, hybrid SUVs […] [Read More]

Autobytel said late last week that it has purchased Cyber Ventures and Autotropolis, which are two co-owned companies out of Tampa., Fla., that produce and sell auto shoppers’ purchase requests by utilizing proprietary content and search-marketing capabilities. Autobytel’s leadership expects the acquisition could provide as much as a 150-percent lift in internally generated purchase requests […] [Read More]