Late last week, Edmunds.com came to the rescue of consumers worried about being “haunted” by the fear of paying too high a price on their next vehicle. Putting a timely spin on its True Market Value Predicted Price Trends this Halloween, the company identified which vehicles on the market qualify as “tricks” or “treats” — […] [Read More]

Though the SAAR is expected to reach 13.4 million units this month — the highest it has been since Aug. 2009, when the Cash for Clunkers program inflated new-car sales — Edmunds.com worries the industry may be in the midst of a “small sales bubble.” [Read More]

The Chevrolet Cruze and Honda CR-V are each one of the most popular models on Kbb.com and both are among the market’s best sellers. But an analysis by the website revealed that some of the vehicles that are cross-shopped with these two models often offer a better deal when it comes to five-year ownership costs. […] [Read More]

As Toyota highlighted the effects the recent floods in Thailand will have on production for the next few weeks, the automaker also announced it has chosen a new group vice president of government affairs in the automaker’s Washington, D.C., office for its North American branch. Tapped for the role is Stephen Ciccone, who will have […] [Read More]

Decisive magazine — which aims to provide culturally relevant news and information to minority consumers— revealed Thursday the vehicles it thinks consumers should take a look at, that is, if they live the city life. Naming its three top 2012 Urban Vehicles of the year, imports held significant sway, with Hyundai and Toyota both winning […] [Read More]

Acura dealers in Canada have a new level of support on the finance side. Honda Canada Finance revealed earlier this week that it rolled out Acura Financial Services, offering a bevy of services to Acura’s Canadian operations. These include: —Dedicated Acura client care toll-free number, available in English and French. —Exclusive Acura financial products and […] [Read More]

Many used vehicles are going for sky-high prices, but nevertheless, Forbes believes good used deals are still available for customers. To cull out the 2008 models that it believes gives consumers the best bang for the buck, the company went through a plethora of data from J.D. Power and Associates, IntelliChoice.com and Kelley Blue Book. […] [Read More]

ServNet’s auction owners traveled to Detroit earlier this month for a three-day event that included a “Meet the Owners” luncheon, the owners’ semi-annual business meeting, a visit to the Ford Rouge Manufacturing Plant and a Ride and Drive event at Chrysler headquarters in Auburn Hills, Mich. The group also visited with remarketers from Chrysler, Ford, […] [Read More]

One year after the last remaining Pontiac dealership shut down for good on Oct. 31, Edmunds.com discovered General Motors has managed to maintain — and even grow — the loyalty rate of former Pontiac owners. Edmunds.com found that 39.9 percent of Pontiac owners who traded in for a new vehicle this year opted for a […] [Read More]

On the heels of declaring it is no longer up for sale, Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group announced Wednesday that its subsidiary Rental Car Finance Corp. completed the private placement of $400 million of Series 2011-2 asset backed medium-term notes.  [Read More]