FINDLAY, Ohio — While acknowledging the downward sales impact Toyota's recalls have caused for the automaker, a Corporate Research International survey suggests that the attitudes vehicle owners have for the brand haven't changed as much as those of consumers who own cars from other brands. In essence, Toyota owners largely appear to be remaining loyal in the midst of […] [Read More]

IRVINE and SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Analysts from Edmunds.com and Kelley Blue Book's Kbb.com found that hefty incentives offered by Toyota are doing more than just help the brand recover from ongoing recall turmoil. Looking at the situation from an industry-wide perspective, Edmunds.com believes that the incentives given out not only by Toyota, but General Motors […] [Read More]

CARY, N.C. — A decision affecting hundreds of franchise dealers nationwide led the way as the top story this week at AutoRemarketing.com. Readers wanted to learn more about the decision by General Motors to send letters of intent to stores slated to be shuttered later this year. Also, an analysis from J.D. Power & Associates about […] [Read More]

IRVINE, Calif. — Kelley Blue Book's Kbb.com released its list of Top 10 Family Cars for 2010 recently, and in some good news for domestics, six of the vehicles that made the rankings were from Ford or Chevrolet. Ford's 2010 Flex and Taurus models were on the list, as well as the 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid. […] [Read More]

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Analysts from NADAguides.com recently picked their latest Car of the Month. The choice for March was a vehicle that's gained considered consumer interest during the last several weeks — the 2011 Hyundai Sonata. When making the selection, site analysts described the vehicle as the most innovative and fun-to-drive sedan Hyundai has ever built. […] [Read More]

ATLANTA — Used-vehicle demand and average asking prices were on a stable incline during February, according to AutoTrader.com. The company also indicated that due partly to wintry weather, most of the models showing the heaviest traffic increases via the site were heavy-duty 2500 series pickups. "The used-car market continued to hold steady, as both demand and […] [Read More]

ST. LOUIS — Cash for Clunkers may have been more beneficial to the industry than many people thought, according to the results of a Maritz Automotive Research Group study released Tuesday. Basically, Maritz argues that the number of incremental sales that were spurred via CARS is dramatically higher than prior estimates suggested. Moreover, the research group says […] [Read More]

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — The auto industry has likely seen the worst of its drought, and though certain issues and challenges must be addressed, new-vehicle sales are headed toward the 11.7 million unit mark for 2010, according to J.D. Power and Associates.  And four years from now, they could be back to the 16 million mark. While […] [Read More]

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Edmunds.com believes Toyota's announcements of zero-percent financing and special lease deals are being very well received because of a sharp rise in purchase intent by site visitors. Officials indicated that the incentive offerings generated nearly a 40-percent spike in purchase interest when measured over a 48-hour period. Comparing recent history, the increase […] [Read More]

CARY, N.C. — Major announcements, management changes and comments from some of the industry's top executives dominated the news this past week at AutoRemarketing.com. Leading the way was a recap of enhanced dealer consignment initiatives highlighted by KAR Auction Services' chief executive officer. Readers also learned about another major management overhaul at General Motors. The top […] [Read More]