After an October that surprised the industry with its strength, November is continuing this momentum, already eclipsing the past month’s highs, according to TrueCar.com. But the company also discovered that while the new-vehicle SAAR continues to climb, used-car sales are showing a 4.6 percent decline from October. On a year-to-date basis, however, the news is […] [Read More]

General Motors has announced a recall of almost 5,700 midsize pickups to correct an issue with the seatbelt warning function in these models. Models involved include the early-model 2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon, all of which were built between Aug. 27 and Oct. 21. Breaking it down, 5,220 units are in the U.S., 210 are […] [Read More]

Toyota, recently plagued by the aftermath of both this past spring’s earthquake in Japan and the recent floods in Thailand, looks to be gaining ground with the release of a revamped model. With the release of the new 2012 Camry, consumer interest in Toyota is on the rise, according to the Dataium ASI Index, a […] [Read More]

In the spirit of families and friends gathering around the table tomorrow for Thanksgiving, MSN Autos has offered some “automotive turkeys” that may cause more yawning than tryptophan — the chemical in turkey that makes people sleepy. So, as car shoppers hit the lots this weekend — bellies full of the pilgrims’ favorite poultry — […] [Read More]

While many businesses may be closing up shop for the upcoming Thanksgiving weekend, dealerships often keep their doors open to take advantage of what can be a flood of traffic to their lots. But beyond spurring additional foot traffic, the holiday may serve as an opportunity for dealers to snatch up some much-needed used units […] [Read More]

Powered by a relationship with Automotive Finance Corp., National Powersport Auctions recently launched the NPA Dealer Financing program. Designed exclusively for powersport dealers, officials explained NPA Dealer Financing was created to empower and assist powersport dealers to develop and expand their pre-owned business. NPA’s Dealer Financing program is geared to provide dealers with wholesale financing […] [Read More]

Coming out of last week’s Los Angeles Auto Show, Edmunds.com spotted what it believed to be a fierce battle in the crossover SUV between two new models — the 2013 Ford Escape and the 2012 Honda CR-V. If shopper interest on their site is any indication, Edmunds.com analysts contend the Escape clearly won the post-show […] [Read More]

As dealers and automakers put more emphasis on reaching out to Latino car shoppers — who are becoming more and more influential in the market — a group of Hispanic auto journalists has released its list of the vehicles considered to be the most attractive to this group of consumers. The Hispanic Motor Press Association’s […] [Read More]

Factory-installed navigation systems may be causing more problems for consumers than they’re worth, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S. Navigation Usage and Satisfaction Study released Tuesday. Owners are experiencing a high number of problems with these devices, due mostly in part to routing quality, as well as system usability, the study showed. […] [Read More]

Touting the design as luxurious and cutting-edge as its sporty models, Porsche Cars North America highlighted plans for its new headquarters, which is scheduled to open in late 2013. To ensure every square inch of the brand new facility is infused with these Porsche brand and product values, the OEM selected HOK, a leading global […] [Read More]