Capitalizing on the popularity of reality TV and online gaming, Ford is rolling out a new campaign to push the Escape. This week, the Blue Oval began a search for a few dynamic, fun-loving individuals ready to compete in real-world challenges with the help of online followers — all while experiencing the all-new Ford Escape. […] [Read More]

If the Used/CPO Car Insights Report from AutoTrader.com is any indication, it appears the big winner in the certified pre-owned market last month was the luxury segment. Pushed by pent-up demand and the strong cross-shopping trend of consumers browsing both new and used models, luxury CPO vehicles — along with new luxury rides — showed […] [Read More]

High Gear Media recently revealed its picks for “Best Cars to Buy 2012.” The three cars that made is onto the company’s list were the Ford Focus, the Porsche 911 and the Toyota Prius. The choices were made by editors from High Gear Media’s sites — The Car Connection, Motor Authority and Green Car Reports. [Read More]

 Is the glass half full or half empty? Perhaps it only requires just a bit more of what’s already in it. I will admit, in the past I was a bit of an optimist when it comes to inventory challenges. In other words, I would buy from my gut based on what inventory was in […] [Read More]

With franchised dealers eager to be the landing spot for off-lease units, Edmunds.com assembled a trio of reasons why it might be prudent to end a lease early. Senior consumer advice editor Phil Reed explained how recent changes have created equity in vehicle leases in his study called, “3 Ways to Turn Your Lease into […] [Read More]

Predicting a 4- to 6-percent spike in used-vehicle values into early next year, Kelley Blue Book came out Tuesday and strongly suggested that consumers make the move now if they’re looking to purchase a used model. The refilling of the industry’s used supply via off-lease and off-rental models will likely be limited in early 2012, pushing prices up. […] [Read More]

With one month remaining in 2011, Audi says sales on both the new-car and certified pre-owned fronts are already ahead of annual records. On top of revealing it has its posted its highest-ever U.S. annual sales rate for the first 10 months of this year, Audi also enjoyed significant growth in its certified division, beating another […] [Read More]

Recapping some analysis from U.K.-based Bernstein Research, CNNMoney recently revealed a dozen models that dealers would be wise to keep on their lots. And interestingly enough, the top three vehicles on the list of the 12 most profitable models were trucks from Big 3 automakers. CNNMoney quoted Bernstein auto researcher Max Walburton as saying that […] [Read More]

Volvo officially has a new leader for its U.S. operations to replace Doug Speck, who has a new role. Appointed this week to serve as president of Volvo Cars of U.S. is John Maloney, acting president of Volvo Cars of North America since May. The move was effective immediately. Meanwhile, Speck has taken the role of […] [Read More]

Forecasted to sail over October’s highs, Edmunds.com is predicting this month’s SAAR will reach 13.6 million. This translates into 991,296 million new-car sales for November.  So what are the big factors behind the predicted climb? First, this past Thanksgiving weekend brought higher auto sales than initially expected, a trend that Edmunds.com is contributing to “the […] [Read More]