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Kelley Blue Book and Mercedes-Benz are repeat Brands of the Year; Harley-Davidson and Toyota also earn Brand of the Year distinction NEW YORK, May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- As Americans lift themselves out of an economic slump, findings from the 2013 Harris Poll EquiTrend® (EQ) study show consumers' perceptions of automotive brands continue to climb. More than 30 auto brands were assessed this year, and both the luxury and full line auto categories improved. These are among the...
GREEN BAY, Wis., Feb. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- If there's one segment of the automotive market that grows seemingly every quarter, it's the crossover/SUV segment. These vehicles just make sense for a large portion of consumers. That's why the professionals at Broadway Automotive love providing these vehicles for their customers. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130220/CG63677) One of the popular vehicles is the 2013 Chevy Equinox in Green Bay, WI. The Equinox...
WALTHAM, Mass., Feb. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- DealerRater, the world's premier car dealer review web site, today announced the results of a joint study with Polk that demonstrates the direct connection between auto dealerships' average online star ratings and new vehicle sales. Based on study findings, dealers with an average star rating of 4.0 or higher had a 25 percent greater increase in sales compared to dealerships with an average star rating of 2.0 or less over the study...
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Jonathan Banks, executive automotive analyst with the NADA Used Car Guide, highlighted several factors that will keep used-vehicle prices at historically high levels this year. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110203/DC41745LOGO ) "Car buyers will find 2013 another excellent year to trade-in their current vehicles for either new or previously owned cars or trucks," Banks said today in remarks at the National...
SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Feb. 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Experian Automotive today released findings from a study on the impact of rising fuel prices on various vehicle segments over a five-year period. The research showed that there was a direct correlation between fluctuations in gas prices and changes in market share for different types of vehicle sales. Not surprisingly, the analysis showed the biggest market share gainer to be the Small-Car Economy segment. However, more interesting...
MyPerfectAutomobile.com files the latest story on the upcoming Detroit Auto Show (NAIAS), while Ford’s Focus is set to be the best-selling car of 2012, and hybrid sales are up over 70 percent on the year. Campbell, CA (PRWEB) December 23, 2012 Ford Focus Eclipses Toyota for Best-Selling Car of 2012 Ford Motor Company’s Focus automobile is expected to outsell last year’s global sales champ, Toyota Corolla, for 2012. Based on data for nearly the entire calendar year so far, it looks...
BREA, Calif., Dec. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) reported today November 2012 sales of 2,224 units, a 22% increase compared to the same period last year. SX4 sales rose 42% year-over-year. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100503/LA97823LOGO) This sales growth was fueled, in part, by strong consumer response to the continued availability of zero percent financing for up to 72 months for qualified customers through an agreement...
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2013 Residual Analysis Report is now available from Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used car information, including details about this year's Best Resale Value Award winners. Kelley Blue Book's Best Resale Value Awards are based on projections from the Kelley Blue Book(®) Official Residual Value Guide, determined by a skilled staff of automotive analysts. (Logo:...
