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LOS ANGELES, June 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The most recent survey commissioned by Automobile.com revealed Ford, Chevrolet and Chrysler drivers pay similar amounts for insurance each year. While the "Big Three" automakers compete heavily for domestic sales dollars, the findings suggest they are very competitive overall when it comes to insurance premiums. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120618/LA26723) Survey respondents reported the average cost to insure a Chevrolet...
IRVINE, Calif., June 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelley Blue Book's www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information, today announces a list of 10 Cars Waving Goodbye in 2012 (http://www.kbb.com/car-reviews-and-news/top-10/10-cars-waving-goodbye-2012/). In this Latest News story, kbb.com editors name 10 vehicles being discontinued after the 2012 model year, providing commentary about each car and the plans each automaker has to fill the void left by the outgoing...
FT. WORTH, Texas, May 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- It's impossible to pigeonhole drivers or Texas auto writers. While they thrive on trucks, there is also a need for speed, luxury, and performance that they see bringing balance to the vehicle experience. That's why Texas auto writers evaluate everything but trucks each spring at the Texas Motor Speedway. With assistance from the Total Driving Experience, which is headquartered at the track, 49 journalists judged 58 vehicles entered...
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 22, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new car and used car information, projects new-vehicle sales to surpass 1,050,000 units and reach a 13.8 million Seasonally Adjusted Annualized Rate (SAAR) for February 2012, improving 6.4 percent from this time last year. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20111102/AQ99077LOGO) February sales will be aided by increased inventory levels, improved access to credit,...
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kelley Blue Book, www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used vehicle information, today announced its inaugural Total Cost of Ownership Award winners. The all-new 2012 awards honor current model-year vehicles and brands (in both the luxury and non-luxury categories) with the lowest projected ownership costs, based on Kelley Blue Book Total Cost of Ownership data for the initial five-year ownership period. To view the multimedia...
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. News Best Cars, one of the most influential and trusted sources for car rankings and reviews, today announced the 2012 Best Cars for the Money Awards, featured at http://usnews.com/cars-money. The awards help everyday car buyers navigate a confusing automotive market by identifying vehicles that offer the biggest bang for the buck and that best incorporate the features today's car buyers want. (Logo:...
ATLANTA, Nov. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- October was the month of luxury vehicles for shoppers on AutoTrader.com, as data from the recently released New Car Insights Report and in the just-released Used/CPO Car Insights Report shows that consumer interest in luxury vehicles spiked during the month. In the Used/CPO Car Insights Report, the increased interest in luxury vehicles was seen in the list of CPO "Big Movers," at the segment level, and in the list of the top 20 most-viewed...
ATLANTA, Oct. 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The rise of the Korean automakers in the wake of Toyota and Honda's struggles earlier in the year has been well documented on the new-car front, but it appears that these Japanese automakers may soon be facing stiff competition in the certified pre-owned (CPO) arena as well. According to the Used/CPO Car Insights Report, which provides analysis of monthly activity for both used (non-CPO) and CPO vehicles on the AutoTrader.com site, Hyundai captured...
ATLANTA, Oct. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- New model entries in the compact car segment gained considerable increases in consumer interest on the site, according to the New Car Insights Report from AutoTrader.com for September. At the other end of the spectrum, luxury vehicles are also gaining ground, with notable new car rank improvements compared to the previous month. With automakers producing exciting cars on both ends of the price spectrum, car shoppers have certainly begun to take...
ATLANTA, Sept. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- So far, 2011 has been a roller coaster year for the auto industry, with numerous events influencing consumers' auto shopping habits. From gas prices that have risen and fallen in the span of a few months to natural disasters that put the brakes on production for a few popular models, this year has shown how dramatically consumer shopping behavior can shift. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110425/CL88097LOGO ) Each month, AutoTrader.com's...
