Even though gas prices have been on the way down for almost two months straight and sit much lower than rates seen at the pump last year, it seems consumers are still turning toward the smaller, more fuel-efficient segments when looking for a used vehicle. Analysts at Kelly Blue Book point out interest in the […] [Read More]

According to Women-Drivers.com, the trustworthiness of a sales adviser has always been more influential on a female car shopper’s purchase decision than the price of a car.  However, a different attribute has become more important than trustworthiness. The site shared with Auto Remarketing that the most important factor in car-buying for women is now respect. A […] [Read More]

To catch the attention of dog lovers everywhere, AutoTrader is celebrating National Dog Day by naming a list of vehicles that are most friendly toward the furrier of passengers. AutoTrader.com released its list today of their picks for “Must-Shop Cars for Dog Lovers.” And catering to the dog lovers in your community may bode well […] [Read More]

The former president of the United States, NFL teams, Hollywood celebrities and more. They’ve all joined a wave of Americans participating in the Ice Bucket Challenge to raise money for the ALS Association, which said as of Friday, it has received $53.3 million in donations in less than a month. And you can also count […] [Read More]

This morning, Cox Enterprises announced the formation of Cox Automotive, an entity that includes more than 20 wholesale and retail auto brands — among them Manheim, AutoTrader.com and Kelley Blue Book. Forming Cox Automotive, officials said, “further strengthens the company’s investment in the automotive industry and provides end-to-end global solutions for customers throughout the vehicle lifecycle.” […] [Read More]

Coinciding with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration rolling out its new recall database, NADA Used Car Guide discovered results of its automaker recall perception survey showed an overwhelming majority of consumers are paying more attention to recalls today than in the past. Based on an online survey conducted on NADAguides.com in response to the […] [Read More]

AutoPacific has announced its list, the 2014 Ideal Vehicle Awards, to distinguish vehicles that “best meet their owner’s expectations and desires” based on consumer feedback. According to the research firm, the most ideal popular brand of 2014 is GMC, while Porsche maintains the title of most ideal premium brand for the second year in a […] [Read More]

The National Insurance Crime Bureau announced its Hot Wheels report this week, the bureau’s annual release of the ten most stolen vehicles in the United States. The list features a perfect split between import and domestic automakers, with Honda’s Accord and Civic topping the list. Full-size pickups made up a considerable chunk of the list, […] [Read More]

When Ricky Beggs analyzed the various movements in wholesale prices from last week, there were two trends that jumped out. There weren’t as many value adjustments, he said, and the declines in price were not as pronounced. In fact, the number of adjustments hit a five-week low, Beggs pointed out, though most of the changes […] [Read More]

Although spending is up slightly, automakers are still being very judicious with incentives  — “pinpointed,” as AutoTrader.com senior analyst Michelle Krebs put it. So, when it comes to aftermath in the used-car market, there just really hasn’t been any ill effects. At least not yet. That was the take of Kelley Blue Book senior analyst Alec […] [Read More]