The National Automobile Dealers Association expected some backlash when 66 U.S. House members urged the chairman of the Committee of Appropriations to craft legislation that would put CAFE standards solely under the jurisdiction of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. A retort from a group of environmentalists came the same day. The chief executive officers […] [Read More]

Independent auto consultant Glenn Mercer’s study will comb through confidential interviews with dealers, lawyers, accountants and automakers, among others. Part of the process will be to reach out to outside industries — like the restaurant and hotel businesses — to seek their input. All of this will be done to address a point of “frustration” […] [Read More]

Carfax revealed Thursday that its mascot Car Fox has been voted “Most Irritating Animated Actor” by The Consumerist — a blog owned by the Consumers Union that highlights shopper opinions and experiences. Through the company’s “Show Me the Carfax” campaign, its Car Fox mascot has become a household name, showing up on televisions and in […] [Read More]

The auto market has been among the bright spots for many parts of the country lately, as most Federal Reserve Districts saw car sales climbs and improvements in new-vehicle supply following disruptions earlier this year. These were just two of the findings in the latest Beige Book report from the Federal Reserve Board, which delved into […] [Read More]

As baseball’s World Series gets into full swing this week, the St. Louis Cardinals and Texas Rangers have a lot in common, with both bringing a lot of power to the plate as the they feature some of the game’s top sluggers. [Read More]

Analysts from Edmunds’ AutoObserver.com stand convinced smaller engines are taking over the new-vehicle market. They point to two reasons for the shift: improved technology and a push for better fuel efficiency. According to Edmunds.com’s data, the proportion of vehicles sold in the United States with four-cylinder engines has climbed from 32 percent in 2007 to […] [Read More]

Media network and publisher for women BlogHer Inc., announced Monday the results of a survey that delved into how women feel and where they turn for advice while buying a car. The company explained that the survey results — which were revealed at the J.D. Power & Associates 2011 Automotive Internet Roundtable in Las Vegas […] [Read More]

NADAguides released a list of vehicles it thinks consumers in the market for a new car should make sure to take a look at this season.  The company has picked a collection of domestic and foreign vehicles, as well as some luxury units, to spice up the list that  includes the 2012 Buick Enclave, 2012 […] [Read More]

Although Hyundai still held its perch atop the industry for brand loyalty in the third quarter, its customer allegiance declined by more than 4 percentage points, and the automaker now has a Japanese company nipping at its heels, according to Kelley Blue Book. Hyundai commanded 48 percent loyalty on Kbb.com, which was off 4.4 percentage […] [Read More]

Cherokee Automotive Group announced earlier this week that it has extended the early registration discount for its upcoming Used Car Week Conferences — the National Remarketing Conference, the CPO Forum and the Re3 Conference — which will be held Nov. 14–18 at the Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa in Las Vegas. [Read More]