Two Big 3 brands kept their respective perches as the most-researched brands during the second quarter and domestics, overall, were on top for sales and consumer interest. But European car companies appear to have a full head of steam and may be on the verge of a sales spike down the road, according to NADAguides. […] [Read More]

Many car buyers in Generation X — which is comprised of those born in the 1960s, 70s and early 80s — are now  thinking about the family’s needs when shopping, tend to live by a “work hard/play mentality” and actually have a stronger degree of purchasing power. With these attributes and more in mind, TrueCar […] [Read More]

With three models rated as total quality leaders, Volkswagen of America was named the best full-line automaker in Strategic Vision’s 2011 Total Quality Index released Tuesday. Propelling the German OEM to the top spot with a score of 881 was Strategic Vision tapping the Golf, Jetta and Tiguan as segment leaders. Analysts based their assessment […] [Read More]

The certified pre-owned market recently completed its second-best quarter on record and notched an 8-percent year-over-year increase in June, according to statistics from Autodata Corp. But it’s not just CPO sales that are increasing. Recent analysis from AutoTrader.com indicates that the prices of many certified vehicles are climbing, as well. In fact, of the 20 […] [Read More]

As the automaker revealed its sales and marketing team for the smart brand, Mercedes-Benz dealerships earned the top ranking for the third year in a row based on feedback from “mystery shoppers.” The results came Monday when the 2011 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index U.S. Auto Industry Benchmarking Study was released. Officials recounted the independent […] [Read More]

Big pickup inventories have apparently been piling up on dealer lots, and analysts are beginning to fear that automakers, domestics in particular, will be forced to ramp up incentives if demand doesn’t return, according to a recent report. Apparently, General Motors is gaining attention because its Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra full-size trucks stood at […] [Read More]

With gas prices slowing down a bit, there isn’t the same rush to snatch up small cars like there was earlier in 2011, but shoppers are still gas-price-conscious when considering larger vehicles, according to recent analysis from TrueCar. The firm indicated that based on June’s new-vehicle sales, the month’s TrueMPG — the company’s measure of […] [Read More]

With fuel costs dropping and prices for fuel-efficient models softening, Kelley Blue Book outlined what dealers need to do now if their inventory is stocked heavily with compacts. KBB’s manager of vehicle valuation Alec Gutierrez recommends dealers purge extra fuel-efficient models and replenish them with stable crossovers. “With fuel prices falling and values of fuel-efficient vehicles on […] [Read More]

In recent times, many consumers have gravitated toward the used-car market as an alternative to buying new. And while the current supply shortage may limit what a dealership can carry on its lot, there are certain used models that stand out from their peers when it comes to dependability and other aspects that shoppers find […] [Read More]

When the annual Fortune Global 500 was rolled out on Thursday, several automakers found their names on the list which ranks the world’s 500 largest corporations in terms of highest yearly revenues. In fact, a few perched near the top of the rankings, as five automakers were in the top 25. Receiving the highest ranking […] [Read More]