Analysis

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Edmunds.com recently took a look at the impact deflation can have on the auto industry and suggested that it's not necessarily a bad thing, as it tends to come with "mixed blessings." "Deflation is rearing its ugly head, now menacing the economy at large and already has a strong hold on major […] [Read More]

CARY, N.C. — Readers flocked to AutoRemarketing.com this past week to learn more details about the new partnership between Hertz Corp. and Dealer Services Corp. of Indiana. Also catching plenty of online attention was a story about the official word from General Motors about an initial public offering. The top five stories from AutoRemarketing.com this week […] [Read More]

COSTA MESA, Calif. — Considering the spectrum of expenses one may incur during five years of driving a vehicle, NADAguides.com has released a list of what it considers to be the models with the best ownership costs in six different segments. Employing its Cost of Ownership tool, NADAguides.com examined the expenses associated with depreciation, fees and […] [Read More]

FRANKLIN, Tenn. — Nissan North America is kicking off a new marketing campaign this weekend that will hone in on the innovation that automaker says can be found in its lineup. "Innovation for All" will be spread across TV, print and online channels and rolls out during the Saturday's ESPN College Football Preview Show with the […] [Read More]

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — When it comes to online vehicle searches during the shopping process, the brand whose shoppers are most loyal is Chevrolet, according to a recent study from CarGurus. The online auto community took more than 1.7 million searches done via Deal Finder — its vehicle-shopping service — and examined them to find out if shoppers looked […] [Read More]

BANDON, Ore. — Pushed by the availability of short-term deals that CNW Research president Art Spinella called "incredible," the lease penetration rate for the first half of August was greater than 25 percent, a double-digit increase from a year ago. Specifically, lease deals commanded a 25.86 percent share of the market from Aug. 1-15, compared with 21.3 […] [Read More]

CARY, N.C. — Readers went to AutoRemarketing.com to learn the specifics of Urban Science's report about the number of dealerships that closed during the first half of 2010. The latest developments shared by Dealer Services Corp. of Indiana also sparked a significant amount of reader interest. The top five stories from AutoRemarketing.com this week are: 1. […] [Read More]

ORLANDO, Fla. — Dogs aren't just man's best friend, they are often man's travel buddy, too. With that in mind, AAA unveiled a list of what it considers to the most ideal vehicles for traveling with furry, four-legged friends. "More than 45 million households in the U.S. have a dog, and many are taking Fido along […] [Read More]

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Though customers aren't as satisfied with auto brands as they were a year ago, domestics proved to be a bright spot in the latest American Customer Satisfaction Index released Tuesday. In fact, it was the first time that Big 3 brands have grabbed the Nos. 1 and 2 spots in the ASCI, as […] [Read More]

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — With autumn approaching and dealers looking to clear their lots for new inventory coming in, the market is showing heavy discounts and incentives toward two particular segments right now.  In the latest TrueTrends Report, TrueCar.com pointed out that there is a "big push to capture new buyers" in luxury brands and large […] [Read More]