CARY, N.C. — As the second half of 2010 really gets into full swing, dealers and other industry leaders wanted to know what might unfold during the rest of the year. A discussion about the future of the used-vehicle market was the leading story this past week at AutoRemarketing.com. Also drawing plenty of interest was a […] [Read More]

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Edmunds.com found significant consumer interest building for the new version of the Ford Explorer, which is expected to arrive in franchise showrooms this fall. During the past six months, site analysts indicated consideration for this model has nearly doubled. In December of last year, they found a record low 8.5 percent of […] [Read More]

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — The overall picture of the new-vehicle market's health may not actually be as rosy as it seems, analysts with Edmunds.com said Tuesday.  The site indicated that the seasonally adjusted annualized rate for new-vehicle sales is close to 12 million units through this point of July, but that doesn't mean the industry is […] [Read More]

ROYAL OAK, Mich. — Officials from the Saab Club of North America expect this year's Saab Owners Convention to be even more memorable since the brand did not disappear thanks to its sale to Spyker Cars. The nameplate's annual enthusiast gathering in Aurora, Ohio, is scheduled to begin Thursday, culminating with a Saturday night banquet that includes […] [Read More]

SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Since gas prices haven't rocketed back up to mid-2008 levels, TrueCar.com analysts have noticed demand for SUVs is as strong as ever. The July edition of the TrueTrends by TrueCar Report shows that 2010 SUVs are the fastest-selling category of vehicles. Analysts pinpointed luxury and midsize SUV segments, specifically, as being discounted less […] [Read More]

CARY, N.C. — The leading story this past week at AutoRemarketing.com shared details about plans by Wells Fargo Financial to restructure and what that could mean for its auto loan business. Readers also wanted to know more about ADP's anticipated acquisition of Cobalt. The top five stories from AutoRemarketing.com this week are: 1. Wells Fargo Financial […] [Read More]

IRVINE, Calif. — In light of the 2011 model year kicking off, Kelley Blue Book's Kbb.com recently released a list of the new models that have the best chances of enticing shoppers. Kbb.com said the 2011 class of new models is comprised of vehicles that "break new design ground" but also consist of revamped versions of […] [Read More]

TUSTIN, Calif. — When AutoPacific released its 2010 Ideal Vehicle Awards on Tuesday, one Big 3 automaker dominated the results, as its models took home more than 40 percent of the segment awards. Ford vehicles were honored in 11 of the 27 segment categories and the next closest OEM, General Motors, took home three awards. Moreover, the Ford […] [Read More]

ATLANTA — Steadiness was the name of the game for used-vehicle trends in June, according to AutoTrader.com, which indicated that the leveling of fuel prices and an improved economy has led to a normalcy when it comes to which used vehicles are most popular. In fact, the list of 11 most-viewed used units on AutoTrader.com for June mirrors the […] [Read More]

MONTEREY, Calif. — When it comes to treating shoppers in the right way at the store, the brand whose dealers were rated as the best was Mercedes-Benz, according to the 2010 Pied Piper Prospect Satisfaction Index U.S. Auto Industry Study. The study also discovered that dealers at Big 3 brands have made the biggest strides from […] [Read More]