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NewsJune 14, 2012

Automakers Eyeing Apple’s ‘Eyes Free’ Technology

Apple's 'Siri' voice-activated technology is scheduled to be installed in future vehicles of nine major motor companies.

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NewsJune 5, 2012

SAAR Dips in May Despite 25.7 Percent Sales Increase

Despite the annual sales rate dipping from 14.42 million in April to 13.78 million, May retail sales were 25.7 percent higher than May 2011, according to Autodata Corp.

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NewsMay 31, 2012

Dealers Report Solid Memorial Day Weekend Sales

Two dealers report substantial increases in sales and F&I profitability, while CNW predicts the industry will close May in the 1.37 to 1.41 million-unit range.

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NewsMarch 29, 2012

TrueCar Sees Sales Pacing at 14.5 Million in March

TrueCar predicted Tuesday that new light-vehicle sales in March will increase 13.7 percent from the year-ago period to 1.417 million units.

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NewsMarch 13, 2012

Japanese Automakers Back on Track, Edmunds.com Reports

Edmunds.com reported that Japanese car manufacturers are finally back on track in the United States one year after the March 11, 2011, earthquakes that struck Japan.

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NewsMarch 2, 2012

Industry Sales Pace at 15 Million Annual Rate

A recent uptick in gas prices pushed consumers toward fuel-efficient vehicles rather than back to the sidelines, with the annual sales rate jumping to 15.1 million vehicles, according to Autodata.

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ArticlesFebruary 2, 2012

Return to Normalcy

The industry shifts its gaze to leasing as the segment realizes gains and prompts dealers to update their processes.

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NewsJanuary 5, 2012

Industry Likely Ended 2011 at 12.8 Million Units

Autodata Corp. estimated that U.S. auto sales reached 12.8 million units last year, marking the best year for auto sales since 2008 if the stat holds. Big winners were General Motors, Ford and Chrysler, with GM reclaiming the top spot in world vehicle sales two years after it emerged from its U.S.-backed bankruptcy.

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NewsJanuary 5, 2012

Honda Fit Tops Best New-Car Value List, Says Consumer Reports

Despite the influx of new vehicles into the small- and budget-car marketplace, Consumer Reports said the Honda Fit remains on top in its list of best-value small cars.

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NewsDecember 21, 2011

Edmunds.com Names Best Sellers of 2011

Edmunds.com’s review of 2011 car sales revealed that the Ford F-150 is the top-selling new vehicle of 2011, while the Honda Accord is the best-selling used car of the year.

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