October 2012

Study finds diesel market to grow in 2013

(October 18, 2012) LONDON —New analysis by London-based Visiongain indicates that the global passenger car and light duty vehicle (LDV) diesel engine market will generate 11.54 million sales in 2013, as consumers across the globe seek to lower their fuel expenditure and manufacturers are compelled to decrease vehicle CO2 emissions.

Subaru Leads TrueCar's September performance scorecards

(October 16, 2012) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — TrueCar.com released its performance scorecards grading automotive manufacturers and brands for their performance in September. The Performance Scorecards grade each manufacturer and brand on eight different measurements including pricing, sales, incentives, customer loyalty, market share, and days in inventory.

Edmunds: How to buy a new car in less than a day

(October 13, 2012) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Shoppers who know the right path to car buying can seal a deal faster than they ever imagined, even in as little as a few hours, says Edmunds.com. And while Edmunds highly recommends that shoppers take as much time as they need to make such a big purchase, Senior Consumer Advice Editor Philip Reed shows how buyers in a pinch can easily start and complete the process in less than a day.

Kelley Blue Book lists its best car deals of the month

(October 12, 2012) IRVINE, Calif., — The best new-car deals available to consumers in October all feature zero-percent financing on popular models, according to Kelley Blue Book kbb.com.  For the latest list, KBB.com's expert editors and analysts hand-selected a group of enticing no-interest offers currently available on affordable new vehicles all starting under $25,000.

AAA finds vehicle maintenance habits improve with car reminder systems

(October 11, 2012) ORLANDO, Fla. — AAA has always advised motorists to follow automobile manufacturers' recommended maintenance schedules to improve the reliability and longevity of their vehicles. Today, most new automobiles have some form of in-car maintenance reminder system, and motorists are evolving to the new technologies seen in car care.

Toyota leads annual Motorist Choice Awards

(October 8, 2012) ANAHEIM, Calif. — Toyota led the list of 2012 Motorist Choice Awards with nine vehicles according to automotive industry research companies IntelliChoice and AutoPacific, which conduct the survey each year.

Tips on how to prepare your vehicle for cold weather

(October 6, 2012) CHICAGO — Each year winter rolls in threatening to blanket cities and streets with heavy snow, slush and freezing temps. While last year's winter brought mild temps, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, (NOAA) predictions for the 2012-2013 winter calls for temperatures to be about 18 percent colder and above average snowfall is in the cards for cities such as New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.

Hot rod enthusiasts will get revved up with new book

(October 5, 2012) PORTLAND, Maine — Just what is a hot Rod? It's a concept, and, of course, it involves speed. That's the first thing you'll learn in Maine author M. deLesseps' new book, The Great American Hot Rod Explained.

Recently released by The American Hot Rod Foundation, this informative and entertaining book, packed with colorful watercolor illustrations by the author, is sure to please anyone with an automotive interest ranging from Model Ts to dragsters.

With more 2013 models in the mix, September incentives fall

(October 3, 2012) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Automaker incentives fell slightly in September as more and more 2013 models have hit the market, reports Edmunds.com. According to Edmunds.com's True Cost of Incentives (TCI), the auto industry spent $2,227 per vehicle this month, down 3.1 percent from August, and down 9.3 percent from September 2011.

Tablets and smartphones gain in automotive shopping process

(October 2, 2012) WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — Influenced by the phenomenal growth of mobile devices to access the Internet, tablets and smartphones are being used by one in five new-vehicle buyers who use the Internet in the automotive shopping process, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 New Autoshopper Study released today.