Editorial archive

May 2014

New-car transaction prices climb more than 1 percent in April

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(May 1, 2014) IRVINE, Calif. — With the spring selling season underway, the expert analysts at Kelley Blue Book kbb.com, today report the estimated average transaction price for light vehicles in the United States was $32,141 in April.  New-car prices have increased by $389 (up 1.2 percent) from April 2013, while decreasing $47 (0.1 percent) from last month.

"Continuing their slow and steady increase, transaction prices are on the rise, but in conjunction with incentive spend, which forces them to offset one another," said Karl Brauer, senior analyst for Kelley Blue Book. 

Why isn't the Dodge Dart GT flying off the shelves?

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By Christopher A. Sawyer
The Virtual Driver

(May 1, 2014) — I have just one question to ask: How is it that this car isn’t flying off the shelves? Except for one (somewhat) major and a few minor complaints, I can’t find anything that would keep someone in the market for a handsome, roomy, fuel-efficient, sporty, four-door sedan from putting this car on their serious consideration list or in their driveway.

Majority of new-car shoppers unaffected by GM recall, Kelley reports

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(May 1, 2014) IRVINE, Calif. — Despite General Motors' recent recalls, Kelley Blue Book survey data found consideration among the majority of shoppers remains unaffected.  The survey data also revealed only 5 percent of new-vehicle shoppers say the recent GM recall caused them not to consider purchasing a Chevrolet, Cadillac, GMC or Buick model.