(September 14, 2011) WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — As multimedia systems in vehicles become increasingly sophisticated, owners report more problems using them, according to a J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S. Multimedia Quality and Satisfaction Study.

The study finds that new-vehicle owners report more problems within their vehicle’s multimedia system as the complexity of the system grows.

(September 12, 2011) IRVINE, Calif. — Kelley Blue Book's web site, kbb.com, reported today that it anticipates strong incentives late in the year in the form of cash and attractive lease offerings. As the Japanese replenish inventory and begin to throw cash on the hood, expect to see the domestics follow suit, setting off an incentive battle.

Prior to the earthquake, Japanese brands were consistently capturing close to 40 percent of all United States sales, but since April they have seen their monthly share of sales dwindle to nearly 30 percent.

(September 7, 2011) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Used car shoppers — including those not on the East or Gulf coasts — should be on the lookout for flood-damaged vehicles that often hit the market during and after the hurricane season, says Edmunds.com.

The advisory comes just days after Hurricane Irene caused flooding in several U.S. cities and 10 inches of rain fell in Louisiana. Other storms threaten the U.S. as hurricane season continues.

(September 6, 2011) COSTA MESA, Calif. — NADAguides has picked the all-new 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE as the Car of the Month for September. NADAguides says the Camry offers consumers a completely redesigned  hybrid vehicle with class-leading upgrades at a price lower than the 2011 model.   

The Toyota Camry has been the best-selling vehicle in the country for the past nine years and the analysts at NADAguides feel this reign will continue with the help of the all-new 2012 model.