Editorial archive

September 2014

Drivers beware: More motorists likely to hit a deer this fall

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(September 15, 2014) BLOOMINGTON, Ill.  — U.S. drivers are nearly 3 percent more likely to collide with a deer in the next 12 months than they were last year, according to new claims data from State Farm.  The odds drivers will hit a deer in the coming year are 1 out of 169, but that likelihood more than doubles during October, November and December, when deer collisions are most prevalent.

TrueCar says Toyota Camry selling at 15% off in September

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(September 12, 2014) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — The Toyota Camry SE, which is selling at an average of 15 percent off MSRP, tops September's list of best savings on new vehicles, according to TrueCar. Published monthly, the "TrueSavings" report analyzes recent transaction prices and identifies opportunities for consumer savings.

Kelley says best September lease deal is 2015 Acura ILX

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(September 12, 2014) IRVINE, Calif. — The experts from Kelley Blue Book kbb.com have assembled their list of the 10 best lease, financing and cash back deals available in September from a variety of auto manufacturers. Kelley lists the 2015 Acura ILX as best lease deal and the 2014 Toyota Camry as the best cash deal.

NICB reports that Texas leads nation in pickup truck thefts

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(September 11, 2014) DES PLAINES, Ill. — As revealed in a new report released today by the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), pickup trucks are a popular choice for both personal and work use, and given their wide range of applications and utility, they have become a favorite target by vehicle thieves as well.

Between Jan. 1, 2010 and Dec. 31, 2013, 9,441 pickup trucks were reported stolen. Full-sized pickup trucks had more thefts with 8,367 thefts versus 895 for compact pickups. Mid-sized pickup trucks had the fewest thefts with 179.

TrueCar says incentive spending has not reached unhealthy levels

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(September 11, 2014) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Car buying site TrueCar has commented on the state of the U.S. automobile industry based on its analysis of incentive data, transaction pricing, and sales volume reporting that new car incentive spending, while up in some segments, has not reached unhealthy levels overall.

Toyota Prius: A lesson in hybrid domination

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Editorial Commentary by Toyota USA

(September 09, 2014) — While Toyota is pleased to see other carmakers expanding the popularity of hybrid vehicles, it also likes to point out that it retains hybrid leadership worldwide, and the 2015 Prius exemplifies the reasons why.

AutoTrader names top vehicle features for older drivers

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(September 8, 2014) ATLANTA — For the lucky senior citizen who might be celebrating Grandparent's Day by pulling a new or used car into the driveway, AutoTrader's expert editors have some timely recommendations of in-vehicle features that will make the drive a little easier.

New-car transaction prices jump nearly 3 percent in August

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(September 3, 2014) IRVINE, Calif. — The analysts at Kelley Blue Book today report the estimated average transaction price (ATP) for light vehicles in the United States was $32,495 in August 2014.  New-car prices have increased by $851 (up 2.7 percent) from August 2013, while dropping $16 (0.1 percent) from last month.

Chrysler, 'America's Import,' on a roll; refreshed 300 to be shown in November

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(September 2, 2014) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Never before has the Chrysler brand experienced such high levels of awareness and consideration. And, with the brand’s all-new flagship now available at dealerships, and with plans to unveil another important, thoroughly refreshed vehicle later this year, “America’s Import” is clearly on a roll.