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Experian Automotive: Toyota, Ford and Chevrolet top makes financed in Q3 2012
Subprime financing, leasing show strong gains SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Experian Automotive today announced that Toyota grabbed top honors in Q3 2012, claiming 14.09 percent of all new vehicles financed. Ford was second with 13.16 percent, and Chevrol
Dec 4, 2012
Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy Boosts November Car Sales, Says Edmunds.com
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Car sales deferred and created by Hurricane Sandy helped to get the auto industry back on track in November, reports Edmunds.com, the premier resource for automotive information. Edmunds.com forecasts that 1,107,378 new cars
Nov 29, 2012
TransUnion: National Auto Loan Delinquency Rate Rises, Though Remains Relatively Low
CHICAGO, IL — The national auto loan delinquency rate (the ratio of borrowers 60 or more days past due) rose from 0.33% in Q2 2012 to 0.38% in Q3 2012, though it remains near historic low levels. One year ago, the auto loan delinquency rate was
Nov 29, 2012
STRATA Survey: Emerging Social Media Platforms Growing Market Share With Advertisers
CHICAGO — Pinterest, Online Video, and Google+ are being used more regularly by marketers in their advertising campaigns. That is a key finding of the latest quarterly survey of advertising agencies by STRATA, a leading media buying and selling
Nov 29, 2012
Learn Progressive Strategies for Fixed Operations Professionals Anywhere, Anytime
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Nov 26, 2012
J.D. Power and LMC Automotive Report: November New-Vehicle Retail Selling Rate Bounces Back Strong Following Hurricane Sandy
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — The new-vehicle retail selling rate returned to a healthy level in November after being negatively impacted by Hurricane Sandy in October, according to a monthly sales forecast developed by J.D. Power and Associates
Nov 26, 2012
2013 Best Resale Value Award Winners Announced By Kelley Blue Book
KBB.com Offers Advice on Choosing New Cars Predicted to Maintain Value over Five-Year Ownership Period IRVINE, Calif. — The 2013 model-year vehicle winners of the annual Best Resale Value Awards, recognizing current and forthcoming vehicles for
Nov 26, 2012
Honda and Acura Rank Highest in ALG’s 14th Annual Residual Value Awards
Toyota family of brands takes home nine awards; Hyundai nets 3 awards, lands second among mainstream brands LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Auto Show – ALG, the industry benchmark for vehicle values and a leading provider of automotive insights
Nov 26, 2012
Deloitte Consumer Spending Index Moves Up Sharply in October
NEW YORK — The Deloitte Consumer Spending Index (Index) rose sharply in October, primarily due to the second consecutive and significant increase in new home prices. The Index tracks consumer cash flow as an indicator of future consumer spendin
Nov 21, 2012