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Auto sales expected back on pace in March
March 27, 2014

Auto sales expected back on pace in March

The U.S. auto industry has some catching up to do in 2014, after a slow January and February for auto sales because of terrible winter weather across the country. But auto sales are expected to show signs of a rebound…

Dealer connections, personal touch future of auto sales
March 19, 2014

Dealer connections, personal touch future of auto sales

A well-connected automobile dealership is more likely to be a successful dealership in the expanding world of online auto sales, according to the “Innovating automotive retail” report by McKinsey & Company consulting firm. But the personal touch also plays an…

Going car shopping with your tax refund
March 4, 2014

Going car shopping with your tax refund

Many Americans will go car shopping this year with the money they receive in their tax refunds from Uncle Sam. Will you be one of those shoppers in 2014? Tax refunds for 100 million Americans averaged more than $2,650 last…

Average new-car prices lower in 2013
January 21, 2014

Average new-car prices lower in 2013

Americans paid slightly less in December on average for new light vehicles – cars, pickup trucks, crossovers – than they did a year earlier. How much average new-car prices were down in 2013 depends upon who you believe: – The…

Trucks lead way among top-selling vehicles of 2013
December 3, 2013

Trucks lead way among top-selling vehicles of 2013

The race isn’t over yet, but U.S. automakers are nearing the finish line on 2013 sales. So it seems a good time to take a look at the top-selling vehicles of the year – chances are that not a lot…