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Black Friday Boosts November U.S. Auto Sales

Posted on 30 November 2016 by Ken Zino

Year-to-date sales are essentially the same as the 15,838,458 sales recorded through the first eleven months of 2015’s record-breaking year. Continue reading →

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U.S. October Vehicle Sales Forecast Down – Again

Posted on 26 October 2016 by Ken Zino

The biggest loser appears to be diesel-emission fraud enmeshed VW/Audi, dropping to 39,645 units or -17.6% year-over-year. Other big losers are Ford Motor and FCA – aka Chrysler – with more than -10% declines in an industry that is forecast to be off by -6.8% year-over-year. Continue reading →

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U.S. August Sales Forecast Down Year-over-Year

Posted on 26 August 2016 by Ken Zino

“The summer isn’t delivering explosive sales like we saw last year, but the industry is still on pace to set an annual sales record” Continue reading →

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Truth in Geographical Vehicle Names – Here are Real Ones

Posted on 18 November 2015 by AutoCrat

Finding a Chevy Malibu in Malibu or a Hyundai Tucson in Tucson is actually rare, if such geographical vehicle names reflect popularity in those locales. Continue reading →

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Compact SUVs Make March Sales Roar

Posted on 27 March 2015 by Ken Zino

U.S. vehicle sales for March at more than 1.5 million will increase 21% compared to February while continuing the SUV sales expansion. Continue reading →

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Pontiac Owners Show Loyalty to Remaining GM Brands

Posted on 26 October 2011 by Ken Zino

One year after Pontiac dealers permanently closed on 31 October 2010, General Motors has managed to maintain or increase the loyalty rate of Pontiac owners, according to by Edmunds.com. Edmunds found that 39.9% of Pontiac owners who traded in for … Continue reading →

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Automakers Cut Incentives on Small Cars as Fuel Prices Rise

Posted on 31 May 2011 by Ken Zino

U.S. consumers already embattled by a weak economy and record high fuel prices for the month of May can add another worry to the list – automakers have drastically cut incentives on small, fuel efficient cars. Continue reading →

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Car Buyers Avoiding Toyota, Edmunds Claims

Posted on 25 January 2011 by Ken Zino

Car buyers are avoiding shopping for Toyota brands, according to data provided by Edmunds.com, an online web site covering the automobile business that sells advertising to virtually all automakers. The privately-held Edmunds declined to provide any information to AutoInformed about … Continue reading →

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