BMW has confirmed that a redesigned 3 Series Sports Wagon will go on sale in the United States during the first quarter of 2013.
While aesthetics and functionality are important to consumers when choosing new kitchen cabinets, brands that differentiate themselves throughout the shopping and purchase process are best positioned to satisfy customers, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 U.S. Kitchen Cabinet Satisfaction StudySM released today.
The Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG is the top-of-the-line version of the SL-Class roadster.
Vehicle dealers in India are managing the risks of a slowdown in the automotive market by increasingly diversifying their sources of revenue, according to the J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2012 India Dealer Satisfaction with Automotive Manufacturers Index StudySM released today.
The Honda Crosstour is an Accord-based, 5-door hatchback with a raised suspension, and this "concept" car is essentially what the updated 2013 Crosstour model will look like.
The 2013 Volkswagen Beetle TDI is a turbocharged, clean-diesel version of the standard Beetle.
The 2013 Acura RDX is completely redesigned, but remains a compact luxury crossover SUV with front- or all-wheel drive and 5-passenger seating.
The new 2013 Hyundai Elantra GT is a 5-door hatchback based on the automaker's European-market i30 model. It replaces the current Elantra Touring wagon.
While the Internet has not replaced the dealer franchise system, it has changed the way consumers shop for new and used vehicles. This paper will explore how the Internet has affected the vehicle-shopping process from the consumer's point of view by identifying the similarities and differences in the shopping behavior of four groups of new-vehicle shoppers.
The Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept introduces the automaker's new plug-in hybrid technology, which is planned for installation in Volvo products later in this decade.
The development of alternative powertrains and alternative fuels has been at the forefront of the US automotive industry for the past decade. A great deal of focus and resources have been dedicated to bringing to market new powertrains that can increase fuel efficiency, reduce pollutants, and enhance product performance.
When first introduced, hybrid electric technology was met with skepticism by many consumers regarding reliability and concerns about maintenance costs. Others saw hybrid electric vehicles as an environmentalist "badge," and not the average person's vehicle. Consumers would also cite the unusual shape of hybrids as a reason to not consider this type of vehicle.
The new 2014 Nissan NV200 is a compact cargo van aimed at small business owners.
Because U.S. Census data shows that 80 million Americans are approaching the age of 30, Chevrolet wants to build the vehicles this younger demographic wants to buy, tapping into $1 trillion in consumer purchasing power. The Chevrolet Tru 140S Concept is one path Chevy thinks it could take to success, and not just because youthful car buyers told the company that this is what they want.
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