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U.S. Automotive Social Intelligence Update 2022 Results

U.S. Automotive Social Intelligence Update 2022 Results(PDF) The U.S. Automotive Social Intelligence Update delivers insights highlighting what consumers are saying in their social media conversations about vehicle makes and models. These tables highlight the total volume of social media discussions, as well as the sentiment (positive or negative) of those

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March 2022 US Auto Market Update

March 2022 Auto Industry Related Headlines: With fuel prices rising, the Sub-Compact Car segment moved into positive territory and Compact Cars slowed the rate of decline last week. On a volume-weighted basis, the overall Car segment decreased -0.52%. For reference, the previous week, cars decreased by -0.81%. The volume-weighted, overall

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Myths and Misconceptions in the Automotive Sector

Myths And Misconceptions In The Automotive Sector (PDF) The automotive industry is filled with many myths and misconceptions that you need to dispel.  These myths have to do with the business side of things, along with the maintenance side as well. Overall, this means that the myths and misconceptions can

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Average Warranty Repair Cost Per Vehicle 2018-2021

Top 10 Vehicles By Warranty Repair Cost The table below lists service and warranty costs compiled from actual service records. The report measures money spent by owners and manufacturers of vehicles from model years 2018-21 after 12 months on the road, covering more than 16 million vehicles across 351 models

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Georgia’s Top 10 Motor Vehicle Accident Settlements in 2021

Below are the top 10 Motor Vehicle Accident Settlements in the State of Georgia for the 2021 calendar year.  The cases are in descending order of monetary value: $30,000,000 – Emanuel Co., GA  Attorneys Alan Hamilton (Shiver Hamilton, LLC)  $19,500,000 – Gwinnett Co., GA  Attorney Chris Glover (Beasley Allen) $14,000,000

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Top 10 Luxury Vehicle Registrations 2021 vs 2020

Top 10 Luxury Vehicle Registrations 2021 vs 2020 Tesla increased sales by 75% from 2020 to 2021 and is on the brink of overtaking BMW as the #1 luxury brand volume automaker in the US. The table below shows new vehicle registration in the US in 2021 compared to 2020.

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Top Vehicles Appraised in 2021

Top Vehicles Appraised in 2021 Below is a list of the top 10 vehicles appraised by Diminished Value of Georgia in 2021. 7,742 cars appraised: Rank Vehicle Appraisals Percentage 1 Ford F150 405 5.23% 2 Nissan Altima 373 4.82% 3 Honda Accord 260 3.36% 4 BMW 3-Series 249 3.22% 5

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The Correct Tire Pressure According to Vehicle Type

The Correct Tire Pressure According to Vehicle Type Many people are not certain whether their tires are at optimum pressure, and this is more alarming than it may sound. Running your car with the wrong tire pressure can lead to life-threatening situations while on the road. Your tires are what

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November 2021 Automotive Market Update

November 2021 Automotive Market Update Activity on the lanes slowed down last week, with the Thanksgiving holiday reducing the availability of inventory and the number of buyers actively bidding. Some consignors are known to save their inventory for after the holiday, so we anticipate an increase in volume on the

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How to Boost Your Vehicle’s Fuel Efficiency

How to Boost Your Vehicle’s Fuel Efficiency Buying a fuel-efficient car is great, both, for your gas savings and also for the environment. Nonetheless, even if you do not have a car that is geared towards fuel efficiency, simple changes in your driving habits can have a great impact on

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What to Look for on a Test Drive?

What to Look for on a Test Drive? You just cannot purchase a car without test driving it first to see whether it is in good driving conditions.  The way a car deal goes is that a salesperson first gives you a tour of the car and explains all that

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How to Use an Automotive Diagnostic Tool

How to Use an OBD2 Automotive Diagnostic Tool There are many reasons why you would want to purchase a diagnostic scan tool for your car. These include check-engine lights that do not turn off, malfunctioning indicator lights inside the car, and also to inspect live data from the car.  Knowing

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Electric Vehicles are now the Logical Choice

Electric Vehicles are now the Logical Choice With the emerging concerns of climate change and the global warming crises edging out its disastrous effects, people are starting to take electric vehicles more seriously. Every capable nation is making policy changes and introducing innovative industrial solutions to reduce their carbon footprints

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Own a Classic Car? Follow these Standard Maintenance Tips!

Own a Classic Car Follow these Standard Maintenance Tips (PDF Article) If you own a classic car, then it is clear that you will not be using it for daily commutes. Instead, much of your maintenance will focus on storing the car and keeping it in running conditions. Nonetheless, tips

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The Latest Automobile Industry Trends In 2021

The Latest Automobile Industry Trends In 2021 (PDF) The Automotive Industry is one that is always subject to change and rapid innovations. Since automobiles are the primary source of transport for the world, tough competition before carmakers results in ever-changing and rapidly expanding trends of the industry. Below, are a

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Why Buying a Car Has Become Easier than Ever

Why Buying a Car Has Become Easier than Ever Making a car purchase often brings about plenty of anxiety for a consumer. This is usually due to the countless variables that you have to consider before you decide on investing heavily on a car. Nevertheless, as time progresses, things tend

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August 2021 Automotive Market Update

August 2021 Automotive Market Update   Wholesale values declined for the seventh week in a row, but sales rates increased as sellers adjusted floors in reaction to the softening market. On a volume-weighted basis, the overall Car segment decreased -0.58%. All three van segments had gained this past week, with

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