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Crash Type and Impact Speed Statistic   Impact Speed and Crash Type Impact speed and crash type are statistically significant, and their coefficients consistently increase from the less severe outcomes injury to the most serious injury levels or death. The graphical table above shows the probability of a specific maximum injury level

Most Common Collision Repair Facilities Collision repair involves repairing structural damage after a vehicle has been in a collision. Another term for collision repair is auto body repair. There are several ways to classify a collision repair facility, most common are: Independent body shop  – is one that operates by a private

Most Common and Costly Car Repairs   According to a 2012 industry report, America’s auto repair business is expected to grow 1.2% annually over the next five years. By 2017, auto shop industry revenues will reach $54.7 billion. An improving economy and advances in auto manufacturing technology requiring more skilled

Adesa Auctions U.S. Locations   Adesa United States 13085 Hamilton Crossing Blvd Carmel, IN 46032Phone: 800-923-3725 800-9ADESA5 Fax: 317-249-4600 Adesa Canada 370 King Street West Suite 500 Toronto, Ontario M5V 1J9 Phone: 416-861-5777 Fax: 1-844-331-4813 Adesa Customer Connection Phone: 888-526-7326 US Fax: 866-620-2080 Canada Fax: 1-844-331-4813 WorldWide Fax: 317-706-4130 Adesa

Heavy Duty Trucks Value Change – April 2016   2013-2014 Construction/Vocational segment dropped an average of $360 (0.5%) 2013-2014 Over the Road Tractor segment dropped an average of $813 (1.2%) 2013-2014 Regional Tractor segment dropped an average of $914 (1.6%) 2005-2012 HD Construction/Vocational segment dropped an average of $239 (0.6%)

Truck Values Improved While Car Values Continuous To Decline   Overall car values decreased by 0.21% last week. Compact Car:  -0.35% Sub-Compact Car:  -0.31% Prestige Luxury Car:  -0.28% Luxury Car:  -0.24% Truck values increased by +0.05% last week. Compact Crossover/SUV:  +0.36%  Minivan:  +0.25%  

Safety Recall Letter Sent By VW   A Worldwide Auto Recall  The automotive world and beyond is raging about the massive airbag recall affecting many millions of vehicles in the World from nearly two dozen brands. The issue involves defective inflator and propellant devices that may deploy improperly in the

How Not to Advertise Your Car for Sale What Not To Do:   Do NOT forget to remove your vehicle from your insurance policy. What To Do: Selling your car is pretty easy if you know what to do. Here are some best and worst practices of selling your own

Motorcycle and Powersports Percent Change- March to April 2016   PowerSports   What Do We See in The Powersport Market  – Among the on road bikes, and in a reversal from last month, Cruisers (up 2.2%) are the biggest gainers this time, with Street Bikes (up 2.0%) following closely behind.

U.S. Toyota Sales vs. Production vs. Inventory – 2015 to 2016.   Toyota Sales vs. Production vs. Inventory, February 2015 to 2016. Toyota Sales Toyota Production Toyota Inventory Date Value Date Value Date Value Feb-15 153,608 Feb-15 145,509 Feb-15 343,400 Mar-15 190,481 Mar-15 169,232 Mar-15 325,400 Apr-15 173,144 Apr-15 177,143

Sporty Cars Comparison by Customer Incentive – 2016   Owner Satisfaction Results Model & Make Definetely Buy Again Chevrolet Corvette 94% Porsche Cayman 93% Porsche 911 91% Ford Mustang 88% BMW 2 Series 87% Volkswagen GTI 85% Porsche Boxter 85% Subaru Impreza WRX/Sti 84% Mazda MX-5 Miata 83% Dodge Challendger

Small Crossovers Rapid Increase   The Fastest-Growing Vehicle Segment The fastest-growing vehicle segment in the first quarter was subcompact crossovers, the category that took off in 2015. The 10 subcompacts cars now on sale are up 83 percent for the year. Top contenders are Jeep Renegade, Honda HR-V, Mazda CX-3

Nissan’s Rise in U.S. Market     Nissan North America’s U.S. sales and market share have risen. 2016 Q1 400204 0.098 2015 1484918 0.085 2014 1386895 0.084 2013 1248420 0.08 2012 1141656 0.079 2011 1042534 0.082 2010 908570 0.078 2009 770103 0.074 2008 951350 0.072 2007 1068237 0.066 2006 1019249

Leading The Off-Lease Wave The Toyota Camry and Honda Civic and Accord are leading a wave of 3.1 million off-lease vehicles. An increase of 20% from 2015. Each model is expecting to have more than 20,000 units coming off lease. Top-10 off-lease models: Toyota Camry Honda Civic Honda Accord Toyota

2016 vs. 2015 Chevrolet Cruze Comparison   The improvements from the 1st-gen Cruze, launched in 2010, should allow Chevy to be competitive in compact car segment. The addition of a hatchback model in the fall and a diesel option in early 2017 could show a great deal of demand. Powertrains: