The auto models for 2012 in 10 different categories: Family Sedan: Tie between Toyota Camry & Hyundai Sonata Sport: Ford Mustang Small Ute: Toyota RAV4 Minivan: Toyota Sienna Sport Sedan: Infiniti G Hybrid: Toyota Prius Compact: Subaru Impreza Pickup: Chevy Avalanche Family SUV: Toyota Luxury Sedan: Lexus LS460L
This ranks automakers based on overall quality, reliability and value across all their models: Subaru Mazda Toyota Honda Nissan Volvo Hyundai BMW VW Ford Mercedes GM Chrysler
Winners and Losers % change in sales among major brands from February 2011 February U.S. auto sales soared 16 percent over a strong year-ago period to the fastest selling rate in four years. Winners Feb. Losers Feb. Winners 2 mos. Losers 2 mos. 1 Chrysler Division 114% 1 Mitsubishi -31%
US hybrid sales never exceeded 3% of total new vehicle sales and it seems that the momentum has stalled. Year Hybrid Sales x 1000 Total Sales x 1000 Share 2011 268 12,778 2.10% 2010 274 11,589 2.36% 2009 290 10,430 2.78% 2008 315 13,245 2.38% 2007 352 16,154 2.18% Why
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List of the top ten 2012 model vehicles with the highest projected resale value after 60 months of ownership. Audi Q7 Chevy Camaro Honda CRV Hyundai Tuscon Infiniti FX Jeep Wrangler Lexus RX Nissan Frontier Pickup Toyota Tacoma Pickup Toyota FJ Cruiser
Consumer Reports Recommended list for 2012. Small Cars || Hatchbacks || Sport: Chevy Volt Honda Fit Hyundai Elantra Kia Forte Kia Soul Mazda3 Nissan Sentra Nissan Versa Scion xB Scion xD Suzuki SX4 Toyota Corolla Toyota Matrix Toyota Prius VW Golf Audi A3 Lexus CT 200H VW GTI Volvo C30
What a wonderful 2011 we had! It was our pleasure helping 2,000+ clients achieve +$6,000,000.00 in Diminished Value and Total Loss increases, our mission could not have been possible without the contributions of our staff our families and friends. As we look forward to 2012, we wish you and your
November auto sales in the US posted the best monthly sales rate since the anomalous surge in Aug 2009, related to the federal government’s Cash-for-Clunkers program. Industry sales rose by 14 percent overall in the month, to about 994K units, propelled by broader availability of vehicles to meet American consumers’
Sample of diminished value appraisals done this week: 2012 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder…………………….. Cost of Repairs = $2,315 DV = $1,750 2006 Ford Five Hundred……………………………… Cost of Repairs = $4,450 DV = $2,100 2011 Chevrolet Camero………………………………… Cost of Repairs = $9,000 DV = $3,100 2012 Ford Explorer……………………………………… Cost of Repairs =
October 2011 and YTD (2011) Oct. 2011* 1 Ford F series/Super Duty 69,595 2 Chevrolet Silverado 39,949 3 Dodge Ram 32,448 4 Honda Accord 29,527 5 Nissan Altima 29,365 6 Ford Escape 29,345 7 Nissan Tiida/Versa 28,775 8 Ford Fusion 28,434 9 Chevrolet Cruze 26,786 10 VW Jetta (6th gen.)
Oct. 2011** Oct. 2010 Oct. % change 10 mos. 2011* 10 mos. 2010 10 mos. % change AutoAlliance 10,107 10,669 -5% 97,997 105,046 -7% BMW Mfg. Corp. 25,771 17,126 51% 235,171 124,792 89% CAMI 0 23,246 – 0 198,366 – Chrysler Group 168,771 148,580 14% 1,664,301 1,358,112 23% Ford Motor
Sample of diminished value appraisals performed this week: 2009 Chevrolet Traverse……………………….. Cost of Repairs = $10,550 DV = $3,000 2011 GMC Yukon XL 1500…………………….. Cost of Repairs = $6,750 DV = $4,000 2011 Nissan Juke………………………………….. Cost of Repairs = $5,550 DV = $2,450 2006 BMW M5…………………………………….. Cost of Repairs =
November lease deals are not as widespread as the deals automakers offered last month. Strong sales from several luxury brands have led them to curtail new car leasing offers. On the other hand, there are plenty of new car lease deals available from carmakers with less luxury cachet. If you’re
Sample of diminished value appraisals performed this week: 2009 Mazda CX-9………………………………………. Cost of repairs = $16,100 DV = $4,700 2004 Dodge Ram ……………………………………….. Cost of repairs = $10,300 DV = $2,700 2011 Hyundai Genesis…………………………………. Cost of Repairs = $2,875 DV = $2,350 2004 Ford F-150 Lariat……………………………….. Cost of Repairs = $6,725
The following vehicles have the highest rated sales (by unit) in September 2011: 1. Ford F series……………………………… 54,410 2. Chevrolet Silverado…………………… 43,698 3. Toyota Camry……………………………. 24,851 4. Ram…………………………………………. 24,522 5. Nissan Altima……………………………. 24,356 6. Ford Escape………………………………. 20,225 7. Honda Accord……………………………. 19,787 8. Honda CR-V……………………………… 19,604 9. Ford Fusion………………………………. 19,510 10.
Examples of a few appraisals done this week: 2008 Chevrolet Equinox…………………. Cost of repairs = $6,000 DV = $2,900 2011 Kia Sportage………………………….. Cost of repairs = $2,900 DV = $1,800 2009 Ford Expedition……………………. Cost of Repairs = $14,000 DV = $6,100 2009 Nissan Sentra……………………….. Cost of repairs = $4,800 DV
Days supply on Oct. 1, 2011 (stock by brand) Smallest Subaru………………….. 20 Mini……………………… 22 Hyundai……………….. 23 Kia……………………….. 27 Audi……………………… 27 Largest Saab………………………. 178 Fiat……………………….. 92 Mitsubishi……………… 85 Lincoln………………….. 82 Buick…………………….. 79 Days supply on Oct. 1, 2011 (stock by maker) Smallest Subaru…………………… 20 Hyundai-Kia………….. 25 BMW…………………….. 29 American Honda……. 33
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