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Different Operational Vehicles by Different Automakers in the US.

Different Operational Vehicles by Different Automakers in the U.S. The automotive industry is one of the top industries in the world, and there are several automakers in the United States that sell operational vehicles throughout the country. According to the Made in America Auto Index, 65% of the vehicles inside

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Top Rated Car Makes

Which Auto Brands are Rated the Highest by Car Shoppers? Top 5 Selling Automakers: Toyota 7.2M units VW 6.1M Units Ford 5.9M Units Honda 4.7M Units Chevy 3.8M units Top 10 Rated Automakers in 2018 Genesis Audi BMW Lexus Porsche Kia Subaru Tesla Honda Toyota The rating above utilizes three

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Empty Gas Tank Range Per Vehicle – 2018 List

Wondering how far you can drive your car on empty? Below is a list of vehicles sold in the US in 2018 by range from the minute the fuel light turns on. Driving on empty can harm your vehicle. It is recommended to fill up at  1/4 tank as to

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Auto Market Performance Q1 2017

Auto Market Performance Q1 2017 Best Market Performance in Nine Months Volume-weighted, overall car values decreased by 0.35% last week. This is better than the average depreciation rate of 0.43% seen in the previous four weeks. In car segments, Premium Sporty Car, Prestige Luxury Car, Sporty Car, and Near Luxury

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2016 Acura MDX Models and Trim Levels 2016

2016 Acura MDX Models and Trim Levels 2016   EXTERIOR COLORS: NH731P Crystal Black Pearl ………………………………………………………………..All Vehicles…………………………………………………………………………….N/C N/C Req Ebony or Parchment R529P Dark Cherry Pearl………………………………………………………………….All Vehicles…………………………………………………………………………….N/C N/C Req Parchment B588P Fathom Blue Pearl ………………………………………………………………..Only avail on Tech & Advance………………………………………………….N/C N/C Req Graystone G537M Forest Mist Met……………………………………………………………………..Only avail on Tech

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2016 Acura ILX Models and Trim Levels 2016

2016 Acura ILX Models and Trim Levels 2016   EXTERIOR COLORS: R548P Basque Red Pearl II ………………………………………………………………N/A on A-SPEC ……………………………………………………………………..N/C N/C Req Parchment NH788P Bellanova White Pearl …………………………………………………………..All Vehicles…………………………………………………………………………….N/C N/C N/A w/Graystone B612P Catalina Blue Pearl………………………………………………………………..All Vehicles…………………………………………………………………………….N/C N/C N/A w/Parchment NH731P Crystal Black Pearl ………………………………………………………………..All Vehicles…………………………………………………………………………….N/C N/C N/A w/Parchment NH782M

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Auto Market US Sales Report – Feb 2015 to Feb 2016

Automotive Market Year over Year US Sales Report   Row Manufacturer Feb-16 Feb-15 Change Pct Change 1 Aston Martin 86 85 1 1.20% 2 BMW Group 25,442 29,019 -3,577 -12.30% 3 Daimler AG 25,632 25,749 -117 -0.50% 4 FCA 183,607 164,067 19,540 11.90% 5 Fiat Group 180 177 3 1.70%

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US Production Auto Market Report – February 2016

Automotive US Production Report for February 2016     Row Manufacturer Feb-16 Jan-16 Change Percet Change 1 BMW Group 36,509 30,641 5,868 19.20% 2 Daimler AG 29,741 30,902 -1,161 -3.80% 3 FCA 207,798 210,937 -3,139 -1.50% 4 Ford Motor Co. 298,827 267,824 31,003 11.60% 5 General Motors Co. 296,222 217,984

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Auto Market US Sales Report – February 2016

Automotive Market US Sales Report for February 2016   Row Manufacturer Feb-16 Jan-16 Change Percent Change 1 Aston Martin 86 86 0 0.00% 2 BMW Group 25,442 21,425 4,017 18.70% 3 Daimler AG 25,632 26,962 -1,330 -4.90% 4 FCA 183,607 155,562 28,045 18.00% 5 Fiat Group 180 180 0 0.00%

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NMVTIS Brand Definition Glossary

  NMVTIS Brand Definition Glossary Brand Name Description Agricultural Vehicle The vehicle will primarily be operated on private roads for agricultural purposes. Antique The vehicle is over 50 years old. Bond Posted The insurance company has issued a bond on the vehicle because the ownership of the vehicle cannot be

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Dealer Holdback 2014

New Car Dealer Holdback by Manufacturer Manufacturer Holdback Amount Acura 2% of base MSRP Audi Undisclosed by Manufacturer BMW Undisclosed by Manufacturer Buick 3% of total MSRP Cadillac 3% of total MSRP Chevrolet 3% of total MSRP Chrysler 3% of total MSRP Dodge 3% of total MSRP Ford 3% of

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BMW Grille Evolution

The BMW Grille Evolution The two-section, rounded radiator grille – known as the kidney grille – was first seen on the BMW 303 at the 1933 International Motor Show in Geneva and evolved during the course of time into one of the most distinctive BMW design features. Over decades the characteristic kidney grille has been

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Car Makes Google Autocomplete

While researching different car makes on Google, we decided to use the autocomplete  feature to see what the most search terms on google are for that specific car make. As you type within the search box on Google, Autocomplete helps you find information quickly by displaying searches that might be

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2012 Ford Explorer Limited 4D Utility

2012 Ford Explorer Diminished Value Claim – Moderate Damage   2012 Ford Explorer Limited 4D Utility Window Sticker 2012 FORD EXPLORER EFFECTIVE 07-01-11 MAJOR CHANGES FOR 2012: New 2.0L EcoBoost Engine Avail; New Exterior Colors CODE SERIES MODEL INVOICE RETAIL K7B Base 4D Utility FWD ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..26736.00 28170.00 K8B 4D Utility

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2007 Lexus GS GS 350 AWD

Diminished Value – 2007 Lexus GS GS 350 AWD VIN JTHCE96S670000000 Damage Type Hail Damage – DV Year 2007 Engine Type 3.5L V6 DOHC 24V Make Lexus Driveline AWD Model GS Ground Clearance 5.50 in. Trim Level GS 350 AWD Front Brake Type Disc Manufactured In JAPAN Rear Brake Type

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Auto Leasing Increasing – Sept 2013

New vehicle sales are taking off. We have not seen these levels for many years. This is great for the economy, but… (There seems to always be a “but”.) People are trading up to new vehicles using leases. Leases are up by 12.5 percent this year, according to Experian Auto-motive.

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2012 Nissan Rogue SV 4D Utility FWD

2012 Nissan Rogue SV 4D Utility FWD – Diminished Value Claim Damage Severity 7/10   2012 NISSAN ROGUE EFFECTIVE 09-08-11 MAJOR CHANGES FOR 2012: Krom Edition No Longer Avail; New Exterior Colors CODE SERIES MODEL INVOICE RETAIL 2211C S 4D Utility FWD ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..20524.00 21530.00 2221C 4D UtilityAWD…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………21713.00 22780.00 2231C SV

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2012 Ford F150 XLT Supercrew

Diminished Value: 2012 Ford F150 XLT Supercrew VIN 1FTEW1CM6C Vehicle Accidents/Service Year 2012 Engine Type 3.7L V6 DOHC 24V Make Ford Driveline RWD Model F-150 Ground Clearance No data in. Trim Level XLT SuperCrew 5.5-ft. Bed 2WD Front Brake Type Disc Manufactured In UNITED STATES Rear Brake Type Disc Body

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Used Car Market Review Aug 2013

One area of the market that warrants a closer look in the potential movement of values is that group of mostly older vehicles, those seven to twelve years old. Important to the BHPH market, the availability of these vehicles could result in less retention values compared to what we’ve normally

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2012 Nissan Maxima SV 4D Sedan

Diminished Value for a 2012 Nissan Maxima SV 4D Sedan The Nissan Maxima is a sport sedan with a sleek exterior and modern interior. This newest version maintains the trademark stylish, sporty look and feel while still providing comfortable luxury features that Maxima owners have come to expect.The Maxima is

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