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The Adoption of Fuel-Saving Technologies by Automakers

The Adoption of Fuel-Saving Technologies by Automakers (PDF)   Various fuel-saving technologies have been developed over the past few decades, including direct injection, cylinder deactivation, and auto start-stop. The EPA’s 2022 Automotive Trends Report includes data that shows which automakers have adopted which technologies. Automaker Turbo Direct Injection Cylinder Deact.

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Is My Car Still Under Warranty?

Is My Car Still Under Warranty? (PDF)   Being aware if your vehicle is still under warranty can be helpful; maybe you’ll need to get it repaired and want to know what the cost might be. Contacting a dealer for the brand of car or the manufacturer themselves is one

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Top 100 Auto Parts Suppliers to North America

List of the largest 100 part suppliers to North America 2018 List of the top 20 in Millions of dollars in sales (Total North America 2018, 2017, Total Global, 2018, 2017). Magna International Inc. 337 Magna Drive Aurora, Ontario L4G 7K1, Canada (905) 726-2462; magna.com CEO : Donald Walker $20,414

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Car Sales Per Franchise Dealer December 2018

Below is a list of the average number of vehicles sold by franchise dealers in the US in December 2018. This list is broken down into Cars and Trucks. Highlights: Honda dealers sold the most number of cars: 58 Lexus dealers sold the most number of “trucks” (SUV’s): 109 Toyota

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Top Customer Beefs with a Car Dealership’s Service Dept

Top Customer beefs with a car dealership’s service Department, what are car owners complaining about? Service took longer time than expected  or quoted – 30% Dealer attempts to push additional services – 20% Waited in line even with an appointment – 13% Was not charged the quoted amount – 10%

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New Car Color Popularity 2000-2015

Car buyer tastes have changes in the past 15 years, the graph below outlines the color preferences of new car buyers from 2000 to 2015. Top Car Colors White Black Grey Silver Red Blue Maroon Yellow Green All other Colors

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Significant Increase in Weekly Depreciation

This week’s Market Insights report shows both car and truck segments decreasing more in value than usual. Although car segments saw an overall larger depreciation, two truck segments saw larger price declines as a percentage than any of the car segments. The report also spotlights the latest Retention Index, as

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2018 SUV Truck Vehicle List for the US Market

2018 SUV Truck Vehicle List US Market Below is a list of Trucks and SUVs being offered in the US market for the 2018 model year. Vehicle with highest base price: 2018 Bentley Bentayga – $236,000 Vehicle with the most horsepower: 2018 Lamborghini Urus – 650HP Vehicle fastest 0 to 60: 2018

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Fiat cuts prices on 2017 Vehicles

Fiat will reduce their prices for 2017, with base prices for some models down more than 20 percent from 2016. Fiat 500 2016 trim            base Price                           2017 trim            base price Pop                        $16,995                                 Pop                        $14,995 Easy                       $17,745                                 Lounge                 $18,395 Sport                     $17,900                                 Abarth                  $19,995 Turbo                    $19,700 Lounge                 $20,395 Abarth                  $22,575  

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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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Storms And Cars, Vehicle Flood-damage Investigation

Signs and Disclosures of Flooded Vehicles.   After Texas storm. When it comes to appraising used car you should have to leave no stone unturned. When a customer wanted to trade low-mileage 2013 Toyota Camry at one of the dealerships, they immediately looked for signs of water damage, and there is

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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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Smaller Cars Hit Hardest in Depreciation over the Last 3 Months

Market Insights – August 2015 It is clear where consumer demand is currently, with smaller car segments feeling the heaviest depreciation, while pickups, SUVs and crossovers are at the opposite end of the spectrum. Market Insights – August 2015 📄 Smaller Cars Hit Hardest in Depreciation over the Last 3 Months

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10 Ways To Avoid Flood Damaged Vehicles

Below are Ten  Ways To Avoid Flood Damaged Vehicles. 1. Check the trunk, glove box, dashboard, and under the bottom if the seats for silt, mud or rust. 2. Smell. Smell. Take a deep breath. Any sign of mildew or mold is a sure sign of water damage. 3. If carpets

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Cars most likely to get a ticket

List of Cars most likely to get a ticket Vehicle Times more likely to get a ticket Mercedes SL 4 Toyota Camry 3.5 Sicon TC 3.4 Hummer H2 2.9 XB 2.7 Mercedes CLS 2.6 Acura Integra / TSX 1.9 Pontiac Grand Prix 1.8 Mercedes CLK 1.8 VW GTI 1.8 Picture

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Motor Vehicle Registrations 2008-2012

Motor Vehicle Registrations 2008-2012 There are more new vehicles, and more older vehicles, on the road. Do you know where to find the parts you’ll need for vehicles of all ages? The number of motor vehicles registered for use in the United States has risen again. After declining in 2009

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GA-400 Tollway Demolition Project Work Begins October 25

Beginning on Friday, October 18, portable message signs will alert motorists to pre-construction activities for the ending of tolls and the demolition of toll booths on GA 400.   The first phase of a four-phase demolition project will begin on Friday, October 25, with restriping to create a third lane

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Atlanta Lease Deals – Auto

Atlanta Car Lease Deals for October 2013 2014 Acura RDX Avg. Paid: $34,214 – $39,154 MSRP: $34,520 – $39,620 Invoice: $32,430 – $37,150 Lease Deal: $399 per month for 36 months with $1,999 due at signing, or $440 per month for 36 months with $0 due at signing and no

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