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Why Buying a Manual Car in 2024 Is Still a Great Decision

Manual cars, once the standard for vehicles worldwide, have become rarer on today’s roads, but they still hold a special place in the hearts of driving enthusiasts. In 2024, as automatic cars continue to dominate, and with the rise of EVs, many drivers wonder whether there’s still a reason to

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Toyota Prius Trim Levels 1997-Today

Toyota Prius Trim Levels Guide (1997-Today) (PDF) The evolution of the Toyota Prius Trim Levels has been remarkable since its modest inception. Initially offering just two trim levels, the Prius has undergone significant enhancements over the years, culminating in a diverse and extensive range of trim options. In this guide,

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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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Auto Auction Statistics – June 2018 Report

June 2018 Auto Auction Report: Auto Auction Statistics – June 2018 Report (PDF) Data for Auto Auction Statistics – June 2018 Report (Raw Data – PDF) Data Analysis of auction vehicle inventory in the United States for June 2018. We inventoried and analyzed 158,416 vehicles offered for sale at car auctions

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Top 10 Cars for 2018

Below is a list of the top 10 cars for 2018 as tested by Consumer Reports. Top 10 Cars for 2018 Best Compact Green Car : 2018 Chevrolet Bolt Best Compact Car: 2018 Toyota Corolla Best Luxury Compact Car: 2018 Audi A4 Best Midsize Sedan: 2018 Toyota Camry Best Large Car:

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Toyota Prius’s confusing Trim levels I, II, III, IV and V

Toyota has decided to confuse consumers by implementing a new trim level (build) nomenclature for their Prius hybrid vehicle. Instead of the normal (CE, LE, XLE, etc… ) or the (Base, Premium, Limited, etc..) naming format, they’ve opted for a new and ambiguous format: Prius I Prius II Prius III

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List of Cars Kept for More than 15 years

After analyzing more than 650,000 vehicle transactions for cars from the 1981-2002 model years sold in 2017, w list was compiled of the top 10 cars vehicle owners are holding on to for more than 15 years. It is no surprise that 8 Toyota vehicles occupy the top 10 spots. Top

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Luxury Cars and SUVs Experience Higher Depreciation Rate

Luxury Cars and SUVs Experience Higher Depreciation Rate Market Insights report offers insight into last week’s vehicle retention trends, where a handful of truck segments showed strong retention versus that of cars. What’s more, the report illustrates segment retention strength, with Compact Crossover SUVs showing significant price strength against the

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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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Car Auction Sale Lights

Standardizes sale lights for Auctions in the US – Adesa. Car Auction Sale Lights   ADESA is standardizing the sale lights and their definition at your auction –as well as all 61 U.S. locations– June 5, 2017. ADESA is transitioning to a green, yellow, red and blue lighting system, which

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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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U.S. Car and Light-Truck Dealerships

U.S. Car and Light-Truck Dealerships Growth.   U.S. sales forecast to possible peak in 2016. Steady dealership count will lead to equalized sales and less competition. It is a good time to be in the retail auto industry, which is thriving.  

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Historic Data of U.S. Dealerships

A Decade of U.S. Dealerships.   Last year, U.S. vehicle sales grew 5.7 percent to 17,470,659. In the same year the number of new-vehicle franchises grew less than 1 percent, resulting a 5.5 percent gain in industrywide sales per franchise.  

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North America Car and Truck Production – February Part 2

North America Car and Truck Production Data.     Chevrolet Silverado/Cheyenne 23,478 18,263 28.6% 45,177 37,080 21.8% GMC Sierra 10,521 12,078 -12.9% 20,014 23,915 -16.3% Silao, Mexico (T) 33,999 30,341 12.1% 65,191 60,995 6.9% Chevrolet Equinox 0 3,618 – 0 6,280 – Spring Hill, Tenn. (T)* 0 3,618 – 0

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North America Car and Truck Production – February Part 1

North America Car and Truck Production Data.   North America car and light-truck production by plant, February & YTD Feb. Feb. Feb. 2mos. 2mos. 2 mos. 2016 2015  change 2016 2015 %change Mercedes-Benz R Class (trk.)* 1,470 0 – 2,800 0 – Mobility Ventures MV-1 (trk.) 0 238 – 0

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U.S. Average Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices – February

Average Wholesale Used-Vehicle Prices.   Average wholesale used-vehicle prices, February Average Prices ($/Unit) Average Prices ($/Unit) Latest Month Versus: Latest Month Versus: Latest Month Versus: Feb 2016 Jan 2016 Feb 2015 Prior Month Prior Year Compact $6,650 $6,531 $7,271 1.8% -8.5% Midsize 7,667 7,742 8,100 -1.0% -5.3% Fullsize 7,378 7,485

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U.S. Certified Auto Sales Report – February 2016

U.S. Certified Auto Sales Report for Feb. 2016 and 2 Months.   U.S. Certified-used vehicle sales, February Feb. Feb. Feb. 2 mos. 2 mos. Feb. 2016 2 mos. 2 mos. 2016 2015 2016 2015 % change share % change share  BMW       8,649       9,203       16,861        17,949 -6.0%

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