If you are in the market for a new vehicle you are in good company. More than 17 million new cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs are sold most years. Further, another 40 million or so used car transactions are conducted annually. It is no wonder why personal transportation is so … Read more
Car auction tips for the novice. If you are searching for a car, you know that the current climate is not favorable for buyers. Indeed, a combination of a global pandemic, semiconductor chip shortage, and increased demand means that the market is tight and prices are high. Besides the traditional … Read more
One goal millions of American consumers would like to attain before the new year arrives is to purchase a new vehicle. There are about 270 million registered passenger vehicles in the United States with an average age of 11.8 years according to IHS Markit. That’s a long time to … Read more
Immediately following the Washington Auto Show — where some policy makers insist that young people are getting their licenses later and driving less than their counterparts of even 50 years ago — a study conducted on behalf of MTV strongly suggests otherwise. Indeed, the “Millennials Have Drive” research study — … Read more
And don’t touch our smartphones! American consumers are not about to give up their cars despite the rise in popularity of car sharing services such as Zipcar. A Jan. 2014 study conducted by MRY with Whitman Insight Strategies and released this month surveyed 1,000 people across the United States, evenly … Read more
Automotive executives have enough worries to keep them awake at night. Recalls. Upgraded IIHS crash standards. Federal fuel requirements. Persnickety consumers, especially young people that seem disinterested in buying a new car. Deloitte Survey and Report A recently released Deloitte LLP report will be carefully studied by these same executives … Read more
Car buying tips for today’s consumers. If you are in the market for a new car, there are several things for you to keep in mind as you begin to shop for one. Comparison shopping is, of course, essential — you want to ensure that the vehicle you buy is … Read more