Car Buying Gets Better Grades

Cox study shows consumers feel better about the process, but some aspects still don’t pass muster.

Women’s Safety Concerns Could Be Curbing Their EV Adoption

Poll finds many place significant importance on charging stations’ safety when it comes to deciding whether to go electric.

Reynolds, Gubagoo to Launch Future of Retail Anywhere at NADA

To showcase how customers can shop from chat to funded deal with no dealership calculation adjustments to match online quotes.

Ease-of-Purchase Survey Shows November Upticks

CDK score reflects progress as inventories rise, but still room for improvement.

Car Buying Gets Easier as Dealer Inventory Rises

CDK Global’s monthly purchase scorecard highlights October consumer buying trends

Lithia Outpaces AutoNation in Q3

Dealer group posts record profit, sales jump.

Financial Forces Threaten Improved Auto Supply Chain

Inflation and interest rate hikes could dampen consumer demand.

Americans Concerned About Interest Rate Hikes, Mark Volatility, Survey Shows

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — The Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate hike and a rocky start to the year in global financial markets is hurting consumer confidence, according to a new survey. It showed that, on average, American believe there is a 36% chance the U.S. economy will fall into a recession this year. The COUNTRY Financial ... Read More »

Gen Y Overtakes Gen X in Car Buying, J.D. Power Says

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif. — Gen Y consumers are now accounting for a larger percentage of U.S. new-vehicle retail sales than their older Gen X counterparts, according to an analysis by J.D. Power. Year to date in 2014, Gen Y (born 1977-1994) has accounted for 26% of new-vehicle retail sales, putting sales to that generational group ... Read More »

Survey Reveals Significant Jump in the Use of Mobile Devices to Shop for Cars