ACSI Less Satisfaction with Greater Expectations & Higher Priced Vehicles
On paper, the American auto industry is in its strongest position in years. Dealerships that only recently were plagued by empty lots are full again.
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Brand Loyalty Almost at Pre-Pandemic Levels
A new mid-year 2025 report from LexisNexis® Risk Solutions shows that U.S. new-vehicle brand loyalty is rebounding to levels not seen since before the COVID-19
Camaros, Acura LTX, GMC Sierra & Silverado Top Stolen Cars
The Chevrolet Camaro ZL1—Chevy’s high-powered track weapon—has rocketed to the top of an unenviable leaderboard: the most-stolen vehicle in America, according to newly released data
It’s Hurricane Season & Flooded Car Scam Season: Check for Rust, Mud & Damp Smells
Hurricanes and flooding aftermath means flood-damaged cars flooding market. According to estimates from CARFAX, an additional 45,000 vehicles have already sustained flood damage from severe
New Car Buyers Want Self-Driving, ADAS Features & FADs
According to preliminary results from AutoPacific’s 2025 Future Vehicle Planner, American consumers are embracing semi-autonomous and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) at significantly higher rates
EV Mobile Apps Charged with Expectations: Tesla, MBZ & Hyundai Ranked Highest
As the electric vehicle market evolves from early adoption to mass-market momentum, mobile apps have emerged as indispensable tools for EV owners—serving as both digital
New Vehicles Most APEALING Since 2020 with High Satisfaction
Amid a fast-evolving automotive landscape marked by electrification, personalization, and technological leaps, one thing has become clear: drivers are more passionate than ever about their
Car Crimes in Day During Summer Costing $600-$2,295
In a new survey, nearly half of all vehicle-related crimes in the United States—including thefts, break-ins, and acts of vandalism—were reported to occur in broad
America’s Best Drivers in TX, Worst in Boston, DC, Baltimore, CA & More
According to the 2025 edition of Allstate America’s Best Drivers Report, Texas now leads the nation in safe driving, with four of its cities ranking
Consumers Want Simpler, More Sensible & Cheaper Vehicles
With sticker shock creeping closer to the $50,000 mark for a new car, many American shoppers are drawing a hard line. In a market rattled
Old Cars Costing More to Repair While Car Part Prices Down
With American drivers holding onto their vehicles longer than ever before, the cost of keeping those aging cars on the road is beginning to show.
Car Buyers Expect Car Prices to Escalate: Now is Bad Time to Buy a Car
WASHINGTON — American consumers are bracing for what many believe will be a significant rise in vehicle prices — and a growing number are responding