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- Rising Unemployment Rate Not a Bad Sign for New Car Sales
  
  New car sales have little to fear from the recent increase in the unemployment rate. Since unemployment rose due to more people entering the labor force, car sales could increase as these would-be buyers find jobs.

Industry Analysis All Industry Analysis

After a disappointing April, May car sales rebounded to above the 15-million SAAR mark, buoyed by Memorial Day promotions as well as surging sales of big trucks and small cars and utilities.

Drive by Numbers - Scion FR-S vs. Subaru BRZ

If the Scion FR-S and the Subaru BRZ were put in a data boxing match, who'd reign supreme?

April Vehicle Sales Star Detroit Makers

April car sales came in weaker than expected, but pickup truck sales were robust, turning Detroit makers into the month's stars.

Industry Commentary All Industry Commentary

An Early Look at May Sales

Is the auto recovery taking a breather?

Millennials Take the Wheel

Young adults bought more new cars in 2012, showing buying strength for the first time since the Great Recession started. Improving economic fundamentals led these buyers to the market and should keep them coming - challenging the commonly held view that this generation is not as interested in cars as its predecessors were.

The Real Problem with Stair-Step Incentives

Stair-Steps offer manufacturers short-term gain, but longer term pain.

Data Center All Data Center

Car Shopping Trends

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