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Thought for the Week…

Thought for the Week… There is a looming public safety crisis ahead with the future proliferation of these in-vehicle technologies. [I]– Robert Darbelnet President and CEO American Automobile Association[/I]

Washington Region sales up nearly 6% in first quarter

Washington Region sales up nearly 6% in first quarter [I]WANADA area report[/I] New-vehicle sales rose a solid 5.7 percent in the first three months of the year, compared with 10 percent nationally. But U.S. sales fell a lot more during the recession than Washington area sales. Regional figures are from WANADAs Area Report, based on […]

Robust May sales make up for lackluster

Robust May sales make up for lackluster April As expected, U.S. light-vehicle sales in May were strong, and projected sales for the year are now 15.4 million, according to NADAs economic forecast. That would be up from last years 14.4 million and would be the highest in six years. Based on year-to-date figures, 2013 sales […]

Health care law: claims and counterclaims on premium costs

Health care law: claims and counterclaims on premium costs The new health care law mandated by Health Care Reform is uncharted territory, and predictions about premium increases are flying fast and furious. The truth is, nobody knows how it will all shake out. Maryland and DC are among the 17 jurisdictions that will run their […]

NADAs Doug Greenhaus wins award for global road safety

NADAs Doug Greenhaus wins award for global road safety NADA attorney Doug Greenhaus has been honored by the Association for Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT) for his longstanding support of motor vehicle road safety and of the goals of ASIRT in particular. In a world of limited resources, the focus must be on strategies designed […]

Older drivers more likely to buy new vehicles, says new study

Older drivers more likely to buy new vehicles, says new study Auto marketers have chased after young drivers for years. But a new study from the University of Michigan says young drivers are not the ones who buy the most cars. The biggest buyers are consumers over 50. They are more likely to have the […]

In 10 years, a smaller car market?

In 10 years, a smaller car market? The number of U.S. households with no vehicles is small but growing rapidly, according to new research from CNW Research. In 1991, just 5.7 percent of households were carless. That number held steady for many years. But from 2007 to 2012, carless households grew to 9.3 percent. The […]

The most satisfied owners bought Cadillac and ready? Buick

The most satisfied owners bought Cadillac and ready? Buick In AutoPacifics latest Vehicle Satisfaction Awards, Cadillac is the top premium brand and Buick the top popular brand. The study asks owners to rate 51 attributes for their importance in the purchase decision and satisfaction after the purchase. More than one-third of new-vehicle buyers […]

Guess who are the worst backseat drivers?

Guess who are the worst backseat drivers? Spouses are the worst backseat drivers, according to a survey of 500 drivers by Insurance.com. Among women, 34 percent say their husbands are the worst passengers, followed by their mothers and friends. When men are driving, 40 percent says their wives are the worst backseat drivers, followed by […]

IN MEMORIAM: Robert W. Banning

IN MEMORIAM [I]Robert W. Banning[/I] formerly of Bob Banning Motors The association reports with sadness the passing of longtime Washington area dealer and WANADA member Robert W. Banning. He died Thursday, June 6, 2013 at the age of 86. Bob Banning was a fixture in the automobile business here, going back to the 1950s. After […]