There was an extra perk for remarketers who sold their consignments in the final month of 2009 instead of holding out for a seasonal price upswing at the start of the New Year. According to ADESA's Tom Kontos, this was in large part thanks to a seasonally unexpected gain in December's wholesale prices.
Many luxury cars include safety features to warn drivers or even take control of braking when drivers are distracted. These may improve safety or create a false sense of security when all that is generally needed is for drivers to be trained and to actually pay attention.
Ford's fuel economy has increased 20% since 2004 and tailpipe CO2 emissions have declined approximately 9% from 2008. It is the most improved automaker in the North American market. The 5-year global powertrain replacement begun in 2008 represents major commitment to improvement.
AutoTrader.com notes a drop off in used-vehicle activity, due mostly to lower inventories of popular units. Analysts say trend was evident in asking prices for trucks and SUVs. An increase in new-vehicle sales could help lift used-vehicle supply and generate more traffic.