Vehicle manufacturers should sell 16.5 million light-duty vehicles in retail and fleet channels in 2014, which represents a 6 percent increase from 2013 amid the backdrop of an improving U.S. economy, according to Edmunds.com.
Jeep and Acura take top honors in Edmunds.com’s third annual Best Retained Value Awards.
Here's some advice from Ford and Edmunds.com about tire pressure.
According to Edmunds, the Audi A3 has achieved the greatest increase in fuel economy since 2008, more than any other vehicle on the U.S. market.
Edmunds.com reviews the top trends, including the increase in used-car prices and vehicle recalls.
On average, compact cars weigh 549 pounds more, have 61 more horsepower and have a 6.4-inch longer wheelbase than they did in 1990.
Rankings are based on five-year projections for all models in five vehicle segments.
Edmunds.com analysts say this year the old model year inventory is sparser than usual, resulting in less dramatic vehicle discounts, while diminishing supply will actually raise the prices for some vehicles.
Honda and Toyota nameplates have the most vehicles on Edmunds.com’s annual list with five and four selections, respectively. The automotive data firm’s True Cost to Own pricing system estimates total vehicle ownership costs over a five-year period.
The awards are based on Edmunds.com’s Consumer Ratings and Reviews tool, which allows car owners to rate their vehicles in eight different categories: performance, comfort, fuel economy, driving impressions, interior design, exterior design, build quality and reliability.
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