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… to keep car shoppers on its pages instead of directing them to dealership Web sites and other car-shopping sites such as edmunds . com , autotrader.com and cars.com . But some dealership general managers who have participated in the pilot give it mixed …

… businesses rose 40 percent, an indication of strengthening confidence in the economy. Jessica Caldwell, senior analyst with Edmunds . com , said sales in February started out "a little lackluster" but surged when automakers rolled out Presidents Day sales events …

… s Super Bowl ads, online shopping activity for the brand increased, said Michelle Krebs, an analyst for auto researcher Edmunds . com . "We actually saw a tiny blip upward in shopping consideration, which is an indication of marketing effectiveness," Krebs …

… upside, "GM today has a much more clear direction of where they want to go," said Jessica Caldwell, senior analyst with Edmunds . com . Chrysler has lost share as well, dropping from 12.9 percent in 2007 to 11.4 percent last year, but its sales have …

… is at a healthy level and newly designed models continue to make an impact on the marketplace," he said in a statement. Edmunds . com estimates February volume at 15.5 million on a seasonally adjusted annualized sales rate basis. "Car sales are persevering …

… leases in more segments. Last year 22 percent of all new vehicles registered in the United States were leased, according to Edmunds . com . From November through January, Edmunds says, the share was 25 percent. "It seems almost every car has a lease deal …

… But I think we'll want to be at about that 18 percent, and I think we'll get there. It won't take that long." Edmunds . com says the average lease penetration rate last year was 22 percent. Chrysler Capital will replace Ally Financial Inc. on May …

… leases in more segments. Last year 22 percent of all new vehicles registered in the United States were leased, according to Edmunds . com . From November through January, Edmunds says, the share was 25 percent. "It seems almost every car has a lease deal …

… boosted fleet volume 17 percent in January, its retail sales grew 24 percent, so the fleet mix dropped a point to 28 percent. Edmunds . com analyst Jessica Caldwell says the replacement pattern for last fall's Hurricane Sandy likely skewed fleet patterns. She …

… advanced planning and strategy for Nissan North America, told Edmunds . com . Nissan may offer more engine choices and cab configurations ..... buyer," said Jessica Caldwell, an analyst with researcher Edmunds . com . "My dad is a Silverado owner and once he identified himself …

… of the year for auto sales, the dropoff for plug-in electric cars was considerable, said Michelle Krebs, analyst with Edmunds . com . Krebs said U.S. consumers who want an alternative to fully gasoline-powered cars are opting for less-expensive standard …

… that doesn't appear to matter to consumers who bought those models in big numbers," said Michelle Krebs, analyst for Edmunds . com . "It suggests that Ford has built up a healthy amount of goodwill in the marketplace, causing consumers to overlook those …

… estimates that sales increased 8 percent in January from a year ago to a seasonally adjusted, annualized rate of 15 million. Edmunds . com was even more bullish in a forecast issued Thursday, projecting a 14.5 percent year-over-year gain and an annualized …

… 26,103 per vehicle, the data showed. In September 2012, the average sticker price for a retail model was $33,066, Edmunds . com said. GSA purchases from Chrysler fell 11 percent to 9,468 cars and trucks as sales to the federal fleet dipped about 8 …

… Higher home prices can help American car shoppers feel wealthier and translate to higher auto sales, industry research firm Edmunds . com said. In addition, the average age of cars on the road has risen to just above 11 years, and industry experts say that …

… analysts said Toyota has seemingly shaken off any lingering damage to its reputation. "Toyota is the Teflon company," Edmunds . com analyst Michelle Krebs said. "They always bounce back. "The consumer doesn't seem to care," she added. "The consumer …

… alternative: tire repair kits. According to Edmunds . com , 70 car models sold in the United States ..... says Ronald Montoya, an editor at Edmunds . com . "They are doing everything they can ..... sometimes wear out quickly. According to Edmunds . com , only 29 U.S. models sold in the …