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Download a free automotive map from Experian Research Services, charting the DMAs of moms using the Internet.

This growth is contrary to other resources like word-of-mouth, television and automotive magazines, which have remained stagnant over the last four years. Additionally, among consumers with the highest intent to purchase a vehicle in the next two years, moms were most likely to rely on the Internet as part of their decision to purchase or lease.

The study is part of Simmons surveys conducted across the nation which measure car buying activity among consumers.

Chris Wilson, president of Experian Research Services, explained that this information illustrates how imperative it is to understand online consumer activities and behaviors within the » Read the rest of the entry..

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Chinas auto output is expected to surpass 10 million units this year, with car production at five million units, the countrys top economic planner said today. According to the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), automakers produced 9.04 million vehicles last year, a 22.9 per cent year-on-year jump.

“Quantity was not a problem anymore and the automakers should focus more on quality,” said Zhu Hongren, Deputy Director of NDRC Economic Performance Department, according to official Xinhua news agency. Judged against their international counterparts, Chinas automakers still lagged in terms of scale of production and technology, it said.

The auto boom, however, has also brought additional problems in the country which include regular traffic jams and pollution. The fumes emitted by its 2.8 million motor vehicles is considered as a primary source of pollution. » Read the rest of the entry..

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This Passat Car at the America Detroit Auto Show, “A car that is anything but mainstream”; this is how Volkswagen have described its new Passat CC that was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. It is VW’s first four-door coupé and the company maintains that it is a vehicle capable of “embracing differences,” from comfort to dynamism, from a sporty interior to a spacious one… but does it have the brand cachet to rival the Mercedes-Benz CLS? » Read the rest of the entry..

The auto show meet SL550, SL600, and SL63 AMG of Mercedes-Benz product.

The cult of youth pervades western civilization. People like to appear youthful, and that’s exactly why such cars as the luxurious Mercedes SL keep getting sportier, even though their buyer demographics might suggest a bit more gravitas. The Mercedes-Benz SL550, SL600, and SL63 AMG sporty, and carefree, luxurious. » Read the rest of the entry..

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The next Superb, the Czech company’s flagship, offers the security of a separate boot and the versatility of a hatchback in one car. It means Skoda will be able to offer a rival to premium saloons such asthe Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series, and mainstream hatchbacks such as the Ford Mondeo, without having to produce two different bodystyles.

The new Superb in California’s Death Valley last autumn. Skoda has now started to release more technical details of the car ahead of its public debut at the Geneva motor show in March. » Read the rest of the entry..

Follow a prototype of the next-generation Honda Pilot has gone on display at the 2008 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit.

The similar in utility although larger than the CR-V sold in the UK, the Pilot is a midsized SUV aimed predominantly at on-road driving. Honda has redesigned the platform to give the 2009 Pilot better handling and ride comfort. The new Pilot will feature the Honda-exclusive Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure and the most extensive use of high-strength steel in any Honda product to date.
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Following the announcement of revisions across the Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster range, Mercedes-Benz has now revealed an update for the SLK 55 AMG.

The car features a redesigned front apron with a more pronounced arrow-shape including the modified Mercedes star, enlarged air dams and a black-painted transverse fin on the lower section. The large, round foglamps with chrome surrounds are now positioned further outwards. Specific AMG bodystyling also includes side skirts, the rear apron with a black insert and the spoiler lip. » Read the rest of the entry..