Chevrolet Tops Most Viewed New Cars on AutoTrader.com


AutoTrader.com Press Release - December 16, 2009

Situation
Chevy Camaro most viewed car spot in 2009 on AutoTrader.com; Chevy most viewed new vehicle brand
Camaro grabbed No. 1 most viewed spot from 2008’s most-viewed vehicle: Honda Accord
Rounding out top 5 were Ford F-150 at No. 2, Ford Mustang at No. 3, Honda Accord at No. 4, Chevy Silverado at No. 5
Biggest new-car jump on top 20 new car list was redesigned Nissan 370Z - from No. 96 in 2008 to No. 19 in 2009
Dodge Challenger moved up from No. 29 in 2008 to No. 10 in 2009, Volkswagen Jetta up from No. 32 in 2008 to No. 18 in 2009
On new car brand list, Kia moved from No. 20 in 2008 to No. 14 in 2009, Hyundai went from No. 11 in 2008 to No. 9 in 2009
Significant Points
In used car space, Ford F-150 pickup truck reclaimed No. 1 most-viewed spot for year
Ford also No. 1 brand of used vehicles viewed on AutoTrader.com this year
Rounding out top 5 used cars in 2009 - BMW 3 Series at No. 2, Chevy Silverado 1500 No. 3, Ford Mustang No. 4, Honda Accord No. 5
New and used vehicle shopping activity on AutoTrader.com showed move back to larger vehicles in 2009
Following gas price spikes in 2008 that resulted in dramatic increases in shopping activity for smaller, more fuel efficient vehicles