RICHMOND, Va., Aug 13, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CarMax, Inc. (NYSE:KMX), the nation's largest retailer of used
cars, reports that black remains the most popular color for used
vehicle searches conducted on carmax.com.
This mirrors a similar account from February 2008 when black was first
reported to be the most popular vehicle color search choice.
Used car shopper's top five color choices in July were:
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Color Choice
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July 2009
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Black
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1
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White
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2
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Blue
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3
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Silver
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4
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Red
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5
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Other colors of interest to online shoppers were gray, green and gold.
"Buying a car is a big decision and many people want a car or truck to
reflect their personal style," said Chas Vandersypen, senior buyer in
Huntsville, Alabama. "I hear from customers all the time what an
important criteria vehicle color choice is when car shopping."
The CarMax
website can be used to research
information on new and used cars, including hybrids and diesels of
various makes and models. The website showcases vehicles with multiple
photos, the no-haggle price, and information on features, options, fuel
economy and customer
reviews.
About CarMax
CarMax, a Fortune 500 company, and one of the Fortune 2009 "100 Best Companies to Work For," is the nation's largest
retailer of used cars. Headquartered in Richmond, Va., we currently
operate 100 used car superstores in 46 markets. The CarMax consumer
offer is structured around four customer benefits: low, no-haggle
prices; a broad selection; high quality vehicles; and customer-friendly
service. During the twelve months ended February 28, 2009, the company
retailed 345,465 used vehicles and sold 194,081 wholesale vehicles at
our in-store auctions. For more information, access the CarMax website
at http://www.carmax.com.
SOURCE: CarMax, Inc.
Media Contacts
CarMax
Trina Lee
Public Relations Director
804-747-0422, ext. 4197
or
Chris Wilmore
Asst. Public Relations Manager
804-747-0422, ext. 4773
Twitter: @CarMaxInc