Ford Mustang Grabs Top Spot for Car Searches on Carmax.comRICHMOND, Va., Oct 14, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Online searches for sports cars on carmax.com have increased since
August, reports CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation's largest retailer
of used
cars. According to carmax.com, online searches for sports
cars increased six percent in September from the previous month.
The most searched car on carmax.com
for the month of September was the popular Ford Mustang sports car.
Rounding out the top five searched sport cars were:
1. Ford Mustang
2. Chevrolet Corvette
3. Nissan 350Z
4.
Chevrolet Camaro
5. BMW M3
"Sports cars remain an American classic," said Craig Beiner, purchasing
manager for CarMax in Virginia Beach, Virginia. "Consumers may now be
feeling more comfortable with the idea of getting a 'fun' vehicle that
has an enduring appeal."
The CarMax
website can be used to research
information on new and used cars 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., CarMax currently operates 100
used car superstores in 46 markets. The CarMax consumer offer is
structured around four core equities: low, no-haggle prices; a broad
selection; high quality vehicles; and customer-friendly service. During
the fiscal year ended February 28, 2009, the company retailed 345,465
used vehicles and sold 194,081 wholesale vehicles at its in-store
auctions. For more information, access the CarMax website at www.carmax.com.
SOURCE: CarMax
CarMax
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Chris Wilmore, Asst. Public Relations Manager
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