CarMax Says Online Searches for Sports Cars in April Zoomed in Popularity

May 14, 2009
Ford Mustang Lands No. 1 Spot for Car Searches on Carmax.com

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 14, 2009-- Online searches for sports cars on carmax.com have been steadily increasing since January reports CarMax, Inc. (NYSE:KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used cars. According to carmax.com, car shoppers searching online for sports cars increased six percent in April from the previous month. Online sports car searches are up eight percent over January’s figures.

The No. 1 searched car on carmax.com for April was the popular Ford Mustang sports car. This was the first month it landed the top spot in searches in the last several years.

Three other sports cars ranking in the top 20 online searches for April were:

  • 13th position - Infiniti G35
  • 14th position - Dodge Charger
  • 17th position - Chevrolet Corvette

“Whether customers are searching for that ‘instant classic’ or just a fun ride for the summer, carmax.com is the best place to find a car of any vehicle type that matches their needs,” said Ann Yauger , director of carmax.com. “Within the CarMax inventory there are thousands of vehicles of all makes and models for customers to choose from.”

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 provides our customers the opportunity to shop for vehicles the way they shop for items at other national retailers, and it 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 191,081 wholesale vehicles at its in-store auctions. For more information, access the CarMax website at http://www.carmax.com.

 

Source: CarMax, Inc.

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