CarMax.com Reveals Top Ten Most Searched Vehicles for June 2012
RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 31, 2012--
As summer temperatures rise, people head outside to enjoy everything
from boating, biking and camping, to yard work, home improvement
projects and more. Many individuals find themselves searching for a good quality
truck that not only fits into their family’s budget, but also allows
them to partake in all of their summertime activities.
The Ford F-150 once again claimed the number one spot as the most
searched vehicle in June on carmax.com,
according to CarMax, Inc. (NYSE: KMX), the nation’s largest retailer of used
cars. The pickup was accompanied by two other trucks, and the always
present Jeep Wrangler and Chevrolet Tahoe, beating out more fuel
efficient sedans and hybrids.
The top ten searched vehicles on carmax.com for June 2012 are:
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Ford F-150
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Nissan Altima
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Jeep Wrangler
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Toyota Camry
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Ford Mustang
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Honda Civic
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Honda Accord
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Toyota Tacoma
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Chevrolet Tahoe
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Chevrolet Silverado 1500
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Customers can easily start their car search on carmax.com by narrowing
their search fields not only by make and model, but also by specific
features like towing capabilities, transmission, 4WD/AWD, navigation
systems and other features and accessories. The website allows shoppers
to browse through multiple vehicle photos, view a free vehicle history
report, read customer
reviews, and use the payment
estimator to calculate their monthly payments.
About CarMax
CarMax, a member of the FORTUNE 500 and the S&P 500, and one of the
FORTUNE 2012 “100 Best Companies to Work For,” is the nation’s largest
retailer of used cars. Headquartered in Richmond, Va., CarMax currently
operates 112 used car superstores in 56 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 29, 2012, the company
retailed 408,080 used cars and sold 316,649 wholesale vehicles at our
in-store auctions. For more information, access the CarMax website at www.carmax.com.
Source: CarMax, Inc.
CarMax Media Contacts
Elia
Imler (804) 747-0422, ext. 4029
Bridget Szuminsky (804) 747-0422,
ext. 4773
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