Hot Car Report - January 6, 2012
As we enter the new year, there is renewed interest in a few automotive market power players. The BMW 3 Series is a standard among entry level luxury, and with its fresh redesign, consumers are noticing what the iconic model has to offer... (538 KB)

Hot Car Report - January 12, 2012
With the Detroit Auto Show underway, traffic share for several domestic cars are on the rise as consumer and industry interest peaks with automaker news and debuts. For instance, the 2013 Chevrolet Impala was recently caught testing in camouflage... (534 KB)

Hot Car Report - January 19, 2012
It’s amazing how much attention a few extra ponies can bring to a vehicle. The Audi A8 gets the gold medal this week, as it increased 62.3 percent in share from the previous week. Research on the largest Audi sedan has picked up... (527 KB)

Hot Car Report - January 26, 2012
A new week is upon us, yet we’re still seeing interest from the Detroit auto show continue in the Hot Car Report. Porsche revealed its 2012 911 Carrera Cabriolet at the Detroit show and is set to debut the anticipated 2013 Boxster... (606 KB)

Hot Car Report - February 2, 2012
This is an intriguing day and age in which consumers can influence the market with more than just their wallets. Case in point is the Scion iQ, which share increased 61.3 percent week-over-week, the most of any new vehicle on kbb.com... (525 KB)

Hot Car Report - February 9, 2012
This week’s Hot Car Report shows data from Super Bowl Sunday, and a few of the risers on the list had direct tie-ins to advertisements leading up to and during the Big Game. Two Hyundai models in particular make the list: the Veloster and Genesis... (604 KB)

Hot Car Report - February 16, 2012
This week’s Hot Car Report clearly shows how automakers benefit from advertising in a major event like the Super Bowl. Lexus advertised its newly redesigned GS, which helped give it a huge jolt in kbb.com visits week-over-week... (605 KB)

Hot Car Report - February 23, 2012
This week’s Hot Car Report is a mixed bag with an unexpected surprise topping the list. As is the case whenever fuel prices increase (here we go, again), interest in alternative-fuel vehicles invariably follows shortly thereafter... (608 KB)

Hot Car Report - March 1, 2012
Gas prices are back on the rise in America, and consumers are starting to take notice. After a several-month period where fuel prices were declining, the average price per gallon is back to more than $3.60... (534 KB)

Hot Car Report - March 8, 2012
The Hyundai Azera is redesigned for the current model year, and consumers are taking notice. Starting at about $32,000 for the base model, the Azera is well-appointed with features such as a 3.3L V6 engine... (526 KB)

Hot Car Report - March 15, 2012
Various automotive segments were well shopped on kbb.com this week, with vehicles ranging from off-roading Jeeps to kid-toting minivans rising in week-over-week shopper activity. Topping the list this week was the Nissan Murano... (551 KB)

Hot Car Report - March 22, 2012
This week, three vehicles saw a very healthy boost in shopping activity: Acura RDX, Buick Verano and Subaru Legacy. Acura debuted changes to the 2013 RDX, including a roomier interior and better gas mileage... (529 KB)

Hot Car Report - March 29, 2012
The Acura RDX has increased in share 46.5 percent week-over-week, the most of any new vehicle on kbb.com. The compact-luxury crossover is benefitting from the release of the 2013 model year, which has increased 121.7 percent in a week’s span... (527 KB)

Hot Car Report - April 12, 2012
Another week has gone by including more big moves for the Acura RDX. The RDX claims the top spot for the third consecutive week and in a month’s span, the model’s site visits on kbb.com have more than quadrupled... (533 KB)

Hot Car Report - April 19, 2012
Four out of five vehicles in the top-gainers list are SUVs and crossovers. Coincidentally, gas prices have started to decline within the past week. The vehicle gaining the largest growth in popularity is the Kia Sorento... (523 KB)

Hot Car Report - April 26, 2012
Halo views and upcoming redesigns highlight this week’s gainers for the Hot Car Report. MINI recently announced that it will produce the Clubvan later this year, and that has drummed up interest in another ‘larger’ MINI model, the Countryman... (607 KB)

Hot Car Report - May 3, 2012
In response to Chinese market demands and competitive offerings by German rivals, Infiniti previewed the long-wheelbase M last week at the Beijing Auto Show. Media coverage of this vehicle appeared stateside as well... (525 KB)

Hot Car Report - May 10, 2012
With recent buzz about the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG and the rumored SLC variant, the SLS Class tops this week’s Hot Car Report. Longtime rumors have potentially come to a close as Mercedes-Benz green-lighted the high-end SLS Class, priced near $200,000... (606 KB)

Hot Car Report - May 17, 2012
The Audi Allroad made its debut on kbb.com and consumers are taking notice. According to Audi’s official website, the goal of creating the Allroad is to “marry the all-wheel drive capability and cargo capacity of a crossover with the agility..." (607 KB)

Hot Car Report - May 24, 2012
Two of the top five vehicles in terms of growth in share on kbb.com this week hail from Lexus. The Lexus RX is gaining interest due to its impending redesign, and it is expected to garner more buzz as additional information is released... (380 KB)

Hot Car Report - May 31, 2012
The BMW X1 is moving up in kbb.com traffic, increasing 72.4 percent in share week-over-week. Previously offered in other markets, the X1 is making its way to the United States and is expected to be in showrooms by this fall... (380 KB)

Hot Car Report - June 7, 2012
First up on the top-movers list this week is the XTS, Cadillac’s new flagship sedan. Innovative features such as the Cadillac CUE telematics system, automatic braking and magnetic ride control all help to give the XTS an edge... (424 KB)

Hot Car Report - June 14, 2012
The Scion FR-S is this week’s greatest riser on kbb.com, thanks in large part to the model officially going on sale at dealer lots nationwide. As a sports car with a reasonable price tag and reportedly excellent handling to boot... (351 KB)

Hot Car Report - June 21, 2012
Kelley Blue Book’s KBB.com saw a ‘monster gainer’ this week with 212 percent increase in traffic share. The winning title goes to the new Acura ILX, the entry-level luxury sedan with a starting price point around $26,000... (354 KB)

Hot Car Report - June 28, 2012
The theme for all five of this week’s top risers in KBB.com traffic is cool cars with a base price starting under $18,000. Does this sound familiar? KBB.com recently announced its popular annual accolade, 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000... (430 KB)