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)

Hot Car Report - July 5, 2012
The Chevrolet Volt made the greatest gains in KBB.com traffic share this week. The Volt’s increase in share likely is due to recent announcements that the 2013 model year will benefit from an increased electric operating range... (338 KB)

Hot Car Report - July 12, 2012
This week’s Hot Car Report features two models slated to go on sale soon. The Cadillac ATS is GM’s foray into the entry-level luxury market, designed to compete head-to-head with stalwarts such as the BMW 3 Series and Audi A4... (430 KB)

Hot Car Report - July 19, 2012
When fuel prices are relatively stable and there have been no major recent shifts in the economy, what motivates someone to research a vehicle? The answer is simply “new"... (460 KB)

Hot Car Report - July 26, 2012
The Buick Verano is proving that celebrity endorsements drive consumer interest. Following a recent ad for the Dodge Dart featuring Tom Brady, Buick released a series of commercials last week featuring celebrities... (426 KB)

Hot Car Report - August 2, 2012
The games officially started, and KBB.com saw the benefits of the three automakers with prominent exposure during the Olympics. The ‘2013 Cadillac ATS vs. the World’ ad debuted during the Olympic Opening Ceremony... (351 KB)

Hot Car Report - August 9, 2012
Michael Phelps, Gabby Douglas, Missy Franklin, Usain Bolt. The Olympics are in full swing, and for the second week in a row, we see that models advertised during big events cause shoppers to investigate the vehicles further on KBB.com... (331 KB)

Hot Car Report - August 16, 2012
With oil refineries ablaze on the West Coast and pipeline malfunctions in the Midwest, the U.S. experienced a rash of gas price increases. KBB.com shoppers immediately adapted to the situation by escaping heavy-duty vehicles... (327 KB)

Hot Car Report - August 23, 2012
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) refined its frontal crash test rating system methodology, and the Volvo S60 was one of only two cars to receive a top rating... (331 KB)

Hot Car Report - August 30, 2012
This week’s Hot Car Report indicates a rise in activity for the Audi A3. Audi is planning to add a new 2014 sportback model and a performance S3 model to the A3 lineup... (478 KB)

Hot Car Report - September 6, 2012
Gas prices have spiked nearly 50 cents a gallon during the last couple months, and consumers are feeling the effects once again... (327 KB)

Hot Car Report - September 13, 2012
The NFL® season is officially upon us. Last Wednesday, Audi debuted its commercial touting the S8 during the opening game. The spot focuses on the thrill of driving a car like the S8, ending with the catch phrase “heighten every moment"... (406 KB)

Hot Car Report - September 20, 2012
Size matters in the automotive world. Depending on fuel prices, the state of the economy and employment, shopper interest tends to wax or wane toward either small or large vehicles. Today, consumers are gravitating toward smaller vehicles... (325 KB)

Hot Car Report - September 27, 2012
The Smart fortwo increased 38.1 percent in share week-over-week, the most of any vehicle this week on KBB.com. Shoppers on the site were drawn to this micro car for a multitude of reasons. The most obvious cause is the flashy ad campaign... (310 KB)

Hot Car Report - October 4, 2012
One of the stalwarts of the automotive industry, the Honda Accord, is redesigned for the 2013 model year. When such a popular, big-volume vehicle is redesigned for a new generation, consumers take notice. The 2013 Accord features several new pieces... (327 KB)

Hot Car Report - October 11, 2012
Gas prices are back on the rise in certain parts of the country, and as a result, two hybrid models increased in KBB.com traffic this week. Interestingly, the Toyota Prius, which is synonymous with the word ‘hybrid’ to many car shoppers... (326 KB)