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)

Hot Car Report - October 18, 2012
The Ford C-MAX Energi entered the market at the right time. Gas prices are elevated and more shoppers are in the market for their next vehicle. Couple the present situation with the resurgence of Ford’s brand image during the last few years... (326 KB)

Hot Car Report - October 25, 2012
This week the Lincoln MKS increased in share 28.7 percent week-over-week, the most of any vehicle on KBB.com. Interest in the flagship Lincoln is being fueled by the increased performance of the refreshed MKS... (326 KB)

Hot Car Report - November 1, 2012
The Nissan Pathfinder is all-new for 2013 and is slated to arrive in show rooms as soon as this week. Priced around $28,270 for the base package, this new iteration is actually cheaper than the 2012 version... (328 KB)

Hot Car Report - November 8, 2012
For the second week in a row, the Nissan Pathfinder is the biggest riser on the Hot Car Report. As another model that made the transition from SUV to CUV, the Pathfinder now gets an estimated 20 mpg city and 26 mpg highway with its new redesign... (406 KB)

Hot Car Report - November 15, 2012
For yet another week, the Nissan Pathfinder is the top mover in terms of KBB.com traffic. It’s clear that consumers are taking notice of the new CUV platform and new fuel-efficiency numbers, despite it being a large vehicle... (331 KB)

Hot Car Report - November 30, 2012
The promise of exciting new cars heightens as the auto show season arrives in Los Angeles. The majority of this week’s Hot Car Report top-five movers add to the new sheetmetal fever that so many car enthusiasts catch... (407 KB)