RICHMOND, Va. - (Business Wire) CarMax, Inc. (NYSE:KMX) the nation
’s largest retailer of
used cars, reports that searches on
carmax.com for SUVs and trucks increased in August. Increased searching for SUVs and trucks at carmax.com indicates consumers are looking for affordable vehicles to best meet their needs.
The SUVs and trucks with impressive search movement from July to August include:
- The GMC Sierra 1500 made the leap from 119th place to 89th
- The Nissan Titan moved up from 89th to 70th
- The GMC Yukon XL 1500 moved up from 56th to 40th
- The Ford F150 moved from 10th to 6th
“As we head into the fall, many car shoppers may be looking for an SUV or truck to fit the needs of their family,” said Ann Yauger, director of carmax.com. “If your family needs an SUV or truck, carmax.com’s car research section is always the best place to start your car search.”
The CarMax website can be used to research information on vehicles 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 2008 “100 Best Companies to Work For,” is the nation's largest retailer of used cars. Headquartered in Richmond, Va., CarMax currently operates 98 used car superstores in 46 markets. The unique 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 a customer-friendly sales process. During the twelve months ended February 29, 2008, the company retailed 377,244 used vehicles and sold 222,406 wholesale vehicles at its in-store auctions. For more information, access the CarMax website at http://www.carmax.com.
CarMax, Inc.
Trina Lee, Public Relations Director
(804) 747-0422, ext. 4197
or
Chris Wilmore, Assistant Public Relations Manager,
New Media
(804) 747-0422, ext. 4773
