Advanta-STAR Sources

The information in this material is taken from numerous sources. To reference each source in the body of the work would add too much to its bulk; therefore, this list is given as reference of the materials used.

Brochures: automotive manufacturersÕ brochures, web sites, press kits, media-only manufacturer web sites, data books, technical bulletins, ownerÕs manuals and new model highlights and preview books.

Periodicals: Car and Driver, Road and Track, Automotive News, Motor Trend, AutoWeek, Automobile Magazine, Popular Mechanics, Consumer Reports, Consumer Guide, KiplingerÕs, ConsumerÕs Digest, The Complete Car Cost Guide, The Complete Small Truck Cost Guide, The Car Book, Four Wheeler, PetersenÕs 4Wheel Off-Road, Open Road, Popular Mechanics, Popular Science and Trailer Life.

Marketing Research Firms: J.D. Power and Associates and Strategic Vision, Inc.

First Hand Data Gathering: Much of the data necessary is taken by Advanta-STAR employeesÕ hands-on inventories and investigations performed on new car dealer lots or with vehicles loaned by the manufacturer, its divisions or their agents for evaluation.

Other Sources: Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) reports, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) crash tests and bumper tests, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports, the EPA Fuel Economy Guide and the EPA Green Vehicle Guide.

This information service is made without warranty or guarantee of correctness, appropriateness, or fitness for any specific purpose. The publishers, their distributors and customers cannot be held liable for any loss resulting from the use or misuse of this book or any of the data within it.

Advanta-STAR, the publisher of this material is not a division of any automotive manufacturer, division or affiliate, or automotive dealership or dealer group. Advanta-STAR is not owned by any automotive manufacturer, division or affiliate, or automotive dealership or dealer group and does not employ any employees of any automotive manufacturer or affiliate. The material delivered in this binder is solely the property of Advanta-STAR, and is not leased or owned in part or whole by any automotive manufacturer, subsidiary or dealership.

This material is loaned to subscribing dealerships and other clients for their use during the model year indicated on the front label. No dealer or company other than the one originally contracting for it may be in possession of these materials. Any possession by a dealer or entity other than that which originally contracted with Advanta-STAR will be considered theft of Advanta-STAR property. Any Advanta-STAR representative can repossess this property at any time it is not in the possession of the dealer or entity to whom it was originally sent or for whom it was originally intended.