[May 14, 2013] Autobytel Introduces Car Polls Tweet May 14, 2013 (Close-Up Media via COMTEX) -- Autobytel Inc., a company focusing on automotive consumers and dealers connect online, announced the launch of 'Car Polls,' a series of fun and interesting surveys where millions of Autobytel.com consumers can cast real time votes about a variety of automotive topics. At Autobytel Car Polls, consumers weigh in on specific vehicle segments, makes and models, manufacturers, auto shows, car buying and owning topics, and more, with immediate results revealed after they vote. Past survey results are also available, as well as commentary from Autobytel's vehicle experts. "It's interesting to tap into the real time views and opinions of the millions of consumers who visit Autobytel.com each month," said Jeffrey Coats, President and CEO of Autobytel Inc. "It's helpful to car buyers when our editors get involved, evaluating the responses and offering expert insight. The live information we glean is valuable in creating the online information and services people really want when it comes to researching, buying and owning a car." In a release, the company noted that examples of five surveys at Autobytel Car Polls, and related consumer responses, include: -Question: "Which auto manufacturer has progressed the most over the past 10 years " Answer: The majority (32 percent) indicated Hyundai had progressed the most, followed by Ford (17 percent of respondents) and Kia (15 percent). -Question: "Which is the most important when shopping for a new car " Answer: The majority of respondents said Fuel Economy was most important (35 percent), followed by Performance (15 percent) and Comfort (13 percent). -Question: "What type of customer incentive do you prefer " Answer: The majority (30 percent) indicated they preferred Low Interest Financing over other incentives such as Cash Back or Rebates or No Down Payment. -Question: "What is the sexiest new car for 2013 " Answer: The Aston Martin Vanquish took the top spot (30 percent of respondents), trumping the Ferrari F12 Berlinetta, the Maserati GranTurismo and the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Roadster, which were all tied for third at 11 percent each. -Question: "How often do you get maintenance for your car " Answer: Most respondents (43 percent) said they maintain/service their car Every 4 - 6 Months, while 22 percent indicated Every Three Months or Sooner and 20 percent said "Only if Absolutely Necessary." The latest addition of Autobytel Car Polls comes on the heels of the company's recent announcement that its quarterly revenues have advanced to the highest levels in five years, and that its YouTube channel topped 15 million views last month, up from 10 million views in December 2012. Autobytel Inc. is an online company focusing on offering consumer purchase requests, or leads, and marketing resources to car dealers and manufacturers and providing consumers with the information they need to purchase new and used cars. More Information: http://www.autobytel.com/car-polls/ ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]