CarMax Says Online Searches Rise for Fuel-Efficient Cars

RICHMOND, Va. -- CarMax, Inc. the nation's largest retailer of used cars, reports that searches on carmax.com
for smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles increased in June. According to
carmax.com, search frequency rankings for several vehicles with higher
estimated miles per gallon (mpg) have increased.

    — The Mazda3, with an estimated 24/32* mpg, leaped from 39th in March
to 16th in June.

    — The Toyota Corolla, with an estimated 28/37* mpg, jumped from 9th to
4th place over the same time period.

    — Outside the top 20, the Volkswagen Beetle, with an estimated 21/28*
mpg made a big leap from 71st place to 40th since March.

    “With gas prices continuing to rise, fuel efficiency has increased in
importance for many shoppers,” said Ann Yauger, director of carmax.com. “On
carmax.com, we offer a robust research section that allows consumers to
find the best car for their needs.”

    Of the three makes and models highlighted, there are a combined total
of nearly 1,000 of them, as of this release, available on carmax.com for
sale and can be transferred to the nearest CarMax store.

    The CarMax website can be used to research information on vehicles of
various makes and models. Online shoppers can search the company’s
inventory of more than 25,000 new and used cars. The website showcases
vehicles with multiple photos, the no-haggle price, and information on
features, options, fuel economy and customer reviews. Visits to carmax.com
continue to increase, and approximately 70 percent of in-store customers
visit the website before coming to the store.