TOP FIVE SELLERSNew vehicles titled in Hamilton County by make in 2011:1. Ford – 2,2862. Nissan – 1,4263. Honda – 1,3574. Toyota – 9865. Chevrolet – 754
Helen Boltman, of Chattanooga, said Tuesday she’s not in the market for a new car this year, but only because she ventured out and bought one in 2011.
“It was time for a change,” she said.
New vehicles titled in Hamilton County jumped more than 15 percent last year — the industry’s best showing locally since the recession hit in 2008.
Local dealers finished 2011 with a flourish as December new car and truck registrations raced ahead 24 percent versus the same month in 2010, according to the county clerk’s office.