Top-20 selling vehicles in U.S. through January 2008
Chicago, Feb 1, 2008; Reuters reported a list of the 20 top-selling vehicles in the United States through January of 2008 as reported by the automakers. Total sales of the top 20 vehicles rose 1.2 percent or 4,418 units to 378,523. Following is a list of the top-20 selling vehicles, ranked by total units. ... Continue reading
Management Change at Nissan North America
Gary Frigo Named Northeast Regional Vice President, Nissan Division NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 1 -- Gary Frigo, currently managing director, Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd., will be appointed regional vice president for Nissan North America's Northeast region, effective April 1. Frigo succeeds Al Castignetti, who recently was named ... Continue reading
2008 MAZDASPEED3 Great Fun for André and Me By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau André, a young cousin of mine, was car shopping last year and lusting after a MazdaSpeed3. Like most of us in this family heâs a car guy and appreciates performance, handling and automotive ambiance more than most fo ... Continue reading
Scion Announces Pricing for tC Release Series 4.0 - to be Displayed at the 2008 Chicago Auto Show
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Scion, of Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., announced today that the second limited-production Scion for 2008, the tC Release Series 4.0 (tC RS 4.0), will be available at dealer showrooms beginning in March. A tC RS 4.0 will be on display in the Scion booth at the Chicago Auto Show. The 2008 ... Continue reading
Subaru Reports January 2008 Sales
-Legacy sales up 17 percent; Impreza sales up 15 percent- -Retail sales above same period in 2007- CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported January sales of 11,289 total units. With retail sales higher than January 2007, both the Legacy and Impreza model lines recorded gains over the same per ... Continue reading
Chrysler Car and SUV Sales Start 2008 Strong
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 1 -- -- Dodge brand car sales rise 42 percent year-over-year on strength of Dodge Avenger, Viper, Caliber and Charger -- Chrysler Aspen January sales rise 20 percent versus 2007 -- Jeep(R) Liberty sales up 17 percent in January -- Chrysler sets a new tone for the company debuting 12 Chrysler, ... Continue reading
Mazda January 2008 - Best in 14 Years
- Sales up 10.2 Percent; MAZDA5 and MAZDA6 Record Best-Ever January - IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Coming off a year in which its sales grew more than 10 percent, Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported its best January since 1994 with sales of 21,212 vehicles for January 2008, accounting for a 10.2 percent ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars Reports January 2008 Sales Increase of 2.8 Percent
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC. (VCNA) reports U. S. sales increased 2.8 percent* compared to January of last year. For the period, 8,036 units were sold. The Volvo XC70 has resonated well with the media as well as consumers. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports January 2008 Sales
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 21,452 for the month of January. "We are disappointed with our sales results and recognize this is a challenging sales environment and the industry overall is struggling," said Dave Zuchowski, Hyundai Motor America's vice president of nat ... Continue reading
Visteon Sells Non-Core North American Aftermarket Facilities
VAN BUREN TOWNSHIP, Mich., Feb. 1, 2008 -- Visteon Corporation has sold its non-core North American-based aftermarket underhood and remanufacturing facilities to Centrum Equities, XV, LLC, an affiliate of Centrum Properties, Inc. The operations sold include a manufacturing plant in Sparta, Tenn., and two plants in Reyn ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports January 2008 Sales
CYPRESS, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Mitsubishi Motors today announced January 2008 sales of 7,226, a 23.0% decrease compared to January 2007. Galant was the volume leader at 2,144 units sold, an increase of 29.6% over January last year. Eclipse Spyder sales were 686, up 124% from last January. Mitsubishi Motors North America, I ... Continue reading
2008 Cadillac Escalade Platinum Edition Preview
CADILLAC ESCALADE PLATINUM EDITION Hella Contributes Fresh Lighting System By Steve Purdy Photos by Bob Benko TheAutoChannel.com Detroit Bureau We had a sneak preview this week of a truly peerless luxury SUV sure to please the most demanding potentates and luxury lovers, due in Cadillac dealer showrooms this summer. Pl ... Continue reading
Remington Announces Cadillac Team Sponsorship For SPEED GT
For Immediate Release Courtesy of Team Remington Cadillac Remington(r) Shaving & Grooming Announces Sponsorship of Two Cadillac(r) CTS-V Race Cars for the 2008 SPEED World Challenge MADISON, Wis. (Feb.1, 2008) - Remington Shaving & Grooming is proud to announce it's first-ever sponsorship of a race team competing in th ... Continue reading
NHRA Preseason Update: KJ Targets Successful Shakedown at Pontiac Pro Stock Showdown
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net KJ Targets Successful Shakedown at Pontiac Pro Stock Showdown Sugar Hill, Ga., February 1, 2008 - NHRA Pro Stock star Kurt Johnson will be doing something this weekend many people can identify with, namely taking his new car for a ride to s ... Continue reading
NHRA Pre Season Update: WJ Ready to Get In The Game at Pontiac Pro Stock Showdown
Contact: Jon G. Knapp TMG Sports Marketing (704) 662-3121 jgknapp@tmgsports.net WJ Ready to Get In The Game at Pontiac Pro Stock Showdown Sugar Hill, Ga., February 1, 2008 - Historically, the weekend of the Super Bowl is one of the busiest of the year for the city of Las Vegas, NV, as people from around the world flock ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (SYDNEY, AUS.) - Wickens Maintains Canada's Momentum
Robert Wickens maintained A1 Team Canada's 'nation on the rise' status in the 2007-08 A1GP World Cup of Motorsport as he set the second fastest lap time in Friday practice ahead of Round 6 at Australia's Eastern Creek International Raceway on Sunday 3rd February. Back in action following his runner-up podium finish two ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces January 2008 Sales
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 1 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 76,605 units in January, down 7.3 percent from the prior year. Nissan Division sales decreased 7.8 percent over last year. Infiniti Division sales declined 3.6 percent versus the prior year. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS -- Nissan-brand vehicles s ... Continue reading
Audi of America Reports Record January 2008 Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 1 -- Audi of America, Inc. announced today that its record-setting sales pace continues. Sales for the month of January totaled 6,418 vehicles, an increase of 0.3% from last year's figures. "We look forward to the continued momentum with the Audi brand in the United States in 2008," said Johan ... Continue reading
GM Reports 252,565 Deliveries in January 2008, Up 2.1 Percent
* Strong Retail Increase of 11.2 Percent Offsets Planned Fleet Reduction * Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, Cadillac and Saturn Total Sales Up * Malibu Total Sales Up 58 Percent; CTS Up 95 Percent; Lacrosse Up 70 Percent; G6 Up 16 Percent * Small/Compact Car Total Sales Up 17 Percent Driven By Aveo, Cobalt and G5 * Enclave, Acad ... Continue reading
Acura Announces January 2008 Sales Results
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- The MDX luxury SUV topped January Acura sales for January with 3,982 units; however total Acura sales were 11,168, down 14.2 percent compared to last year. "With next week's debut of the new 2009 RL at the Chicago Auto Show, we anticipate a substantial boost in Acura interest," said Dick Col ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces January 2008 Sales
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced January sales of 21,355 units. Leading the way for the brand were Rio, Optima, Spectra and Rondo, which all saw increases over the same period last year. "It is a tough economic climate but fuel efficient vehicles like Rio and Spectra continue to sell w ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA 2008 Best January Sales Ever
MBUSA Sells 18,275 Units, an Increase of 7.1 Percent Over Last January MONTVALE, N.J., Feb. 1 -- Coming off its fourteenth year of consecutive sales growth, Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported sales of 18,275 new vehicles for January 2008, up 7.1 percent from last January, marking the best January sales in the com ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports January 2008 Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 1 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced January 2008 sales of 14,411 units, a 13.2 percent decrease from the January 2007 total of 16,610 vehicles. Reflecting its all-season capabilities, the hardtop convertible Eos posted a 25 percent increase over January 2007. Similarly, the entry- ... Continue reading
Ford Crossovers Stayed Hot in January 2008
- Ford crossovers pick up where they left off in 2007; Ford Edge sales climbed 95 percent and Lincoln MKX rose 78 percent. - New Focus bolsters Ford's share of small car market with 44 percent increase. - Ford, Lincoln and Mercury sales totaled 148,355, down 4 percent. - Total Ford Motor Company sales (including Jaguar ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports January 2008 Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported January sales of 171,849 vehicles, a decrease of 2.3 percent from last January. "On the retail front, consumers are sitting in the catbird's seat, with falling interest rates and a competitive market giving rise to showroom values," said ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports January 2008 Sales
CR-V and Fit set monthly records, Civic up 14.2 percent TORRANCE, Calif., Feb. 1 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted January total vehicle sales of 98,511, a decline of 2.3 percent compared to January 2007 results. Honda Division posted January sales of 87,343, a decline of 0.5 percent compared to January 2007. M ... Continue reading
Dana Exits Chapter 11 Reorganization a Stronger Global Competitor
- Mike Burns Elects to Leave Company Following Successful Emergence - John Devine Elected Executive Chairman and Acting CEO - Common Stock of New Company Begins Trading on NYSE TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 1 -- Dana Holding Corporation is today emerging from Chapter 11 reorganization as a new company positioned to compete vigoro ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (SYDNEY, AUS.) - A1 TEAM USA's Summerton 9th in practice at Eastern Creek
A1 TEAM USA's Jonathan Summerton was ninth fastest Friday in practice for the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport at Eastern Creek International Raceway in Sydney, Australia. Summerton, of Kissimmee, Fla., ran 1:19.914 on the 2.44-mile circuit. He completed 25 laps in the one-hour session. "We couldn't find enough grip to mak ... Continue reading
A1GP (SYDNEY, AUS.) - France Flies in Friday Practice at Eastern Creek
A1 Team France was on incredible form today, topping the time sheets in the second of today's two free practice sessions at Sydney's Eastern Creek Raceway as round six of the 2007/08 A1GP World Cup of Motorsport season got underway in wet and overcast conditions. The 25-year-old French driver Loic Duval, who landed in ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (LAS VEGAS, NV.) - AMBROSE RUNS RIGHT ON THE PACE IN LAS VEGAS TESTING
Marcos Ambrose has posted top 10 times and run right on the pace at the second official NASCAR Nationwide Series test of the preseason at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas, Nevada today. Ambrose drove two JTG Racing Ford Fusions in the test over the two-day test, with the best time coming from his âA carâ ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (DAYTONA, FLA.) - Leicht Excited About Opportunity With RCR
Although Stephen Leicht (No. 21 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet) is currently scheduled to race in just two events this season for Richard Childress Racing in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, he looks at the opportunity with great anticipation. âRCR is a great organization,â Leicht said. âIâve alway ... Continue reading
SPECIAL EVENT (CONCORD, NC.) - NCMA HOSTS HONOREES
The North Carolina Motorsports Association (NCMA) this evening presented 10 industry awards and honored Richard Petty with the Achievement in Motorsports Tribute Award for having a strong positive impact on the motorsports industry in the state. In addition, The North Carolina Motorsports Foundation awarded $25,000 in ... Continue reading
Goodson Racing and Hunter Robbins Team Up For Full Hooter’s Pro Cup Southern Division Schedule
Goodson Racing and Hunter Robbins Team Up For Full Hooter’s Pro Cup Southern Division Schedule FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Tracy Goodson 850-698-7737 PENSACOLA, Fla. (Feb. 1, 2008) – Goodson Racing has a reputation for developing young and talented drivers looking to make a career driving race cars and now team ... Continue reading
GM Plans To Build and Sell All-electric Chevy Volt in Volume
Thu Jan 31, 2008 7:23pm EST Email | Print | Share| Reprints | Single Page | Recommend (-) [-] Text [+] Related News GM forms team for hybrids and electric vehicles 24 Jan 2008 Tata to make electric vehicles with Chrysler: report 23 Jan 2008 GMâs Saturn Vue plug-in could precede Volt 14 Jan 2008 Toyota to offer som ... Continue reading
SC Auto Club: Gas Prices Plummet for Third Week
LOS ANGELES, CA Feb 1, 2008; Gas prices continued retreating rapidly for the third straight week, as many more stations across the Southland replaced the "3" in front of their regular unleaded prices with a "2," according to the Automobile Club of Southern California's Weekend Gas Watch. The average price of self-serve ... Continue reading
National Vehicle Leasing Assoc Celebrates 40 Years of Success at its Annual Conference
National Vehicle Leasing Association Celebrates 40 Years of Success at its Annual Conference and Auto Show - June 11-14, 2008 Looking Back, Moving Forward ââ¬â Celebrating 40 Years of Success: 1968 - 2008 NVLA Annual Conference Exposition and Auto Show ALEXANDRIA, Va.--The National Vehicle Leasing Associati ... Continue reading
Nissan Names New Head of India Operations
TOKYO (February 1, 2008) â Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. (NML) today announced that Shohei Kimura has been named vice president, India Project, NML. He will be based at the company's headquarters until his move to India. Kimura will be the head for Nissan's business interests and activities in India. Since its establishm ... Continue reading
Nissan Net Income Up 26.6% at 132.2 Billion Yen in Q3, FY07
TOKYO, February 1 -- - Operating Profit Up 15.8% at 211.9 Billion Yen Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2007, ending March 31, 2008, as well as for the first nine months. In the third quarter, consolidated net income after tax came to 132.2 billion yen (US $1 ... Continue reading
Hyundai Ready to Go All The Way With First Super Bowl Ads in 20 Years - LOTS OF VIDEO
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA - February 1, 2008: Hyundai Motor America announced plans to advertise during the nation's largest sporting event, the National Football League's Super Bowl. Hyundai's purchase of two 30-second spots during the third and fourth quarters marks the company's first Super Bowl advertising effort since 1 ... Continue reading
Courageous Persuaders Video Competition Entry Deadline Fast Approaching
Courageous Persuaders program harnesses creativity to deliver youth-to-youth message about dangers of underage drinking TROY, Mich., Jan. 31 -- The Detroit Auto Dealers Association (DADA) is reminding students that the deadline for entry into the Courageous Persuaders program video competition is approaching quickly. T ... Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE FIRST TIME SPY PHOTOS: Peugeot 3008
TACH AUTO CENTRAL â February 1, 2008: Our man in the frozen north went deep under cover to capture this very heavily concealed Peugeot 3008. These photos are believed to be the first (among the first) day-light pics of the masked-car. A couple of European-based websites only have some pics taken at night (although ... Continue reading
Dongfeng Nissan to produce engines for TEANA vehicles next year
Dongfeng Nissan to produce engines for TEANA vehicles next year http://www.gasgoo.com/autobiz/4662/Dongfeng-Nissan-to-produce-engines-f or-TE ANA-vehicles-next-year.html Shanghai. January 31 (Gasgoo.com) ¨C Dongfeng Nissan will not longer import VQ engines for Nissan TEANA vehicles from Japan, instead, these engines w ... Continue reading
AIAM Members Lead the List of Top Producing North American Vehicle Assembly Plants
ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Members of the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers (AIAM) now operate three of the top four highest-volume assembly plants in North America, AIAM said today. As a whole, six AIAM member company plants ranked in the top-ten list referenced in a recent ... Continue reading
Subaru of America, Inc. Celebrates 40th Anniversary at the Philadelphia International Auto Show
- Features first and most recent Subaru models - CHERRY HILL, N.J., Jan. 31 -- Subaru of America, Inc. will celebrate the company's 40th anniversary at the 2008 Philadelphia International Auto Show, February 1, 2008. To mark the celebration, Tim Mahoney, evp and chief marketing officer, will make a toast to the success ... Continue reading
Honda's ASIMO Robot to Be Demonstrated at Kennedy Center - VIDEO ENHANCED
Honda's Humanoid Robot at JAPAN! culture + hyperculture Event WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Honda will demonstrate its unique robot, ASIMO, at the Kennedy Center JAPAN! culture + hyperculture festival in Washington D.C. from Thursday, February 7 - Sunday, February 17, 2008. The robot will perform live 15-minute demonstrations ... Continue reading
Asbury Automotive Group Declares Quarterly Dividend
NEW YORK, Jan. 31 -- Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. , one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., announced today that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.225 per share of the Company's outstanding common stock payable on February 29, 2008, to stockholders of r ... Continue reading
- Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Newsgroup Offers Online Press Resource - Road to the Future: BLUETEC & HYBRID Models on Display MONTVALE, N.J., Jan. 31 -- Temperley London, the chic British fashion label headed by Alice Temperley, has been chosen as the "Mercedes-Benz Presents" designer for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week's Fa ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Fund Continues Longtime Support to Cancer Care
Lead Sponsor in Karmanos Cancer Institute's Annual Dinner, May 17 DETROIT, Jan. 31 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute will upgrade its nurse paging system, thanks to the generosity of Ford Motor Company Fund, according to Nick Karmanos, vice president of development for the Institute. ... Continue reading
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 31 -- Chrysler LLC recently announced a plan to expand its Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle (CPOV) program eligibility to all qualifying Chrysler, Jeep(R) and Dodge dealers in the U.S. Previously, this program was limited only to the automaker's Five Star(R) dealers. "We are pleased to announce the ... Continue reading
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