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Entry-Level Used Car Values Drop Further In November December 3, 2013; Black Book editors noticed that activity and values this past week were reflective of some dealers thinking about and being ready for the end-of-year sales push. ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Reports Best November Sales Ever
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported the highest November retail volumes in its history with 37,345 units sold across the Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter and smart model lines, up 14.4% from the 32,649 vehicles sold in November 2012. Sales for the Mercedes-Benz brand alone jumped 13.4% over the same period last year to 34, ... Continue reading
CR-V sets second consecutive monthly record Acura RDX sets 19th consecutive monthly record Acura light trucks post record November sales on strength of all-new MDX and RDX American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported November 2013 U.S. total sales of 116,507 units, a decrease of 0.1 percent compared with record Novemb ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S. Reports November 2013 Sales
BMW sales up 1.7 percent â Best November ever MINI sales down 12.8 percent BMW Motorcycle sales up 5.7 percent Woodcliff Lake, NJ â December 3, 2013⦠Year-to-date, the BMW Group U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) is up 9.2 percent on sales of 331,801 in the first eleven months of 2013 compared to 303,728 in th ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported November 2013 sales results of 178,044 units, an increase of 5.9 percent over November 2012 on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw-volume basis, unadjusted for 26 selling days in November 2013 versus 25 selling days in November 2012, TMS sales increased 10.1 ... Continue reading
Hyundai Reports All-time Record November Sales
Hyundai Motor America today announced sales for the month of November of 56,005 units, up five percent versus the same period in 2012, representing the best November in company history. "With inventories being replenished with new and refreshed 2014 product, November was another record month for us," said Dave Zuchowsk ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Has Best November Sales Total Since 2007
Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported November sales of 6,071, up 69.9 percent compared to November 2012. The U.S.-built Outlander Sport led the way with 2,059 units sold, an increase of 35.5 percent for the month compared to prior year sales. Sales of the all-new 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander were 1,399 un ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America (KMA) today reported record November sales of 45,411 units as the brand made good on its promise to deliver seven all-new or significantly redesigned vehicles this calendar year with the 2014 Forte Koup and Forte5 now in showrooms. The all-new second-generation Soul and the refreshed 2014 model year ... Continue reading
Tata Motors Commits To Long Term R&D In The UK
Tata Motors Limited, India's largest automobile manufacturer, has confirmed its long term commitment to advanced research and development in the UK through the participation of its subsidiary, Tata Motors European Technical Centre (TMETC), in the National Automotive Innovation Campus (NAIC). ... Continue reading
Porsche dealers sell 3,966 vehicles in November
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), the exclusive U.S. importer of Porsche sports cars, including the Macan and Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera sports sedan, today announced November 2013 sales of 3,966 vehicles. This tops the same period in 2012, which had set an all-time November record, by three percent. Year-to- ... Continue reading
Mazda's November Sales--Mazda6 Sales Up 202.4%
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported November U.S. sales of 20,754 vehicles, representing a decrease of 4.3 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through November are up 4.5 percent versus last year, with 260,983 vehicles sold. Key November sales notes: Mazda6 flexed its muscle in November, 2013 ... Continue reading
Best November in the Infiniti's History
Infiniti today reported the best November in its 24-year history, with U.S. sales of 13,152 units, an increase of 10.5 percent versus 11,897 units a year earlier. The all-new Infiniti Q50 saw deliveries of 5,891 units in November, one of the strongest ever monthly sales of a single Infiniti model. Overall sales of Infi ... Continue reading
Nissan November U.S. Sales Has 10.7% Increase
Nissan established a November U.S. sales record with 106,528 total deliveries, marking an increase of 10.7 percent over last year's total of 96,197. Nissan Division set a November record with 93,376 deliveries, a 10.8 percent increase over the prior year. Sales of Infiniti vehicles also set a November record with 13,15 ... Continue reading
Subaru November sales up 29.8% over last November
Today Subaru of America, Inc. reported best-ever November sales. Subaru sold 36,621 vehicles in November and 384,511 total vehicles in 2013. The company broke its previous sales record of 336,441 in October with two months remaining in the calendar year. The MotorTrend 2014 Sport/Utility Vehicle of the YearâForest ... Continue reading
EPA and DOE Release Annual Fuel Economy Guide with 2014 Models
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) are releasing the 2014 Fuel Economy Guide, providing consumers with a valuable resource to identify and choose the most fuel efficient and low greenhouse gas emitting vehicles that meet their needs. The 2014 models include efficient and l ... Continue reading
Triple Win for Mazda - Double Wins for General Motors and Kia
AJAC's 2014 Canadian Car of the Year Awards Criteria Driven - Canadian Expertise TWELVE "BEST NEW" WINNERS ANNOUNCED FOR 2014 Twelve "Best New" category winners were announced today by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada, better known as AJAC. The results were tabulated by KPMG, the accounting firm that wo ... Continue reading
On the eve of its 100-year anniversary, Maserati is in the strongest position of its lifetime with two brand new sport-sedans, state-of-the-art production facilities and all-time record breaking sales numbers. ... Continue reading
NADA Report: Impact of New Vehicle Cash Incentives on Used Car Prices
A new vehicle cash incentive of $1,000 reduces the price of a one-year-old used vehicle by nearly $600, according to the NADA Used Car Guide in its latest report, NADA Used Vehicle Price Report: Incentive Analysis and Impact. Comparatively, $1,000 spent on finance and lease incentives reduces the price of a one-year-ol ... Continue reading
Lacks Chromtec Technology on 2014 Toyota Highlander SUV
Lacks Wheel Trim Systems LLC, a business unit of Lacks Enterprises, Inc., announced today that all-new Chromtec aluminum wheels and matching chrome roof rack rails are featured on the 2014 Toyota Highlander mid-size SUV truck. These wheels are a highly engineered, lightweight, composite wheel technology that creates an ... Continue reading
The CarMax Foundation Provides Grants to Nonprofits on Behalf of Associate Award Winners
CarMax, Inc. , the nationâs largest retailer of used cars, announced today the 10 winners of the The CarMax Foundation's fourth annual CarMax Cares Community Service Award. Associates across the country were nominated for the CarMax Cares Community Service Award for their personal volunteer efforts and leadership ... Continue reading
Buyers Paid More For New and Improved New Vehicle Models In
New-car transaction prices saw an increase of $946 in November 2013. The estimated average transaction price for light vehicles in the United States was $32,769, up 3.0 percent from last month and increased by $352 (1.1 percent) year-over-year, according to Kelley Blue Book kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used ... Continue reading
Hertz Selects ARINC's Digital Signage For Enhanced Customer Service
Hertz , the world's largest car rental company, and ARINC Incorporated announced today that Hertz has selected ARINC's microFIDS digital signage solution to provide up-to-the minute access to flight information at its San Diego Airport location. The microFIDS units are part of Hertz's re-branding effort that harness th ... Continue reading
Winnebago Industries, Inc. , a leading United States recreation vehicle manufacturer, is showing 64 motorhomes and towable units from its exciting new product lineup, including the first showing for several products and floorplans at the 51st Annual National RV Trade Show, starting today in Louisville, KY. ... Continue reading
Holiday Weekend Crashes Investigated by Pennsylvania State Police
Over the five-day Thanksgiving holiday driving period, the Pennsylvania State Police investigated 936 crashes. Nine people were killed and 236 others were injured. This total does not include crashes investigated by local police. The official holiday driving period was Nov. ... Continue reading
BorgWarner Unveils 100th Image On The Borg-Warner Trophy
The 100th image on the Borg-Warner Trophy featuring 2013 Indianapolis 500 winner Tony Kanaanâwas unveiled at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum yesterday. Set in a checkerboard pattern with the winner's name, victory year and average speed under each sculpted head, the trophy features the three- ... Continue reading
AutoPartsWarehouse.com Presents 'Veterans Day Heroes Salute' Donation to Operation Homefront
AutoPartsWarehouse.com presented a check for $8,000 to Operation Homefront during Thanksgiving week. This was the first in a series of promotions and programs that the online auto parts website is leading to support service members and their families. The donation represented proceeds from the company's Veterans Day He ... Continue reading
REEVU Showed the World What it was Missing at the Milan Show
The 2013 EICMA show in Milan allowed REEVU's Rear Vision in a helmet too attract a number of Europe's larger distribution groups. With increased sales of 40% over the last financial year and a back drop of falling sales of ordinary helmets the larger distribution groups are starting to see what it is that they and thei ... Continue reading
November Auto Sales Set the Tone for Final Stretch of 2013
Edmunds.com, forecasts that 1,196,663 new cars and trucks will be sold in the U.S. in November for an estimated Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) of 15.7 million. The projected sales will be a 0.7 percent decrease from October 2013, but a 4.7 percent increase from November 2012. ... Continue reading
CarMD Releases 2013 Vehicle Health Index
CarMD.com Corporation, a leading provider of car repair data, today released its 2013 CarMD Vehicle Health Index⢠Manufacturer & Vehicle Reliability Rankings â the only list to offer an annual ranking of manufacturers and vehicles with the lowest combined "check engine" repair incidents and costs. The Index r ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Has Best November Since 2007
44th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge and Ram Truck brands each post sales increases in November compared with same month a year ago Jeep brand posts best November sales ever with 30 percent sales gain All-new 2014 Jeep Cherokee SUV records strong first full month of sales with 10 ... Continue reading
Ford Has Best November Since 2004
DEARBORN, Mich., Dec. 3, 2013 -- Ford Motor Company U.S. sales increase 7 percent overall in November; retail sales up 9 percent for best November since 2004 Passenger cars led by Fusion sales increase of 51 percent and Fiesta sales increase of 26 percent, both setting records for November F-Series tops 60,000 sales fo ... Continue reading
GM's Sales Up 19 percent in November
DETROIT â General Motors Co. dealers delivered 212,060 vehicles in the United States in November, up 14 percent versus a year ago and the highest November sales in six years. Retail sales were up 19 percent and fleet sales were down 3 percent. âNovember sales were strong at all four of our brands, and demand ... Continue reading
All-New Mazda3 - Performance And Economy With Uncompromised Fun
On sale from 3 January 2014, the 36-strong all-new third-generation Mazda3 line-up is priced from £16,695 to £23,345 on-the-road (OTR). Infused with lightweight and advanced SKYACTIV technologies, the range comprises 21 five-door hatchback models - including eight with diesel power - and 15 four-door Fastback models, ... Continue reading
Maserati Starts Celebration Of First 100 Years
A year-long celebration beginning today will mark Maserati's Centenary, a century lived in the name of sportsmanship, innovation and luxury. ... Continue reading
Winter Tyres Versus Standard Tyres In Volvo's Celebrity Snowdome Showdown
As temperatures plummet and experts predict a harsh winter for the UK, Volvo Car UK invited 'Made In Chelsea' star and Volvo V40 driver Louise Thompson to demonstrate the effectiveness of winter tyres for driving in snow. ... Continue reading
Sir Jack Brabham's F1 Memorabilia Finds Permanent Home
Sir Jack Brabham's F1 Memorabilia Finds Permanent Home ... Continue reading
Electric Car Launched - With Help from a Trusted Old Hand
An innovative partnership between two iconic Victorian organisations - RDNS and RACV - will see nurses making their home visits in electric cars as part of a green motoring initiative. ... Continue reading
Kram's Maserati makes $50,000 at Shannons Melbourne Auction
The much-loved 1975 Maserati Merak of Spiderbait singer-drummer Kram, aka Mark Maher, found a new home at Shannons Melbourne Summer Auction on Monday, December 2. ... Continue reading
New Citroen C4 Picasso adds to the Trophy Cabinet
After receiving the Auto Motor und Sport and Auto Bild prizes, the new CITROËN C4 Picasso has won another award in Germany. ... Continue reading
Audi Announces the Development of the All-New Q1 SUV
The Board of Management of AUDI AG has announced that an all-new Audi Q1 model will roll off the assembly lines in Ingolstadt in 2016. ... Continue reading
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