KIA Posts Record January Sales
Optima and Soul Lead Sales; All-New K900 Flagship Sedan Arrives in Showrooms this Spring IRVINE, CA--February 3, 2014: Kia Motors America (KMA) today reported record January sales of 37,011 vehicles, led by the U.S.-built* Optima midsize sedan and the totally transformed Soul, with 9,979 and 8,092 units sold, respectiv ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports January 2014 Sales as Acura Division Sets New Records
Acura light truck sales post 37.1 percent increase to set new January record MDX sales rise more than 64 percent; RDX sales up for 21st consecutive month Honda Odyssey posts 16.6 percent increase; CR-V sales up 2.4 percent American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported January 2014 Honda and Acura vehicle sales of 91,63 ... Continue reading
Porsche Dealers Sell 3,096 Vehicles in January
ATLANTA--Feb. 3, 2014: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and Panamera four-door sports sedans in the United States, today announced January 2014 sales of 3,096 vehicles, eight percent below a particularly strong January 2013 when 3,358 units were sold ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Starts the Year With a 4.5% Increase in January
Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported January sales of 4,867, up 4.5 percent compared to January 2013. Mitsubishi's Outlander and Outlander Sport, "American's Safest CUV Line-up," led the way. The U.S.-built Outlander Sport achieved an increase of 36.1 percent for the month compared to prior year sales. ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S. Reports January 2014 Sales
BMW brand sales up 10.5 percent MINI brand sales down 30.9 percent BMW Motorcycle sales down .5 percent Woodcliff Lake, NJ â February 3, 2014⦠The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported January sales of 20,796 vehicles, an increase of 3 percent from the 20,195 vehicles sold in the same month a ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Starts 2014 With Record January Sales Of 22,604
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported the highest January retail volumes in its history with sales of 24,413 units across the Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter and smart model lines, a 1.5% increase from the 24,059 vehicles sold the same month last year. The Mercedes-Benz brand alone achieved its best-ever January with sales ... Continue reading
Global Automakers Welcomes NHTSA's Focus on Connected Vehicle Communications Technology
The Association of Global Automakers (Global Automakers) believes wireless vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communications technology has the potential to save thousands of lives and shares the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) commitment to exploring ways to improve safety on our highways. ... Continue reading
Toyota January 2014 Sales: 146,365 units, A Decrease of 7.2% from January 2013
â Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported January 2014 sales results of 146,365 units, a decrease of 7.2 percent from January 2013 on a daily selling rate (DSR) and raw-volume basis. âJanuary was off to a solid start, but the weather condition slowed industry sales in key markets late in the mo ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports Record January Sales
Hyundai Motor America today reported its best January in company history, selling 44,005 units for the month, up less than one percent versus the same period last year. ... Continue reading
Mazda January U.S. Sales: 18,813 Vehicles-Decrease of 11.8% Versus 2013
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported January U.S. sales of 18,813 vehicles, representing a decrease of 11.8 percent versus last year. Key January sales notes: Mazda6 posted another great month of sales growth with 3,172 units sold, resulting in a 47.7 percent increase, year-over-year (YOY). Mazda3 5-do ... Continue reading
Infiniti Reports January U.S. Sales--Increase of 26.3%
Infiniti today reported U.S. sales of 8,998 units, an increase of 26.3 percent versus 7,126 units a year earlier. ... Continue reading
Study Finds 88 Percent of Adults Would Be Worried about Riding in a Driverless Car
Good morning. I'm writing to provide you with the results of an interesting Harris Poll. The study, commissioned by Seapine Software, revealed that 88 percent of U.S. adults would be worried about riding in a driverless car. The survey was conducted among 2,039 adults ages 18 and older, also found that three-fourths (7 ... Continue reading
$4 Million 30 Sec Auto Commercials In Not-So Super Bowl
Amid Super Bowl Rout, Automakers Tackle Their Brand Challenges This ... Continue reading
GM Has Best January Ever for the Chevrolet Cruze and Cadillac SRX
General Motors Co. dealers delivered 171,486 vehicles in the United States in January 2014. Retail sales were down 10 percent year over year, although retail deliveries of passenger cars were up slightly. Fleet deliveries declined 18 percent, due to a planned reduction in rental vehicle sales. Total sales were down 12 ... Continue reading
Honda Builds the Most Top Safety-Rated Models in America
Honda has more top safety-rated vehicles made in America than any other automaker.[1] Four 2014 Honda models â the Honda Accord Sedan, Honda Accord Coupe, Honda Civic Sedan and Honda Odyssey â have earned the highest possible rating of TOP SAFETY PICK+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). T ... Continue reading
Subaru Carries Sales Momentum Into January 2014
Forester sets January record - up 64% - XV Crosstrek sets January record - up 74% CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 3, 2014 -- Subaru of America, Inc. has announced record January sales as it looks to continue its strong sales performance into 2014. The company, which has set sales records for the past five consecutive years, an ... Continue reading
xxxx Nissan Group announced today total U.S. sales for January 2014 of 90,470 units, an increase of 11.8 percent compared to last year. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080506/NISSANWORDMARKLOGO ) Nissan Division highlights: Nissan Division set a January record with 81,472 deliveries, an increase of 10.4 perc ... Continue reading
Continuing its momentum from last year, Lincoln sales increase 43 percent on MKZ and MKX; best January sales in four years Ford Motor Company January U.S. sales totaled 154,644 vehicles, compared with 166,501 vehicles last year â a 7 percent decline; retail sales totaled 113,721 vehicles â down 5 percent â ... Continue reading
Chrysler U.S. Sales Increased 8 Percent; Best January Sales Since 2008
46th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Chrysler, Jeep®, Ram Truck, and FIAT brands each post sales gains in January compared with same month a year ago Jeep and FIAT brands record their best January sales ever Four Chrysler Group vehicles set sales records for month of January Ram pickup truck sales up 2 ... Continue reading
Environmental World First Accolade For Kia's Forthcoming Soul EV
Kia Motors Corporation has announced that the company's new Soul EV (electric vehicle), which will have its world premiere at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show starting later this week, has achieved UL Environment validation for bio-based organic carbon content for 10 per cent of its interior materials. ... Continue reading
The New V-Class: The Mercedes Among MPVs +VIDEO
With the V-Class Mercedes-Benz redefines the MPV. As the youngest and largest member of the passenger car family from Stuttgart, it sets new benchmarks in its segment with its design and a host of innovations ... Continue reading
England Sponsors Team Up In Tesco Promotion Giveaway
England Team Sponsors Vauxhall and Mars have teamed up to give fans the chance to win one of five Vauxhall ADAM Jam vehicles as part of a Tesco store promotion. ... Continue reading
Aston Martin Works'; Managing Director Is An Award Winner
Aston Martin Works' Managing Director Kingsley Riding-Felce has scooped a top honour from Aston Martin enthusiasts for his decades of sterling service to the marque and its owners in the UK and around the world. ... Continue reading
Nissan Launches The Limited Edition New Micra
Nissan has launched a new special version of the New Micra - called the Limited Edition ... Continue reading
Narva L.E.D Driving Lamp Bars Help Outback News Breaker
Narva's range of L.E.D driving lamp bars are built to deliver superior performance and reliability, two qualities that are essential when driving in the Australian outback. ... Continue reading
Fiat Professional joins Yamaha Factory Racing
Fiat Group's commercial vehicle arm Fiat Professional has become official vehicle supplier and sponsor of leading MotoGP team Yamaha Factory Racing. ... Continue reading
V12 Ferrari for Fiat 500 Price
It's got the famous Prancing Horse badge on its long bonnet above a proper Ferrari V12 engine - six more cylinders than the latest 2014 V6-engined Ferrari F1 car that will make its debut at Albert Park in March. ... Continue reading
Amos Robinson and five others stay stuck to Toyota Corolla for 117 hours
Southeast DC resident Amos Robinson drew the winning key to unlock a brand-new Toyota Corolla before dozens of Washington Auto Show guests Sunday afternoon. Robinson and four others from among the original 10 Toyota Hands-On contestants were still remaining at the end of the contest, which began Tuesday afternoon at th ... Continue reading
Maserati Debuts the All-new Ghibli in Super Bowl XLVIII
Maserati, one of the world's most respected luxury automotive brands, continues to celebrate the North American roll out of the all-new Ghibli with a 90-second broadcast spot titled "Strike" during the first quarter of America's most anticipated football game. "Maserati is embarking on its 100th year of craftsmanship w ... Continue reading
Chrysler and Jeep Brands Air Videos "America's Import" and "Restlessness" during Super Bowl XLVIII
Chrysler brand commercial features iconic American singer/songwriter Bob Dylan, who narrates apologue that celebrates "America's Import" Chrysler brand commercial introduces "America's Import" tagline specific to the all-new 2015 Chrysler 200 #AmericasImport Jeep brand debuts "Restlessness" for all-new 2014 Jeep Cherok ... Continue reading
Honda Demonstrates Safety Commitment and Leadership with Super Bowl Ad Starring Actor Bruce Willis
Honda builds more top safety rated vehicles in America than any brand (1) - Action hero Bruce Willis delivers arresting safety message with Fred Armisen cameo - "Real-time" Bruce Willis tweets will send "hugs" to players, referees and coaches during key events in the game using #hugfest - Willis to rate hugs on @Honda ... Continue reading
NISSAN LAUNCHES THE LIMITED EDITION NEW MICRA
The Limited Edition features a contrasting roof colour together with interior and exterior detailing Based on high value mid-range Acenta trim level Priced from £12,300 and on sale now Nissan has launched a new special version of the New Micra - called the Limited Edition. Based on the mid-range Acenta model, the Li ... Continue reading
JAMES FOX NAMED A LEADING WINNER IN THE 2014 LEXUS DESIGN AWARD
British designer takes top place in Lexus's international competition Young British designer James Fox has won through from more than 1,100 entries to take one of the top two finalists in the 2014 Lexus Design Award. His success earns him a trophy and cash support and professional mentoring to turn his winning concept ... Continue reading
RENAULT TO CELEBRATE THREE ANNIVERSARIES AT THE RETROMOBILE SHOW IN PARIS
This year's Retromobile Show (February 5-9, Porte de Versailles, Paris, France) will see Renault celebrate three notable anniversaries: 100 years since Parisian taxis â in large part Renault Type AG1 models â were requisitioned by the French Army to transport wartime troops from the capital to the front of th ... Continue reading
ENGLAND SPONSORS TEAM UP IN TESCO PROMOTION GIVEAWAY
England Team Sponsors Vauxhall and Mars have teamed up to give fans the chance to win one of five Vauxhall ADAM Jam vehicles as part of a Tesco store promotion. Football will hit fever pitch this summer and Tesco customers who use their Tesco Club Cards when purchasing a 7 pack of Mars® Bars will be automatically en ... Continue reading
VOLKSWAGEN GUNNING FOR SECOND WIN IN SWEDEN
Return to the scene of Volkswagenâs maiden WRC victory Ogier/Ingrassia start round two of the 2014 WRC as World Championship leaders Happy stomping ground for Latvala/Anttila and Mikkelsen/Markkula Back at the scene of the emotional first triumph: Volkswagen lines up at the Rally Sweden brimming with confidence an ... Continue reading
New Minivan From Mercedes-Benz
Stuttgart. With the V-Class Mercedes-Benz redefines the MPV. As the youngest and largest member of the passenger car family from Stuttgart, it sets new benchmarks in its segment with its design and a host of innovations. The new V-Class, which comes to the UK in early 2015, combines room for up to eight people and exem ... Continue reading
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