2015 Subaru Legacy Review By Larry Nutson
Editor's note: As we publish this Legacy review, Subaru just announced they broke their all-time annual sales record with one month of the year still remaining. The brand is now up 21 percent year-to-date with 463,770 vehicles sold, with December sales still to come. November monthly sales increased 24 percent over Nov ... Continue reading
Toyota Seeks Independent, Industry-Wide Joint Testing Initiative for Takata Airbag Inflators
Company invites other automakers to join, and Takata to support, an independent expert testing initiative to expedite customer solutions related to airbag inflators TORRANCE, CA -- Dec 2, 2014: Toyota today called for a coordinated industry-wide joint initiative to independently test Takata airbag inflators that have b ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Pricing for Refreshed and Renewed 2015 Prius c
Aggressive, Sportier Look With LED Headlights and Newly Designed Taillights Upgraded Interiors and Available Technology Features New Eye-catching Exterior Colors TORRANCE, CA -- December 03, 2014: The 2015 Toyota Prius c (c for city) rings in the new year with an aggressive, sportier look, upgraded interior features an ... Continue reading
Off to A Hot Start - The 2015 Ford Mustang Can't Seem to Stay on the Dealers' Lots +VIDEO
62 percent increase in Ford Mustang sales last month compared to a year ago, with 8,728 cars sold All-new 2015 Mustang is staying on dealer lots just eight days on average Sales of Mustang GT lead the pack, followed by V6 and EcoBoost® models DEARBORN, MI -- December 3, 2014: As the holiday season kicks off, sales f ... Continue reading
MOTOR TREND Names Chevrolet Colorado 2015 Truck of the Year
Midsize pickup outclasses competition in design, engineering, efficiency, safety and more EL SEGUNDO, CA -- December 3, 2014: After its most comprehensive truck evaluation program in history, MOTOR TREND has selected the Chevy Colorado as its 2015 Truck of the Year®. MOTOR TRENDâs Truck of the Year program is o ... Continue reading
Nissan’s “Self-Cleaning LEAF” Hits the Streets, Then the Web
âWorldâs cleanest carâ to be featured in an innovative social media campaign starting today NASHVILLE, Tenn.--The âworldâs cleanest carâ is daring its fans to get it dirty. Starting today, Nissan will launch a social media campaign that will include a series of online videos to showcase a ... Continue reading
ANSI Electric Vehicles Standards Panel Issues Progress Report
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Electric Vehicles Standards Panel (EVSP) announced today the publication of a Progress Report on activity within the standardization community to address the gaps and recommendations described in the ANSI EVSP's Standardization Roadmap for Electric Vehicles â Versio ... Continue reading
Fifteen "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 works with the association and its Canadian Car of the Year awards. The fifteen "Best New" categories cover the full new-model ... Continue reading
Industry Average Transaction Price Climbs for Third Consecutive Month
Cars.com reports today that November's Average Transaction Price (ATP) for new light-vehicle sales in the United States was $30,445, up 0.2 percent ($63) from October, and down -0.6 percent (-$189) from November 2013. "Industry fundamentals continue to be strong with incentives spending in check and ATPs at very health ... Continue reading
Minivan and Hybrid Appear on Top 100 Vehicle List for First Time IRVINE, CA -- Dec. 3, 2014: CarMD.com Corporation, a leading provider of car repair data and software as a service solutions, today released its 2014 CarMD® Vehicle Health Index⢠Manufacturer & Vehicle Reliability Rankings delineating the manufact ... Continue reading
Ford F-250 and F-350 trucks are big, rugged â and loved by thieves across the country. This year's Top 10 Most Frequently Stolen Vehicles list, published annually by Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), shows a growing interest by organized criminals in Ford ("F") series trucks. Top 10 List The Top 10 Most Frequently ... Continue reading
AUTO21 TestDRIVE Competition--Students Take the Lead on the New Fuel Standards
TORONTO -- Dec. 3, 2014: An eco-driving training program helped a University of Toronto student win a national automotive research competition. Turuna Seecharan, a post-doctoral fellow, won the AUTO21 TestDRIVE competition, receiving a $7,000 prize for her work on reducing carbon emissions through eco-driving technique ... Continue reading
Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Named Esquire Magazine's Truck of the Year
Esquire magazine has named the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel, America's most fuel-efficient pickup, its Truck of the Year. The announcement is highlighted in Esquire's December issue. Esquire's editors consider all potential truck models in the U.S. market, balancing attributes with conventional touchstones that outline what make ... Continue reading
AutoNation Announces Reported Retail Sales of 27,055 New Vehicles in November 2014
Reported retail new vehicle unit sales in November 2014 increased 6% versus November 2013 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 3, 2014 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it reported to automotive manufacturers retail sales of 27,055 new vehicles in November 2014, an increase of 6% ... Continue reading
Lexus RC F: Engineered For Maximum Reward
High-performance coupe equipped with advanced drive and handling systems Eight-speed Sports Direct Shift transmission with five selectable drive modes New Sport and Expert modes added to Lexusâs Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management Torque Vectoring Differential EPSOM, UK -- December 2, 2014: The Lexus RC F has b ... Continue reading
New Hyundai Dealership Opens in Frankfurt
New dealership opens in Frankfurt, Germany, close to European HQ 200 sites across Europe to have new identity by end of 2014 Innovative use of space and technology delivers premium customer experience FRANKFURT, GERMANY -- December 2, 2014: Hyundai Motor has opened Europeâs biggest dealership showcasing its new gl ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Scoops Top Accolade at Car Dealer Used Car Awards
Volkswagen scooped the top manufacturer award at the Car Dealer Used Car Awards, sponsored by Black Horse. The brand won the Best Manufacturer Scheme of the Year for its Das WeltAuto programme, and was highly commended for its used car website. The Golf was Used Car of the Year runner up. In the dealer categories, Wrex ... Continue reading
Bentley Conference: 'Shaping the Future of Luxury Performance'
Annual dealer conference held in Barcelona Best performing dealers awarded New models drive sales success across Europe (Munich, 2 December 2014) Bentley Motors held its annual European dealer conference themed âShaping the future of luxury performanceâ in Barcelona last week, reviewing the successful year an ... Continue reading
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