EPA Finalizes RFS Numbers for 2014-2016
Agency used waiver authority to set numbers lower than those called for by Congress. December 1, 2015 Explore our Fuels Resource Center for everything you need to know about fuels â from the source that knows the subject best. Page ContentâWASHINGTON, D.C. â Yesterday, the Environmental Protection Agency ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports Best November Sales Since 1994 with 7.0-Percent Increase
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 1, 2015 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported November U.S. sales of 22,732 vehicles, representing an increase of 7.0-percent versus last year. Year-to-date (YTD), Mazda has sold 289,890 vehicles, a 3.2-percent increase compared with last year. Key November sales notes: Mazda CX- ... Continue reading
A Volvo Truck In One Of The Toughest Tests Ever +VIDEO
Volvo Trucks' next Live Test exposes the Volvo FMX construction truck to the ultimate challenge. According to Volvo Trucks themselves, this is the toughest yet in the Live Test series. ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S. Reports November 2015 Sales
Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 3.2 percent in November for a total of 32,003 compared to 31,019 vehicles sold in November, 2014. Year-to-date, BMW brand is up 4.4 percent from the same period last year with sales of 311,398 vehicles. There were fewer selling days in November, yet the demand for new vehicles is ... Continue reading
Propelled by the sale of its six millionth vehicle in the U.S. since arriving in 1994, Kia Motors America's (KMA) year-long momentum continued with best-ever November sales of 45,553 vehicles, a 1.4-percent increase over the same period last year. The brand's seventh straight monthly sales record was led by the Optima ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports Its Best November Ever
All-New Tucson up 90 percent FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA -- December 1, 2015: Hyundai Motor America posted its best November ever, with sales of 60,007, up 12 percent compared with one year ago. Small cars and CUVs lead the charge. "With the combination of a strong economy, lower gas prices and improving crossover inventory, H ... Continue reading
New-Car Transaction Price Growth Slows, Up Less Than 1 Percent In November 2015
The analysts at Kelley Blue Book today report the estimated average transaction price (ATP) for light vehicles in the United States was $33,801 in November 2015. New-car prices have increased by $231 (up 0.7 percent) from November 2014, while climbing $144 (up 0.4 percent) from last month. "While average transaction pr ... Continue reading
2016 Subaru WRX Offers Eyesight Driver Assist Technology
Subaru of America, Inc. has introduced the 2016 WRX, featuring new available safety technology, including a Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert system with Lane Change Assist. In addition, new STARLINK touch-screen Multimedia systems offer a significantly enhanced user experience in all models. Premium and Li ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Reports November Sales of 6,772, an Increase of 3.6% Over Last November
November 2015 marks the 21st consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases Outlander remains a hot commodity with sales up 43 percent for the year Outlander Sport records best ever November with 2,955 sales CYPRESS HILLS, CA -- December 1, 2015: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) continues its sales mom ... Continue reading
Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 46,070 vehicle sales for November 2015, a 2 percent increase over November 2014 sales of 45,273. The company also reported year-to-date sales of 526,401 vehicles, a 14 percent gain over the same period in 2014. ... Continue reading
BMW Group Joins President Obama's American Business Act on Climate Pledge
Today, the BMW Group announced that it has joined the American Business Act on Climate Pledge, as one of the 154 companies from across the American economy who are demonstrating an ongoing commitment for action on climate change. The pledge adds business support for a strong outcome to the COP21 Paris climate negotiati ... Continue reading
Toyota Posts 12.4 Percent Increase in November 2015
Toyota Division light trucks post best-ever November RAV4 has best-ever November sales month Scion posts double-digit gains TORRANCE, CA -- December 1, 2015: Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported November 2015 sales up 12.4 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis, with sales of 189,517 units. On a ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports November Car and Truck Sales
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported November sales of 115,441 Honda and Acura vehicles, a decrease of 5.2 percent in a month with two fewer selling days and one less weekend vs. a record-setting November 2014. Honda Division sold 103,197 units, with car sales reaching 53,900 and truck sales totaling 49,297 fo ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA to Report Sales on Wednesday, December 2
Due to a systems malfunction with its retail reporting (DDR) system, MBUSA will not be able to report November sales until Wednesday, December 2. We apologize for any inconvenience. About Mercedes-Benz USA Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), headquartered in Atlanta, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer s ... Continue reading
Driving in Winter Wonderland Takes Preparation
After two of the worst winters ever in many parts of the country, the Car Care Council suggests that motorists take a little extra time now to make sure their vehicles are prepared for the unexpected when weather arrives. "The last two winters brought record-setting snowfall. That may sound like a winter wonderland, bu ... Continue reading
All-new Mopar Winter Wheel Assemblies Deliver Additional Cold-weather Control
Mopar winter wheel assemblies include winter tire, steel rim, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Assemblies delivered mounted, balanced, ready to install Winter is coming â and just in time, so are all-new Mopar winter wheel assemblies. The all-new Mopar winter wheel assemblies are available for order for a va ... Continue reading
Audi Sets 59th Consecutive Monthly U.S. Sales Record in November 2015
Audi reported that its November 2015 sales increased 0.4% to 16,700 vehicles, a total that stands as the brands 59th straight month of record U.S. sales. We expect this strong momentum will continue into 2016 as we refresh some of our most popular models, such as the Audi Q7, A4 and R8. Tweet this Audi achieved i ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports November Sales
Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported sales of 23,882 units delivered in November 2015. The November sales results reflect the impact of the recent stop-sale for all 2.0L 4-cylinder TDI vehicles as well as for the 3.0L V6. The voluntary stop-sales were issued in light of notices received by the Environmenta ... Continue reading
Nissan Group Reports November 2015 U.S. Sales
Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for November 2015 of 107,083 units, an increase of 4 percent over the prior year and a November record. ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company November U.S. sales totaled 187,794 vehicles, up slightly at 0.4 percent compared to a year ago. </p> <blockquote><p id='pull-quote'></p></blockquote> <p> Through November, overall Ford sales are up 5 percent versus the same period a year ago. </p> <p> Fordâs lower incentive spending and strong ... Continue reading
FCA US LLC Reports November 2015 U.S. Sales Increased 3 Percent; Best November in 15 Years
FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 175,974 units, a 3 percent increase compared with sales in November 2014 (170,839 units), and the group’s best November sales since 2000.<br /> <br /> The Jeep® and Ram Truck brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in November compared with the same month a year a ... Continue reading
General Motorsâ Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac brands sold 229,296 vehicles in the United States in November 2015, up 2 percent year over year, with two fewer selling days and sales incentives below the industry average. On a selling-day-adjusted basis, GMâs total sales were up 10 percent.</p> <p>Sales of ... Continue reading
Quaker State Announces High School Winners Of The "Best In Class Challenge"
HOUSTON, Nov. 30, 2015 -- After six weeks of intense competition, Quaker State is proud to announce the top three schools from the "Best in Class Challenge," a custom, hands-on automotive education program for high school auto shops from across the United States. As the Grand Prize winner, the Maxwell High School of Te ... Continue reading
Green Car Journal Announces Finalists for 2016 Green SUV of the Year
WASHINGTON, DC - Monday, Nov. 30, 2015 - Green Car Journal has announced its five finalists for the prestigious 2016 Green SUV of the Year⢠award to be presented at the 2016 Washington Auto Show. Finalists include the BMW X1 xDrive28i,Honda HR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Mazda CX-3, and Toyota RAV4 Hybrid. "After years of ... Continue reading
New numbers break the blend wall, but fail to capture the potential of greater ethanol production SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Nov. 30, 2015) â POET CEO Jeff Broin commented today on the EPAâs Renewable Volume Obligation rule. âThe EPA volumes announced today are a move in the right direction, and they correctly c ... Continue reading
U.S. Census Bureau Daily Feature for December 1: First Drive-In Gas Station
WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2015 Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: FIRST DRIVE-IN GAS STATION Profile America â Tuesday, December 1st. On this date in 1913, what is today the Gulf Oil Company opened the nation's first drive-in gas station. Located at the intersection of Baum Bou ... Continue reading
Horst Meima Named President and CEO Of VW Credit
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., today announced that Horst Meima, 47, has been named President and CEO of VW Credit, Inc. (VCI), effective January 1, 2016. In this role, Meima will oversee all functions of VW Credit, Inc., the captive finance company which services Volkswagen, Audi and Ducati customers, authorized a ... Continue reading
Vauxhall Triumphs at London Motor Film Festival +VIDEO
LONDON/LUTON, UK -- November 30, 2015: Vauxhall Motorsâ film tribute to its historic manufacturing plant, featuring 50 yearsâ of Griffin-badged cars sliding, jumping and two-wheeling through the Ellesmere Port factory, has won Best Commercial Film at last nightâs London Motor Film Festival. Produced by e ... Continue reading
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