Toyota Sees 4% Increase September 2013 Over Last Year
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported September 2013 sales results of 164,457 units, an increase of 4 percent over September 2012 on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw-volume basis, unadjusted for 23 selling days in September 2013 versus 25 selling days in September 2012, TMS sales decreased 4. ... Continue reading
2014 Kia Forte EX Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler
2014 Kia Forte EX Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler ... Continue reading
Optima Leads Kia Sales for 22nd Consecutive Mont
Kia Motors America (KMA) today reported September sales of 38,003 units, led for the 22nd straight month by the U.S.-built* Optima. There are seven all-new or significantly redesigned Kia vehicles scheduled to arrive in showrooms this calendar year, and October will mark the start of sales for numbers four and five in ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz posts ninth month of record sales for 2013 at 236,933
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported the highest September sales in its history with 27,474 units sold across the Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter and smart model linesâan increase of 5.8% from the 25,980 vehicles sold in September 2012. Retail volumes for the Mercedes-Benz brand rose 6.7% over the same period last yea ... Continue reading
Hyundai Has Second-best September Ever
Hyundai Motor America today announced sales for the month of September of 55,102 units, down eight percent versus the same period in 2012, with two fewer selling days. On a selling-day adjusted basis, September sales were up one percent versus last year, representing the second-best September in company history. Fleet ... Continue reading
BMW brand sales up 8.3 percent
The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported September sales of 28,874 vehicles, an increase of 8.3 percent from the 26,660 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the BMW Group (BMW and MINI combined) is up 11.6 percent on sales of 262,200 in the first nine months of 2013 compared to 23 ... Continue reading
American Honda today reported September 2013 U.S. sales of 105,563 units, a decrease of 9.9 percent compared with September 2012 (a decrease of 2.1 percent based on the Daily Selling Rate (DSR*)), while year-to-date sales remain up 7.9 percent over 2012. Reflecting Honda's consistent focus on retail sales, the Honda br ... Continue reading
Infiniti today reported U.S. sales of 9,040 units for September, a decrease of 4.3 percent versus 9,445 units a year earlier. September marked the first full month of sales for the all-new 2014 Infiniti Q50, with the luxury sports sedan having sales of 2,367 units. Since it went on sale in early August, the Q50 has had ... Continue reading
Despite Industry Slowing, Mazda Receives Support from Mazda2, Mazda6 and CX-5 -In September Sales
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported September U.S. sales of 22,464 vehicles, representing a decrease of 6.9 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through September are up 5.3 percent versus last year, with 220,490 vehicles sold. Key September sales notes: The critical sales normally attributed ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports September Sales
Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported September sales of 4,001, down 16.7 percent compared to September 2012. The decrease is partially due to two fewer sales days last month compared to a year ago, because Labor Day sales this year were recorded in August and last year were reported as a part of Septem ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports September Sales--Dealers sell 3,093 vehicles
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up in the United States, today announced September 2013 sales of 3,093 vehicles, an increase of 13 percent over the same period in 2012. During the first nine months of the ... Continue reading
Subaru Reports Record September Sales
CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 1, 2013 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 31,755 vehicle sales for the month of September, representing the best September sales month in company history. September sales increased 15 percent over September 2012. Year-to-date sales for Subaru total 313,407 â 28 percent higher than t ... Continue reading
Nissan September Sales: Over 85,000 Cars, Down From Last Year
Nissan U.S. sales in September totaled 86,868, down 5.5 percent from last year's total of 91,907. Nissan Division sales finished at 77,828 units, a decrease of 5.6 percent. Sales of Infiniti vehicles totaled 9,040 units, down 4.3 percent. Fred Diaz, divisional vice president, Sales and Marketing, Service and Parts, ... Continue reading
Nissan today announced the launch of its "October Car Care" service event
Nissan Offers Chance to Win "Maintenance for Life" in Celebration of October Car Care Month Add to Basket Print Share Download Click Image to Enlarge NASHVILLE, Tenn. â Nissan today announced the launch of its "October Car Care" service event. October is Fall Car Care month in North America and is designated for v ... Continue reading
General Motors Co. dealers delivered 187,195 vehicles in the United States in September, down 11 percent compared year over year. Retail sales were down 6 percent versus a year ago and fleet sales were down 27 percent. Retail sales were up 2 percent on a selling day-adjusted basis. âWe held our own when it come ... Continue reading
Artist Ioan Florea 3D printed liquid metal transfer a Ford Torino and a 9 feet Cyrus Cylinder
Using the latest cutting edge technologies and his unique 3D printed liquid metal transfer technique artist Ioan Florea transforms and brings to life artifacts and objects from the past fusing old history with the present. Florea completely encapsulates with a seamless 3D printed liquid metal transfer organic shapes th ... Continue reading
Subaru Forester Wins "Good Design Award 2013
\ Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, is pleased to announce that the Subaru Forester has won the "Good Design Award 2013" from the Japan Industrial Design Promotion (JDP). < Comment from JDP Judge > * "This is an elaborately-created vehicle design embodying SUV elements which will fit al ... Continue reading
Travelers Can Rent High-End Vehicles From National at Several Major U.S. Airports
At many of the nation's busiest airports, National Car Rental is introducing its "Premier Selection" â a special section of the rental lot where customers can choose such upscale nameplates as the Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator or Lexus IS250. Initially piloted in the Phoenix, Minneapolis and Cleveland marke ... Continue reading
"Pay With PlugShare" Launches on the World's Largest EV Charging Station Network
Recargo Inc., electric vehicle software and information services company has partnered with SemaConnect, a national leader in electric vehicle charging stations to launch a new public charger payment solution. "Pay With PlugShare" has been engineered to be the easiest and most universal public charging system currently ... Continue reading
With Florida's new texting ban taking effect today, students at Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School (BMCHS) in Spring Hill are experiencing first-hand the dangers of texting while driving through an AT&T simulator. But the simulator isn't the only reminder for students that texting behind the wheel can have deadly c ... Continue reading
Vote Every Day through Nov. 19 in Toyota's 100 Cars for Good
Before Toyota's 100 Cars for Good program, staff members at the Chino, Calif. nonprofit Together We Rise overheated their van multiple times when trying to deliver bicycles to foster kids. Thanks to a new Tundra pick-up truck, received through the 100 Cars for Good program, the organization can now deliver as many as 4 ... Continue reading
Electric Vehicle Ready Garage Now A Standard Feature For Washington DC Based Builder
Northern Virginia Based Capital City Builders, LLC today announced its new "EV-Ready Garage" initiative, making the installation of 240 Volt power used to charge electric vehicles from auto makers such as Tesla, BMW, and Ford standard in all its homes going forward. Capital City Builders, LLC, a leader in luxury homes ... Continue reading
More than Half of Boomer Children Worry about Senior Parents' Driving
The U.S. population aged 65 and older is estimated to increase from 47 million in 2015 to 72 million in 2030,* meaning more senior drivers will be on the roads. This also means that more adult children may need to have difficult conversations with their aging parents about driving. However, a new survey released today ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company posts best September sales since 2006 Fusion up 62 percent and Fiesta up 29 percent, setting record September sales F-Series posts fifth-straight month above 60,000 sales All-new Lincoln MKZ posts best-ever September sales â up 12 percent Ford Motor Company sales totaled 185,146, delivering its ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Has Best September Sales Since 2007
42nd-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Chrysler, Dodge and Ram Truck brands each post sales increases in September compared with same month a year ago Four Chrysler Group vehicles set sales records in September Jeep Grand Cherokee sales up 19 percent; best September sales in 10 years Dodge Durango sales u ... Continue reading
Tristar Worldwide Puts The Volvo V60 Plug-In Hybrid On Trial
Chauffeur company Tristar Worldwide has taken delivery of three Volvo V60 plug-in hybrids to trial as part of the Energy Saving Trust's Plugged-In Fleet Initiative (PIFI). ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Welcomes Pistonheads Sunday Service
The Home of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars at Goodwood in West Sussex was the venue for the PistonHeads Sunday Service on Sunday 29 September. Over 600 classic, sports and super cars were displayed at the Company's head office and manufacturing plant, 200 more than the last event in 2011. ... Continue reading
Suzuki Owners - Good Neighbours To Have
The new SX4 S-Cross goes on sale on 1st October and Suzuki has an all new TV advertising campaign to support the launch which follows the light hearted but impactful format of Suzuki GB's 'Have to Have it' strategy that launched the repositioning of the brand in 2012. ... Continue reading
Land Rover Wins in Wheels Magazine's Gold Star Value Awards 2013
The Wheel's magazine Gold Star Value Awards take into account the vehicle's purchase price, fuel efficiency, servicing intervals, warranty and depreciation. ... Continue reading
The first ever BMW i3 electric vehicle arrives in Australia
BMW Group Australia has announced the arrival of the first of their groundbreaking all-electric vehicles, the BMW i3, from the company's new sub-brand, BMW i. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Brand Value Increases by 15% to USD 4.7 Billion
Kia Motors Corporation has increased its brand value by 15% over the past year to reach the 83rd position on the exclusive list of 'Top 100 Best Global Brands' according to a 2013 study released today by Interbrand, the world's largest brand consultancy agency. ... Continue reading
Nissan Named One of the Best Global Brands for 2013
Nissan has been named one of the world's most valuable brands for 2013, according to Interbrand, the world-leading brand consultancy. ... Continue reading
Proton Cars Australia Partners with Special Olympics Australia
Cars Australia is pleased to announce its partnership with Special Olympics Australia. ... Continue reading
New Golf GTI - Pure Driving Dynamics with the Everyday Qualities of the Golf
Since 1976, the letters "GTI" have stood for superior dynamic performance. The first Golf GTI became an instant classic, and this month marks the highly anticipated launch of the all-new seventh generation Golf GTI in Australia. ... Continue reading
Isuzu UTE's D-MAX Proves it is the Ultimate in Reliability, Again!
Following on from its recent success in several Ute of the Year awards, The Isuzu D-MAX has again delivered on its promise of real-world durability and dependability by taking four of the top ten places in one of the world's toughest off road rallies - The 2013 Australasian Safari in Western Australia. ... Continue reading
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