Volkswagen Reports Best-ever July and year-to-date results for Passat and TDI Clean Diesels
Best July and year-to-date for Passat with 10,051 and 66,170, units respectively Jetta Sedan delivered strong results in July with 11, 078 units sold Total Beetle units in July up 85.1 percent with 5,256 units delivered High-mileage, TDI® Clean Diesel models accounted for 29.9 percent of sales in July and 23.3 perce ... Continue reading
BMW i3 Global Launch Marks Importance of BMW's First Electric Vehicle +VIDEO
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel LONDON, August 31, 2013. The global world premiere of the BMW i3 simultaneously in New York, London and Beijing, indicated the importance of the project to the Bavarian car manufacturer. I was in London, with British colleagues and those from âthe old contine ... Continue reading
Audi Achieves 31st Consecutive Month of Record U.S. Sales in July
Del Rosso: July sales increased 11.6% for the month, marking a strong start to the second half of the year Audi R8, Q5, Q7 sales jump; premium segment vehicles rose 20% Audi prepares for the launch of five new models in the coming months, including all-new TDI clean diesel vehicles - Audi today reported July 2013 sales ... Continue reading
Volvo Announces July Sales Since 2009
Records Best July Since 2009 - Volvo Cars of North America, LLC, (VCNA) reported U.S. sales of 5,909 units, a 3.4 percent increase month-over-month and the best July since 2009. Year-to-date sales are down 4.6 percent over the first seven months of 2012. The S60 sports sedan was the top seller for the month with 2,326 ... Continue reading
Toyota Canada Records a Strong July
Toyota Prius c sets third consecutive monthly record, Lexus GS sets new July record Canadian-built RAV4 sets sixth consecutive monthly record Lexus sales division up, propelled by first month sales of 2014 Lexus IS Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI) sold 17,734 vehicles in July, up 12.1% versus 2012, led by record-setting sales ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports 17 Percent Sales Increase in July 2013
Prius family has best-ever July; Toyota Division pickups increase 15.5 percent Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported July 2013 sales results of 193,394 units, an increase of 12.6 percent over July 2012 on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw-volume basis, unadjusted for 25 selling days in July ... Continue reading
2013 Chevrolet Suburban 4WD LTE Review By John Heilig
Review 2013 Chevrolet Suburban 4WD LTE Engine: 5.3-liter V8 Horsepower/Torque: 320 hp @ 5,400 rpm/335 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed automatic Wheelbase: 130.0 in. Length x Width x Height: 222.4 x 79.1 x 76.8 in. Tires: P275/55R20 Cargo: 45.8/90.0/137.4 cu. in. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Has Best Ever July Sales
- All-time record July sales up 6 percent - Two-millionth Sonata, one-millionth Santa Fe sales milestones achieved - Elantra up 29 percent, Santa Fe up 48 percent Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 66,005 units, up 6.4 percent versus the same period in 2012. Santa Fe and Elantra continue to be star performe ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Sales Jump 22.5% in July For Seventh Record Month of 2013
Retail volumes gain 10.6% to exceed 180,000 units YTD - Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported July sales of 26,423 units, an 18.5% boost over the 22,294 units sold in July 2012. Retail volumes at Mercedes-Benz reached 23,648 for the monthâgaining 22.5% over the previous yearâwhile year-to-date sales hit an ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S. Reports July 2013 Sales
BMW brand sales up 12.9 percent --MINI brand sales up 1.6 percent, best July ever --BMW Motorcycle sales up 31.1 percent -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported July sales of 29,993 vehicles, an increase of 10.5 percent from the 27,152 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, the ... Continue reading
Subaru Canada reports record-breaking July
Highest monthly sales ever for Subaru XV Crosstrek. Record sales increase in July for Subaru BRZ and Forester. Year-to-date sales are up 20.2 percent. Best July ever for all four regions across Canada. ... Continue reading
July Strongest in Six Years for Mazda
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported July U.S. sales of 24,977 vehicles, representing an increase of 29.4 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through July are up 4.2 percent versus last year, with 169,920 vehicles sold. Key July sales notes: Mazda reported its best July sales since 2007 with 2 ... Continue reading
Kia Reports All-Time Best July Sales
Cadenza Premium Sedan Tops 1,000 Units for Second Consecutive Month; U.S.-Built* Optima is Best-Seller for 20th Straight Month -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today reported record July sales of 49,004 vehicles, a 1.9-percent increase over the same period in 2012. Following the launch of the national marketing campaign for ... Continue reading
Infiniti Announces U.S. Sales For July 2013
Infiniti QX60 7-Passenger Luxury Crossover Has Best July In anticipation of the all-new Infiniti Q50 luxury sports sedan that is scheduled to go on sale later this month, the luxury automaker today reported U.S. sales of 7,762 units for July, a decrease of 33.2 percent versus a record-setting 11,619 units a year earlie ... Continue reading
Honda Sales Total Increase Almost 21% in July
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported July 2013 U.S. sales of 141,439 units, a total increase of 20.9 percent compared with July 2012 (up 16.1 percent based on the Daily Selling Rate, or DSR*). The Honda Division posted July 2013 sales of 126,289 units, an increase of 21.3 percent compared with July 2012. ... Continue reading
GM’s Retail Sales Increased 23 percent in July
Total sales up 16 percent driven by double-digit increases at all four brands DETROIT â General Motors Co. dealers delivered 234,071 vehicles in the United States in July, up 16 percent compared with a year ago. Retail sales increased 23 percent while fleet sales declined 6 percent. âFor GM, July was the most ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports July 2013 U.S. Sales Increased 11 Percent; Best July Sales in Seven Years
Best July sales since 2006 40th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each post sales increases in July compared with same month a year ago Six Chrysler Group vehicles set sales records in July Ram Truck brand sales up 31 percent; largest percentage sales gain of any ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Posts Best July Since 2006 and Best Retail Sales Since 2005
Ford Motor Company's U.S. sales for July increase 11 percent compared with a year ago, for the best total July monthly sales since 2006; retail sales surge 19 percent, for the best July retail sales since 2005 Ford small cars â Fiesta, Focus and C-MAX hybrids â are up 32 percent, driving coastal retail share ... Continue reading
Subaru Reports Record-High July Sales
Company posts best-ever July sales for the Forester, Outback and Impreza models - Subaru sales continue to grow at record pace -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 35,994 vehicle sales for the month of July, a 43 percent increase over July 2012. The company also posted best-ever July sales for the Forester, Outbac ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports Best July Sales Ever - Up 36 percent over 2012
Porsche dealers sell 3,820 vehicles in July 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 July 2013 sales of 3,820 vehicles, an increase of 36 percent over July 2012. For the ye ... Continue reading
2014 Toyota Corolla, Tundra On Assembly Lines
Louisville, KY August 1, 2013; Toyota today reported that it has begun building the 2014 Corolla at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Mississippi, Inc. and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, Inc. The start of production for the redesigned 2014 Tundra also began this week at Toyotaâs Texas plant. Toyota media executives ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Sales Soar To 24 Percent Increase In July
Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported July sales of 5,230, an increase of 24.7 percent compared to July 2012. Every Mitsubishi model currently in production showed a double-digit percentage increase for the month. The U.S.-built Outlander Sport crossover led the way with sales of 2,075, an increase of m ... Continue reading
Nissan U.S. Sales Increase 10.9% For Record July
Third consecutive record month for total sales; Fifth for Nissan Division- -Nissan Division sales increase 16.8% led by record sales of core models- -- Nissan set a new July record with U.S. sales of 109,041 deliveries, an increase of 10.9 percent over 98,341 units a year earlier. Nissan Division also set a new July re ... Continue reading
Special Customer Promotions this Summer from Nissan
Nissan North America, Inc. today announced the launch of its "Keep Summer Rolling" service promotion at Nissan dealers in the United States. "Keep Summer Rolling" is a unique customer service-centric promotion underlining Nissan's customer service mission and giving Nissan owners in the U.S. a chance at winning both bi ... Continue reading
DO NOT CONFUSE THIS NATIONAL REPORT with the various regional purchasing reports released across the country. The national report's information reflects the entire United States, while the regional reports contain primarily regional data from their local vicinities. Also, the information in the regional reports is not ... Continue reading
Summer - Deadliest Driving Season for Teens
The Law Firm of Jonathan C. Reiter discusses information released by the New York Teen Safe Driving Coalition regarding teen drivers and summer safety. - According to information released by the New York Teen Safe Driving Coalition, an increase in fatalities linked to car crashes that involve teens is typical during th ... Continue reading
2014 Mitsubishi Outlander Earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+
Arlington Va August 1, 20134; The 2014 Mitsubishi Outlander, a small SUV, earns the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ award for good performance in the small overlap front, moderate overlap front, side, rollover and rear crash evaluations. Mitsubishi redesigned the Outlander for 2014. The new model is only 1 of 2 small SUVs to ear ... Continue reading
Shelby American Renews Planet Shelby Cobra's Dealer and License Agreements
Officials with Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc., (CSBI.PK), announced today that Planet Shelby Cobra's dealer and licensing agreements have been renewed. Under the new five year agreements, Planet Shelby Cobra can immediately resume the sale and delivery of official Shelby ... Continue reading
Progressive Insurance Surpasses 100 Heavy Truck Network Repair Shops
Progressive Insurance customers with heavy trucks now have more than 100 places to get their vehicle repaired if they choose to use Progressive's network of heavy truck repair shops. The shops, which handle large trucks ranging from a straight truck to a full eighteen-wheel tractor trailer, will also repair specialized ... Continue reading
Put a Stop to Brake Trouble During Brake Safety Month
A properly operating brake system is critical to safe vehicle operation and control under a variety of conditions. Brake Safety Awareness Month in August, sponsored by the Motorist Assurance Program (MAP), is the ideal time to stop and make sure your brakes are working properly before the new school year and colder tem ... Continue reading
ECO-Friendly Dealership Development Gets The Green Light
One of the most environmentally-friendly vehicle dealerships in the UK has opened for business this week, selling and servicing all Fiat Group Automobiles products under one rain-catching roof. ... Continue reading
Simply Vauxhall, Sunday 28th July 2013
The first Simply Vauxhall saw over 200 Vauxhalls motor into the Beaulieu parkland to put on a fantastic display of the marque. ... Continue reading
Lexus: "The Best Cars, And The Best Dealers"
Britain's motorists not only believe Lexus makes the finest cars, they also think their dealerships are the best in the business. ... Continue reading
Nissan Supports My Electric Avenue Charging Scheme
My Electric Avenue has charged into life, with support from Nissan, Drayson Racing Technologies and other local businesses at the company's base in Oxfordshire. ... Continue reading
Sales of Ford CNG-Prepped Vehicles Continue Growth
2014 Ford F-150 will offer a gaseous-fuel prep option on the 3.7-liter V6 engine; it will be able to run on compressed natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas With the addition of F-150, Ford will have eight vehicles available to run on clean-burning, inexpensive CNG/LPG. Sales continue to grow rapidly, with Ford expect ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Group Reports Solid Half-Year Result
The Volkswagen Group maintained its trajectory in the first six months of fiscal year 2013, despite the challenging economic situation - particularly in Europe - and intense competition. ... Continue reading
Land Rover's Innovative Electric Defender Research Project Begins Real-World Trials At Eden Project
The first Electric Defender has started work at the Eden Project near St Austell in Cornwall in an inaugural real world trial of its capabilities. ... Continue reading
Ford to Offer Complimentary ST Octane Academy Driving Experience for Ford Fiesta ST, Focus ST Owners
Ford to Offer Complimentary ST Octane Academy Driving Experience for Ford Fiesta ST, Focus ST Owners Ford to offer Fiesta ST and Focus ST owners exclusive complimentary driving instruction at Miller Motorsports Park in Tooele, Utah Classroom, karting and autocross courses will include precision driving instruction Owne ... Continue reading
Kia's Customer Service Focus - Putting On The Ritz
When it comes to quality and customer service, Kia is all ears. Even the company's top man is willing to take advice, while one of the world's leading hotel chains is helping dealers improve the way they treat buyers. ... Continue reading
Mazda Posts First Quarter Profit Increase
Mazda Corporation has achieved revenue growth and posted substantial profit increases in the Japanese financial year first quarter results, ending 30 June, 2013. ... Continue reading
Ford Escape Sets New Sales Record for Small Utilities
New Ford Escape is the first-ever small utility to break the 150,000-vehicle sales mark through the first six months of the year Escapeâs coastal sales were up 33 percent from January through May, based on Polk retail registration data; top trade-ins for Escape are coming from Honda and Toyota owners After adding ... Continue reading
New Fiesta: The Fun-to-Drive, Smart, Stylish Hatch
The new Fiesta is set to make its mark in the small car segment in Australia offering customers the latest technology features in a fuel-efficient package. ... Continue reading
Los Angeles based advertising agency Pitch announced today that their Twestimate" campaign for AOR client Maaco was featured in Twitter's Advertising Blog as a hashtag campaign to watch. As part of its rebranding efforts, Maaco the collision repair and auto painting chain, is getting a makeover with the help of Pitch ... Continue reading
Cutting highway and bridge work by 25 percent in any given year, and then sustaining it in the years ahead, would cost Pennsylvania $1.25 billion in lost economic activity over a five-year period and put as many as 9,600 jobs permanently at risk, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association's (ARTBA) chief e ... Continue reading
GKN Plans New Regional Headquarters For The Americas
GKN Driveline and GKN Sinter Metals are expanding their automotive operations and moving to a new regional headquarters for the Americas in the Detroit suburb of Auburn Hills early next year. The new site will also house employees from GKN's Land Systems and North American Services groups. Construction of the 168,000-s ... Continue reading
Continental Automotive to invest more than $35 million in Henderson, North Carolina Facility
Investment to create 40 new jobs and 88,000 additional square feet of production and warehouse space Continental, one of the world's leading automotive suppliers, today announced plans to invest more than $35 million in its Henderson, North Carolina facility and create an additional 40 new jobs over the next five years ... Continue reading
Flat Rock Assembly Plant Prepares 1,400 New Workers to Build Ford Fusion
Flat Rock Assembly Plant introduces a simulated factory training that ensures new workers will be fully prepared to work on the assembly line Fusion production will begin at Flat Rock Assembly Plant in the fall to meet surging demand for the popular sedan Ford's simulated factory training is expected to help reduce emp ... Continue reading
Benefits of New Clean Diesel Technology Presented to California Energy Commission Panel
New fuel-efficient heavy duty diesel trucks have saved 13.3 million barrels and 560 million gallons nationwide from 2010-2012 WASHINGTON, The increasing market acceptance of advanced clean diesel technology in passenger vehicles and heavy duty trucks will play a major role in helping California achieve future fuel savi ... Continue reading
New Data Showcases Global Automakers U.S. Economic Impact
Data released today by the Association of Global Automakers (Global Automakers) demonstrates that their members" presence in the U.S. continues to grow. "With $46 billion invested into U.S. operations, our members are an integral part of the U.S. automobile industry," said Michael J. Stanton, president and CEO of ... Continue reading
Refunds from Hertz for Some PlatePass Users
The following statement is being issued by Cohen Placitella & Roth, P.C.; Farmer, Jaffe, Weissing, Edwards, Fistos & Lehrman, P.L.; and Emanuel & Dunn, PLLC: THIS NOTICE PROVIDES LIMITED INFORMATION ABOUT A CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. A settlement has been reached with The Hertz Corporation, American Traffic Solutions, In ... Continue reading
Hertz Clarifies Total Revenue Per Transaction Day Calculation
Hertz Global Holdings, Inc. (with its subsidiaries, the "Company" or "we"), today provided additional information with respect to the calculation of total revenue per transaction day ("total RPD")(1). We introduced the total RPD metric in the first quarter of 2013. We want to remind you that for our car rental segment, ... Continue reading
Should We Be Worried?--Teens Are Waiting to Get Their Licenses
AAA Foundation Study Looks at Why Teens Are Delaying Rite of Passage The majority of American teens today delay getting a driver's license, according to new study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Less than half (44 percent) of teens obtain a driver's license within 12 months of the minimum age for licensing in ... Continue reading
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