The Scali Law Firm Urges DMV To Allow Driverless Cars
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 3, 2016 -- As scores of Los Angeles-area residents, many of them blind or disabled, lined up Tuesday to urge the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) to allow completely self-driving cars, The Scali Law Firm's autonomous vehicle expert, John Swenson, urged officials not to stand in the way of progress. " ... Continue reading
GM Declares Dividend on Common Stock
DETROIT, Feb. 2, 2016 -- General Motors Co. Board of Directors today declared a first quarter 2016 dividend of 38 cents per share on the company's common stock. The first quarter dividend is payable Thursday, March 24, 2016 to all common stockholders of record as of Friday, March 11, 2016. General Motors Co. ... Continue reading
Auto Makers Achieve Record $38 Billion Revenue From Lower Number Of Sales
High average transaction prices offset month's small sales dip TRUECar.com projects revenue from new vehicle sales reached a record high for the month of January of , up 1.4 percent from a year ago. January marked the auto industry's 25 consecutive month of year over year revenue expansion. Higher average transaction p ... Continue reading
World's Largest Car Rental Company Earns Accolades for Training and Development
ST. LOUIS, Feb. 3, 2016 -- Nearly 15,000 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car employees were promoted or took on new opportunities in 2015. This represents a 10 percent annual increase in companywide promotions at Enterprise Holdings Inc., the world's largest car rental company as measured by ... Continue reading
AAMCO Franchise Ranks No. 1 Transmission Repair In Entrepreneur's Franchise 500®
HORSHAM, Pa., Feb. 3, 2016 -- For the second consecutive year, AAMCO Franchise, the world's largest chain of transmission specialists and leader in total car care, has been ranked as the No. 1 franchise in its category in Entrepreneur magazine's 2016 Franchise 500®. The ranking aims to reveal the impact of the newest ... Continue reading
Infiniti U.S.Auto Sales January 2016
Feb. 2, 2016 Add to Basket Remove from Basket Print Share Download 2016 2015 % Change January 2016 Sales 8,514 9,658 -11.8 Total 2016 Sales 8,514 9,658 -11.8 NASHVILLE, Tenn. â Infiniti today reported sales of 8,514 vehicles in the U.S. during January, a decrease of 11.8 percent versus the prior year. The new QX50 ... Continue reading
Detroit February 2, 2016; Bernie Woodall writing for Reuters reported that U.S. auto sales appeared to fare better than expected in January as the industry benefited from low gasoline prices, easy credit and moderate economic growth, preliminary results showed on Tuesday. The same trends that boosted sales in 2015 help ... Continue reading
Jimmy Kimmel Graces Cover Of Robb Report Magazine's February Issue
NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2016 -- Robb Report, the leading voice in luxury, wants to know what's on your bucket list? The first-ever Bucket List issue, on newsstands today, profiles a select group of the most influential names from the worlds of entertainment, style, cuisine, business, sports, and music, all of whom have share ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi U.S. Auto Sales January 2016
CYPRESS, Calif., Feb. 2, 2016 -- While frigid weather swept across the country in January, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) CUV sales were hot. The Mitsubishi Outlander led the way recording its best January since 2007 with sales of 1,543, an increase of 53.8 percent over January 2015. This marks the 11th c ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S. Auto Sales January 2016
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Feb. 2, 2016 -- BMW brand sales decrease 4.7 percent MINI brand sales increase 0.3 percent BMW Motorcycle sales decrease 31.9 percent Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 4.7 percent in January for a total of 18,082 compared to 18,981 vehicles sold in January, 2015. "As expected, January suffered ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Auto Sales January 2016
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 2, 2016 -- After setting an all-time annual sales record in 2015, Kia Motors America (KMA) recorded best-ever January sales of 38,305 vehicles. Kia's ninth consecutive monthly sales record was driven by sharp increases over the same period last year for the Soul urban passenger vehicle, Sportage CU ... Continue reading
Hyundai U.S. Auto Sales January 2016
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Feb. 2, 2016 -- Hyundai Motor America today reported its best January in company history, selling 45,011 units for the month, up one percent versus the same period last year. "We were able to capitalize on demand in the crossover segment with Tucson sales soaring 72 percent for the month," said ... Continue reading
Toyota January 2016 US Sales - Includes Sales Chart
TORRANCE, Calif.-- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. today reported January 2016 sales. With two fewer selling days in January of 2016, sales were up 3.3 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Total sales volume for January was 161,283 units, a decrease of 4.7 percent from January 2015 on a volume basis. Toy ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Auto Sales January 2016
ATLANTA, Feb. 2, 2016 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported record January sales of 24,664, topping last January's record volume of 24,619 units sold. Adding 1,899 units for Vans and 399 units for smart, MBUSA achieved its highest January to date with a grand total of 26,962 vehicles, up 1.3% from a year ago. "On ... Continue reading
Subaru Canada Auto Sales January 2016
After celebrating its fourth consecutive year of annual sales growth in 2015, Subaru Canada continues the positive momentum with 2,687 vehicle sales in January 2016, a 2.1 percent increase from January last year. MISSISSAUGA, Feb. 2, 2016 /CNW/ - Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) announced today that they sold 2,687 vehicles a ... Continue reading
Porsche U.S. Auto Sales January 2016
ATLANTA, Feb. 2, 2016 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor in the United States of Porsche 918 Spyder, 911, Boxster and Cayman sports cars, Macan and Cayenne SUVs, and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up, today announced January 2016 sales of 4,354 vehicles, up 10.6 percent over ... Continue reading
Toyota U.S. Auto Sales January 2016
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Ferrari Reports Best Ever Results: 2015
MARANELLO, Italy, Feb. 2, 2016 -- Total shipments reached 7,664 units, up 6% Net revenues grew 3% (-3% at constant currencies) to Euro 2,854 million Adjusted EBIT1 of Euro 473 million, 200bps margin increase Net profit amounted to Euro 290 million, +9% Net Debt of Euro 1,938 million as of December 31, 2015 Distribution ... Continue reading
American Honda U.S. Auto Sales January 2016
PRINT ADD REMOVE SHARE DOWNLOAD Feb 2, 2016 - TORRANCE, Calif. Honda division sets new January benchmark on sales of 90,247 vehicles All-new 2016 Honda Civic, the 2016 North American Car of the Year, defies winter weather and competition to net huge sales gain of 54.9 percent and a new January record Acura ILX bucks ma ... Continue reading
Audi U.S. Auto Sales January 2016
Audi Sets 61st Straight Monthly U.S. Sales Record in January Sales for the month rose 2.7% to 11,850 vehicles All-new Audi Q7 has best sales month ever Demand for Audi SUV models increased 26.7% for the month February 02, 2016 10:05 AM Eastern Standard Time HERNDON, Va.--Audi reported that its January 2016 sales increa ... Continue reading
Mazda Announces Recall On B-Series Vehicles With Takata Driver-Side Frontal Airbag Inflators
WASHINGTON, DC (February 1, 2016) â Mazda has decided to recall all 2004â2006 model year B-Series Trucks with Takata driver-side frontal air bag inflators. Approximately 19,000 vehicles are affected in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Saipan. There have been no reports of accidents or injuries on the Mazda-badged ve ... Continue reading
Mazda Implements Recall and Stop Sale of All 2014-2016 MY CX-5 Vehicles
WASHINGTON, DC February 1, 2016; Today, Mazda Motor Corporation filed a safety defect report with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to address a concern with 2014-2016 Model Year (MY) CX-5 vehicles. On all 2014-2016 MY CX-5 vehicles, the fuel filler pipe could rupture during a rear collision, a ... Continue reading
Mazda US Auto Sales January 2016
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 2, 2016 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported January U.S. sales of 19,703 vehicles, representing a decrease of 2.8 percent versus last year. Key January sales notes: Mazda CX-5 had its best January ever with 7,063 vehicles sold, representing an increase of 18.7 percent year-over ... Continue reading
Jaguar Land Rover Research Will Help Autonomous Vehicles Drive Like Humans, Not Robots
Jaguar Land Rover Research Will Help Autonomous Vehicles Drive Like Humans, Not Robots. Whitley, UK: Jaguar Land Rover is investing in a ã multi-million research project that will help future autonomous vehicles drive naturally like human drivers, rather than like robots. A fleet of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicle ... Continue reading
GM U.S. Auto Sales January 2016
DETROIT February 2, 2016; General Motorsâ Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealers in the United States delivered 203,745 vehicles in January 2016, the companyâs best January sales performance in eight years. GMâs retail sales were up sharply, climbing 9 percent year over year on the strength of a 12 p ... Continue reading
Fiat Chrysler America on Real Driving Emissions
LONDON, February 2, 2016 -- In the past several months the issue of diesel emissions has been the subject of a great deal of attention, particularly in Europe, where diesel is quite common. In response to these events, FCA has conducted a thorough internal review of the application of this technology in its vehicles an ... Continue reading
Nissan U.S. Auto Sales January 2016
Add to Basket Remove from Basket Print Share Download NASHVILLE, Tenn. â Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for January 2016 of 105,734 units, an increase of 2 percent over the prior year and a January record. January 2016 January 2015 % Change Nissan Group Total sales (units) 105,734 104,107 +1.6 Nissa ... Continue reading
FCA U.S. Auto Sales January 2016 U.S.
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 2, 2016 -- 70th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Jeep® brand sales up 15 percent; best January sales ever Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Patriot, and Jeep Compass record their best January sales ever Dodge brand sales up 19 percent; Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger and Dodge Journey regist ... Continue reading
Millimeter-waveband wireless device implemented in CMOS integrated circuit TOKYO, Feb, 01 2016; Tokyo Institute of Technology and Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. today announced that, in an effort to further enlarge the capacity of wireless equipment, they have developed a CMOS wireless transceiver chip that can process sign ... Continue reading
Champions Cruise with 15 guest competitors held on ms Nieuw Amsterdam SEATTLE, Feb. 2, 2016 -- During the Jan. 10 Champions Cruise aboard ms Nieuw Amsterdam, Holland America Line crowned guest Katrina Pedersen of Sunnyvale, California, the line's final "Dancing with the Stars: At Sea" Champion. Pedersen, who represente ... Continue reading
Teamster Pilots Reach Tentative Agreement With GoJet Airlines
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Teamsters Local 618 and GoJet Airlines announced today that they have reached a tentative agreement on a five-year contract for approximately 500 pilots. The new tentative agreement contains improvements in work rules, benef ... Continue reading
Boeing Delivers First 787 Dreamliner to Saudia
EVERETT, Wash., Feb. 2, 2016 -- Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Saudia, Saudi Arabia's national airline, today celebrated the triple delivery of two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and a 777-300ER (Extended Range). A third Dreamliner will be delivered to Saudia within the next week. The airline ordered eight 787-9s in 2010. Saudia is no ... Continue reading
First Non-Flex Fuel Vehicle Approved For E25 - 70% Of New Cars Approved For E15
2016 MINI Hard Top is the first non-flex fuel vehicle approved for higher ethanol-gasoline blends AUTO CENTRAL - February 1, 2016: The Auto Channel received confirmation today from Urban Air Initiative and RFA (Renewable Fuels Association) that the latest model MINI hard top is approved by MINI and BMW to run on E25 fu ... Continue reading
NAPLES, Fla., Feb. 1, 2016 -- Dawn brought a winning bid of $750,000 at the 2016 Naples Winter Wine Auction California area collector to receive the very first Rolls-Royce Dawn globally Over past 15 years, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars have grossed $4.8M in bids for the auction Proceeds to benefit Naples Children & Education ... Continue reading
Genesis Brand Launches its G90 Luxury Flagship +VIDEO
DETROIT, Jan. 11, 2016 -- Hyundai Motor Company today unveiled its G90 premium luxury sedan for the Genesis brand in the U.S. market, the new flagship of the brand's model line-up. The 2017 G90 will compete at the top of the premium luxury car segment with world-class technological innovations and the highest levels of ... Continue reading
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