Subaru of America Reports Best October Ever With a 41-Percent Sales Gain
-- The Company Also Had Its Best October Sales for Subaru Forester, Legacy and Outback Models -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., Nov. 3 -- Subaru of America, Inc. announced record-breaking October sales. The company not only had its best October sales ever, but also had its best October sales for the Subaru Forester, Legacy and Out ... Continue reading
GM Board Decides to Retain Opel - BIG QUESTIONS ARISE
DETROIT, Nov. 3 -- -- New GM supports restructuring of Opel -- GM restructuring plan involves lower investment compared to investor proposals -- Discussions with stakeholders on restructuring to begin in earnest Given an improving business environment for GM over the past few months, and the importance of Opel/Vauxhall ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports October 2009 Sales
Hyundai Leads all Automotive Brands in Market Share Growth This Year FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 3 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced October sales of 31,005 units, a 49 percent increase compared with October 2008. Calendar year-to-date, Hyundai sales are up 4 percent. This marks the tenth consecutive month of ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Announces October Sales
CYPRESS, Calif., Nov. 3 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today announced October 2009 sales of 3,867. This is a decrease of 17.9% from last month's sales of 4,712 (September 2009). "While the sales situation has proven challenging for Mitsubishi Motors in October, we remain steadfast in our commitment to the m ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports October 2009 Sales
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 3 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported October 2009 sales of 15,068, a decrease of 8.4 percent versus October of 2008. Overall, total yearly sales are reported at 175,257, down 24.4 percent compared to 2008. The all-new 2010 MAZDA3 led the way with sales of 6,729 vehicles, an in ... Continue reading
Volkswagen of America Announces October Sales
HERNDON, Va., Nov. 3 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported October 2009 sales of 17,037 total units, representing a 7.2 percent increase over October 2008. CC, Volkswagen's stylish four door coupe performed exceptionally well for the month with 2,349 unit sales, representing its best sales month since March. Th ... Continue reading
Acura Announces October Sales Results
Acura Light Trucks Post Impressive Gains in Monthly Sales TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 3 -- Strong sales of the Acura MDX and RDX SUVs allowed Acura's light trucks to post impressive monthly sales gains compared to last October. The MDX luxury SUV sold 3,834 units, up 23.0 percent* while the RDX crossover SUV sold 952 units, ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports October Sales
Honda and Acura models post double-digit gains TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 3 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted total October vehicle sales of 85,502, a decline of 4.0 percent compared to October 2008, based on the daily selling rate*. Honda Division posted October sales of 75,751, a decline of five units versus Octo ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S. Division Reports October 2009 Sales
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Nov. 3 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported October sales of 20,619 vehicles, a decrease of 19.1 percent from the 25,475 vehicles sold in the same month of 2008. The BMW Group also reported a year-to-date sales volume of 199,838 vehicles, down 23.7 percent compared to 261, ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces October 2009 Sales
Sales Up Year to Date and Month Over Month IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 3 -- On the heels of its best quarter ever in company history, Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced October sales of 22,490 units, a 45.3-percent increase over the same month last year. Year to date sales totaled 261,060, a 7.2-percent increase over th ... Continue reading
Renowned Tuners Customize Hyundai Genesis Models for SEMA
Hyundai Booth Features Live Paint Demo by Artist Courtney Mason, and Xbox's Forza Motorsport 3 Featuring the Genesis Coupe LAS VEGAS, Nov. 3 -- Hyundai will showcase the rear-wheel drive, performance-oriented Genesis sedan and Genesis Coupe at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show Nov. 3-6, 2009. Hyund ... Continue reading
DuraBowl® substantially improves piston durability in severe conditions SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 3 -- To reduce CO2 emissions and improve fuel economy, vehicle manufacturers are demanding higher and higher power output from smaller and smaller engines. Federal-Mogul Corporation has developed an innovative aluminum pist ... Continue reading
Toyota Says It's Been Cleared in Floor Mat Cases
Washington DC November 3, 2009; The AIADA newslettert reported that Toyota Motor Corp. said Monday its vehicles are not at risk of accelerating out of control unless the driver's side floor mat is improperly installed or is not meant for that vehicle. According to MSNBC, the auto maker said the conclusion is the result ... Continue reading
Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac Drive First GM Sales Increase in 21 Months
DETROIT, Nov. 3 -- A strong performance by GM's four core brands -- Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac -- resulted in GM U.S. October sales of 177,603 vehicles, up 4 percent from last October, the company's first year-over-year gain since January 2008. Total sales increased 13 percent when compared with September. The ... Continue reading
MCLEAN, Va., Nov. 3 After a thorough review of the Cash for Clunkers program, the chief economist of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), Dr. Paul Taylor, determined that the cost of each incremental vehicle sold was around $4,587. An incremental sale is a sale that would not otherwise have occurred with ... Continue reading
American Suzuki October 2009 Sales
BREA, Calif.--American Suzuki: OCTOBER CYTD 2009 2008 MTD VS. MTD PRIOR YR. 2009 2008 YTD VS. YTD PRIOR YR. GRAND VITARA: 276 689 -60 % 6,767 11,073 -39 % XL7: 159 296 -46 % 4,122 19,951 -79 % EQUATOR: 78 0 0 % 2,111 0 0 % SX4: 1,229 1,839 -33 % 18,494 27,104 -32 % FORENZA/RENO: 3 657 -100 % 3,764 19,782 -81 % TOTAL: 1 ... Continue reading
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 3 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported October sales of 152,165 vehicles, a decrease of 3.5 percent from last October, on a daily selling rate basis. The Toyota Division posted October sales of 132,663 units, a decrease of 5.8 percent from the same period last year. The Lexus ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces October Sales
Nissan Posts 5.6 Percent Sales Increase Over Last Year FRANKLIN, Tenn., Nov. 3 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported October 2009 sales of 60,115 units versus 56,945 units last year, an increase of 5.6 percent, compared with October 2008. Nissan Division sales rose 7.7 percent for the month, while sales of ... Continue reading
2010 Cobra Jet Mustang Continues the Evolution of Turnkey Race Car Program - VIDEO ENHANCED
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 3 -- Since its victorious introduction at the NHRA Winternationals in 1968, Ford's Cobra Jet Mustang has created a legacy of power, performance and triumph. The 40th Anniversary 2008 Cobra Jet Mustang lived up to the legend of the original, duplicating the NHRA Winternationals victory in 2009 and domina ... Continue reading
-- Mercedes-Benz USA Records Highest Sales Month of the Year with Sales of 18,193, an Increase of 21.3 Percent Compared to October 2008 -- smart USA Records 661 Sales in October NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- Daimler AG (stock exchange abbreviation DAI) today reported sales for the Mercedes-Benz Cars division in the U.S. (Mercede ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Reports October Sales of 18,193 - Highest Month of Year
Highest Month of the Year MONTVALE, N.J., Nov. 3 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported October sales of 18,193 vehicles, its highest month of the year and a 21.3% improvement over October 2008. "Clearly we're very pleased with this month's result and we believe that we will be able to parlay this into a strong fo ... Continue reading
ATLANTA--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera Gran Turismo in the United States, today announced October sales in the U.S. of 1,642 units compared to the same period last year when it sold 1,427, up 15 percent. This marks the third conse ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports October 2009 U.S. Sales Increase Compared with September 2009
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 3 -- -- Sales increase 6 percent compared with September 2009 -- Dodge Avenger posts year-over-year increase in sales of 13 percent -- Dodge Grand Caravan sales increase 8 percent compared with the same time period last year -- Chrysler Brand, led by the Chrysler Sebring, saw total sales incre ... Continue reading
Honda Announces Pricing for All-new 2010 Accord Crosstour
Premium and versatile crossover utility vehicle based on the popular Accord starts at $29,670 TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 3 -- The all-new 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is set to debut on November 20 with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $29,670, plus a destination and handling charge(1) of $710, Ame ... Continue reading
Audi Reports its Third-Best October for U.S. Sales
Last month only trailed record set in October 2008 by 1.1% - Consumer demand continues to surge for the Audi Q5 crossover - Strong sales seen with the Audi Q7 TDI® and the all-new A5 Cabriolet HERNDON, Va., Nov 3, 2009 - Audi today reported October sales in the U.S. of 7,358 luxury performance cars and SUVs, a resul ... Continue reading
Mike Tetreault Live Tuesday Night at 9pm EST!
Indianapolis, November 3, 2009: Tuesday night at 9pm EST / 6pm PST, Karting News Live will host industry veteran, Mike Tetreault, owner of Grand Products. Mike has a lot of insight as to where karting has been and where it is going... Join hosts Greg Wright and Matt Long every Tuesday night at 9pm Eastern / 6pm Pacific ... Continue reading
Bill and Billy McLaughlin Tuesday Night at 8pm EST
Indianapolis, November 3, 2009: "PitFit Presents the Next Level" and Tuesday night, November 2nd, we'll host another Father and Son Combination! Live In-studio, the McLaughlin's, Bill and Billy will drop in and talk about making the transformation from karting to open-wheel racing. Bill (owner of Motorama Kart Parts an ... Continue reading
Newman Escapes Serious Injury in Harrowing Accident at Talladega
TALLADEGA, November 1, 2009: Ryan Newman was evaluated and released from the infield medical center following a spectacular crash in the late stages of Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway. The incident relegated Newman to a 36th-place finish in the AMP Energy 500. Newman, who was running with the ... Continue reading
Tasca And Motorcraft/Quicklane Racing Exit In First Round
LAS VEGAS, November 1, 2009: After posting the fifth quickest qualifying effort this weekend, Bob Tasca III and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing were eager to start eliminations on Sunday morning in Las Vegas. Tascaâs quickest pass of the weekend would seed him in the fifth position for Sundayâs elimination r ... Continue reading
Troy Coughlin Jr. Bags First National Event Trophy
LAS VEGAS, November 1, 2009: Troy Coughlin Jr. survived eight grueling rounds of Super Comp eliminations to win his first NHRA national event trophy Sunday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The victory is the first for the third-generation of Coughlins and comes just two weeks after Troy Jr.'s father, Troy Coug ... Continue reading
Brawn GP Thanks Rubens Barrichello
Brackley, November 2, 2009: "We are very pleased for Rubens that he will be driving in Formula One once again next year. Rubens was with our team for four years and we regard him as a highly experienced and talented driver whose contribution to the team over that period was significant. "2009 was a very special season ... Continue reading
Walter de Silva: "The Audi A5 Coupé is the Most Beautiful Car I've Ever Designed"
The German Design Council has announced it will present a 2010 Design Award of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Audi A5 Coupé ... Continue reading
BMW Group Again Achieves Positive Quarterly Earnings
Despite the continuing adverse economic climate, the BMW Group once again recorded positive earnings for the third quarter 2009. ... Continue reading
Clarion Boosts its Bluetooth Offerings
Clarion - the leading manufacturer of in-car audio, multimedia and satellite navigation solutions - has added to its current range of built-in Bluetooth audio head units, with the release of the CZ309E. ... Continue reading
Lower CO2, Improved Mpg & More Connectivity for Citroen's C3 Picasso
The biggest small car on the road, Citroen's award-winning C3 Picasso, is now even more functional and economical with the availability of a new optional Bluetooth upgrade and a recent engine improvement that sees the funky MPV deliver sub-120g/km CO2 emissions for just £35 a year road tax ... Continue reading
Jaguar XF Toasts Success at the Wheels Gold Stars Cars Award
Wheels Magazine has awarded it's 2009 Gold Star Cars Award to the Jaguar XF 3.0L Petrol model for the Premium Mid/Large between $100 -$150K category. The Jaguar XF came out in front of the Lexus GS450H and Mercedes Benz E350 Avant-garde to take the top position in the category ... Continue reading
Skoda Offers Great Value for Customers
Skoda has announced a range of great value offers that will benefit customers for all of Skoda's five model ranges. ... Continue reading
F-150 SVT Raptor Most Powerful Half-Ton Available, Now Even More Capable Off-Road
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 3 -- -- The 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor with an available all-new 6.2-liter V-8 engine produces 411 horsepower and 434 ft.-lb. of torque, making it the most powerful half-ton truck on the market today -- Building on the success of Ford Racing's vehicle programs and Raptor's success in the 2008 Baja 1000, ... Continue reading
Completes 1,900 Mile Australian Fuel Consumption Challenge Averaging 72MPG
After a successful New Zealand North-South drive at an average of 64mpg last month, the highly fuel efficient Suzuki Alto has taken part in a further MPG marathon, this time down through Australia, managing to complete the journey at an average consumption of 72mpg overall, an 18.5 per cent improvement over the officia ... Continue reading
Desert-ready Silverado Vision Concept and Accessorized Corvette Grand Sport Also on Display LAS VEGAS, Nov. 3 -- Chevrolet unveiled five dramatic Camaro concepts at the annual automotive aftermarket extravaganza known as the SEMA Convention, each representing a different vision of style, personalization and performance ... Continue reading
Two World Premieres For Autodelta Alfa Romeos at MPH 09 Motor Show in London
LONDON - November 3, 2009: Autodelta will present two exciting new additions to its range of exclusive bespoke sportscars this week, on the occasion of the MPH09 Prestige & Performance Car Show at Earls Court Exhibition Centre, London (November 5-8). Autodelta is the leading global aftermarket Alfa Romeo design and tun ... Continue reading
Kia Displays Enhanced Concept Vehicles During 2009 SEMA Show
Upgraded Forte Sedan and Soul Urban Passenger Vehicle Showcase Numerous Accessory Possibilities - Kia Motors brings fresh tunes and vehicles to the 2009 SEMA Show - Concepts build on vehicles' personalization nature and offer a glimpse of extensive possibilities LAS VEGAS, Nov. 2 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) returns to ... Continue reading
Subaru Showcases the Ultimate Snow-Ready Performance Car at 2009 SEMA Show
Just in Time for the Holidays, a 400-Horse (-powered) Sleigh CHERRY HILL, N.J., Nov. 2 -- The Subaru WRX STI, when equipped with proper tires, is capable of impressive all-weather performance. But when even snow tires are not enough, Subaru offers a solution - a 400-hp WRX STI equipped with a snow tracks system, as sho ... Continue reading
Subaru Legacy Outpoints Ford Fusion in Consumer Reports' Tests of All-Wheel-Drive Family Sedans
Toyota Camry and Mazda3 also perform well in CR's latest tests YONKERS, N.Y., Nov. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The redesigned Subaru Legacy outpointed the freshened Ford Fusion in Consumer Reports' latest tests of family sedans with all-wheel drive. Also included in the sedans test was the freshened Toyota Camry, whic ... Continue reading
50th Anniversary Corvette Stingray Concept
Design and technology come together to celebrate Corvetteâs past, present and future DETROIT October 30, 2009â Chevrolet delivers a futuristic vision of technology and design with the 50th Anniversary Corvette Stingray Concept. A version of the model was first shown at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show and stars as ... Continue reading
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