More Massachusetts Support for Right to Repair Act; Sen. John Kerry Co-Sponsors S3181
BETHESDA, Md., May 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) has become a co-sponsor of the Motor Vehicle Owners' Right to Repair Act (S 3181) which was recently introduced into the Senate by Sens. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and Sam Brownback (R-KS). Sen. Kerry's support of the pending legislation is particularly n ... Continue reading
2011 Abruzzi 'Spirit of Le Mans' - Latest, Most Exclusive Offering from Panoz
BRASELTON, Ga., May 3 -- The recurring rumor is now put to rest. Don Panoz, the founder of Panoz Auto Development and the American Le Mans Series presented by Tequila Patron, made it official today with the announcement of an exciting new and exclusive Panoz super sports car - the Abruzzi "Spirit of Le Mans." The forma ... Continue reading
Chanel and BMW Top the Gen Y Prestige Brand Rankings
NEW YORK--Chanel and BMWà top the first annual L2 Gen Y Prestige Brand Rankings, the largest study-of-its-kindà measuring the affinity for 105 iconic brands among the next generation of prestige consumers. Scott Galloway, NYU Stern Clinical Associate Professor of Marketing, surveyed 450 Gen Yà high-earners fro ... Continue reading
Ford and Azure Dynamics Collaborate on Transit Connect Electric for Europe
COLOGNE, Germany, May 3 -- -- Ford Motor Company will collaborate with Azure Dynamics to begin delivering the Transit Connect Electric to European customers in late summer 2011 -- Vehicle is based on the Transit Connect commercial van, a cornerstone of the ONE Ford global product vision and a proven success in Europe w ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports Increased Sales for April
IRVINE, Calif., May 3 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported its seventh consecutive month of sales increases with April 2010 sales of 18,935, an increase of 17.3 percent versus April 2009. MAZDA3 recorded its best April since 2005. Winner of ALG's Residual Value Award for highest retained value after ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Posts April Sales Increase
CYPRESS, Calif., May 3 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today announced that it followed a 17.6 percent increase in March, with another sales increase in April. Sales boosts for MMNA's North American-built cars (Galant, Eclipse, and Eclipse Spyder) and the Outlander crossover-SUV led April 2010 sales of 3,932, ... Continue reading
American Suzuki April 2010 Sales
- Kizashi and Equator sales increase for fourth consecutive month BREA, Calif., May 3 -- APRIL CYTD 2010 2009 MTD VS. 2010 2009 YTD VS. ---- ---- ------- ---- ---- ------- MTD PRIOR YTD PRIOR YR. YR. --------- --------- GRAND VITARA: 372 610 -39% 1,594 2,871 -44% EQUATOR: 152 202 -25% 413 318 30% SX4: 981 1,033 -5% 4,1 ... Continue reading
TDI(R) Clean Diesel, Tiguan Models Drive the Brand HERNDON, Va., May 3 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported April 2010 sales of 23,135 total units, for a 42% increase over April 2009, and its tenth consecutive month of sales growth. For the year-to-date, Volkswagen's sales have risen 39.4% versus the same time ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Sales Increase 35.1 Percent in April
- Nissan sales rise 33.8 percent on across-the-lineup growth - - Infiniti performance increases 46.2 percent due to launch of M, strength of G lineup - FRANKLIN, Tenn., May 3 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported April 2010 sales of 63,769 units versus 47,190 units a year earlier, an increase of 35.1 perce ... Continue reading
Petty And Earnhardt Added To Darlington Legends Walk
DARLINGTON, May 3, 2010: Just days before their induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt have both been added to the Darlington Legends walk on the grounds of the famed 1.366-mile egg-shaped oval. âRichard Petty and Dale Earnhardt were obvious choices when we looked at who should be ... Continue reading
Subaru's April Sales Reach New Heights With a 48-Percent Sales Increase
-- Subaru Outback and Legacy Sales Show No Signs of Slowing Down -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 3 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that sales for April 2010 were up 48-percent over April 2009 with 23,198 units sold. Sales for the 2010 Subaru Outback were more than double the previous year with a 133-percent increa ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports April Sales Increase of 12.5 Percent
Honda Division up 11.7 percent; Acura Division up 21.6 percent TORRANCE, Calif., May 3 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted April sales of 113,697, an increase of 12.5 percent compared to April 2009 results of 101,029, the company announced today. American Honda year-to-date sales of 370,109 represent an increase ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports April Sales - Up 24.4% Y2Y
TORRANCE, Calif., May 3 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. today reported April sales of 157,439 vehicles. With equal selling days in April 2009 and 2010, sales were up 24.4 percent over the year-ago month on a daily selling rate and unadjusted raw volume basis. The Toyota Division posted April sales of 139,080 ... Continue reading
Acura Announces April Sales Results
Overall Acura Sales Up 21.6 Percent TORRANCE, Calif., May 3 -- Acura sales for April were 10,719 (a 21.6 percent increase) while year-to-date** sales were 38,512-- up 16.7 percent compared to 2009 based on Daily Selling Rate*. Acura's line of luxury SUVs continued to post impressive sales with a monthly gain of nearly ... Continue reading
Audi Sets April U.S. Sales Record With Second-Best Monthly Performance In Its History
-- Audi 2010 April sales increased 33% over 2009; only December 2006 provided better monthly results -- Audi Q5 sales set a single-month record -- A3 TDI accounts for nearly 60% of line's sales, exceeding expectations HERNDON, Va., May 3 -- After the best first quarter in the brand's history, Audi today maintained its ... Continue reading
Chrysler Reports April 2010 U.S. Sales Increase of 25 Percent
Auburn Hills, Mich., May 3 -- -- Increasing consumer confidence in Chrysler Group LLC propels the company to its best year-over-year percentage sales improvement since July 2005 -- Steady month-over-month improvement in 2010 continues with strong April sales results -- Chrysler Brand sales increased 61 percent compared ... Continue reading
BMW GROUP U.S. Reports April 2010 Sales
- BMW continues to lead key premium segments - new 5 Series introduction in June to renew challenge in one more - MINI sales continue to outperform the premium small car segment WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., May 3 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported April sales of 21,111 vehicles, an increase of 9 per ... Continue reading
Daimler AG Reports Total of 18,908 Vehicles Sold in the U.S. for April 2010
- Mercedes-Benz USA Records April Sales of 17,628 Passenger Cars - an Improvement of 21 Percent over April 2009 - Mercedes-Benz USA Records 600 Sales of Sprinter Vans - smart USA Records 680 Sales in April 2010 - An Increase over March 2010 and Fourth Consecutive Month-over-Month Improvement NEW YORK, May 3 -- Daimler ... Continue reading
Subaru Legacy Named One of the 'Best Family Cars for 2010' by Parents Magazine
- Honor Marks Second Consecutive Year Subaru Vehicle is Named Best Family Car - CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 3 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that its all-new 2010 Subaru Legacy was named to the "Best Family Cars for 2010" list by Parents Magazine and Edmunds.com, repeating the honor bestowed last year on the Sub ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Reports Another Strong Month With April Sales of 18,228
Sales up 25.1% for the Month and 25.5% Year-to-Date MONTVALE, N.J., May 3 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported April sales of 18,228 vehicles, an increase of 25.1%, beginning the second quarter with a 25.5% increase on a year-to-date basis. Continued strong demand in both the Mercedes passenger car and light-tru ... Continue reading
DEARBORN, Mich., May 3 -- -- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury April sales totaled 162,996, up 25 percent versus year ago; retail sales were up 32 percent, and fleet sales were up 13 percent -- Ford brand sales up 26 percent versus year ago, Lincoln up 22 percent and Mercury up 19 percent -- Ford cars up 10 percent versus year ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports Its Best-Ever April
- New products, lower fleet sales and declining incentives prove to be a winning combination FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 3 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced an all-time sales record for the month of April as early consumer response to the company's all-new Sonata and Tucson models shattered all expectations. To ... Continue reading
GMAC Financial Services Reports Preliminary First Quarter 2010 Financial Results
- Reported first profitable quarter since fourth quarter 2008; Fifth consecutive profitable quarter from the core automotive business - First quarter 2010 net income of $162 million and core pre-tax income of $564 million - Announces intention to rebrand GMAC Inc. to Ally Financial Inc. on May 10, 2010 NEW YORK, May 3 ... Continue reading
Chevrolet-Buick-GMC-Cadillac Sales Increase 20 Percent in April
DETROIT, May 3 -- -- Combined Retail Sales for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac Increase 33 percent -- Seventh Consecutive Month of Combined Sales Gains for GM's Four Brands -- Calendar-Year-to-Date Sales for GM's Four Brands are up 31 Percent A combined retail sales increase of 33 percent for Chevrolet, Buick, GMC a ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces April Sales
Sales Led by All-New 2011 Sorento CUV as Kia Brand Continues to Rise IRVINE, Calif., May 3 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced April sales of 30,036 units sold, a 17.3-percent increase over the same period last year. Year-to-date sales are up 12.9-percent with the all-new Sorento CUV topping the list as Kia's b ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports April Sales in the U.S.
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 April sales in the U.S. of 1,747 units compared to the same period last year when it sold 1,853, a decrease of 6 percent. Despite the overal ... Continue reading
Will the Merger of United and Continental Airline be Named FUBAR AIR?
HOUSTON & CHICAGO--Continental and United today announced a definitive merger agreement, creating the worldââ¬â¢s leading airline with superior service to customers, expanded access to an unparalleled global network serving 370 destinations around the world, enhanced long-term career prospects for employees, ... Continue reading
Formula 5000 Race Brings Back Memories At Road Atlanta - May 3, 2010
Winner of the Formula 5000 feature race was Jim Stengal, driver of the 1973 McRae GM-1, previously raced in the Tasman Series in 1971-73. He led from start to finish in the feature race of the day. âThis is a great track for these Formula 5000 cars. The best thing is that we brought âem all home in one piece, ... Continue reading
Luxury Car Makers Hope Small is Beautiful
Washington DC May 3, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that the new Aston Martin Cygnet is definitely not the sort of car youâd expect to see super-spy James Bond driving. Measuring barely 10 feet from nose to tail, the three-door hatchback is the polar opposite of sleek Aston sports cars, such as the low-slung, ... Continue reading
Lyonel Kent Earns Thrilling Playboy Mazda MX-5 Cup Win At Road Atlanta
Braselton, May 2, 2010: Lyonel Kent, of Knoxville, Tenn., earned his second career SCCA Pro Racing Mazda MX-5 Cup victory with a win Saturday at Road Atlanta, part of the Classic Motorsports Mitty presented by Mazda. Brad Rampelberg, of San Jose, Calif., made a last lap pass to finish second, ahead of Atlantaâs Ma ... Continue reading
De Silvestro Completes First Oval Race Of The Season
KANSAS CITY, May 2, 2010: Many eyes were on Simona De Silvestro this weekend as the young rookie entered her first oval track race attempt at this weekendâs Road Runner Turbo Indy 300 at Kansas Speedway. With 4 road and street races already completed in the 2010 IZOD IndyCar series season, the Mont Sur Rolle, Swit ... Continue reading
IZOD IndyCar Series Event Results - Kansas - May 2, 2010
KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Results Saturday of the Road Runner Turbo Indy 300 IZOD IndyCar Series event on the 1.52-mile Kansas Speedway, with order of finish, starting position in parentheses, driver, chassis-engine, laps completed and reason out (if any): 1. (2) Scott Dixon, Dallara-Honda, 200, Running 2. (3) Dario Franchit ... Continue reading
Jeggie Just Misses Rare Double-win Weekend
ST. LOUIS, May 3, 2010: Five-time world champion Jeg Coughlin Jr. came very close to a rare double-win Sunday in St. Louis, finishing just short of doing something that hadn't been accomplished in 18 years. Racing in both Pro Stock and Top Dragster at the 14th annual AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals, Coughlin exper ... Continue reading
Tasca III And Motorcraft/Quicklane Ford Mustang Reach Semi-Finals
Madison, May 3, 2010: Bob Tasca III and the Motorcraft/Quick Lane Racing team headed in St. Louis confident in their Shelby Mustang Funny Car. After strong and consistent test sessions in Las Vegas, the team was ready to win rounds in St. Louis. Tascaâs best qualifying effort was on Saturday afternoon when he post ... Continue reading
ADAC Breakdown Statistics Confirm Impressive Reliability of BMW and Mini Models.
With two class victories and top marks for a host of other models, BMW and MINI have again performed excellently in the ADAC breakdown statistics. ... Continue reading
Automotive Incentives and Rebates for May Give Consumers Largest Savings to Date
- Automakers Offering up to $6,500 Cash Back or 0% for 72 Months - COSTA MESA, Calif., May 3 -- NADAguides.com, the leading provider of pricing information and market research for new and used cars, classics, RVs, motorcycles and boats, today identified the auto industry's most aggressive new car incentives and rebates ... Continue reading
Auto sector off to a flying start in new fiscal
The new fiscal has started on a positive note for the automobile sector despite concerns on the increase in excise duty and higher raw material costs. Market leader Maruti Suzuki India reported sales of 93,058 units which marked a 29.70 per cent increase over 71,748 vehicles sold in April 2009. Exports accounted for 13 ... Continue reading
Hind Motors full-year net loss widens
GP-CK Birla group company Hindustan Motors' net loss widened to Rs 51.10 crore during the year to March 31, 2010 against Rs 38.86 crore in the previous financial year. The net sales were at Rs 573.15 (Rs 597.76 crore) in the annual result, which was approved by its board on Saturday in New Delhi. The accumulated loss n ... Continue reading
Toyota now faces 327 state, federal lawsuits
DETROIT: Toyota Motor Corp. now faces more than 320 lawsuits in federal and state court related to its sudden acceleration problems. In a report filed Friday with U.S. District Judge James Selna, attorneys for the plaintiffs and Toyota listed 228 federal cases and 99 related cases in state courts. A judicial panel cons ... Continue reading
TKM registers 77% growth in April 2010 Sales
BANGALORE: Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt Ltd (TKM) announced today it has registered a 77 per cent increase in its sales in April 2010, as compared to the same month last year. It sold 6001 units, including 922 of Fortuner, last month, as compared to 3386 units in the year-ago period, TKM said in a statement. Cumulative s ... Continue reading
Renault, Bajaj, Nissan agree to price low cost car at around Rs 1.10 lakh
NEW DELHI: French auto major Renault and Bajaj Auto have agreed to price the ultra low cost (ULC) car that they are jointly developing with Nissan at $2,500, (around Rs 1.10 lakh) to take on Tata Nano. "In India, Renault and Nissan are developing an ultra low cost vehicle with the Bajaj group, benefiting from its exper ... Continue reading
Ford to start second shift to meet Figo demand
CHENNAI: Ford India will start a second shift at its Maraimalainagar plant near here from June to meet the growing demand for its small car Figo, company managing director Michael Boneham said Saturday. For Ford India, Figo is building volumes and the order book position is over 15,000 units nearly two months after its ... Continue reading
Prague to Hail the London Taxi
Businesses from across the Czech Republic will descend upon Prague next week as the iconic London Taxi is officially unveiled. ... Continue reading
Giant-killing Mazda3 MPS Chases Showroom Podium
The Mazda3 MPS of Brendan Reeves today continued its quest for a Showroom podium at the 2010 Targa Tasmania, with Mazda's works driver moving up to second position and slotting into the top ten outright on day four of the gruelling tarmac event. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors: Five Grand Carnivals to help Meals on Wheels
Kia Motors Australia has supplied five new Kia Grand Carnivals to the NSW Meals on Wheels Association to help its 'Members' deliver food and services to frail older people and younger people with disabilities. ... Continue reading
For The Opening Of Shanghai Expo, Ferrari Launches Its Site In Chinese
Tomorrow Ferrari.com will speak Chinese. In occasion of the opening of the Expo of Shanghai Ferrari for the first time in its history is launching a Chinese version of its official site ... Continue reading
Volkswagen: Jo Whiley Chooses Perfect Family Vehicle For Festival Fun
Jo Whiley, Broadcaster and DJ, plus mother of four children, has bought a new Volkswagen Caravelle, which she says is the best family car she has ever had. ... Continue reading
Fiat 500 Project Puts Customers in the Picture
A new project to celebrate the production of 500,000 Fiat 500 city cars has been announced by Fiat. ... Continue reading
45 Years Birthday Transit Comes Off the Line at Southampton
A special edition Transit called 'Sapphire' rolled off the line today at Ford's Southampton plant. At the same time Ford globally celebrated Transit's 6,000,000 sales milestone with simultaneous celebrations in Southampton,Turkey and China. The UK's favourite van turns 45 this year, with more than 2.1 million sales in ... Continue reading
Skoda Octavia RS Fastest Front-Wheel Drive in Targa Tasmania's Pure Tasmania Modern
Skoda Australia's entrant in this year's Targa Tasmania has completed the Pure Tasmania Modern as fastest front-wheel drive in this category ... Continue reading
The Audi R8 GT: Extreme Lightweight Construction and Tremendous Performance
During the early hours of Sunday morning 2 May, 2010 (Australian time), the Audi R8 GT was revealed in Ingolstadt. ... Continue reading
Mazda's Bittersweet Targa Day Three
It was a bittersweet day for team Mazda Motorsport on leg three of Targa Tasmania with the RX-8 SP of Steve Glenney forced out of the event after colliding with a competitor who had unexpectedly stopped on the fifth stage of the day, Mt Roland. ... Continue reading
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