Sales of Gasoline and Diesel Continue To Rise in USA
http://www.eia.gov/petroleum/marketing/monthly/ The June 2014 Petroleum Marketing Monthly, with data through March 2014, presents monthly and annual volume and price statistics covering sales of crude oil and refined products in the United States. In this monthâs issue, final monthly and annual average data for 20 ... Continue reading
2014 Nissan Altima Review By Steve Purdy
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2014 Lexus IS F - A $67,000 Compromise
. By Dan Poler Senior Editor Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel 415 horsepower, a power-to-weight ratio of 9 pounds per HP, in a small sedan that can actually seat four. Looks great on paper. We couldnât wait to get our hands on the 2014 Lexus IS F. But once we did we discovered that, as with many things, the ... Continue reading
Subaru Reports Best-Ever May Sales
30 consecutive months with year-over-year growth -- Best month ever for Forester, WRX/STI -- Best May ever for Outback -- Third consecutive month that Subaru brand sales exceed 40,000 sales -- Forester now marks ten consecutive months of more than 10,000 sales Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 44,170 vehicle sales ... Continue reading
American Honda Sales Increase 9.0 Percent in May
American Honda sets May record for light truck sales Honda Accord, Civic and CR-V each post double digit gains, together selling over 100k units Acura MDX shatters May record, lifts light trucks to best May in division history American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported May 2014 Honda and Acura vehicle sales of 152,6 ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars global sales up 13.4 per cent--new record in China
Global sales of 40,449 cars, up 13.4 per cent versus May last year China sales up 60,9 per cent â new all-time-high Volvo Carsâ eleventh consecutive month of growth Year-to-date sales of 185,881 cars, an increase of 10.5 per cent versus 2013 The positive momentum continued for Volvo Cars in May with retail sa ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Posts Fifth Record Sales Month Of 2014 With 26,617 Units In May
MONTVALE, NJ--June 3, 2014: Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported its highest May sales on record with 29,570 units across the Mercedes-Benz, Sprinter and smart model lines, an increase of 8.1% from the 27,359 vehicles sold the same period last year. The Mercedes-Benz brand alone posted May retails of 26,617, up 7.7 ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces Largest Monthly Sales Total In Company History
May Sales Surpass 60,000 Units in a Single Month for the First Time; Record-Setting Performances by Optima and Soul; Annual Sales Up 8.8 Percent Kia Motors America (KMA) is celebrating its 20th anniversary in the U.S., and the brand's momentum reached historic new heights in May with an all-time best monthly sales tota ... Continue reading
Hottest New Cars and Trucks for 2015 From Forbes
Washington DC June 3, 2014; The AIADA reported that with automakers already having largely renewed their fleets of mainstream sedans and small cars, a bevy of all-new and completely redesigned sports cars, luxury sedans, SUVs, and pickup trucks take center stage for the 2015 model year, reports Forbes. Thereâs no ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S. Reports May 2014 Sales
Record May for BMW Brand BMW i3 charges into the market Strong recovery for MINI brand Woodcliff Lake, NJ â June 3, 2014⦠The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported May sales of 35,331 vehicles, an increase of 13.3 percent from the 31,174 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-dat ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports another Strong Month of Sales in May
CYPRESS, CA--June 3, 2014: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) reported another outstanding sales month with May sales of 7,269 units, a 54.2 percent increase over the sales total from May 2013. It was the best May sales total for Mitsubishi Motors in the last three years and also the second-best May sales for ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports Its Best Month Ever
Hyundai Motor America just closed its best month ever with May sales of 70,907, up 3.7 percent versus the same period a year ago. "Our excellent spring selling season continued through the month of May with dealerships across the country seeing an increase in customers visiting their showrooms," said Bob Pradzinski, vi ... Continue reading
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported May U.S. sales of 29,731 vehicles, representing an increase of 22.5 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through May are up 6.4 percent versus last year, with 130,223 vehicles sold. "Despite the economy being anyone's guess these days, with GDP down and dura ... Continue reading
Detroit June3, 2014; Ben Klayman and Paul Lienert writing for Reuters reported that automakers on Tuesday reported higher-than-expected U.S. new car sales in May, underpinning a broader recovery in the U.S. economy. General Motors Co, Ford Motor Co and Chrysler Group beat analysts' expectations, as did Toyota Motor Cor ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports May Sales - Strong U.S. Debut of New Macan
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche 911, Boxster and Cayman sports cars, Macan and Cayenne SUVs, and the Panamera four-door sports sedan in the United States, today announced May sales of 4,609 vehicles. Mid-May marked the sales start of the 2015 Macan S and Macan Turbo, which a ... Continue reading
Nissan Group Reports May 2014 U.S. Sales
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for May 2014 of 135,934 units, an increase of 18.8 percent over the prior year and a May record. ... Continue reading
Infiniti Reports U.S. Sales for May 2014
Infiniti: 2014 2013 % Change May Sales 10,376 7,899 31.4 2014 Total Sales 50,767 43,119 17.7 Infiniti today reported U.S. sales of 10,376 luxury vehicles in May, an increase of 31.4 percent versus 7,899 vehicles a year earlier. The new Infiniti Q50 luxury sports sedan saw deliveries of 2,938 vehicles in May, contributi ... Continue reading
GM Reports Best Monthly Sales Since August 2008
General Motors Co. dealers delivered 284,694 vehicles in the United States in May, up 13 percent compared to a year ago, marking the companyâs best May in seven years and its best total sales since August 2008. Retail sales â vehicles sold to individual buyers â were up 10 percent while fleet sales were ... Continue reading
Ford Fusion and Ford Escape establish best-ever monthly sales records Ford Explorer, Americaâs best-selling midsize utility, has its best sales month since 2005 Lincoln MKZ sets a new sales record for May; all-new Lincoln MKC now on sale Total May U.S. sales up 3 percent with 254,084 vehicles sold; retail sales up ... Continue reading
New-Car Transaction Prices Climb More Than 2 Percent In May 2014, According To Kelley Blue Book
The expert analysts at Kelley Blue Book today report the estimated average transaction price (ATP) for light vehicles in the United States was $32,307 in May 2014. New-car prices have increased by $653 (up 2.1 percent) from May 2013, while decreasing $79 (0.2 percent) from last month. "Small and mid-size car share has ... Continue reading
Chrysler Reports May 2014 U.S. Sales Increased 17 Percent; Best May Sales Since 2007
50th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each post sales gains in May compared with same month a year ago Jeep brand sales up 58 percent; best sales month ever for third consecutive month Ram pickup truck sales up 17 percent; best May sales since 2005 FIAT brand sale ... Continue reading
Ferrari F12berlinetta Wins the Compasso d'Oro (Golden Compass)
Maranello, 29 May 2014 â The Ferrari F12berlinetta has been awarded the Compasso dâOro (Golden Compass), one of the oldest and most prestigious international design accolades. Accepting the award on behalf of Ferrari in the Officine Ansaldo exhibition hall in Milan last night was Ferrariâs Senior Vice Pr ... Continue reading
Gok Wan Goes Electric with the Vauxhall Ampera
Fashion consultant, author and TV personality Gok Wan is all about electric this season, taking delivery of a cutting-edge Vauxhall Ampera extended-range electric vehicle. Gok who is well known for his Channel 4 series âHow to Look Good Nakedâ and his fashion range in Sainsburyâs, will now be driving the ... Continue reading
Kia pro_ceeâd (2014-on) All variants Star Rating:5star 1.4 litre petrol Overall Score:36.19 (out of 37) Airbags: Frontal+Side+Head Vehicle Type:Small CarSmall Car Kia proceed 2014 5stars, ANCAPThe left-hand-drive Ceeâd 5 door hatch was tested by Euro NCAP. ANCAP was provided with information which showed that ... Continue reading
The new generation Audi RS 7 Sportback
Mighty twin-turbo V8 engine retains its rightful place at the heart of the new-look RS 7 Sportback but is now even more efficient New headlights and design details for a dynamic five-door coupé 4.0 TFSI with 560 PS and efficient CoD technology Four per cent reduction in CO2 emissions to 221g/km Fuel consumption impr ... Continue reading
Jaguar Design Director Ian Callum announced as LinkedIn Influencer
Callum joins an exclusive group of a carefully curated list of âthought leadersâ including U.S. President Barack Obama and renowned entrepreneurs Richard Branson and Bill Gates Ian Callumâs first LinkedIn Influencer post entitled: âWhy the most successful companies embrace designâ is available ... Continue reading
Nissan Pathfinder Crash Test Results: Five Star Rating
Nissan Pathfinder (2013-on) All incl Hybrid Star Rating:5star 3.5 V6 petrol Overall Score:35.73 (out of 37) Airbags: Frontal+Side+Head Vehicle Type:Large SUVLarge SUV Nissan Pathfinder The tested model of Nissan Pathfinder was introduced in Australia and New Zealand in October 2013. This ANCAP safety rating applies to ... Continue reading
Honda Odyssey Crash Test Results: Five Star Rating
Honda Odyssey (2014-on) All variants Star Rating:5star 2.4 litre petrol Overall Score:32.75 (out of 37) Airbags: Frontal+Side+Head Vehicle Type:People MoverPeople Mover Honda Odyssey The tested model of Honda Odyssey was introduced in Australia and New Zealand in 2014. This ANCAP safety rating applies to all variants. ... Continue reading
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