Mazda Sales Up 8.6 Percent for June 2007
- Calendar Year Sales up 8.5 Percent - IRVINE, Calif., July 3 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported its best June since 2004 with U.S. sales of 25,761, accounting for an 8.6 percent increase versus the same period last year. Year-to-date sales of 152,683 are up 8.5 percent year-over-year. Mazda Motor ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports June, Second-Quarter and First-Half Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., July 3 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported all-time best-ever first-half year sales of 1,331,074. June sales of 245,739, an increase of 6.1 percent over last June, contributed to a record-setting second quarter, with sales of 725,219 units. "Tundra really hit its stride this mont ... Continue reading
Subaru Reports June 2007 Sales
- Subaru Impreza and Forester post gains - CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 3 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported June sales of 17,108 total units. Both the Subaru Impreza and Forester models posted gains over the same period last year. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050404/PHSUBARULOGO ) The Subaru Tribeca ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces June 2007 Sales
IRVINE, Calif., July 3 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) remains on track toward another annual sales record with year-to-date sales of 154,392 units, a 5.3-percent increase over the same period last year. June sales totaled 26,288 units, and the all-new Rondo had its best month of the year with 4,139 units sold. "The Rondo ... Continue reading
Acura Announces June 2007 Sales Results
Light Trucks and TSX Post Monthly Sales Records TORRANCE, Calif., July 3 -- Driven by record sales of Acura light trucks and the TSX sports sedan, Acura posted June sales of 16,766 units, up 6.9 percent* versus last year based on the daily selling rate, the division announced today. Year-to-date Acura sales reached 91, ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Announces June 2007 U.S. Sales and International Sales Highlights
- Chrysler Group car sales rise 55 percent fueled by "Maximize Your Miles" program - Jeep(R) brand up 19 percent - Jeep Wrangler increases 93 percent - Dodge Charger gains 19 percent - Inventory down by 25 percent or 162,266 units - Sales outside of North America up 21 percent -- highest month ever AUBURN HILLS, Mich., ... Continue reading
Hyundai Closes First Half of 2007 With an All-Time Record
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 3 -- Hyundai Motor America announced sales of 49,368 vehicles for the month, which was Hyundai's all- time, anytime, record sales month. Hyundai sales are up 12 percent month-over-month and 11 percent over last June on the strength of the growing Hyundai model line up. Hyundai's all-new 20 ... Continue reading
GM Reports 326,300 June Deliveries
DETROIT July 3, 2007; GM dealers in the United States delivered 326,300 vehicles in June, down 24 percent, compared with year-ago monthly sales. The decline was partly attributed to a planned reduction of an additional 13,487 daily rental sale vehicles in the month. GM now has taken more than 92,000 daily rental vehicl ... Continue reading
Discounts Fuel June 2007 U.S. Auto Sales
Washington DC July 3, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that generous month-end discounts fueled U.S. car and truck sales in June, offsetting concerns about high gasoline prices and a slowing economy, analysts said. "Sales appear to have picked up nicely in June, following the lackluster selling rate of the past thre ... Continue reading
June sales for BMW and MINI increase 6.0 percent First half-year sales for the BMW Group up 4.5 percent WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., July 3 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reports strong June sales of 29,394 vehicles, an increase of 6.0 percent over the 27,735 vehicles sold in June 2006. The BMW Group als ... Continue reading
Washington DC July 3, 2007; The AIADA newsletter reported that the Chrysler Group's groundbreaking deal with China's Chery Automobile Co. to build subcompact cars for the U.S. and other markets is expected to get the final green light today, according to the Detroit News. Chrysler signed a letter of intent with Chery i ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars of North America Reports Sales for June 2007
IRVINE, Calif., July 3 -- Volvo Cars of North America, LLC reports June sales of 9,586 units in the United States,* down 12 percent compared to the same period last year. Overall in North America (United States including Puerto Rico, Canada, and Mexico), 10,802 unit were sold. For the month, sales were down 10.6 percen ... Continue reading
Suzuki Surges into Summer with New Sales Record in June
BREA, Calif.--American Suzuki Motor Corporation today announced sales of 10,325 automobiles in June, an increase of nine percent over the same month last year and the highest June sales volume in company history. Year-to-date sales for 2007 now stand at 57,488 vehicles, one percent ahead of mid-year 2006. For all of 20 ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports June Sales Up 30%
CYPRESS, Calif., July 3 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) today reported June sales of 13,014 units, up 30% over last year's volume and the best June in four years. Calendar year-to-date sales of 70,357 are up 21% compared to last year's first-half total. "The new Lancer and Outlander are well-received b ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports June, Second-Quarter and First-Half Sales
TORRANCE, Calif., July 3 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported all-time best-ever first-half year sales of 1,331,074. June sales of 245,739, an increase of 6.1 percent over last June, contributed to a record-setting second quarter, with sales of 725,219 units. "Tundra really hit its stride this mont ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports Record June Sales of 140,935
CR-V, Civic and Fit set records TORRANCE, Calif., July 3 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted record June sales of 140,935 Honda and Acura vehicles, up 7.3 percent on a daily-selling-rate basis*, the company announced today. American Honda year-to-date sales totaled 766,929, up 2.1 percent. Honda Division posted r ... Continue reading
IIHS Tests of Rear Crash Protection in SUVs, Pickup trucks, & Minivans: Crash Test Video
ARLINGTON, VA July 3, 2007; The designs of seats and head restraints in 21 current SUV, pickup, and minivan models are rated good for protecting people in rear impacts, but those in 54 other models are rated marginal or poor. Another 12 are rated acceptable. The latest evaluations of occupant protection in rear-end col ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Reports 19,589 New Vehicle Sales for June
MBUSA Records Best First Half-Year Sales On Record MONTVALE, N.J., July 3 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported sales of 19,589 new vehicles for June 2007, bringing the total for the first half of the year to 118,240 units, a 2.9 percent increase over the first half of last year, marking the best first-half sales ... Continue reading
Porsche Posts Best June Sales Ever
ATLANTA--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States and Canada, today announced record June results in the U.S. posting sales of 3,267, an increase of 14 percent compared with previous period last year when sales were 2,871. Notable amo ... Continue reading
Ford Retail Sales 'Edge' Higher in June as New, Redesigned Crossovers Soar
- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury posted combined retail sales increase in June - the first such increase since October 2006. - Combined crossover sales increased 83 percent, driven by strong demand for all-new Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX, and redesigned Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner. - Lincoln registers ninth month in a row ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Posts June Sales Increase of Fifteen Percent
-Best Overall Month since August 2006 -Best GTI and Rabbit Months since Relaunch -Best Passat Sedan Month since November 2006 - Jetta Sedan up 14.0 percent over June 2006 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 3 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced June 2007 sales of 23,127 units, representing an increase of 15.0 percent ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler AG Reports 2 Percent Decrease in U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles for June 2007
Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 183,347 Vehicles, a 1 Percent Decrease for June 2007 Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 19,589 Vehicles, a 6 Percent Decrease for June 2007 NEW YORK, July 3 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 202,936 passenger vehicles in the U. ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces June Sales
NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 3 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 92,213 units in June, up 18.2 percent from the prior year. Nissan Division sales increased by 19.4 percent over last year. Infiniti Division posted a sales increase of 9.3 percent versus the prior year. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS * June sales f ... Continue reading
South East Automotive Media Organization Announces 2007 Concept Vehicle of the Year Award Winners
DETROIT, July 3 -- The sixth annual North American Concept Vehicle of the Year Awards were announced on June 21 during a ceremony at the Automotive Hall of Fame. Organized by the South East Automotive Media Organization, the awards recognize those vehicles most likely to shape the future of the automobile industry. A j ... Continue reading
TEAM REPORTS (VARIOUS LOCATIONS) - PENSKE RACE REPORT
Penske Racing Race Report NASCAR NEXTEL CUP SERIES LOUDON, N.H. (July 1, 2007) - Ryan Newman led the Dodge contingent in Sunday's LENOX Industrial Tools 300 with a 10th-place finish, but Kurt Busch encountered problems on the final lap and had to settle for 21st at New Hampshire International Speedway. Busch was battli ... Continue reading
ALMS (LIME ROCK) - McNISH: LIME ROCK SHORT BUT TREACHEROUS
Allan McNish and Dindo Capello won last year at Lime Rock in the final race for the Audi R8. Following a seven-week break enabling teams to travel to Europe to compete in the Le Mans 24 Hours, the American Le Mans Series resumes next weekend. Round 6 takes place at Lime Rock Park, 110 miles northeast of New York City. ... Continue reading
ALMS (LIME ROCK) - FROM LE MANS TO LIME ROCK: WHAT DOES IT TAKE?
Flying Lizard is returning to American Le Mans Series competition in GT2 at Lime Rock Park. Le Mans and Lime Rock Park couldn't be more different. For starters, the two are six time zones and more than 4,500 miles apart. The circuits are worlds apart as well - Le Mans stretches more than 8.3 miles with more than 20 tur ... Continue reading
INDYCAR (WATKINS GLEN) - FAST FACTS
WHAT: IndyCar® Series: Camping World Watkins Glen Grand Prix, 10th race in 17-race 2007 season Indy Pro Seriesâ¢: Corning Twin 100s, ninth and 10th races in 16-race 2007 season WHERE: Watkins Glen International, 11-turn, 3.37-mile road course WHEN: IndyCar Series: 3:30 p.m. (ET), Sunday, July 8 Indy Pro Series: ... Continue reading
ALMS (LIME ROCK) - ACURA TEAMS READY FOR SEASON'S SECOND HALF
The three Acura-powered prototypes tested last week at Mid-Ohio and will do so again Tuesday at Lime Rock Park. Acura and its three LMP2 teams have been busy since the Utah Grand Prix with work on and off the track in preparation for the second half of the American Le Mans Series season. That starts this weekend with t ... Continue reading
American Tire Distributors Acquires Martino Tire Wholesale Distribution Centers
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 3 -- American Tire Distributors, Inc. ("American Tire Distributors") announced today that it has reached an agreement to acquire the wholesale distribution centers of Martino Tire ("Martino Tire"). This will further enhance American Tire Distributors' service to tire retailers across the state of ... Continue reading
Honeywell Completes Acquisition of Dimensions International
Successful Integration Expands Ability to Provide Comprehensive, Cost-Competitive Solutions for DoD Equipment Reset Challenges PHOENIX, July 3 -- Honeywell announced today that it has completed its acquisition of defense logistics leader Dimensions International for $230 million after recently receiving regulatory appr ... Continue reading
Bluetooth Headsets; Market Analysis and Future Uses Examined
FARMINGTON, Conn.--The Infoshop (http://www.the-infoshop.com/ee/53066) has announced the addition of IMS Researchâs product The Worldwide Market for Bluetooth Headsets - 2007 Edition to its online catalog. Opportunities in the wireless technologies arena are always somewhat lucrative and the opportunities availabl ... Continue reading
2007 Kia Sedona and Sorento Awarded 'Good' Ratings From Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Kia Minivan and SUV Given Highest Possible Rating in Rear Impact Evaluations IRVINE, Calif., July 3 -- Today it was announced the Kia Sedona minivan and Sorento SUV both received "Good" ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for rear impact collisions. A "Good" is the highest possible rating giv ... Continue reading
NEW YORK, July 2 -- Driving some of the world's most expensive and exotic cars has now become more affordable and accessible to enthusiasts around the country who long not only to drive one, but drive a collection of Bentleys, Lamborghinis, Ferraris or Rolls Royces, with the July 11 national launch of Curvy Road's frac ... Continue reading
New Car Traffic at NADAguides.com Grows 112% Compared to 2006
Online Car Buyers Research Sedans, Pick-ups and SUVs More Than any Other New Vehicles COSTA MESA, Calif., July 2 -- NADAguides.com (http://www.nadaguides.com/) -- a leading vehicle pricing and information website -- today announced the total number of online visitors to the New Car section of its website grew 112% duri ... Continue reading
SORL Auto Parts Substantially Increases Production Capacity to Meet Chinese OEM Demand
- New Machines and Production Techniques Increases Capacity Nearly 25 Percent - - Chinese Heavy Duty Truck Demand Grew 62 Percent in the First Five Months of 2007 - ZHEJIANG, China, July 2 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- SORL Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading manufacturer and distributor of commercial vehicle air brake valves as wel ... Continue reading
Subaru Celebrates Environmental Milestones
-- Company Marks Three Years of Zero Landfill; Sells 100,000th PZEV Vehicle -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 2 -- Subaru is celebrating its three- year anniversary of zero landfill status at its manufacturing plant, Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) and the sale of its 100,000th PZEV (Partial Zero Emissions) vehicle. (Logo: ... Continue reading
$25,000 Prize Money for Winner's Favorite Charity TORRANCE, Calif., July 2 -- Nine of the most dominant personalities in motorsports will race on the same track for the first time when they suit up to compete in the inaugural Race of Legends at the Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races, presented by Toyota, August 1 ... Continue reading
Saturn Outlook Ranks Among the Best Midsized and Large SUV Models Tested by Consumer Reports
Outlook is among the best models from General Motors in years; New Saturn crossover challenges Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander in CR's ratings YONKERS, N.Y., July 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The new Saturn Outlook emerged as one of Consumer Reports' top-rated SUV models in tests of eight midsize and full-size vehicles ... Continue reading
VIDEO FEATURE - The Race to the Track: Logistics in Formula 1
COLOGNE - JULY 3, 2007: Formula 1 is all about racing but away from the competitions, a different kind of race is fundamental to the workings of Panasonic Toyota Racing. For the teamâs logistics department, there is a constant race against time to get the cars, spare parts and pieces of equipment, to the track on ... Continue reading
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