August 2018 US Auto Sales Journalist Comments
From Michelle Krebs, Executive Analyst for Autotrader: “You know it is a dreadful month for sedans when bestsellers Toyota Camry and Honda Accord post double-digit declines. Conversely, it was a good month for utility vehicles, especially midsize models.” On Ford: “It’s back to the future for Ford. ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports August 2018 Sales Results
September 4, 2018 IRVINE, Calif. (Sept 4, 2018) – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total August U.S. sales of 25,816 vehicles, representing a decrease of 0.1 percent versus August of last year. ... Continue reading
FCA Canada Reports 2018 Jeep® Brand Sales Up 7 Per Cent for the Calendar Year
Jeep® Wrangler sales up 68 per cent for the calendar year August Jeep Cherokee sales up 27 per cent August Dodge Charger sales up 67 per cent August Dodge Grand Caravan sales up 2 per cent September 4, 2018 , Windsor, Ontario - FCA Canada today reported August 2018 sales of 17,770 vehicles. Jeep® Brand For the calend ... Continue reading
2019 Fiat 124 Spyder Preview - New Colors Options and Paint Schemes
New Stripes for the Spider; New Sound and Appearance for the Scorpion New Record Monza Exhaust on Fiat 124 Spider Abarth models provides unmistakable Abarth growl for $995 U.S. Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) New Fiat 124 Spider Abarth Veleno Appearance Group features red exterior mirror caps, red lower ... Continue reading
COLUMBUS, Ind.--Cummins Inc. announced today that the company is offering its Data-Enabled Mining Solution (DEMS) plus Fleetguard Filtration Intelligence Technology (FleetguardFIT™) free-of-charge for 12 months on all new QSK50, QSK60 and QSK78 Tier 4 solutions operating in the US and Canada. Through this program, Cu ... Continue reading
Global Hybrid Electric Vehicles Components Markets Report 2018 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN--The "Components of Hybrid Electric Vehicles" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Hybrid electric vehicles have become one of the most promising new markets for OEMs. ... Continue reading
Valvoline to Acquire Oil Changers, Its Second Quick-Lube Acquisition in Canada
LEXINGTON, Ky.--Valvoline Inc. , a leading worldwide supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the business assets of Oil Changers Inc., which has 31 franchised quick-lube centers in Ontario. The acquisition is expected to be com ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Reports August 2018 Sales of 20,339 Units
ATLANTA--Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported August sales of 20,339 Mercedes-Benz models, a decrease of 19.8% from August 2017. Mercedes-Benz Vans reported best-ever August sales of 3,745 units (up 4.6%) and smart reported 108 units, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 24,192 vehicles for the month. ... Continue reading
Vintage Racers Recall a Sensational Era of Racing Sept. 14-16 at Road America
For 2018, the event will have two features - Austin Healey Sprite and Photo Credit: Les Tension the MG Midget, honoring the Sprite's 60th anniversary. ... Continue reading
Start of production for the new Porsche Macan
Series production of the new Macan has begun at the Leipzig site, with the first customer vehicle successfully making its way through the body shop, the paint shop and along the assembly line. Parts of the factory were adapted specifically for the model. ... Continue reading
Subaru America Reports August 2018 As All Time Best Sales Month Ever
Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 64,088 vehicle sales for August 2018, a 1.4 percent increase over August 2017, and marks the best-ever sales month in company history, breaking the previous record set in December 2017 (63,342). The company also reported year-to-date sales of 446,374 vehicles, a 5.3 percent gain o ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S. Reports August 2018 Sales
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J.--Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased one percent in August 2018 for a total of 23,789, compared to 23,553 vehicles sold in August 2017. Year-to-date, the BMW brand is up 2.3 percent on sales of 199,157 vehicles compared to 194,604 sold in the first eight months of 2017. ... Continue reading
FCA Reports August 2018 US Sales Some Brands Up Some Down
Ram brand achieves highest August ever Ram light-duty pickup posts highest month of total sales ever Jeep® Wrangler sales set new August record Alfa Romeo sales increase 96 percent September 4, 2018 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US LLC today reported sales of 193,718 vehicles, a 10 percent increase compared with sales i ... Continue reading
Toyota Motors North America Reports August 2018 Sales
TMNA posts best-ever light truck sales for August Toyota Highlander, 4Runner, Tacoma posted best-ever August September 04, 2018 Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported August 2018 sales of 223,055 units. With the same number of selling days in August 2018 compared to August 2017, sales were down 2.0 percent on ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports August 2018 US Sales Up
Sales totaled 32,255 units, an increase of 0.7 percent compared to August 2017 Year-to-date sales totaled 235,673 units, an increase of 7 percent over 2017 Sales of the all-new 2018 Tiguan totaled 7,281 units Jetta sales totaled 10,597 units Sales of the Chattanooga-built Atlas totaled 4,054 units ... Continue reading
Global Motive Lead-Acid Battery Market Forecast to 2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN--The "Global Motive Lead-Acid Battery Market, Forecast to 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The well-established global motive lead acid battery market is expected to witness a CAGR of 4.2% between 2017 and 2024. ... Continue reading
Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail https://www.groupe-psa.com/en/ Full Size Small Preview Thumbnail SANTA CLARA, Calif.--SoundHound Inc.®, the leading innovator in voice-enabled AI and conversational intelligence technologies, today announced a partnership with Groupe PSA, one of the l ... Continue reading
Arcimoto Celebrates National Drive Electric Week with West Coast Tour d’FUV
EUGENE, Ore.--Arcimoto, Inc.® — makers of the Fun Utility Vehicle® (FUV®) — an affordable, thrilling, pure electric vehicle for everyday commuters and fleets, today announced its schedule for an Arcimoto West Coast Tour d’FUV, in celebration of National Drive Electric Week, with FUV test drive events in Washin ... Continue reading
Hyundai, Genesis August 2018 US Sales Up
Hyundai Motor America Reports August 2018 Sales Total Sales Up 6 Percent Year-Over-Year Retail Sales Up 12 Percent Year-Over-Year Best All-time August SUV and Tucson Sales Total SUV Sales Up 30 Percent Compared with Last August ... Continue reading
Nissan Group 4 Percent Increase for August 2018 U.S. Sales vs. August 2017
Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for August 2018 of 112,376 units, an increase of 4 percent compared to the previous year. Nissan highlights: Combined sales of Nissan crossovers, trucks and SUVs set an August record, up 22 percent. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Reports Slight Decrease in Global Sales vs. August 2018
Kia Motors Corporation announced its August 2018 global sales figures for passenger cars, recreational vehicles (RVs) and commercial vehicles, recording a total of 223,648 units sold, a slight decrease from 2017. Overseas sales declined 2.0% compared to the previous year, posting 179,448 units. ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company today reported its August 2018 U.S. sales results. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports Best August Sales in 10 Years
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) reported August 2018 sales of 8,416 – an increase of 3 percent over August 2017 and MMNA’s best August sales month since 2008. Calendar year to date sales are 85,693, which is an increase of 21 percent over the same period in 2017. ... Continue reading
Ford Focus Offers More Space Than Ever for Kids Heading Back to School +VIDEO
Did you know the average school-child grows at a rate of nearly one inch per year? And at their peak growth rate, kids can grow a whopping 6.3 inches in one year… with growth spurts of up to half a centimetre in a single night. That means that some students will be hopping into the family car to return to school tall ... Continue reading
After nearly two years, Mercedes-Benz is finally premiering its electric SUV coupé, the EQC. ... Continue reading
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