December Projected as Strongest Month in a Decade for U.S. Auto Sales
Dec 17, 2015
New light-vehicle sales in December are expected to be the strongest of any month since 2005, with 2015 on track to set an annual record with 17.5 million sales, according to a monthly sales forecast developed jointly by J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. New-vehicle retail sales in December are projected to reach 1,400,10 ... Continue reading
Dec 16, 2015
"As our annual data indicates, Japanese automakers remain committed to investing in the American economy and the American workforce. A record-high 74 percent of Japanese-brand vehicles sold in the U.S. are built in North America, we directly employ more than 88,000 Americans, and with our dealer networks and suppliers, ... Continue reading
November 2015 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Sales in Europe
Dec 15, 2015
FCA posted European sales of 68,500 units for the month of November, representing an 18.3% year-over-year increase and outperforming the industry average (+13.7%) for the eleventh consecutive month. For the eleven months year-to-date, sales were up 13.4% (+8.6% for the industry) to more than 807,000 units. The Fiat Pan ... Continue reading
FCA US Launches Customer First Award for Excellence for Dealers and Customers
Dec 14, 2015
FCA US LLC announced today that it has launched its new Customer First Award for Excellence initiative for its 2,600 dealerships nationwide.<br /> <br /> FCA US created the Customer First Award for Excellence with its dealer partners and J.D. Power to elevate customer satisfaction with their dealerships with a sp ... Continue reading
Used Commercial Truck Market in "Wait and See" Mode
Dec 14, 2015
Earlier this morning, NADA Used Car Guide, a division of J.D. Power and Associates, released a report of the commercial truck market's November performance. Analysts at the industry's leading provider of vehicle valuation products observed commercial truck wholesale auction volume dropped during the month, while incomi ... Continue reading
As Used Vehicle Depreciation Slows in November, Price Index Rises
Dec 14, 2015
According to NADA Used Car Guide analysis, the month of November saw used vehicle prices firm up from October levels. Findings in their latest Guidelines report note wholesale prices of vehicles up to eight years in age depreciated slowly during the month, falling by 1.9 percent versus October's 2.7 percent decline. Co ... Continue reading
New Vehicle Registrations Top 17 Million for First Time Since 2006
Dec 14, 2015
Experian Automotive today announced that new vehicle registration volumes for light-duty vehicles reached the highest point in the past nine years. During the rolling year from Nov. 1, 2014, through Oct. 31, 2015, there were more than 17 million new vehicles registered within the United States â a metric that hasn ... Continue reading
Dec 11, 2015
A recent report from Navigant Research analyzes the market for light duty vehicles (LDVs) in eight segments, including global forecasts for sales and the number of vehicles in use, segmented by region, drivetrain, and primary fuel, through 2035. ... Continue reading
Global Automakers Calls for Measured Approach to Changes to NCAP
Dec 9, 2015
he Association of Global Automakers (Global Automakers) believes it is important that a measured approach be taken when modifying the National Highway Safety Administration's (NHTSA) consumer information program.</p> <p>The agency has proposed a number of significant changes to the current New Car Assessment Program (N ... Continue reading
Embrace Winter Travel with Top Rental Picks from Hertz and AAA +VIDEO
Dec 9, 2015
AAA Members Can Save up to 30 Percent off Rentals, including Hertz's Recommended "High-Low" Choices; Hertz has the Right Cars and SUVs for Winter Travel ESTERO, FL and ORLANDO, FL -- December 9, 2015: As winter settles in, The Hertz Corporation and longtime-partner AAA have teamed up to provide recommendations for some ... Continue reading
Dec 9, 2015
Toyota Corolla Tops list of Most Reliable Vehicles, Electric Cars Appear on Top 100 List for First Time IRVINE, CA -- December 9, 2015: CarMD.com Corporation today released its 2015 CarMD® Vehicle Health Index⢠Manufacturer & Vehicle Reliability Rankings of manufacturers and vehicles with the lowest combined ch ... Continue reading
Finalists Announced for North American Car of the Year and North American Truck/Utility of the Year
Dec 9, 2015
DETROIT - December 8, 2015: Jurors for the North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year awards have named the finalists for their 2016 awards. The North American Car of the Year finalists for 2016 are the Chevrolet Malibu, Honda Civic and Mazda Miata MX-5. Finalists for the 2016 North American Truck/Utility of the ... Continue reading
Backed by New Shareholders, HERE to Accelerate Deployment of Real-Time Maps
Dec 8, 2015
Backed by its new shareholders a consortium consisting of AUDI AG, BMW Group and Daimler AG HERE plans to accelerate the deployment of real-time maps to benefit people and businesses around the world. The map is evolving into a live representation of the world, giving us a second-by-second view of our cities an ... Continue reading
Whatcar? Car of the Year 2016 Safety Award
Dec 7, 2015
Safety Award given in conjunction with Thatcham Research âUnsungâ safety advances to be rewarded Prize open to cars achieving five Euro NCAP stars BERKSHIRE, UK -- December 7, 2015: What Car? and Thatcham Research will crown Britainâs safest car at the annual What Car? Car of the Year Awards ceremony on ... Continue reading
Dec 2, 2015
AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it reported to automotive manufacturers, based on their respective sales transaction reporting standards, retail sales of 25,555 new vehicles in November 2015, a decrease of 6% as compared to November 2014. November 2015 reported retail new ... Continue reading
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