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March 2016 Nissan U.S. Sales

Apr 1, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Nissan Group:                         March 2016      March 2015      % Change    Nissan Group Total sales (units)    163,559   14 ... Continue reading

March 2016 Audi U.S. Sales - 63rd Consecutive Record Set

Apr 1, 2016

March 2016 Audi U.S. Sales Audi set its 63rd consecutive sales record in the U.S. for March with 18,392 vehicles sold, an increase of 7.5% over the same period last year. Year-to-date sales increased 4.6% to 41,960 vehicles sold. March also marked the fifth best sales month ever for the brand in the U.S. market. ââ ... Continue reading

Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Fiat Reports March 2016 U.S. Sales

Apr 1, 2016

Jeep® brand sales up 15 percent; best March sales ever Jeep Compass sales up 53 percent; best March sales ever Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Renegade and Jeep Cherokee post best March sales ever Dodge brand sales up 11 percent; Dodge Journey logs best March sales ever Ram pickup truck, Ram ProMaster and Ram ProMaster City pos ... Continue reading

March 2016 New-Car Transaction Prices Up 2 Percent, Increases In Incentive Spend

Apr 1, 2016

IRVINE, Calif., April 1, 2016 -- The analysts at Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry, today report the estimated average transaction price (ATP) for light vehicles in the United States was $33,666 in March 2016. ... Continue reading

Peugeot Expands Appeal of 208 With XS Special Edition

Apr 1, 2016

◾ New 208 XS brings increased specification and personalisation packs for a more distinctive look ◾ Special edition model is limited to just 2,000 cars PEUGEOT is introducing a new limited-run special edition of the hugely popular, award-winning 208 hatchback. The new ‘208 XS’ brings an additional ... Continue reading

McLaren 570S Coupé Named 'Best Of The Best' at Red Dot Award: Product Design 2016

Apr 1, 2016

LONDON - April 1, 2016: The McLaren 570S Coupé has received the highest accolade at the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2016, being named 'Red Dot: Best of the Best' for design quality and groundbreaking design. The internationally renowned awards were judged by a highly regarded independent jury of 41 members, and this ... Continue reading

Scissor Door Mini Looks Sharp! - Easy Parking In Tight Spaces

Apr 1, 2016

By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel MUNICH, March 31, 2016. Now the Mini community has another gimmick to talk about. Their beloved brand is offering Scissor Doors for the Mini 3-door, Paceman and Convertible models. As from September on, the option will also be available for the 2017 model years of ... Continue reading

Goodyear Names 33rd Highway Hero

Mar 31, 2016

AKRON, Ohio, March 31, 2016 -- A truck driver who pulled an injured motorist from a burning car has been named the 33rd Goodyear Highway Hero. Chosen from three finalists, Julian Kaczor of Utica, N.Y., today accepted the 33rd Goodyear Highway Hero Award during the Mid-America Trucking Show, which is taking place this w ... Continue reading

April is National Car Care Month: Time to Make Auto Care a Top Priority

Mar 31, 2016

BETHESDA, Md., March 31, 2016 Analytics are big these days in business, sports and politics. When it comes to auto care, the numbers tell a very revealing story as 80 percent of vehicles need service, a new part and/or repair, according to the non-profit Car Care Council. "With so many vehicles in need of service, Nati ... Continue reading

Demand for Automotive CNG & LPG Kits to Grow at 8%: TechSci Research Report

Mar 31, 2016

BURNABY, Canada, March 31, 2016 -- Rising levels of air pollution and growing focus on use of alternative fuels in transportation systems to drive global automotive CNG & LPG kits market Over the last five years, CNG and LPG have emerged as environment-friendly and clean fuels for use in automotive industry. Vehicle ow ... Continue reading

TACH: The Net's Only One Stop Shop for Useful New and Used Car Information

Mar 31, 2016

TACH: The Net's Only One Stop Shop for Useful New and Used Car Information ... Continue reading

Capeland Shelby® Cobra Watches Launched

Mar 31, 2016

Swiss Watch Brand Baume & Mercier Unveils The Second Limited Edition Series Of The Capeland Shelby® Cobra Watches Baume & Mercier celebrates the Shelby Cobra once again, creating inspired watches for those who appreciate the art of cars and watches NEW YORK, March 31, 2016; Today, Baume & Mercier introduces two limite ... Continue reading

Innovative Skyroad Showcases Latest Jaguar XJ +VIDEO

Mar 31, 2016

BEIJING - March 30, 2016: Jaguar took its latest XJ to one of the world’s most spectacular modern roads - the "Skyroad" in China - to find out how innovation in road technology and design is helping to match the improving ride of modern luxury cars. The 240km-long road, officially named the Yaxi Expressway, cost o ... Continue reading

All-New 2016 Kia Optima Receives Top Safety Pick Plus Rating +VIDEO

Mar 31, 2016

IRVINE, Calif., March 30, 2016 -- Kia Motors America's (KMA) best-selling nameplate, the all-new 2016 Optima, has earned the highest designation possible – Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+) – from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) when equipped with optional front crash prevention. The rating reflec ... Continue reading

Magna launches 'Safer Mobility' public challenge to uncover innovative automotive safety ideas

Mar 31, 2016

Offering $100,000 prize pool for winning ideas; submit through May 30, 2016 TROY, MI, March 30, 2016 - Although vehicle safety continues to improve, automotive innovation leaders such as Magna International Inc. realize there's no time to rest. Additionally, Magna recognizes that the effort to find the next great safet ... Continue reading