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Goodyear Reveals Concept Tires for Autonomous Cars +VIDEO

Mar 1, 2016

GENEVA, March 1, 2016 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has revealed two innovative new concept tires at the 86th Geneva International Motor Show that could literally reshape the future for autonomous cars. The concepts: the spherical-shaped Eagle-360 - a future-oriented tire - was designed with key features of man ... Continue reading

2016 Geneva Motor Show - The Lamborghini Centenario Unveiled

Mar 1, 2016

Sant'Agata Bolognese/Geneva, 1 March 2016 – Automobili Lamborghini presents the Lamborghini Centenario at Geneva Motor Show, in the year the company celebrates the centenary of founder Ferruccio Lamborghini's birth. Only 20 coupé and 20 roadster versions of the Centenario will be produced and all 40 cars are al ... Continue reading

Porsche Unveils Wolf In Sheep's Clothing at 2016 Geneva Motor Show - New 911 R

Mar 1, 2016

GENEVA - March 1, 2016: With its new 911 R, Porsche is unveiling a puristic sports car in classical design at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show. Its 368 kW (500 hp) four-litre naturally aspirated flat engine and six-speed sports transmission places the 911 R firmly in the tradition of its historic role model: a ... Continue reading

Audi U.S. Auto Sales February 2016; Sets 62nd Consecutive Monthly U.S. Sales Record

Mar 1, 2016

HERNDON, Va.—Audi reported that its February 2016 sales increased 2.3% to 11,718 vehicles, a total that stands as the brand’s 62nd straight month of record U.S. sales. Audi achieved its best-ever February sales in the brand’s U.S. history. The previous February record was set in 2015 ... Continue reading

2016 Geneva Auto Show - SEAT Compact SUV Ateca Unveiled

Mar 1, 2016

Geneva, 01/03/2016.; SEAT presents at the Geneva Motor Show 2016 its first SUV model. The new Ateca is a unique combination of distinctive design, dynamic driving fun, urban versatility and compelling utility. First-class connectivity, innovative assistance systems and highly efficient drives are among its technology h ... Continue reading

Honda U.S. Auto Sales February 2016 - Sets New February Record;

Mar 1, 2016

PRINT ADD REMOVE SHARE DOWNLOAD Mar 1, 2016 - TORRANCE, Calif. Honda Division sets new February benchmark on sales of 106,212 vehicles All-new 2016 Honda Civic sets a new monthly record for the second month in a row with sales up 31.7 percent; with all-new Civic Coupe set to go on sale mid-March Acura ILX, the brand's ... Continue reading

Nissan U.S Auto Sales February 2016 - Record Year Sales Up 11%

Mar 1, 2016

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for February 2016 of 130,911 units, an increase of 11 percent over the prior year and a February record. February 2016 February 2015 % Change Nissan Group Total sales (units) 130,911 118,436 +10.5 Nissan Division sales 120,540 106,777 +12.9 Infiniti ... Continue reading

Mazda U.S. Auto Sales February 2016 - Sales Decrease

Mar 1, 2016

IRVINE, Calif., March 1, 2016 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported February U.S. sales of 21,544 vehicles, representing a decrease of 16.0 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through February are down 10.2 percent versus last year, with 41,247 vehicles sold. Key February sales notes: The 20 ... Continue reading

GM U.S. Auto Sales February 2016 - Deliveries Up 7% Share Up .04%

Mar 1, 2016

Retail sales for GM and Chevrolet have increased year over year every month since April 2015 February retail sales up 13 percent for Chevrolet, estimated share up 1 percentage point GM retail sales up 7 percent in February, estimated share up 0.4 percentage points Cadillac retail sales up 4 percent in February Buick to ... Continue reading

U.S. Auto Sales February 2016 - $44 Billion Growth on New Vehicle Sales

Mar 1, 2016

SANTA MONICA, Calif.—TrueCar, Inc. estimates that U.S. new vehicle sales totaled $44 billion in February, up 8.6 percent from a year ago and a record for the month. February marked the auto industry’s 26th consecutive month of year-over-year revenue expansion. Higher average transaction prices helpe ... Continue reading

Ford US Auto Sales February 2016 - Best February U.S. Retail Sales in 11 Years; Best-Ever Month for SUV Sales, Lincoln Sales Up 30 percent

Mar 1, 2016

Ford Motor Company U.S. sales were up 20 percent in February versus a year ago with 217,192 vehicles sold. Retail sales grew 11 percent - the company's best February since 2005. Retail sales gains came across the product portfolio. Cars gained 6 percent, trucks increased 5 percent, and SUVs were up 22 percent. Ford SUV ... Continue reading

Happy 50th Sheehy Auto Stores! Celebrates Milestone Anniversary

Mar 1, 2016

FAIRFAX, Va., March 1, 2016 -- Sheehy Auto Stores will celebrate its golden 50th anniversary throughout 2016. For a half a century, Sheehy has served hundreds of thousands of customers throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Sheehy Auto Stores was founded by Vince Sheehy, Sr. in 1966 with Sheehy Ford, a small, suburban fam ... Continue reading

Renault Unveils the New SCENIC and the New MEGANE Estate at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show

Mar 1, 2016

GENEVA, March 1, 2016 -- World premiere: the new SCENIC, a fresh take on the MPV concept. World premiere: the new MEGANE Estate, presented in the form of the new MEGANE Estate GT. Renault also takes the wraps off the ZOE Swiss Edition, a high-end version of its popular electric city car. As its product offensive contin ... Continue reading

2016 February US Auto Sales -Fiat Chrysler America

Mar 1, 2016

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 1, 2016 -- 71st-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Jeep® brand sales up 23 percent; best February sales ever Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Wrangler, Jeep Patriot, and Jeep Compass record their best February sales ever Dodge brand sales up 12 percent; Dodge Journey and Dodge Challenger log ... Continue reading

New-Car Transaction Prices Continue To Set Records In February 2016, Up 2.2 Percent, According To Kelley Blue Book

Mar 1, 2016

IRVINE, Calif., March 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 $33,781 in February 20 ... Continue reading