Porsche Premieres with 5 Star Macan, Dacia Logan Falls Behind
Dec 4, 2014
With safety ratings ranging from three to five stars, the cars assessed by Euro NCAP in its latest round of tests are targeted at widely different consumer groups and cover a broad range of vehicle categories. Amongst them the first ever Porsche tested by Euro NCAP. ... Continue reading
5 Star Euro Safety Rating for the Kia Sorento
Dec 4, 2014
Maximum safety rating for all-new Kia Sorento Significantly stronger body shell and wide range of active safety technology On sale across Europe in first half of 2015 The all-new Kia Sorento has been awarded the maximum five-star crash safety rating by Euro NCAP. Kiaâs new SUV scored highly in all four areas (90 p ... Continue reading
Volvo Cars' Global Sales Up 2.6%, growth in China and Europe
Dec 4, 2014
Volvo Carsâ 17th consecutive month of growth Global sales of 38,941 cars, up 2.6 per cent versus November last year Year-to-date sales of 418,821 cars, an increase of 8.8 per cent versus 2013 GOTESBURG, SWEDEN -- December 3, 2014: Volvo Cars posted a 17th consecutive month of retail sales growth in November, with ... Continue reading
Dec 4, 2014
As part of the double world premiere of the new Mercedes-Maybach S-Class, Mercedes-Benz and MAYBACH - ICONS OF LUXURY present a new collection of highest-quality accessories for the luxury model. The "Driverâs Choice Collection" comprises elegant bags and items of luggage, classy accessories and exclusive sunglass ... Continue reading
Nissan Says 'Thanks a Billion' to LEAF Owners
Dec 4, 2014
Nissan LEAF drivers registered on CarWings telematics have collectively driven ONE BILLION KILOMETRES worldwide* Globally, Nissan LEAF drivers have saved more than 180 MILLION kilograms of CO₂ emissions* Over 147,000 Nissan LEAF vehicles have been sold globally to date ROLLE, SWITZERLAND -- dECEMBER 3, 2014: Niss ... Continue reading
Toyota Seeks Independent, Industry-Wide Joint Testing Initiative for Takata Airbag Inflators
Dec 3, 2014
Company invites other automakers to join, and Takata to support, an independent expert testing initiative to expedite customer solutions related to airbag inflators TORRANCE, CA -- Dec 2, 2014: Toyota today called for a coordinated industry-wide joint initiative to independently test Takata airbag inflators that have b ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Pricing for Refreshed and Renewed 2015 Prius c
Dec 3, 2014
Aggressive, Sportier Look With LED Headlights and Newly Designed Taillights Upgraded Interiors and Available Technology Features New Eye-catching Exterior Colors TORRANCE, CA -- December 03, 2014: The 2015 Toyota Prius c (c for city) rings in the new year with an aggressive, sportier look, upgraded interior features an ... Continue reading
Off to A Hot Start - The 2015 Ford Mustang Can't Seem to Stay on the Dealers' Lots +VIDEO
Dec 3, 2014
62 percent increase in Ford Mustang sales last month compared to a year ago, with 8,728 cars sold All-new 2015 Mustang is staying on dealer lots just eight days on average Sales of Mustang GT lead the pack, followed by V6 and EcoBoost® models DEARBORN, MI -- December 3, 2014: As the holiday season kicks off, sales f ... Continue reading
MOTOR TREND Names Chevrolet Colorado 2015 Truck of the Year
Dec 3, 2014
Midsize pickup outclasses competition in design, engineering, efficiency, safety and more EL SEGUNDO, CA -- December 3, 2014: After its most comprehensive truck evaluation program in history, MOTOR TREND has selected the Chevy Colorado as its 2015 Truck of the Year®. MOTOR TRENDâs Truck of the Year program is o ... Continue reading
Nissan’s “Self-Cleaning LEAF” Hits the Streets, Then the Web
Dec 3, 2014
âWorldâs cleanest carâ to be featured in an innovative social media campaign starting today NASHVILLE, Tenn.--The âworldâs cleanest carâ is daring its fans to get it dirty. Starting today, Nissan will launch a social media campaign that will include a series of online videos to showcase a ... Continue reading
ANSI Electric Vehicles Standards Panel Issues Progress Report
Dec 3, 2014
The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Electric Vehicles Standards Panel (EVSP) announced today the publication of a Progress Report on activity within the standardization community to address the gaps and recommendations described in the ANSI EVSP's Standardization Roadmap for Electric Vehicles â Versio ... Continue reading
Dec 3, 2014
Fifteen "Best New" category winners were announced today by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada, better known as AJAC. The results were tabulated by KPMG, the accounting firm that works with the association and its Canadian Car of the Year awards. The fifteen "Best New" categories cover the full new-model ... Continue reading
Industry Average Transaction Price Climbs for Third Consecutive Month
Dec 3, 2014
Cars.com reports today that November's Average Transaction Price (ATP) for new light-vehicle sales in the United States was $30,445, up 0.2 percent ($63) from October, and down -0.6 percent (-$189) from November 2013. "Industry fundamentals continue to be strong with incentives spending in check and ATPs at very health ... Continue reading
Dec 3, 2014
Minivan and Hybrid Appear on Top 100 Vehicle List for First Time IRVINE, CA -- Dec. 3, 2014: CarMD.com Corporation, a leading provider of car repair data and software as a service solutions, today released its 2014 CarMD® Vehicle Health Index⢠Manufacturer & Vehicle Reliability Rankings delineating the manufact ... Continue reading
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