Dec 3, 2014
Ford F-250 and F-350 trucks are big, rugged â and loved by thieves across the country. This year's Top 10 Most Frequently Stolen Vehicles list, published annually by Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), shows a growing interest by organized criminals in Ford ("F") series trucks. Top 10 List The Top 10 Most Frequently ... Continue reading
AUTO21 TestDRIVE Competition--Students Take the Lead on the New Fuel Standards
Dec 3, 2014
TORONTO -- Dec. 3, 2014: An eco-driving training program helped a University of Toronto student win a national automotive research competition. Turuna Seecharan, a post-doctoral fellow, won the AUTO21 TestDRIVE competition, receiving a $7,000 prize for her work on reducing carbon emissions through eco-driving technique ... Continue reading
Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Named Esquire Magazine's Truck of the Year
Dec 3, 2014
Esquire magazine has named the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel, America's most fuel-efficient pickup, its Truck of the Year. The announcement is highlighted in Esquire's December issue. Esquire's editors consider all potential truck models in the U.S. market, balancing attributes with conventional touchstones that outline what make ... Continue reading
AutoNation Announces Reported Retail Sales of 27,055 New Vehicles in November 2014
Dec 3, 2014
Reported retail new vehicle unit sales in November 2014 increased 6% versus November 2013 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 3, 2014 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it reported to automotive manufacturers retail sales of 27,055 new vehicles in November 2014, an increase of 6% ... Continue reading
Lexus RC F: Engineered For Maximum Reward
Dec 3, 2014
High-performance coupe equipped with advanced drive and handling systems Eight-speed Sports Direct Shift transmission with five selectable drive modes New Sport and Expert modes added to Lexusâs Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management Torque Vectoring Differential EPSOM, UK -- December 2, 2014: The Lexus RC F has b ... Continue reading
New Hyundai Dealership Opens in Frankfurt
Dec 3, 2014
New dealership opens in Frankfurt, Germany, close to European HQ 200 sites across Europe to have new identity by end of 2014 Innovative use of space and technology delivers premium customer experience FRANKFURT, GERMANY -- December 2, 2014: Hyundai Motor has opened Europeâs biggest dealership showcasing its new gl ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Scoops Top Accolade at Car Dealer Used Car Awards
Dec 3, 2014
Volkswagen scooped the top manufacturer award at the Car Dealer Used Car Awards, sponsored by Black Horse. The brand won the Best Manufacturer Scheme of the Year for its Das WeltAuto programme, and was highly commended for its used car website. The Golf was Used Car of the Year runner up. In the dealer categories, Wrex ... Continue reading
Bentley Conference: 'Shaping the Future of Luxury Performance'
Dec 3, 2014
Annual dealer conference held in Barcelona Best performing dealers awarded New models drive sales success across Europe (Munich, 2 December 2014) Bentley Motors held its annual European dealer conference themed âShaping the future of luxury performanceâ in Barcelona last week, reviewing the successful year an ... Continue reading
Porsche Cars North America Reports New Record Sales Month
Dec 2, 2014
ATLANTA -- Dec. 2, 2014: Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor in the United States of the Porsche 918 Spyder, 911, Boxster, and Cayman sports cars, Macan and Cayenne SUVs, and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up, today announced November 2014 sales of 4,699 vehicles. For the year, P ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports November 2014 North American Sales
Dec 2, 2014
November sales total 31,725 units, representing a 3.2 percent increase over November 2013 Jetta sedan delivered 14,268 units for the month, a 31.8 percent increase The all-new Golf delivered 2,149 units for the month, marking a 85.9 percent increase in sales for the model over the previous November The Golf GTI deliver ... Continue reading
Kia Announces November 2014 Sales
Dec 2, 2014
Annual Sales Surpass 500,000 Units for Third Straight Year; Year-to-Date Sales Up 6.6 Percent IRVINE, CA --Dec. 2, 2014: Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced November sales of 44,936 units, pushing the fast-moving brand beyond the 500,000-unit mark for the third consecutive year and on pace for an all-time annual s ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Achieves Best Sales Month Ever With Record November Total Of 34,578
Dec 2, 2014
Sprinter Vans up 18.3%, smart up 12.7% year-to-date MONTVALE, NJ -- Dec. 2, 2014: Mercedes-Benz today reported the highest monthly sales in its history with a best-ever November total of 34,578, compared to 34,376 units the same month last year. Sprinter volumes increased 26% to 2,532 for the month, combining with 815 ... Continue reading
Subaru Breaks All Time Sales Record with One Month Remaining in the Year
Dec 2, 2014
Subaru breaks all-time annual sales record with one month of the year still remaining Record November - monthly sales increase 24 percent over November 2013 Second best retail sales month ever Best Outback month ever Best November ever for Forester and WRX/STI 16 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Foresters sold Ov ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports Ninth Consecutive Month Of Year-Over-Year Sales Increases
Dec 2, 2014
Best November sales since 2007 - Outlander Sport sales up a full 30.1 percent from last November - Mirage sales of over 1,300 units for ninth consecutive month CYPRESS, Calif., Dec. 2, 2014 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) reported another outstanding sales month with November sales of 6,534 units, a 27. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Reports November 2014 Sales
Dec 2, 2014
All-new 2015 Genesis sedan and Sonata up significantly CUV segment up six percent FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA -- Dec. 2, 2014: Hyundai Motor America today announced November sales of 53,672, down four percent versus the record setting period in 2013. ... Continue reading
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