Jul 5, 2012
FICO , the leading provider of analytics and decision management technology, today announced that Huatai Property Insurance of China has selected FICO's insurance fraud protection solution to reduce losses from auto insurance claims fraud, while accelerating claims processing and improving customer service. The choice ... Continue reading
TRW's Active Seat Belt Presenter Aids Driver Comfort
Jul 5, 2012
TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. , the global leader in automotive safety systems, has developed a new, active seat belt technology which assists the driver to grasp the belt during the buckling up process. The system, known as TRW's active seat belt presenter, can help to support elderly or less mobile passengers, as wel ... Continue reading
Ad-ology Study Shows Surge in New Vehicle Purchase Plans
Jul 5, 2012
According to the new Ad-ology Auto Shoppers Forecast, 36% of U.S. consumers plan to purchase a new vehicle in the next 12 months. That's a 64% increase from May 2011. Stability in the U.S. economy is allowing many owners of older vehicles to shop for a replacement ... Continue reading
American Suzuki June 2012 Sales Up 1%
Jul 3, 2012
American Suzuki Motor Corporation (ASMC) today reported June 2012 sales of 2,299 units, up 1 percent from last year. This is the second consecutive month of year over year sales growth fueled by a competitive 0% APR program on all models, which will continue into July. June's sales increase was led by a 5 percent sales ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Posts Record Sales Across All Three Brands In June
Jul 3, 2012
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported combined sales of 25,388 with "Best Ever" months for its Mercedes-Benz, smart and Sprinter model lines. The 12.5% increase for the month brings the year-to-date total to 142,619, up 20.8 % and making this MBUSA's highest first-half on record. Mercedes-Benz models posted June sal ... Continue reading
Mazda SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY Vehicles Exceed Sales Expectations
Jul 3, 2012
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported June U.S. sales of 19,911 vehicles, representing an increase of 3.1 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through June are up 17.5 percent (16.0 percent DSR) versus last year, with 143,797 vehicles sold. Key June sales notes: In response to global demand far ... Continue reading
Toyota Sales Increase More Than 60 Percent In June 2012
Jul 3, 2012
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported June 2012 sales results of 177,795 units, an increase of 54.3 percent compared to the same period last year on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw volume basis, unadjusted for 27 selling days in June 2012 compared to 26 selling days in June 2011, TMS sales w ... Continue reading
Jul 3, 2012
American Honda today reported June 2012 U.S. sales of 124,808 units, an increase of 48.8 percent compared with June 2011 (an increase of 43.3 percent based on the daily selling rate*). The Honda Division posted June 2012 sales of 109,438 units, an increase of 45.6 percent compared with June 2011. Acura's U.S. June sale ... Continue reading
By 2017 60% of New Cars Shipping Globally Will Feature Connected Car Solutions, Says ABI Research
Jul 3, 2012
Global OEM connected car system penetration is expected to increase from 11.4 % in 2012 to 60.1% in 2017. While penetration in the US and Western Europe will exceed 80% by 2017, developing regions such as Latin America and Eastern Europe will also see strong increases in telematics penetration in new vehicles, largely ... Continue reading
Infiniti U.S. Sales Up 66 Percent In June
Jul 3, 2012
Infiniti today reported U.S. sales of 10,436 units for the month of June, an increase of 66.1 percent versus 6,282 units a year earlier. Calendar year-to-date Infiniti sales of 54,377 vehicles are up 15 percent compared to the 47,268 units sold during the same period last year. Highlights of Infiniti's sales performanc ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Sales Increase 28.2% In June
Jul 3, 2012
Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported June U.S. sales of 92,237 units versus 71,940 units a year earlier, up 28.2 percent. Nissan Division sales increased 24.6 percent for the month at 81,801 units. Sales of Infiniti vehicles were up 66.1 percent over the prior year, to 10,436 units. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports Outlander Sport Sales Up 13 Percent In June
Jul 3, 2012
Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported June 2012 sales, including 1,461 sales of the Outlander Sport CUV. This marks a 13 percent increase compared to June of 2011. Year-to-date sales of Outlander Sport are up 2.6 percent. "We're pleased that U.S. consumers are confirming our strategy of focusing on fuel ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S. Reports June 2012 Sales
Jul 3, 2012
The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported June sales of 27,720 vehicles, an increase of 3.2 percent from the 26,865 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date, BMW Group is up 10.5 percent on sales of 158,563 in the first six months of 2012 compared to 143,521 in the same period in 2011. ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Completes Best First Half Sales In Company History With Record June Performance
Jul 3, 2012
Kia Motors America's (KMA) unprecedented momentum and growth reached new heights last month with best-ever June sales of 51,326 units, a 13.9-percent increase over the same period last year, contributing to the brand's best quarter ever of 150,647 units -- topping more than 150,000 units in a three month period for the ... Continue reading
Jul 3, 2012
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up in the United States, today announced June 2012 sales of 3,002 vehicles. This compares to 2,546 vehicles sold last June, for an increase of 18 percent. For the year, Por ... Continue reading
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