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Nissan Posts Best Ever Fleet Sales Results

Nissan Posts Best Ever Fleet Sales Results

Nissan has posted its strongest ever fleet sales result, increasing sales of its cars and LCVs by 5 per cent in 2012. This increase in sales has also been reflected in an increase in total market share by 0.3 per cent to give Nissan a total fleet market share of 4.8 per cent. ... Continue reading

Fireball Tim Drives the 2013 Buick Verano Turbo

Fireball Tim Drives the 2013 Buick Verano Turbo

HOLLYWOOD, USA - January 8, 2013: Gone are the days where European cars are the Grand Tourers of the day. And gone are the old stuffy Buicks that your Dad or Grandad drove. American car companies like Buick and Cadillac are coming on strong with vehicles that are solid, tech-friendly, greenish and fun to drive. The 201 ... Continue reading

Volvo XC60 Drives Volvo Car Australia to Record-Breaking Sales Result

Volvo XC60 Drives Volvo Car Australia to Record-Breaking Sales Result

The Volvo XC60 once again proved its position as a dominant player in the luxury SUV sector with 2,179 sales in 2012, a 38.3 percent increase over 2011. ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz Posts New Sales Record in 2012

Mercedes-Benz Posts New Sales Record in 2012

Following record sales in the previous year, Mercedes-Benz Cars has once again posted an annual record in 2012 as well as the highest December sales to date. ... Continue reading

Audi Sales in China Top 400,000 for the First Time

Audi Sales in China Top 400,000 for the First Time

Audi set a new record in the Chinese market last year. Deliveries in China and Hong Kong exceeded the 400,000 mark for the first time, a 29.6 percent increase compared to the previous year. ... Continue reading

Delphi at 2013 International CES Features Technologies For Drivers

Delphi at 2013 International CES Features Technologies For Drivers

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2013 LAS VEGAS, Jan. 7, 2013 -- Delphi Automotive today announced a range of powerful connectivity, infotainment, safety and wireless-device charging technologies, which it will showcase at the 2013 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week in the Las Vegas Convention Center North Hall, ... Continue reading

2013 Mitsubishi Lancer EVOlution Ride and Review By John Heilig

2013 Mitsubishi Lancer EVOlution Ride and Review By John Heilig

THE AUTO PAGE By JOHN HEILIG Mid-Atlantic Bureau The Auto Channel 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer EVOlution…It’s Two, Two Cars in One SPECIFICATIONS - 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer EVOlution Model: 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer EVOlution Engine: 2.0-liter turbocharged I4 Horsepower/Torque: 291 hp @ 6,500 rpm/300 lb.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm ... Continue reading

2013 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler

2013 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL Rocky Mountain Review By Dan Poler

(PLEASANT)SURPRISE SURPRISE By Dan Poler Rocky Mountain Bureau The Auto Channel Suppose you’re a vehicle manufacturer with a vehicle that’s been wildly successful for nearly the past two decades. When it comes time to update the vehicle, what do you change to make the vehicle better but not endanger the platf ... Continue reading

SUVs Lead the Way for Strong Suzuki Sales

SUVs Lead the Way for Strong Suzuki Sales

A strong performance by its legendary SUV range saw Suzuki Australia make 2012 one of its best ever sales years. ... Continue reading

2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited Review By Carey Russ

2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited Review By Carey Russ

2013 Subaru Specs, Prices, Reviews and Comparisons-Subaru Buyers Guide (1997-Present) Is The 2013 Subaru Your Perfect New Car Match? DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2013 Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited Timing is everything. The SUV boom was well underway in 1994, and Subaru had recently committed to an all all-wheel ... Continue reading

Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News December 31, 2012-January 6, 2013 Just In Case You Were Dozing

Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News December 31, 2012-January 6, 2013 Just In Case You Were Dozing

* 2012 is over. Auto sales climbed. 14.49 million vehicles were sold; up 13% over 2011 and the best year since 2007. Hyundai, Kia, Nissan, Subaru, Audi, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz set new U.S. annual sales records. Volkswagen, BMW, and Honda had huge December sales. ... Continue reading

2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4x4 Chicagoland Review By Larry Nutson

2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4x4 Chicagoland Review By Larry Nutson

2013 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sport 4x4 For over seven decades by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (DSC_1427) Jeep is one of the world’s true icons and is now in its 72nd year. Jeep just keeps on keepin’ on. Last year the Wrangler and Wrangler Unlimited got an all-new powertrain. For ... Continue reading

News Sales Record for Subaru

News Sales Record for Subaru

Subaru achieved record sales of 40,189 vehicles in 2012, spearheaded by booming demand for its Sports Utility Vehicle range. ... Continue reading

GM's U.S. Sales up 5 percent in December 2012

GM's U.S. Sales up 5 percent in December 2012

DETROIT – General Motors Co.’s U.S. dealers delivered the company’s highest December sales in five years, with deliveries up 5 percent year over year to 245,733 vehicles. December was also GM’s best retail sales month of 2012. Retail volume was up 38 percent from November – about double the ind ... Continue reading

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club Review By John Heilig

2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club Review By John Heilig

THE AUTO PAGE By John Heilig SPECIFICATIONS - 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Model: 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club Engine: 2.0-liter 16-valve I4 Horsepower/Torque: 167 hp @ 7,000 rpm/140 lb.-ft. @ 5,000 rpm Transmission: 6-speed manual Wheelbase: 91.7 in. Length/Width/Height: 157.3 x 67.7 x 49.4 in. Tires: P205/45R17 Cargo volume: ... Continue reading

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