Make July 4th Your "Energy" Independence Day +VIDEO
Jul 3, 2016
The Auto Channel to Commemorate Fourth Annual Energy Independence Day with HD Fireworks Broadcast By Marc J. Rauch Exec. Vice President/Co-Publisher THE AUTO CHANNEL Faced with a federal administration that goes out of its way to destroy America, celebrating our country's birthday this year may be even tougher than bef ... Continue reading
First drive 2016 BMW X4 M40i Review by Henny Hemmes +VIDEO
Jul 2, 2016
M i X e d f e e l i n g s By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel Monterey, CA. February 17, 2106. Weeks before its official debut at the Detroit Auto Show, the arrival of the second Sports Activity Coupe from M GmbH had already been announced. ... Continue reading
Ford Returns for 2016 ESSENCE Festival
Jul 1, 2016
NEW ORLEANS, July 1, 2016 -- Ford Motor Company returns as exclusive automotive sponsor of the 2016 ESSENCE Festival®, which kicks off today. For the eighth consecutive year, Ford is giving attendees the opportunity to get up close and personal with its latest lineup of vehicles including the 2017 Ford Fusion and all- ... Continue reading
Jul 1, 2016
On June 30th , Rainer Zietlow will embark on his 15,200 km world record drive across Eurasia. In around 8 days , Rainer wants to drive from Magadan, the easternmost city on the Asian continent reachable by car, to Lisbon, the westernmost city on the European continent. As he did with his previous challenges, Zietlow wi ... Continue reading
Launch of Automotive News Canada Gives Voice to Canadian Automotive Industry
Jul 1, 2016
DETROIT, July 1, 2016 -- Crain Communications Inc., publisher of more than 20 business-to-business publications, is expanding the Automotive News brand with Automotive News Canada, a suite of news products focused exclusively on the Canadian automotive industry. The website, automotivenews.ca, launches today. A weekly ... Continue reading
June 2016 BMW Group U.S. Sales - Down
Jul 1, 2016
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., July 1, 2016 -- Sales of BMW brand vehicles decreased 10.3 percent in June for a total of 28,855 compared to 32,176 vehicles sold in June, 2015. Year-to-date, BMW brand is down 9.0 percent on sales of 153,436 compared to 168,623 sold in the first half of 2015. Notable vehicle sales include the BMW ... Continue reading
2016 USA Traffic Deaths Up 7.7% Says NHTSA
Jul 1, 2016
WASHINGTON July 1, 2016; Preliminary data released today by the U.S. Department of Transportationâs National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show a 7.7 percent increase in motor vehicle traffic deaths in 2015. An estimated 35,200 people died in 2015, up from the 32,675 reported fatalities in 2014. âEver ... Continue reading
June 2016 Kia US Auto Sales - Best Ever
Jul 1, 2016
IRVINE, Calif., July 1, 2016 -- After J.D. Power recognized the brand as the highest scoring nameplate in its 2016 Initial Quality Study (IQS) out of all 33 makes in the U.S., Kia Motors America's (KMA) June sales jumped 15.6 percent over the same period last year to 62,572 vehicles, capping the greatest quarter and ha ... Continue reading
June 2016 Mercedes-Benz USA Sales - Best Ever
Jul 1, 2016
ATLANTA, July 1, 2016 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported June sales of 28,473 vehicles, which closes out the second-quarter at 162,777 year-to-date. Mercedes-Benz Vans also reported best-ever June sales with 3,085 units, and smart reported 407 units, bringing MBUSA grand total to 31,965 vehicles for the month, ... Continue reading
June 2016 Hyundai Motor America US Auto Sales
Jul 1, 2016
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 1, 2016 -- Hyundai Motor America today reported sales of 67,511 for the month of June, up slightly over a year ago and the company's best June ever. Year-to-date sales of 374,061 represents Hyundai's best first six months ever. "Our CUVs continued to be shining stars for the month and had ... Continue reading
June 2016 Mitsubishi Motors US Auto Sales
Jul 1, 2016
CYPRESS, Calif., July 1, 2016 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today reported June 2016 sales of 8,023, up one percent from June of last year. Mitsubishi's three-row crossover utility vehicle, Outlander, led the way with sales of 1,991, up 86 percent over June 2015. Total calendar year 2016 sales are 51, ... Continue reading
Thoma Bravo to Acquire TRADER Corporation
Jul 1, 2016
SAN FRANCISCOâThoma Bravo, LLC, a leading private equity investment firm, announced the acquisition of TRADER Corporation (TRADER), Canadaâs leading digital automotive marketplace and software solutions provider, from funds advised by Apax Partners for approximately C$1.575 billion. The transaction, which is ... Continue reading
June 2016 Subaru US Auto Sales - Record
Jul 1, 2016
CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 1, 2016 -- Record June - monthly sales increase 5.1 percent over June 2015 55 consecutive months of month-over-month growth Best June ever for Outback, WRX/STI and Crosstrek 28 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold 35 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Foresters sold Subaru of ... Continue reading
June 2016 Toyota Lexus US Auto Sales
Jul 1, 2016
TMS posts best-ever light truck in first half Toyota is No. 1 retail brand in first half RAV4, Highlander and 4Runner post best-ever first half LX up 54.6 percent in the first half July 01, 2016 June 2016 Sales Chart TORRANCE, Calif. (July 1, 2016) â Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported June 2016 ... Continue reading
Jul 1, 2016
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., July 1, 2016 -- As the United States celebrates Independence Day, Pilot Corporation of America (Pilot Pen) and Operation Gratitude â a national organization that assembles and distributes personalized care packages to Service Members and Veterans â are inviting Americans to honor those ind ... Continue reading
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