June 2016 Audi US Auto Sales - Sets June Sales Record
Jul 1, 2016
HERNDON, Va.âAudi reported that its June 2016 sales increased 1 percent to 18,445 vehicles, the brandâs 66th consecutive monthly sales record in the U.S. The previous June record was set in 2015 with 18,262 Audi vehicles sold. Through the first six months of 2016, Audi U.S. sales have risen 3.5 percent from l ... Continue reading
Chinese SUV to Hit South American Market
Jul 1, 2016
BEIJINGâChinese auto brand JAC (Shanghai Stock Exchange: 600418) has announced it launched the new S2 model SUV in Chile in June and will launch it in Peru, Colombia and Uruguay during July. The company hopes to see the S2 repeat the popularity of its previous model, the S3, which achieved high sales figures acros ... Continue reading
Motorcycle Theft: Statistics, Trends & Recommendations
Jul 1, 2016
Motorcycle Theft: Statistics, Trends & Recommendations Over the last few years, the motorcycle industry has benefited from strong increases in sales across all sectors. In January 2016 alone, sales of new motorbikes increased by 14.2%, however, accompanying the rise of motorbike sales, is an associated rise in motorbik ... Continue reading
CarGurus Survey Uncovers Uncertainty and Communication Frustrations Among Volkswagen Diesel Owners
Jul 1, 2016
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 1, 2016 -- CarGurus,car shopping website conducted a survey among Volkswagen TDI owners to gather their opinions around the recently announced "Dieselgate" scandal settlement. While the buyback is historic for the automotive industry, not all affected owners agree it went far enough. According to ... Continue reading
BMW Group, Intel and Mobileye Team Up to Bring Fully Autonomous Driving to Streets by 2021
Jul 1, 2016
MUNICH, July 1, 2016 -- BMW Group, Intel, and Mobileye are joining forces to make self-driving vehicles and future mobility concepts become a reality. The three leaders from the automotive, technology and computer vision and machine learning industries are collaborating to bring solutions for highly and fully automated ... Continue reading
GAC Motor's GS4 wins "Best Production Car Design in China" from CAR STYLING
Jul 1, 2016
TOKYO, July 1, 2016 -- GS4, the signature SUV model developed by China's best automaker GAC Motor, has recently been named "the Best Production Car Design in China" by leading international vehicle design magazine CAR STYLING on June 25 in Tokyo. It is the first time that the coveted award has honored a Chinese auto br ... Continue reading
June 2016 US Auto Sales Revenue Set to Reach $50.9 Billion
Jul 1, 2016
SANTA MONICA, Calif.âTrueCar, Inc. estimates that U.S. new vehicle sales generated $50.9 billion in June, up 7.4 percent from a year ago and the highest ever recorded for the month, propelled by consumersâ continued shift to crossovers and light trucks from midsize sedans. Stronger average transaction prices ... Continue reading
Buh Bye Ed Welburn GM VP Global Design +VIDEO
Jul 1, 2016
WARREN, Mich. July 1, 2016; Ed Welburn, vice president of General Motors Global Design, retired today July 1, 2016 following a 44-year career with the company. Welburn, 65, has been celebrated inside and outside the industry for his extraordinary achievements. He has led GM Design since 2003, and globally since 2005, t ... Continue reading
Jul 1, 2016
IRVINE, Calif., July 1, 2016 -- The analysts at Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry, today report the estimated average transaction price (ATP) for light vehicles in the United States was $33,652 in June 2016. N ... Continue reading
Jul 1, 2016
DEARBORN, Mich.âFord Motor Companyâs first-half total U.S. sales grew 5 percent with 1,353,048 vehicles sold â its best first-half performance since 2006. June sales were up 6 percent, with 240,109 vehicles sold. Ford truck performance remains the standout for the first half of the year. The company sold ... Continue reading
Best of Auto Lab 8-10 AM (EDT) July 2, 2016
Jul 1, 2016
July 2, 2016, Today's Show Is A Prerecorded "Best Of Auto Lab; Please Call With Your Question Or Opinion Next Week Auto Lab is a 27 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with ... Continue reading
2016 Ford Explorer Platinum 4WD Review By John Heilig
Jul 1, 2016
THE AUTO PAGE By John HeiligSenior Editor Mid-Atlantic Bureau The Auto Channel MODEL: 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum 4WD ENGINE: 3.5-liter Ecotec V6 TRANSMISSION: 6-speed automatic with SelectShift HORSEPOWER/TORQUE: 365 hp @ 5,500 rpm/350 lb.-ft. @ 3,500 rpm WHEELBASE: 112.8 in. LENGTH X WIDTH X HEIGHT: 198.3 x 78.9 x 71 ... Continue reading
Fiat Club America's Annual Convention
Jun 30, 2016
Are you a fan of the FIAT brand? Do you love to talk FIAT? When you see another FIAT on the road, do you check it out and admire how the car looks and sounds? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the upcoming Fiat FreakOut is for you. For the past 32 years, the Fiat Club America has held its annual conve ... Continue reading
Chevrolet Camaro SS to Race in 2017 NASCAR XFINITY Series
Jun 30, 2016
Sixth-generation Camaro bodywork debuts next February at Daytona DAYTONA - June 30, 2016: As the Camaro marks the 50th anniversary of its introduction this year, Chevrolet announced today the sixth-generation Camaro SS will serve as the model for Chevrolet race cars in the NASCAR XFINITY Series, starting next season. T ... Continue reading
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