Kia U.S. Auto Sales February 2016 - Tenth Consecutive Monthly Sales Record
Mar 1, 2016
IRVINE, Calif., March 1, 2016 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced best-ever February sales of 49,737 vehicles, a 13 percent increase over the same period last year. The brand's tenth consecutive monthly sales record was led by the Soul and Optima, with 11,842 and 9,630 units sold, respectively. "With our Super ... Continue reading
Hyundai U.S. Auto Sales February 2016 - Best February Ever
Mar 1, 2016
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 1, 2016 -- Hyundai Motor America today reported its best February in company history, selling 53,009 units for the month, up one percent versus the same period last year. "The strong demand for the all-new Tucson continued through the month with sales up 90 percent over last February," sa ... Continue reading
Porsche U.S. Auto Sales February 2016 - Up 11%
Mar 1, 2016
ATLANTA, March 1, 2016 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor in the United States of Porsche 918 Spyder, 911, Boxster, and Cayman sports cars, Macan and Cayenne SUVs, and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up, today announced February 2016 sales of 3,561 vehicles, up 11.2 percent ov ... Continue reading
Subaru U.S. Auto Sales February 2016 - Reports Record February Sales
Mar 1, 2016
CHERRY HILL, N.J., March 1, 2016 -- Record February - monthly sales increase 1.6 percent over February 2015 51st consecutive month of month-over-month growth Best February ever for Forester, Outback, WRX/STI 24th consecutive month of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold 31st consecutive month of more than 10,000 Foresters so ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz U.S.Auto Sales February 2016 - Sales Of 25,632 Units
Mar 1, 2016
ATLANTA, March 1, 2016 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported February sales of 22,941, with 2,269 units for Daimler Vans and 422 units for smart. Vans marked a best-ever February with an increase of 35.5% from the previous year. MBUSA reported a grand total of 25,632 vehicles. "Despite runout of two high-volume m ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi U.S. Auto Sales February 2016 - Sales Increase
Mar 1, 2016
CYPRESS, Calif., March 1, 2016 -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today reported February 2016 sales of 7,870, an increase of 4.5 percent over February of 2015. Leading the way for the month was Mitsubishi's duo of CUVs, the Outlander Sport and Outlander, with combined sales of 4,712, up 32 percent. For th ... Continue reading
Toyota U.S. Auto Sales February 2016; 4.1 Percent Increase
Mar 1, 2016
TORRANCE, Calif.—Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. today reported February 2016 sales of 189,852 vehicles, an increase of 5.2 percent from February 2015 on a volume basis. With the same number of selling days in February 2016 and 2015, sales were also up 5.2 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Toyota ... Continue reading
Mar 1, 2016
Despite Fear, AAA Survey Reveals That Experience with Vehicle Technology Leads to Trust Three out of four U.S. drivers report feeling “afraidââ&# 130;¬??? to ride in a self-driving car, according to a new survey from AAA. With today’s heightened focus on autonomous vehicles, this fear p ... Continue reading
Global Penetration of OEM Telematics in New Passenger Cars to Exceed 72% by 2021
Mar 1, 2016
LONDON, March 1, 2016 -- ABI Research, the leader in transformative technology innovation market intelligence, forecasts the global penetration of embedded and hybrid factory installed OEM telematics in new passenger cars to exceed 72% by 2021. Growth will mainly be driven by key volume car OEMs in the U.S., European U ... Continue reading
Mar 1, 2016
Fourth-Generation Sportage Compact CUV Boasts Sophisticated Design, a Refined Premium Interior and Significant Ride and Handling Improvements Stiffer structure, new suspension, advanced driver assistance systems, and premium materials take Sportage to the head of the class Cutting-edge design, engaging driving dynamics ... Continue reading
Honda Canada Auto Sales February 2016 - Double-Digit Gains
Mar 1, 2016
MARKHAM, Ontario—Combined February sales of 9,586 units by the Honda and Acura divisions of Honda Canada Inc. represented a 15% increase over last year’s sales. The Honda Automobile Division reported February sales of 8,553 units, up 19% over last year. The Acura Division reported February sales of ... Continue reading
Goodyear Reveals Concept Tires for Autonomous Cars +VIDEO
Mar 1, 2016
GENEVA, March 1, 2016 -- The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has revealed two innovative new concept tires at the 86th Geneva International Motor Show that could literally reshape the future for autonomous cars. The concepts: the spherical-shaped Eagle-360 - a future-oriented tire - was designed with key features of man ... Continue reading
2016 Geneva Motor Show - The Lamborghini Centenario Unveiled
Mar 1, 2016
Sant'Agata Bolognese/Geneva, 1 March 2016 – Automobili Lamborghini presents the Lamborghini Centenario at Geneva Motor Show, in the year the company celebrates the centenary of founder Ferruccio Lamborghini's birth. Only 20 coupé and 20 roadster versions of the Centenario will be produced and all 40 cars are al ... Continue reading
Porsche Unveils Wolf In Sheep's Clothing at 2016 Geneva Motor Show - New 911 R
Mar 1, 2016
GENEVA - March 1, 2016: With its new 911 R, Porsche is unveiling a puristic sports car in classical design at the 2016 Geneva International Motor Show. Its 368 kW (500 hp) four-litre naturally aspirated flat engine and six-speed sports transmission places the 911 R firmly in the tradition of its historic role model: a ... Continue reading
Audi U.S. Auto Sales February 2016; Sets 62nd Consecutive Monthly U.S. Sales Record
Mar 1, 2016
HERNDON, Va.—Audi reported that its February 2016 sales increased 2.3% to 11,718 vehicles, a total that stands as the brand’s 62nd straight month of record U.S. sales. Audi achieved its best-ever February sales in the brand’s U.S. history. The previous February record was set in 2015 ... Continue reading
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