New-Vehicle Initial Quality Improves Again, J.D. Power Finds
Jun 20, 2018
COSTA MESA, Calif.: 20 June 2018 — New-vehicle quality has improved for the fourth consecutive year—by 4% from 2017—and has reached its best level ever, according to the J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS).SM Initial quality is measured by the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PP100) d ... Continue reading
Wanna Buy An Imported Car - You May Have To Spend More
May 24, 2018
Washington DC May 24, 2018; The AIADA newsletter reported that President Donald Trump's push for tariffs on imported cars and trucks threatened a shake-up of the global auto industry while motivating nations including China and Germany to reiterate commitments of varying strength to free trade, reports Bloomberg. The U ... Continue reading
It's AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC This Saturday May 19, 2018 7-9 AM
May 19, 2018
Auto Lab is a 28 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 advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart ... Continue reading
Modifying An SUV To Be The Safest Possible Family Vehicle
May 16, 2018
I received a very thought provoking letter from a reader in Miami, Florida asking about the safest possible family vehicle. Readers, what are your thoughts? Dear Rob, My name is Diego, and I stumbled on to a post about vehicle height researching vehicle safety. ... Continue reading
May 13, 2018
TACH's take on this past week's automotive news in easy to digest chunks ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S. Reports April 2018 Sales
May 1, 2018
Sales of BMW Group vehicles in the U.S. increased 4.2 percent in April 2018 for a total of 27,213 vehicles (BMW and MINI brands combined), compared with 26,105 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date BMW Group sales in the U.S. are up 3.3 percent from the first four months of 2017. ... Continue reading
AIADA Market Watch 04/04/18 - International Nameplate Auto Sales Scoreboard
Apr 4, 2018
International brands were led last month by Acura (up 15.7 percent from last March), Mitsubishi (up 21.7 percent), and Volkswagen (up 17.8 percent). In contrast, Hyundai’s sales slipped 10.9 percent, due in part to the lack of SUVs and crossovers in its lineup. Throughout the industry, light trucks continued to drive ... Continue reading
Lured by Rising SUV Sales, Automakers Flood Market With Models
Mar 29, 2018
New York March 28, 2018; Reuters reported that demand for sport utility vehicles in the United States is booming, but the number of new models vying for a share of that market is growing even faster, threatening the fat profits automakers have enjoyed. At the New York Auto show this week, automakers will unveil another ... Continue reading
Rolls-Royce Takes On Ultimate Luxury Winter Road Trip To Courchevel, France
Mar 12, 2018
H.R. Owen dealership Rolls-Royce Motor Cars London is celebrating completing the ultimate luxury winter road trip to the stunning French Alps ski resort of Courchevel. Staff from the iconic showroom set off from Mayfair early in the morning to take on the 700-mile drive to Courchevel, but managed it without issue in ju ... Continue reading
February 2018 International Auto Brand North American Sales Scoreboard
Mar 3, 2018
Despite a slowing U.S. auto market, international brands maintained a strong presence in February. International brands were led last month by Audi (up 12.4 percent from last February), Mazda (up 12.7 percent), and Toyota (up 4.4 percent). Toyota had its best February ever for light truck sales, while Subaru, up 3.8 pe ... Continue reading
New Rolls-Royce Cullinan Promises Best Seat in the House
Feb 22, 2018
GOODWOOD, England - February 22, 2018: As the arrival of Cullinan nears and final preparations are made, Rolls-Royce this week offers a glimpse into what will undoubtedly be the best seat in the house. So much more than an SUV, Crossover or Off-roader, Rolls-Royce Cullinan will be Effortless, Everywhere, delivering eff ... Continue reading
International Brands US Auto Sales Scoreboard January 2018
Feb 2, 2018
International brands led the American auto industry in January. Some of the brands driving the charge included BMW (up 5 percent from last January), Nissan (up 12.1 percent), and Toyota (up 17 percent). Toyota had its best month ever for light truck sales and saw the redesigned Camry’s sales climb 21.3 percent to be ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S. January 2018 Sales
Feb 1, 2018
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – February 1, 2018… Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 5 percent in January 2018 for a total of 19,016 compared to 18,109 vehicles sold in January 2017. Most notably, the new BMW 5 Series showed strong growth for the seventh straight month, with 2,456 vehicles sold – nearly 10 percent of whi ... Continue reading
Which Used Car Brands Borrowers are Stretching the Most to Buy
Jan 23, 2018
LendingTree®,has released the findings of its study on which car makes borrowers are stretching the most to afford. ... Continue reading
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