Ford's New 3-Cylinder Engine Will Match 4-Cylinders
Jun 2, 2011
Newest EcoBoost engine, Ford's first three-cylinder, to be launched globally in Ford small cars New engine will deliver performance of a larger four-cylinder with even higher fuel economy Ford announces first eight-speed automatic transmission for future vehicles The first Ford-designed, Ford-engineered and Ford-built ... Continue reading
Jun 2, 2011
AutoNation, Inc., America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it has entered into a long-term marketing agreement with the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale, a division of Nova Southeastern University, to name the Museum's Studio School and its educational and community programming, the "AutoNation Academ ... Continue reading
2011 Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design Road Test - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 2, 2011
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS Volvo's press events are always noteworthy for the amount of seat time involved. Some other manufacturers may have as little as an hour or two of drive time, and four or five is typical, with a couple hundred miles of mostly back roads covered. Volvo's recent "2011 XC Adventure" wa ... Continue reading
Universal Lubricants Motor Oil Receives GM's High Quality Certification
Jun 2, 2011
Universal Lubricants announced today that its Super XHD Synthetic 5W30 has received the distinguished General Motors (GM) dexos1 certification.The company's motor oil is a dexos1 full synthetic that is both API-SN and ILSAC-GF5 approved. ... Continue reading
Jun 2, 2011
IRVINE, Calif.--With the busy summer riding season upon us, the ATV Safety Institute (ASI) encourages kids to enter the Do the Ride Thing" Video Contest (click here to see a video about the contest). Sponsored by the ASI, the contest, in its second year, runs June 1 to September 6, 2011 and offers 10 prizes totaling ... Continue reading
Are Your Tires Gasping for Air?
Jun 2, 2011
RMA, AAA, NHTSA Continue Effort to Educate Motorists about Proper Tire Care The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA), AAA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Fairfax County, Va. police teamed up today at the Fairfax County Police Emergency Vehicle Operations Center to demonstrate the hazar ... Continue reading
Jun 2, 2011
As Ford's fuel-efficient vehicles gain momentum in California, company researchers are showcasing what could be next intelligent vehicles that wirelessly talk to each other to reduce crashes and the billions of gallons of gas wasted in congestion each year. Today, Ford convened a panel of auto industry, transportation ... Continue reading
Jun 2, 2011
Daimler AG (stock exchange symbol DAI) today reported U.S. sales of 20,798 Mercedes-Benz and smart vehicles, an improvement of 4.7 Percent compared to May 2010. All sales figures in this release are on an unadjusted basis unless otherwise noted. Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported May sales of 20,306 vehicles, a 5 ... Continue reading
Get on the Bus! 15 Passenger Vans Proving to be Most Economical Choice for Avid Road-Trippers
Jun 1, 2011
With gas prices painfully high across the country, it is no wonder that people are being more thoughtful as to how much they drive and how much gas they consume. For those that love getting out of town for a few days with many friends or family members, van rentals in Los Angeles is becoming more and more popular as an ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Sales Up Nearly 60% in May
Jun 1, 2011
Mitsubishi Motors North America today reported May 2011 sales of 7,568 units, an increase of 59.8 percent compared to May 2010. It was Mitsubishi's highest May sales total in three years (May 2008) and the ninth consecutive month that the company has achieved a year-over-year sales increase. Year-to date sales are up 6 ... Continue reading
Acura Reports That May 2011 Sales Are Down
Jun 1, 2011
In a month hit hard by production and parts shortages as a result of the earthquake in Japan, Acura total vehicle sales for May were 9,000 down 17.1 percent based on Daily Selling Rate* (DSR). The MDX luxury SUV once again led Acura sales with 3,824 units sold, up 1.9 percent* compared to May 2010. Year-to-date sales f ... Continue reading
Audi Sets Record for Best May U.S. Sales; Third-Best Month in Brand's History
Jun 1, 2011
Audi today reported its fifth-consecutive record-setting month for 2011 with the best May U.S. sales in company history. Â Last month, demand for Audi luxury vehicles increased 13.6% to 10,457 vehicles sold, from 9,205 vehicles sold in May 2010, marking the third-best month in Audi of America history. The strong May 2 ... Continue reading
American Suzuki May 2011 Sales up 20 Percent
Jun 1, 2011
MAY CYTD 2011 2010 MTD VS. 2011 2010 YTD VS. MTD PRIOR YR. YTD PRIOR YR. GRAND VITARA: 378 379 0% 2,141 1,973 9% EQUATOR: 174 136 28% 810 549 48% SX4: 1,112 885 26% 4,948 5,026 -2% KIZASHI 622 474 31% 3,193 1,693 89% XL7: 4 28 -86% 31 264 -88% FORENZA/RENO: 0 1 0% 1 9 -89% TOTAL: 2,290 1,903 20% 11,124 9,514 17% 2011 S ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports its Best-Ever May
Jun 1, 2011
Hyundai Motor America today announced all-time record May sales of 59,214 units, up 21 percent compared with the same record-breaking period last year. This marks the fifth consecutive month that Hyundai has set an all-time monthly sales record. For the year, total sales are up 29 percent, with retail volume rising 40 ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports May Sales Results
Jun 1, 2011
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted May sales of 90,773, a decrease of 16.1 percent based on the daily selling rate* compared to May 2010 results the company announced today. American Honda year-to-date sales of 523,550 represent an increase of 7.4 percent compared to last year. Honda Division May 2011 sales were 81 ... Continue reading
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