News By Topic: Women And Cars

Nearly 8% Year-to-Date Sales Rise for Subaru

Jun 1, 2011

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced a nearly 8% year-to-date sales increase, with 20,036 units sold in May 2011 resulting in total YTD sales of 112,255. However, while Subaru Legacy and Outback models experienced year-over-year growth, sales of Forester, Impreza and Tribeca decreased due to inventory limitations. ... Continue reading

AeroVironment to Build First Phase of West Coast "Green Highway" Along Interstate 5 in Oregon

Jun 1, 2011

AeroVironment, Inc. today announced that it has been selected by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODoT) to install its high-power Level 3 electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations along the I-5 corridor from the California state line to the Willamette Valley. This is the beginning of the “Green Highway," a ... Continue reading

The Unbeatable 2012 Era Class B Motor Home

Jun 1, 2011

FOREST CITY, Iowa--The leader in Sprinter-based motor homes, Winnebago Industries, Inc., returns the fuel efficient and popular Class B Era to its lineup in 2012. The 2012 Era is nimble, maneuverable, easy-to-drive and most important fuel efficient, achieving 18-19 mpg ... Continue reading

Infiniti Reports A Decrease of 21% Over Last Year's May Sales

Jun 1, 2011

Infiniti today reported U.S. sales of 6,389 units for the month of May, a decrease of 21.0 percent versus 8,091 units a year earlier. Calendar year-to-date Infiniti sales have increased 5.1 percent to 40,986 vehicles for the first five months of 2011. ... Continue reading

Record Sales for Kia for Third Straight Month

Jun 1, 2011

Kia Motors America's (KMA) unprecedented growth trend continued in May with the brand posting its best-ever monthly sales of 48,212 units – a 53.4-percent increase from May 2010, and a 2.4-percent increase over the previous record set last month. KMA's year-to-date sales are up 44.8 percent over 2010, wh ... Continue reading

Sales Increased 10 Percent in May for Chrysler-- Best May Sales Since 2008

Jun 1, 2011

Chrysler's retail sales up 27 percent in May compared with same month a year ago May marks the 14th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains. New 2011 Chrysler 200 sales up 154 percent compared with sales of its predecessor a year ago; retail sales of the Chrysler 200 increase more than five fold Chrysler brand ... Continue reading

Fiesta and Focus, Ford's New Fuel-Efficient Cars Are in Strong Demand

Jun 1, 2011

Strong demand for Ford's new fuel-efficient vehicles and powertrains continued in May Ford's all-new Fiesta and Focus combined for 29,423 sales Ford's biggest small car month since May 2008 Explorer posts highest sales in 47 months; total sales up 135 percent; retail sales quadruple from year ago Fusion and Escape cont ... Continue reading

Did you buy that Porsche? Their Sales Are Up

Jun 1, 2011

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up in the United States, today announced May sales in the United States of 2,817 units compared to the same period last year when it sold 1,873, an increase of 50 percent. May's re ... Continue reading

Maserati Honored at 2011 Mille Miglia - VIDEO FEATURE

Jun 1, 2011

MODENA, Italy - June 1, 2011 The 2011 Mille Miglia paid homage to Maserati as the participants paraded through the company’s Modena HQ for the first time. The cars entered the Maserati complex via the famous Viale Ciro Menotti 322 gate and then cruised past the redbrick buildings that house the production lines. T ... Continue reading

30,000 New Volkswagens are on the Road This May: It's VW's Strongest Sales Month in Over Seven Years

Jun 1, 2011

Volkswagen today reported 30,100 units sold in May 2011, a 27.9 percent increase over prior year sales and the company's best sales month since August 2003. Year-to-date sales are up 19.7 percent. "May was an outstanding month for Volkswagen, and breaking through the 30,000 mark without either Beetle or Passat in the m ... Continue reading

Hagerty's Top Five "Affordable" Dream Cars

Jun 1, 2011

Earlier this year, a 1970 Plymouth 'Cuda Hemi Convertible was auctioned for $1,705,000 and a 1955 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe came off the block for $1,375,000 -- not exactly chump change. Classic car sale prices have been on the rise in 2011, ... Continue reading

Honda Invites You to a Epic Digital Scavenger Hunt

Jun 1, 2011

The Honda Civic quest is a colossal endeavor taking digital engagement to another level. While taking part in the quest, players will get a look at the five new Civic vehicles, unlock badges, compete against friends and be able to enter for a chance to win two Honda Civics,one for them and one for their best Facebook f ... Continue reading

Get Charged Without Plugging In: Yazaki and Evatran Will Bring Plugless Power to Electric Vehicles

Jun 1, 2011

Evatran, the developer of the Plugless Power electric vehicle (EV) inductive recharging system, and Yazaki North America have signed a Joint Development Agreement to develop and market Plugless Power technology to automotive manufacturers as a factory or dealership option. With joint resources, Evatran and Yazaki are d ... Continue reading

Special Event - 2011 Nissan Leaf EV Will Go Mountain Climbing in Colorado

Jun 1, 2011

89th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with veteran Nissan off-road truck racing champion Chad Hord behind the wheel. The Nissan LEAF will compete in the Production Class for electric vehicles and, other than the removal of some interior parts like seats and carpets to make room for safety equipment, such as a roll c ... Continue reading

What to Do If You Have An Accident? AAA Insurance iPhone App Gives You Instructions

Jun 1, 2011

AAA's fourth free mobile app helps drivers through stressful process of gathering information and documenting a traffic collision The AAA Insurance app walks drivers through the post-traffic crash process of collecting information, photos and even requesting a tow truck. ... Continue reading