Chrysler Group Reports August 2010 U.S. Sales Increased 7 Percent
Sep 1, 2010
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sept. 1 -- -- August marks the fifth consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases -- Fourteen Chrysler Group vehicle lines improve year-over-year sales -- Jeep®, Dodge and Ram brands post year-over-year sales increases -- All-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee sales ramp-up continues as dealers b ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports August 2010 Sales in U.S.
Sep 1, 2010
Cayenne Regains Sales Lead, Panamera Continues to Enjoy Strong Results ATLANTA, Sept. 1 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera Gran Turismo line-up in the United States, today announced August sales in the U.S. of 2,032 units compared t ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces August 2010 Sales
Sep 1, 2010
Sales Up 9.7 Percent Year To Date IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 1 -- Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced August sales of 32,465 units, with year-to-date sales of 237,953 up 9.7-percent year to date. The 2011 Sorento CUV was the brand's best-selling vehicle for the eighth consecutive month, and Kia's growing stable of next ... Continue reading
Nissan North America August 2010 Sales
Sep 1, 2010
Nissan sales drop 30.9 percent compared to August 2009; trucks, crossovers gain Infiniti continues growth up 21.9 percent; Infiniti M & QX up more than 100 percent FRANKLIN, Tenn., Sept. 1 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported August U.S. sales of 76,827 units versus 105,312 units a year earlier, a decreas ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S. Reports August 2010 Sales
Sep 1, 2010
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Sept. 1 -- The BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) reported August sales of 23,965 vehicles, a decrease of 1.6 percent from the 24,343 vehicles sold last year. Year-to-date, the BMW Group also reported a sales volume of 168,940 vehicles, up 5.6 percent from the 160,044 units sold last ye ... Continue reading
Acura Announces August 2010 Sales Results
Sep 1, 2010
Acura Posts Double Digit Sales Increase for Seventh Consecutive Month TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 1 -- Acura announced today sales for August 2010 reached 11,534 vehicles, an increase of 24.6%*, making it the seventh consecutive month Acura posted double digit sales increases. Year-to-date sales** for Acura are up 24.1% to ... Continue reading
Volkswagen of America Announces August 2010 Sales
Sep 1, 2010
Jetta SportWagen Sets All-Time Sales Records While Passat Has Best Sales Month In Nearly Two Years HERNDON, Va., Sept. 1 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today reported that August marked a 21 percent increase in year-to-date sales for their entire line of vehicles. August 2010 sales decreased 7.9 percent when compared w ... Continue reading
Subaru Announces August 2010 Sales Results
Sep 1, 2010
- Subaru Outback Has Best August Ever - CHERRY HILL, N.J., Sept. 1 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported August sales of 22,239 units. With the exception of last year's outstanding result during the CARS program this was Subaru of America's best August ever. Year-to-date sales totaled 172,182 units - a 20-percent i ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports August 2010 Sales
Sep 1, 2010
IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 1 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported August sales of 19,739, a decrease of 25.6 percent (down 22.7 percent on a daily selling rate basis) compared to last August. August 2009 was during the very successful Cash for Clunkers program, where Mazda's sales were up 12.1 percent. Y ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports August 2010 Sales
Sep 1, 2010
- Retail market share of 5.3 percent sets all-time high - 20th consecutive month of year-over-year retail share increases FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 1 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 53,603, down 11 percent compared with the all-time sales record set in August 2009, when the successful "Cash for C ... Continue reading
GM Reports August 2010 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac Sales
Sep 1, 2010
DETROIT, Sept. 1 -- -- Combined Buick, GMC and Cadillac sales counter trend, increase 37 percent -- Calendar-year-to-date sales for GM's four brands are up 23 percent -- Buick remains the fastest growing major auto brand in the U.S. -- Cadillac is the fastest growing luxury brand in the U.S. August sales for Chevrolet, ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports August 2010 Sales
Sep 1, 2010
TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 1 -- Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported August sales of 148,388 units. In comparison to last August when Toyota sales were at their peak under Cash for Clunkers, sales were down 31.4 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw volume basis, unadjusted for 25 selling ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports August 2010 Sales in U.S.
Sep 1, 2010
Cayenne Regains Sales Lead, Panamera Continues to Enjoy Strong Results ATLANTA, Sept. 1 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera Gran Turismo line-up in the United States, today announced August sales in the U.S. of 2,032 units compared t ... Continue reading
Fantastic New Video of Honda ASIMO Robot
Sep 1, 2010
LIVING WITH HUMANOID ROBOTS HONDA CONDUCTS EUROPEAN PUBLIC RESEARCH TO PERFECT HUMAN-ROBOT INTERACTION TORRANCE, CA - September 1, 2010: A research project will be conducted this week in Linz, Austria, to discover what the ideal interaction between people and humanoid robots ought to be in the future, Honda R&D and Ars ... Continue reading
Sep 1, 2010
BOULDER, Colo.--Automakers are on the verge of mass-marketing plug-in electric vehicles worldwide, including both plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) as well as battery electric vehicles (BEVs).Ã These vehicles offer improved fuel economy, lower emissions, and a quieter ride than comparable traditionally power ... Continue reading
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