Toyota to Feature Technology, Safety Innovations at 2012 Chicago Auto Show
Feb 1, 2012
Toyota will be providing Chicagoans with a glimpse of the future at this year's Chicago Auto Show, courtesy of the Prius "family," a number of environmentally-conscious concept vehicles and a pair of interactive safety displays. Toyota's 45,070-square-foot exhibit will be a blend of new products bound for dealerships a ... Continue reading
Nissan Sales Up 10.4% in January
Feb 1, 2012
Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) maintained momentum from a strong 2011 finish with January sales of 79,313 units versus 71,847 units a year earlier, an increase of 10.4 percent. Nissan Division sales rose 12.5 percent for the month to 72,517 units. Sales of Infiniti vehicles decreased 8.2 percent from the prior year, ... Continue reading
Kia Motors Posts All-Time Best January Sales With 27.8-Percent Increase
Feb 1, 2012
After reaching all-time sales and market share highs in 2011, Kia Motors America's (KMA) steep upward trajectory continued in the first month of 2012 with record January sales of 35,517 units, a 27.8-percent increase over the same period in 2011, and the brand's 17th straight monthly sales record. With popular vehicles ... Continue reading
vAuto Founder Dale Pollak Reveals New Science of Used Vehicle Sourcing and Sales at NADA 2012
Feb 1, 2012
vAuto founder Dale Pollak will reveal a new approach to sourcing and selling used vehicle inventory for maximum profitability during a series of workshops at the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) convention, Feb. 3-6, 2012, in Las Vegas. 'It also defines the operational processes dealers need to transform ... Continue reading
Subaru of America, Inc. Reports Record January Sales
Feb 1, 2012
Led by remarkable sales for the all-new Impreza, Subaru of America, Inc. today reported record vehicle sales for January 2012 of 22,807 vehicles, a gain of 21% over January 2011. The impressive results for January follow a record year in 2011 that ended with 266,989 Subaru vehicles sold. The all-new Impreza was up 175% ... Continue reading
DMEautomotive Helps Car Dealers Join the Mobile App Revolution With Driver Connect
Feb 1, 2012
DMEautomotive (DMEa), the science-inspired, results-based automotive marketing leader today unveiled Driver Connect(SM), a breakthrough, dealer-branded mobile app for iPhone, iPad, and Android devices. The most advanced and robust mobile app ever designed for dealerships and dealer groups, it represents a critical new ... Continue reading
Feb 1, 2012
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. , North America's leading provider of natural gas fuel for transportation, has signed a strategic joint marketing and fueling agreement with Navistar International Corp. , global truck and engine manufacturer. 'Natural gas has clearly emerged as the most realistic alternative fuel option for th ... Continue reading
Toyota Partners With Shazam to Amplify the "Camry Effect"
Feb 1, 2012
Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. has announced the debut of an integrated marketing campaign that enables viewers to use the Shazam mobile app to enter for a chance to win one new 2012 Camry for themselves and one for a friend, during a live NBC television broadcast on Sunday, Feb. 5. Beginning with the "Connections" c ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports Full Year 2011 Net Income of $183 Million
Feb 1, 2012
Chrysler Group full year 2011 net income improved to $183 million from a net loss of $652 million in 2010 and despite a $551 million loss on extinguishment of debt in Q2 2011; fourth quarter net income was $225 million, the highest quarterly net income since the Company began operations in 2009 Net revenue for the year ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports January 2012 U.S. Sales Increased 44 Percent; Best January Since 2008
Feb 1, 2012
Best January sales in four years January marks the 22nd-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Eighth-consecutive month of sales gains of at least 20 percent Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, and Ram Truck brands each post sales increases in January versus same month a year ago Chrysler brand sales up 81 percent; highe ... Continue reading
Renault-Nissan Alliance Posts Record Sales in 2011 for Third Consecutive Year
Feb 1, 2012
Despite financial uncertainty and natural disasters, global sales increased 10 percent and exceeded 8 million units for the first time. - Strongest growth came from emerging markets and the United States. The Renault-Nissan Alliance sold a record 8,029,222 units in 2011, a 10.3% increase from 2010, fuelled by robust sa ... Continue reading
Dana Expands SVL Aftermarket Drivetrain Offering for Owners of Older Vehicles
Feb 1, 2012
Dana Holding Corporation announced today it will extend its SVL aftermarket drivetrain product line to include additional heavy-duty components and, for the first time, light-duty axle components. SVL products offer quality replacement parts designed specifically for post-warranty vehicles. Availability of the extended ... Continue reading
Glaser Appointed Vice President of Marketing for Mercedes-Benz USA
Feb 1, 2012
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) announced today the appointment of Bernhard (Bernie) Glaser to vice president of marketing for MBUSA, effective immediately. Glaser was most recently general manager, product management for MBUSA. In his new position, Glaser will be a member of MBUSA's executive management team with overall re ... Continue reading
GM Wentzville Plant to Build New CNG Vans for AT&T
Feb 1, 2012
Fresh on the heels of the announcement that is has deployed its 5,000th alternative fuel vehicle, AT&T* announced today that it plans to take delivery of 1,200 Chevrolet Express dedicated compressed natural gas (CNG) cargo vans to be deployed to AT&T service centers nationwide. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports 47.9 Percent Increase in January U.S. Sales
Feb 1, 2012
Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 27,209 units sold in January, a 47.9 percent increase over prior year sales. "We ended 2011 strong and are seeing the momentum continue into 2012 with a 47.9 percent increase, demonstrating our growth strategy continues to take root," said Jonathan Browning, President a ... Continue reading
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