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FCA US sales down 14% in Q1 2022

FCA US sales down 14% in Q1 2022

U.S. total sales decline 14%; retail sales down 13% Jeep® brand retail sales even versus the previous first quarter Jeep Grand Cherokee notches its best-ever Q1 total and retail sales, with total sales up 36% and retail sales up 44% Total U.S. sales for the Jeep Compass rise 22%, and retail sales increase 23% versus t ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY - April 4, 2022

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY - April 4, 2022

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall.To find out if your specific passenger vehicle is included in the recall, use our VIN Look-up Tool. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up March 27-April 2, 2022

Nutson's Weekly Auto News Wrap-up March 27-April 2, 2022

These are this past week's important, relevant, semi-secret, or snappy automotive news, opinions and insider back stories presented as expertly crafted easy-to-understand automotive universe news nuggets ... Continue reading

1958 Volvo PV 544 - Before (Some Of You) You Were Born

1958 Volvo PV 544 - Before (Some Of You) You Were Born

In August 1958, the Volvo PV544, a more modern version of the PV444, was introduced. The changes were the most extensive since the PV444 had been presented in 1944.The body was given a larger, convex windscreen together with a larger rear window to improve visibility. ... Continue reading

Dodge Names Top 10 'Chief Donut Maker' Candidates

Dodge Names Top 10 'Chief Donut Maker' Candidates

cutting the candidates down to the final two Top 10 candidates to fly to Arizona's Radford Racing School to begin next stage of competition The chief donut maker position will be officially announced on April 26 (HEMI® Day) The chief donut maker search is part of the brand's Never Lift plan, which provides a 24-month ... Continue reading

Nissan Group reports first-quarter 2022 U.S. sales

Nissan Group reports first-quarter 2022 U.S. sales

April 1, 2022 2022 2021 % chg First-quarter (January - March) 2022 total sales (units) 201,081 285,553 -29.6% Nissan Division sales 189,835 266,482 -28.8% INFINITI sales* 11,246 19,071 -41.0% Calendar year 2022 total sales (units) 201,081 285,553 -29.6% Nissan Division sales 189,835 266,482 -28.8% INFINITI sales* 11,24 ... Continue reading

Mitsubishi Motors Reports Strong First Quarter Sales

Mitsubishi Motors Reports Strong First Quarter Sales

Q1 2022 retail sales up 44.7% year-over-year All-new 2022 Outlander continues setting sales records with largest total quarterly tally since launch last year, up 218.2% year-over-year, and best-ever quarterly retail sales for the nameplate Recently refreshed 2022 Eclipse Cross total sales up 152.2% for the quarter, ach ... Continue reading

Mazda Reports March 2022 Sales Results

Mazda Reports March 2022 Sales Results

April 1, 2022 IRVINE, Calif. (April 1, 2022) – Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total March sales of 33,023 vehicles, an increase of 3.2 percent compared to March 2021. ... Continue reading

Toyota Motor North America Reports March, First Quarter 2022 US Sales

Toyota Motor North America Reports March, First Quarter 2022 US Sales

Sales of electrified vehicles represent nearly 26 percent of total sales for the first quarter Number one seller of electrified vehicles for the 89th consecutive quarter 18 electrified Toyota and Lexus vehicle options, with three more available by summer 2022 PLANO, Texas (April 1, 2022) – Toyota Motor North America ... Continue reading

First Quarter 2022 GM Truck Sales Save The Day

First Quarter 2022 GM Truck Sales Save The Day

DETROIT – General Motors Co. sold 512,846 vehicles in the United States in the first quarter of 2022, with improved semiconductor supplies supporting higher production and market share in key truck segments. ... Continue reading

2023 Toyota GR Corolla Circuit Edition - 300 HP, AWD, Street Legal +VIDEO

2023 Toyota GR Corolla Circuit Edition - 300 HP, AWD, Street Legal +VIDEO

1.6L, 3-cylinder direct/port injected turbo engine delivers 300 hp and 273 pound-feet of torque GR-Four AWD system with customizable front-rear power settings Available in two grades: Core and launch-year-exclusive Circuit Edition Born from rally racing and tested to meet the highest standards set by master driver Akio ... Continue reading

Fisker Passes 40,000 Reservations for Fisker Ocean SUV and Will Open Pre-Orders for Limited-Edition Fisker Ocean One on July 1, 2022

Fisker Passes 40,000 Reservations for Fisker Ocean SUV and Will Open Pre-Orders for Limited-Edition Fisker Ocean One on July 1, 2022

Designed by Henrik Fisker, the all-electric Fisker Ocean is a beautiful new icon of sustainable mobility. While keeping the design language and functionality of an SUV, the Fisker Ocean features a dramatically sculpted exterior with an aggressive stance, clean lines, sleek surfaces, ultra-slim lighting, and modern cubi ... Continue reading

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. REPORTS MARCH 2022 SALES RESULTS

SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC. REPORTS MARCH 2022 SALES RESULTS

CAMDEN, N.J., April 1, 2022 -- Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today reported 43,322 vehicle sales for March 2022, a 34.1 percent decrease compared with March 2021 (65,726). The automaker also reported year-to-date sales of 132,346, a 17.5 percent decrease compared with Q1 in 2021. Subaru's vehicle supply continues to be ... Continue reading

American Honda Posts Strong March Sales with Slight Improvement in Product Supply

American Honda Posts Strong March Sales with Slight Improvement in Product Supply

American Honda sales near 110,000 units, best since August 2021, on improved supply and sustained demand. Honda set a new monthly record for electrified vehicles on strong sales of CR-V Hybrid and Accord Hybrid. ... Continue reading

KIA AMERICA REPORTS SALES GAINS IN FIRST QUARTER

KIA AMERICA REPORTS SALES GAINS IN FIRST QUARTER

Kia America today announced March sales of 59,524 units, capping the brand's second highest total through the first three months of the year. With 3,156 all-electric EV6 models sold in March, Kia's electrified models notched their best-ever monthly and quarterly performances. ... Continue reading

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