2013 Dodge Dart Compact Car Features Industry-Leading Amount of Advanced Steel Technologies
Jan 4, 2012
The Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI) has reason to celebrate early in this 2012 New Year. High-strength steel will be used in an industry-leading 68 percent of the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart's body structure. The Dart marks the Dodge brand's re-entry into the compact sedan segment and will debut at the 2012 North ... Continue reading
Jan 4, 2012
Technology on new Fusion keeps drivers between the lines With many of us driving long distances this time of year, drowsiness can easily creep up when behind the wheel. That's why the all-new Ford Fusion will offer a Lane Keeping System to help drivers stay between the lines. Fusion, which will soon debut at the North ... Continue reading
NADA: Top 3 Factors Why New Car Sales Will Increase in 2012
Jan 4, 2012
NADA economist predicts more than 13.9 million new car sales in 2012 As the U.S. economy continues to improve this year, Paul Taylor, chief economist of the National Automobile Dealers Association, predicts more than 13.9 million new cars and light trucks will be purchased or leased in 2012. Taylor, who is forecasting ... Continue reading
American Suzuki 2011 Sales Up 11 Percent Over Previous Year
Jan 4, 2012
DECEMBER CYTD 2011 2010 MTD VS. 2011 2010 YTD VS. MTD PRIOR YR. ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing for 2012 cube®
Jan 4, 2012
Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced U.S. pricing for the 2012 Nissan cube, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide. The 2012 Nissan cube, now in its fourth generation, continues with its distinctive asymmetrical rear window, refrigerator-style rear door and more than 40 accessories to help buyers ... Continue reading
Acura Announces December and Year End Sales Results
Jan 4, 2012
As a challenging 2011 came to a close, the MDX luxury SUV again led Acura monthly sales with 4,588 units sold, down 22.1 percent based on Daily Selling Rate* (DSR). Total monthly sales for Acura were 13,129 units (down 15.2 percent) while year-to-date** sales totaled 123,299 (down 8.0 percent). "As we close the chapter ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Sales Were Up 41.9 Percent in 2011
Jan 4, 2012
Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported December 2011 sales of 5,032 units, up 3.2 percent from December 2010. Mitsubishi's 2011 sales finished 41.9 percent more than sales in calendar year 2010. This marks Mitsubishi's highest full-year sales total since 2008. ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports 4.1 Percent Sales Gain in December, Closes 2011 Up 9.1 Percent
Jan 4, 2012
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported December U.S. sales of 22,353 vehicles, an increase of 4.1 percent versus last year. On a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis, Mazda's December 2011 sales also were up 4.1 percent. December 2011 represented Mazda's best December since 2007, the strong sales showing attri ... Continue reading
Jan 4, 2012
After surpassing its all-time best annual sales total in the first nine months of 2011, Kia Motors America (KMA) today reported record December sales of 43,390 units, a 42.5-percent increase over the same period in 2010, which contributed to the brand's best-ever full-year sales of 485,492 vehicles. Kia, one of the fas ... Continue reading
Infiniti Reports December 2011 Sales--down 12.1%
Jan 4, 2012
Infiniti today reported U.S. sales of 10,990 units for December, a decrease of 12.1 percent versus 12,502 units a year earlier. Total Infiniti sales of 98,461 in 2011 were down 4.8 percent compared to the 103,411 units sold during 2010. Infiniti sales highlights for the month include: Infiniti QX sales of 1,735 showed ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Sales Increase 7.7% for Record December
Jan 4, 2012
Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported record December U.S. sales of 100,927 units versus 93,730 units a year earlier, an increase of 7.7 percent. Nissan Division sales also set a new December record, increasing 10.7 percent for the month to 89,937 units. Sales of Infiniti vehicles 12.1 decreased percent from ... Continue reading
Transaction Prices For New Cars Continue to Reach New Record Highs in December
Jan 4, 2012
TrueCar.com, the authority on new car pricing, trends and forecasts, estimated today that the average transaction price for light vehicles in the United States was $30,686 in December 2011, up $1,682 (5.8 percent) from December 2010 and up $189 (0.6 percent) from November 2011. "Despite continued economic uncertainty, ... Continue reading
H.B. Stubbs Company to Create Hyundai Exhibit at NAIAS
Jan 4, 2012
H.B. Stubbs Company, a global exhibit and event marketing company, will unveil Hyundai Motor America's new exhibition at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. International journalists and auto enthusiasts alike will see Hyundai's new exhibit featuring the company's full lineup of highly fuel-efficient ... Continue reading
Jan 4, 2012
At the 2012 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS), Schaeffler Technologies -- a global automotive manufacturer of high-precision products and systems for engines, transmissions and chassis applications -- will showcase how the company, through its portfolio of products, is well positioned as a partner in effic ... Continue reading
Jan 4, 2012
AutoNation, Inc., America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2011 on Thursday, January 26, 2012. Mike Jackson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mike Maroone, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Mike Sho ... Continue reading
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