Here For America Initiative Highlights Today's Vibrant U.S. Auto Industry
May 12, 2015
International automakers today are highlighting their investment and dedication to the U.S. auto industry with the launch of Here For America. This new initiative provides a platform for international automakers to share the story of their ever growing impact on the U.S. economy and the benefits they provide to local c ... Continue reading
The Automotive Hall of Fame Announces 2015 Induction & Awards Gala Ceremony
May 11, 2015
Four individuals who moved the world forward through their contributions to the global automotive industry will be inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame at the 2015 Induction & Awards Gala Ceremony in Detroit on Thursday, July 23. The 2015 Automotive Hall of Fame today announced the inductees are Elwood Haynes, (18 ... Continue reading
GM Sells 258,484 Vehicles in China in April
May 8, 2015
Sales in first four months up 7.1 percent on annual basis SHANGHAI -- May 8, 2015: General Motors and its joint ventures sold 258,484 vehicles last month in China, down 0.4 percent year over year. Domestic sales by SAIC-GM-Wuling were up 10.2 percent year on year to 139,041 units. Shanghai GMâs domestic sales were ... Continue reading
Hertz Updates U.S. Rental Car Fleet With Significant Refresh Of 2015 Model Year Vehicles
May 7, 2015
The Company has added over 235,000 New Cars So Far, Bringing Customers an Extensive Mix of Brand-New, Low-Mileage Vehicles ESTERO, Fla., May 6, 2015 -- The Hertz Corporation , which includes the Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty brands, is updating its U.S. rental car fleet with a significant refresh of 2015 model year cars ra ... Continue reading
GM Thanks Customers for 500 Million Rides
May 4, 2015
Barra, Batey give 2016 Malibu to wounded vet, announce $174-million investment KANSAS CITY, KS -- May 4, 2015: â A half-billion vehicles over 106 years equals billions in commerce, payroll, investments and infrastructure in communities all over the world. For customers, these vehicles played roles in weddings, fam ... Continue reading
New-Car Transaction Prices Rise Steadily, Up 2.6 Percent in April 2015
May 1, 2015
Strength Reported Across Industry with Greatest Increases from Popular Truck Segments IRVINE, CA -- May 1, 2015: The analysts at Kelley Blue Book, today report the estimated average transaction price (ATP) for light vehicles in the United States was $33,560 in April 2015. New-car prices have increased by $836 (up 2.6 p ... Continue reading
Apr 29, 2015
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan will transition from a used vehicle to a new vehicle market, finds Frost & Sullivan LONDON -- April 28, 2015: Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the automotive industry across the globe are turning their attention to ... Continue reading
AutoNation Reports Record First Quarter EPS from Continuing Operations
Apr 22, 2015
EPS from continuing operations was $0.97, a record for first quarter results and an increase of 29% compared to first quarter 2014 adjusted EPS from continuing operations of $0.75 ($0.79 for the first quarter of 2014 on a GAAP basis) - Net income from continuing operations was $112 million, up 23% compared to first qua ... Continue reading
More Drivers Using Green to Go "Green"
Apr 22, 2015
Latest Experian study shows consumers buying an alternative-powered vehicle are more likely to use cash than those buying a gas vehicle Schaumburg, IL -- April 22, 2015: In honor of Earth Day, Experian Automotive found that consumers that purchased an alternative-powered vehicle did not just go Green by cutting back on ... Continue reading
10 Best New-Car Deals For April 2015
Apr 22, 2015
Kelley Blue Book Ranks Best Lease, Financing, Cash Back Deals Available This Month IRVINE, CA -- April 21, 2015: Kelley Blue Book editors have assembled their list of the 10 best lease, financing and cash back deals for new cars available in April from a variety of auto manufacturers. "If new-car shoppers are intereste ... Continue reading
GM Sold 2.4 Million Vehicles Globally in First Quarter
Apr 21, 2015
General Motors Co. sold 2.4 million vehicles globally in the first quarter of 2015, up 2 percent compared to a year ago. Sales in China increased 9 percent and deliveries in North America were up 6 percent. Opel/Vauxhall increased its sales by 3 percent in Europe.</p> <p>âThe momentum our brands are building in Ch ... Continue reading
Long-Range Electric Vehicles Set to Gain Popularity Globally
Apr 21, 2015
Europe likely to hold the second-highest market share by late 2015 LONDON -- April 21, 2015: The global electric vehicles market has made huge progress, with more than 55 models now available globally. Currently, over 70 percent of the models on the market are battery EVs (BEVs) and approximately 25 percent are plug-in ... Continue reading
Apr 19, 2015
Under the Instruction from Top Professional Drivers, Guests are invited to Experience Four World-Class Cars, including the Ferrari 458 Italia, McLaren MP4-12C, Lamborghini Huracan, and Porsche GT3 MCLEAN, Va.--Following a successful test drive in 2014, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts shifts into the fast lane with the ... Continue reading
Auto Lab LIVE Call-in Radio Saturday April 18, 2015 - WMCA 570 8:05a-9a;, WNYM 970 9:05a-10a
Apr 17, 2015
Car Question? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 25 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York area's 12 million people, providing listeners wi ... Continue reading
Alcantara -- A Brand Pledged To Improving The Environment
Apr 16, 2015
The Italian Firm's Lifestyle Brand Message Is Helping It Expand in the Automotive, Fashion, Consumer Electronics and Interior Design Industries WASHINGTON -- April 16, 2015: Alcantara®, the Italian-made material used to outfit the interiors of the world's most prestigious sports cars, is expanding its global presence ... Continue reading
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