Fiat 500 Wins 'Gear of the Year' Award from Men's Journal
Dec 2, 2011
Men's Journal's 'Gear of the Year' award marks the new Fiat 500 as one of the most innovative and game-changing products of 2011 Award represents the adventurous, modern and 'live the interesting life' spirit of the magazine's readers More than 15 U.S. awards and 80 international awards recognize the unique styling, en ... Continue reading
Nissan Americas Announces Pierre Loing as Vice President, Product Planning
Dec 2, 2011
Nissan Americas today announced the appointment of Pierre Loing as vice president, Product Planning, Nissan Americas, effective Jan. 1, 2012. In this role, Loing will be responsible for advanced and product planning for all Nissan and Infiniti vehicles throughout the Americas. ... Continue reading
Ford Volunteers Help Feed the Hungry in Local Communities During Season of Giving & Sharing
Dec 2, 2011
The Ford Volunteer Corps is helping to create a better world with a Ford Accelerated Action Day focused on feeding the hungry. Ford has invested $75,000 in food and supplies to help nonprofit partners and Ford volunteers stock pantry shelves, cook & serve meals, and pack food boxes. The Ford Volunteer Corps also is hol ... Continue reading
Frank O. Klegon Elected 2012 SAE International President
Dec 1, 2011
SAE International's voting membership elected Frank O. Klegon as its 2012 President. Klegon is President of FOKUS Associates LLC, a product/technology assessment and development consulting company. Prior to founding FOKUS Associates LLC, Klegon held several key leadership positions with Chrysler and DaimlerChrysler. ... Continue reading
Subaru of America Reports November 2011 Sales
Dec 1, 2011
Subaru of America, Inc. today announced November 2011 sales of 17,657 and sales of 233,288 year-to-date. November sales were affected by constrained supply and low inventory. "While we continue to experience low inventory, we are optimistic about our newest product line-up," said Thomas J. Doll, executive vice presiden ... Continue reading
Hunt for Adventure With the Jeep Brand at the Indio International Tamale Festival
Dec 1, 2011
The Indio International Tamale Festival has a new partner, Chrysler Group's Jeep brand. Showcasing its line-up of vehicles during the festival, anyone will have a chance to further their adventure and hunt up points for an opportunity to win a 2011 Jeep Compass. And for each test drive people take, the Jeep brand will ... Continue reading
American Suzuki November 2011 Sales
Dec 1, 2011
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Consumer Watchdog Urges EPA to Re-Test Elantra 40 MPG Claim, Hold Hyundai to Account
Dec 1, 2011
Consumers Seeking Best-MPG Car Get Much Less From Elantra, Say Drivers, Testing Groups WASHINGTON, Dec. 1, 2011: As automakers make their annual pitch for holiday sales, Consumer Watchdog has asked the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to investigate Hyundai's high mileage claims for its popular Elantra model (29/40 ... Continue reading
PA DEP Issues Technical Guidance on Natural Gas Vehicle Conversion Systems
Dec 1, 2011
The Department of Environmental Protection today issued technical guidance clarifying that natural gas conversions are authorized under the Pennsylvania Clean Vehicles Program. New passenger car or light-duty truck conversion systems certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Resources Air ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Reports 19.4% Increase in November Sales
Dec 1, 2011
Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported record November U.S. sales of 85,182 units versus 71,366 units a year earlier, an increase of 19.4 percent. Nissan Division sales also set a new November record, increasing 21.5 percent for the month to 76,754 units. Sales of Infiniti vehicles increased 3 percent from the ... Continue reading
Volkswagen of America Sales Increase 40.7 Percent in November
Dec 1, 2011
Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported 28,412 units sold in November 2011, a 40.7 percent increase over prior year sales. Year-to-date sales are up 25.3 percent. "November has been a tremendous month for Volkswagen," said Jonathan Browning, President and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "With the 2012 ... Continue reading
Audi Reports Best U.S. November Sales in its History; 11th Record-setting Month of 2011
Dec 1, 2011
Audi today reported its 11th straight record-setting month of sales for the year with 9,700 vehicles sold in November 2011, a 3.6% increase over the previous all-time record set a year earlier. Year-to-date sales ended the month up 15.2% with 104,906vehicles sold, topping the previous annual U.S. sales record of 101,62 ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors 2011 Sales Up More Than 45 Percent Year-to-Date Through November
Dec 1, 2011
Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported November 2011 sales of 3,735 units, down 13 percent from November 2010. Mitsubishi's year-to-date sales remain more than 45 percent ahead of January through November sales last year. This marks Mitsubishi's highest sales total since 2008 for the first eleven months ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports November 2011 Sales
Dec 1, 2011
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted November sales of 83,925 vehicles, a decrease of 10.1 percent, the company announced today. American Honda year-to-date sales reached 1,042,055, down 5.7 percent versus last year, based on the daily selling rate*. Honda Division posted November sales of 74,016, a decrease of 9.9 p ... Continue reading
Kia Motors America Announces Record November Sales
Dec 1, 2011
Kia Motors America (KMA) today announced best-ever November sales of 37,007 units, a 39.1-percent increase over the same period last year and the company's 15th straight monthly sales record. Kia is one of the fastest growing car brands in the U.S., having eclipsed 400,000 vehicles sold for the first time in company hi ... Continue reading
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