Ford Announces The UK Universities To Receive Blue Oval Scholarships
Feb 2, 2012
Ford has chosen 12 leading UK universities to award 100 student scholarships, worth a total of £1 million, starting in the 2012 academic year. ... Continue reading
Chrysler Australia Announces Dealer of the Year Awards
Feb 2, 2012
Alessi Chrysler Jeep Dodge has been awarded the coveted Chrysler Australia Dealer of the Year award for its high standard of performance, professionalism and customer service throughout 2011. ... Continue reading
All-New Barina Sedan Stretches the Appeal of Holden's Small Car Star
Feb 2, 2012
Holden's Barina has been boosted by the introduction of an all-new sedan variant to sit alongside the existing hatch model, expanding the appeal of the popular small car. ... Continue reading
ANCAP Consolidates with New Senior Appointments
Feb 2, 2012
Chair of the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP), Mr Lauchlan McIntosh today announced two appointments to its National Secretariat. ... Continue reading
Limited Edition 2012 Audi R8 GT Spyder to Start at $210,000 +VIDEO
Feb 1, 2012
It is a stunningly beautiful car, after all The recently introduced Audi R8 GT Spyder is a hand-built, limited production vehicle with just 333 units produced world-wide and 50 units coming to the U.S. Similar to the R8 GT Coupe unveiled last year, each car will be uniquely distinguished with an individual vehicle numb ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports January Sales Increase; Civic Up Nearly 50 Percent
Feb 1, 2012
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today reported January 2012 monthly new-vehicle sales of 83,009, an increase of 8.8 percent over January 2011. The Honda Division posted January 2012 sales of 74,628, an increase of 9.3 percent year-over-year. In its first full month of sales, the all-new Honda CR-V set a January record ... Continue reading
Scania Year-end Report, January - December 2011
Feb 1, 2012
Sweden--Regulatory News: Scania (STO:SCVA)(STO:SCVB): Scaniaââ¬â¢s earnings for the full year amounted to SEK 12,398 m. Higher vehicle and service volume was offset by a significantly stronger Swedish krona, a higher cost level and a changed market mix. Summary of the full year 2011 Operating income fell to ... Continue reading
Mazda Opens 2012 With Record Sales
Feb 1, 2012
Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported its best January since 1994 with U.S. sales of 23,996 vehicles, accounting for a huge increase of 68.2 percent versus last year. Key January sales notes: Having the right cars on the dealer lots, combined with heavy advertising weights over the holiday season raisin ... Continue reading
Renault-Nissan Alliance Reports Record 2011 Sales 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. PARIS - February 1, 2012: The Reenault-Nissan Alliance sold a record 8,029,222 units in 2011, a 10.3% increase from 2 ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Reports January Sales
Feb 1, 2012
Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported January 2012 sales of 4,711 units, down 17.6 percent from January 2011. "January was an encouraging month in several respects," said MMNA President & CEO Yoichi Yokozawa. "Many Mitsubishi dealerships showed healthy increases for the month and we are gaining great mo ... Continue reading
Acura Announces January Sales Increase; TL up 43 Percent
Feb 1, 2012
Acura posted January sales of 8,381 an increase of 5.3 percent compared to January 2011. "With inventory still building to optimal levels, 2012 is off to a good start," said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. "After the successful launch of the RDX Prototype and the ILX and NSX Concepts at the Detroit Auto Sho ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor Sales Reports Increase in January 2012 Sales
Feb 1, 2012
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. reported monthly sales results of 124,540 units as momentum from the fourth quarter of last year picked up speed in January. With 24 selling days in January 2011 and 2012, sales increased 7.5 percent over the year-ago month on a daily selling rate (DSR) and unadjusted raw volume b ... Continue reading
Infiniti Reports January 2012 Sales
Feb 1, 2012
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2012 -- Infiniti today reported January sales of 6,796 units, a decrease of 8.2 percent versus 7,405 units a year earlier. With a 3.4 percent gain for the month, sales of Infiniti luxury crossovers and sport utility vehicles remained strong, led by the Infiniti QX full-size SUV with a 30.4 perc ... Continue reading
Audi Reports Best U.S. January Sales in its History; 13th Consecutive Record-Setting Month
Feb 1, 2012
Audi today reported its 13th straight record-setting month of sales with 9,354 vehicles sold in January 2012, topping the 7,812 vehicles sold in January 2011. Year-over-year vehicle sales increased 19.7% over 2011, the previous record set a year earlier. "Consumers are sending a strong signal that Audi is at the top of ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Reports Highest January on Record With Sales of 21,726
Feb 1, 2012
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) started the year off strong with a 25.8% increase for January 2012 (21,726 vs. 17,273) making this the highest January in the company's history. Strong demand in both the Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles and SUVs fueled sales for the month with the sporty C-Class -- the gateway to the Mercedes ... Continue reading
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