2012 Silicon Valley International Auto Show Opens to Public
Jan 5, 2012
--2012 Silicon Valley International Auto Show: WHAT: Opening day at the 2012 Silicon Valley International Auto Show offers car enthusiasts an up-close look at hundreds of new cars, trucks, crossovers, sport/utility vehicles and more. Attendees are invited to climb in several new models, check leg room and imagine thems ... Continue reading
BMW Group Achieves Second Best Sales Year Ever in the U.S.
Jan 5, 2012
In 2011, the BMW Group in the U.S. (BMW and MINI combined) achieved its best sales since the record year of 2007 retailing 305,418 vehicles, up 14.9 percent compared to the 265,757 vehicles sold in 2010. BMW Group reported December sales of 32,545 vehicles, an increase of 17.9% from the 27,600 vehicles sold in the same ... Continue reading
U.S. Automakers Seen Continuing Global Market Share Gains Over Next Five Years, KPMG Survey Finds
Jan 5, 2012
In a marked turnaround after years of economic uncertainty and industry restructuring, global auto executives say that U.S. auto brands will continue to increase market share over the next five years, according to the 13th annual global automotive executive survey conducted by KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory ... Continue reading
Consumer Interest in Plug-in Electric Vehicles Declines to 40%, According to Pike Research
Jan 5, 2012
The year 2012 will be an important test of the commercial viability of plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs). Two automakers, Chevrolet and Nissan, ended 2010 with the launch of their first highway-capable PEVs for the mass market. Many other auto manufacturers are working to electrify their lineups with new models. For exa ... Continue reading
Jan 5, 2012
Chrysler Group LLC today announced that Fiat S.p.A.'s ownership interest in the Company has increased to 58.5 percent, from 53.5 percent (fully diluted), upon the Company's achievement of the final of three performance-related milestones. As provided in its June 10, 2009 Operating Agreement, Chrysler Group issued a let ... Continue reading
2013 Subaru BRZ Sports Car to Make U.S. Debut at North American International Auto Show
Jan 5, 2012
Subaru of America Inc. announced that the production version of its all-new, rear-wheel drive 2013 Subaru BRZ sports car will make its United States debut at the North American International Auto Show at Cobo Hall in Detroit on January 9th. The BRZ will add a new product line to the hot Subaru brand, which announced it ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Records the Highest Year on Record with Sales of 264,460
Jan 5, 2012
Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported 264,460 vehicles sold in 2011, representing the highest annual volume on record with a 17.5% increase over the 225,007 vehicles sold during the same period in 2010. On a month-to-date basis, 28,006 vehicles were sold in December, a 30.4% improvement over December 2010 (21,469). ... Continue reading
2012 Mazda Mazda3 i 5-Door Grand Touring Review by Carey Russ +VIDEO
Jan 5, 2012
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2012 Mazda Mazda3 i 5-Door Grand Touring Mazda is an engineering-driven automaker that has made affordable cars that combine a fun-to-drive character with innovative technology its niche in the marketplace. It's the only manufacturer to be successful with the Wankel rotary-piston e ... Continue reading
Jan 5, 2012
Independent Australian automotive news and car reviews website, The Motor Report, has announced the Ford Ranger/Mazda BT-50 twins as the BEST BUYS for 2011, heading a list of Top Ten Best Buys. ... Continue reading
Audi Achieves Seventh Year of Growth
Jan 5, 2012
Audi Australia has achieved its seventh successive year of growth, with sales of 14,511 vehicles in 2011. ... Continue reading
Introducing The New Citroen C1: Sharper & 'Greener' Than Ever
Jan 5, 2012
Citroen's popular C1 has a sparkling new look and even greater buyer appeal for 2012. The brand's entry-level city car has already attracted over 620,000 customers worldwide, with more than 80,000 sold in the UK since its launch in 2005. Now, with new styling, enhanced levels of equipment and a more frugal engine, the ... Continue reading
Jan 5, 2012
A new Peugeot 107 is introduced in February 2012 featuring a stylish 'new face', improved fuel economy, lower CO2 emissions and enhanced equipment with an upgraded interior. ... Continue reading
News Conference, Luncheon, Preview of North American International Auto Show 2012
Jan 4, 2012
WHAT: Luncheon and news conference announcement, followed by a sneak-peek tour of the Auto Show exhibit floor. WHO: Larry Alexander, board chair, Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority Bill Perkins, chairman North American International Auto Show 2012 Rod Alberts, executive director, North American Internationa ... Continue reading
Lexus LF-LC 2+2 Hybrid Sport Coupe Concept Vehicle to Debut at Detroit Auto Show
Jan 4, 2012
Lexus is set to introduce the LF-LC 2+2 hybrid sport coupe concept vehicle, created at the company's Calty design studio in Newport Beach, Calif., at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit on January 9, 2012. Conceived as a design exercise, the LF-LC is envisioned as offering Advanced Lexus Hybrid Drive ... Continue reading
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
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