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
2012 Chevrolet Sonic LT Sedan Review By Larry Nutson
Jan 4, 2012
2012 Chevrolet Sonic LT Sedan Made in the U.S.A. by Larry Nutson Senior Editor, Chicago Bureau The Auto Channel (IMG_2828) The Sonic is Chevyâs newest small car. The Aveo is gone. Butâ¦these two cars are as different as night and day. I wonât dwell on the Aveo that was cheap looking and feeling, and not v ... 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
Hyundai Motor America Reports Record December 2011 and Full-Year Sales
Jan 4, 2012
COSTA MESA, Calif., Jan. 4, 2012 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 50,765 vehicles in December, a 13 percent total sales increase and 18 percent retail sales increase compared with the same record-setting period a year ago. For the year, Hyundai sales were up 20 percent versus 2010 in total, with sales ... 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
American Honda Reports December 2011 Sales
Jan 4, 2012
TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 4, 2012 TORRANCE, Calif., Jan. 4, 2012 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., today reported December monthly new-vehicle sales of 105,230, a decrease of 18.8 percent on a daily selling-rate* basis. American Honda's 2011 annual vehicle sales totaled 1,147,285, a decrease of 7.1 percent compared to 20 ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports December 2011 and Year-End Sales
Jan 4, 2012
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported December 2011 sales results of 178,131 units, flat compared to the same period last year on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis and raw volume basis. Toyota Division reported December sales of 152,776 units, up 1.9 percent over 2010. Lexus Division reported sales of 2 ... Continue reading
Audi Growth Continues as Brand Sets All-time U.S. Sales Record in 2011
Jan 4, 2012
HERNDON, Va., Jan. 4, 2012 -- Audi today announced record U.S. sales of 117,561 vehicles sold in 2011, eclipsing the prior record of 101,629 vehicles sold in 2010. Marking the best year Audi has ever enjoyed in the U.S. market, year-end sales increased 15.7% over 2010. December 2011 also set a new all-time monthly reco ... 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
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