Acura Announces November 2011 Sales Results
Dec 1, 2011
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 1, 2011 -- In a continuing trend, the MDX luxury SUV remained Acura's best selling model in November with 3,308 units sold, down 24.2 percent based on Daily Selling Rate* (DSR). Acura light truck sales were 4,761 (down 17.3 percent) while total car sales were 5,148 (down 4.7 percent). Total sales ... Continue reading
Infiniti Reports November 2011 Sales
Dec 1, 2011
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Dec. 1, 2011 -- Infiniti today reported U.S. sales of 8,428 units for November, an increase of 3.0 percent versus 8,182 units a year earlier. Calendar year-to-date Infiniti sales of 87,471 are down 3.8 percent compared to the 90,909 units sold during the same period last year. Infiniti sales highlights ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports November 2011 Sales
Dec 1, 2011
ATLANTA, Dec. 1, 2011 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up in the United States, today announced November 2011 sales of 2,255 vehicles and year-to-date sales of 27,189 cars. The year-to-date sales compar ... Continue reading
Hyundai Breaks All-time U.S. November Sales Record
Dec 1, 2011
COSTA MESA, Calif., Dec. 1, 2011 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 49,610 vehicles in November, a 22 percent total sales increase and 24 percent retail sales increase compared with the same record-setting period a year ago. "The Thanksgiving Holiday weekend, including 'Black Friday,' proved to be a very ... Continue reading
New Renault Twingo: The Return of Optimism +VIDEO
Dec 1, 2011
PERSONALITY AND STYLE? IT HAS TO BE TWINGO PARIS - December 1, 2011: New Renault Twingo is the first vehicle in the range to feature Renaultâs new design identity. New Twingo will go on sale in early 2012, and the incorporation of a number of styling features that will soon contribute to the visual signature of al ... Continue reading
Nissan Juke Nismo Concept Unveiled at 2011 Tokyo Motor Show +VIDEO
Nov 30, 2011
TOKYO - November 30, 2011: Nissan Motor Co., Ltd reveals a bold new future for its Nismo performance arm. One of the undoubted stars of the Tokyo Motor Show is the Nissan Juke Nismo, an idea of how a premium sports version of the hugely successful compact crossover could look. ... Continue reading
Toyota Press Conference at 2011 Tokyo Motor Show - WATCH IT LIVE - 9:30PM EST Tonight
Nov 29, 2011
TOKYO - November 29, 2011: Toyota and Lexus will present their joint 2011 Tokyo Motor Show Press Conference LIVE on the Internet tonight at 9:30PM New York time (6:30PM Los Angeles time). The complete press conferenc can be seen right here at TheAutoChannel.com. Toyota will feature several concept cars to highlight its ... Continue reading
Audi Press Conference at 2011 Tokyo Motor Show +VIDEO
Nov 29, 2011
TOKYO - November 29, 2011: Audi will present its 2011 Tokyo Motor Show Press Conference LIVE on the Internet tonight at 9PM New York time (6PM Los Angeles time). The complete press conferenc can be seen right here at TheAutoChannel.com. Audi will unveil the world premiere of the Audi A1 Sportback. The five-door model i ... Continue reading
World Debut of the Volkswagen Cross Coupé at 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
Nov 29, 2011
Compact hybrid crossover SUV mixes style, performance, and efficiency TOKYO - November 29, 2011: At the Tokyo Motor Show, Volkswagen is revealing the Cross Coupé, a concept SUV that looks towards the future. This all-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid vehicle shows how Volkswagen designers could envision a crossover that's pa ... Continue reading
Subaru Unveils "SUBARU BRZ" at 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
Nov 29, 2011
TOKYO, Nov. 29, 2011 TOKYO, Nov. 29, 2011 -- Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, announced its world premiere of "SUBARU BRZ (display model)" at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011. (Open to public from December 3 to 11 at Tokyo Big Sight) SUBARU BRZ is a rear-wheel drive sports car featuring ... Continue reading
Nov 28, 2011
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 28, 2011 - - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc., announced manufacturer's suggested retail prices (MSRP) today for the 2012 Corolla and Matrix compact sedans, Tundra Regular Cab full-size pickup truck and the Venza crossover. TMS also announced increases today for select 2012 Toyota and Lexus mo ... Continue reading
Porsche Panamera GTS: The 4-Door Sports Car +VIDEO
Nov 23, 2011
New Porsche Gran Turismo with 430 hp, all-wheel drive and sporty chassis STUTTGART - November 23, 2011: Porscheâs sportiest Gran Turismo is leaving the pits: the Panamera GTS. The clue is in the name. At Porsche, GTS stands for Gran Turismo Sport, promising extraordinary Porsche performance ever since the legendar ... Continue reading
Inclement Weather Driving Tips +VIDEO
Nov 23, 2011
DETROIT - November 23, 2011: According to AAA, 42.5 million people will travel 50 miles or more during Thanksgiving Weekend, which is up about four percent from last year. However, since we are nearing the end of November, travel conditions can be a bit treacherous, especially if there is snow in the forecast. We have ... Continue reading
Latest Automotive Innovations Unveiled at 2011 L.A. Auto Show +VIDEO
Nov 22, 2011
LOS ANGELES - November 22, 2011: For more than 100-years car lovers everywhere have been flocking to Los Angeles for the annual LA Auto Show featuring all of the latest innovations in the automotive world. In fact, LA is the place many manufacturers unveil their hot new models and wildest concept vehicles. This year's ... Continue reading
Hybrid Vehicles Offer Better Accident Protection +VIDEO
Nov 22, 2011
HYBRID MODELS HAVE LOWER INJURY ODDS THAN THEIR CONVENTIONAL COUNTERPARTS ARLINGTON,VA - Hybrids have a safety edge over their conventional twins when it comes to shielding their occupants from injuries in crashes, new research by the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI), an affiliate of the Insurance Institute for Hig ... Continue reading
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