PennDOT Reminds Motorists to be Alert to Fall Driving Hazards
Oct 4, 2011
PennDOT today reminded motorists to drive with extra caution this fall and be on the lookout for seasonal travel hazards such as wet leaves, frosty mornings and increased sun glare. In addition to creating slippery conditions, wet leaves can often cover traffic lines and other pavement markings. Motorists should slow d ... Continue reading
General Motors and Yissum Sign Research Collaboration Agreement
Oct 4, 2011
JERUSALEM--Yissum Research Development Company Ltd., the technology transfer company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, announced today that it has signed a research collaboration framework agreement with General Motors. Under the terms of the agreement, General Motors will fund research projects of interest led by ... Continue reading
SAE International Announces 2011 Vehicle Battery Summit - 14-15 November, in Shanghai
Oct 4, 2011
An explosion of recent research on Li-ion battery development, along with the growing international commitment to the market penetration of battery powered vehicles, has prompted development of the SAE International 2011 Vehicle Battery Summit , November 14-15, 2011 in Shanghai . Designed to integrate the most recent b ... Continue reading
Oct 4, 2011
NADA University and Montreal Automobile Dealers Corporation Expand Groundbreaking International Training Partnership McLean, VA and Montreal, Quebec - (October 4, 2011) NADA University and the Montreal Automobile Dealers Corporation (CCAM) have expanded an unprecedented training partnership that offers NADA University ... Continue reading
Subaru to Offer SiriusXM on All Models Beginning with Model Year 2012 Vehicles
Oct 4, 2011
Sirius XM Radio and Subaru of America today announced that Subaru will offer satellite radio on all models beginning with 2012 model year vehicles. Additionally, all 2012 model year Legacy and Outback Limited models will come standard with factory-installed satellite radio. All Subaru customers purchasing new satellite ... Continue reading
Nissan Announces the Juke-R - The Ultimate Compact Crossover
Oct 4, 2011
Juke-R Set to Inject New Excitement Into the Crossover Market - Juke and GT-R brought together to create the ultimate compact crossover - One-off concept to test the public's reaction to a seriously sporty Juke - Underlines the compact crossover's fun factor - Fully road legal with GT-R drive train - Developed for Niss ... Continue reading
Oct 4, 2011
Cyclone Power Technologies (Pink Sheets: CYPW), developer of the all-fuel, clean-tech Cyclone Engine, announced today that it has received patent protection on its Cyclone Engine in 10 European countries, comprised of Germany, Great Britain, Ireland, France, Switzerland, Spain, Italy, Poland, Sweden and Turkey. ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports September Sales
Oct 3, 2011
American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted September sales of 89,532 vehicles, a decrease of 8.0 percent, the company announced today. American Honda year-to-date sales reached 859,797, down 6.2 percent versus last year, based on the daily selling rate*. Honda Division posted September sales of 79,522, a drop of 8.2 percen ... Continue reading
Audi Reports Best-Ever September U.S. Sales, Marking Ninth Straight Record-Setting Month of 2011
Oct 3, 2011
Audi of America today reported record September U.S. sales of 9,725 vehicles, topping the previous record of 8,151 vehicles sold in 2010. September 2011 marked the ninth consecutive month of record-setting sales for the brand in the U.S. market. Audi U.S. year-to-date sales date grew 15.5% to 84,981. ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports September and Third Quarter 2011 Sales--Both Down
Oct 3, 2011
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported September sales of 121,451 units. With 25 selling days in September 2010 and 2011, sales were down 17.5 percent over the year-ago month on both a daily selling rate (DSR) and unadjusted raw volume basis. Toyota Division recorded September sales of 106,456 vehicles, ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Sets All-Time September Sales Record With 12 Percent Increase
Oct 3, 2011
Hyundai Motor America today announced sales of 52,051 vehicles in September, a 12 percent total sales increase compared with the same period a year ago, and a 16 percent retail sales increase over last September. "Finishing September with such strong momentum is no small feat, especially considering the disappointing e ... Continue reading
Acura Announces September 2011 Sales Results
Oct 3, 2011
Acura posted September sales of 10,010, a decrease of 6.6 percent compared to September 2010, based on the daily selling rate*. Year-to-date sales totaled 89,146 units, down 7.9 percent versus last year. Despite challenges, Acura had a strong month," said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. As inventory lev ... Continue reading
Subaru Reports September 2011 Sales
Oct 3, 2011
Subaru of America, Inc. today announced September 2011 sales of 20,934 and sales of 195,550 year-to-date. Consumer demand for Subaru products remains at an all time high; however recent sales have been affected due to supply restrictions and lowest-ever dealer inventory following the Japanese tsunami. Production levels ... Continue reading
American Suzuki September 2011 Sales Up 23 Percent
Oct 3, 2011
American Suzuki September 2011 Sales Up 23 Percent ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Sales Increase for Thirteenth Month in a Row
Oct 3, 2011
Mitsubishi Motors North America (MMNA) today reported September 2011 sales of 5,803 units which represents a 17% increase over the September 2010 sales figures. The increase extends a sales surge that began in September of 2010 and has continued for thirteen months, outpacing overall U.S. auto industry sales growth. Mi ... Continue reading
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