Third Generation BMW 6 Series Coupe is On The Way - VIDEO ENHANCED
Mar 13, 2011
By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor AMSTERDAM, March 13, 2010. The new BMW 6 Series Coupe is ready to hit European markets this summer. The new Coupe will be unveiled at the Shanghai Motor Show on April 20, the same day as the start of the New York International Auto Show. In Geneva, the show organizers have agreed ... Continue reading
Mass Adoption of Electric Vehicles Still Some Distance Away
Mar 9, 2011
GENEVA, March 9, 2011 -- - UK consumers more willing to pay premium for electric cars than European counterparts, according to new Deloitte study Despite rising fuel prices, the mass adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) is still some distance away, is the finding of a new study by Deloitte, the business advisory firm. A ... Continue reading
New Fiat 500 by Gucci: Two of Italy's Best Combine in a New Logomobile - VIDEO ENHANCED
Mar 5, 2011
By Marty Bernstein Fashionistas, devotees and logo lovers of style, elegance and panache can now rejoice: the most famous fashion logo in the world, Gucciâs double G is now an official part of Italian automotive heritage, history and haute couture. Ciao e benvenuto to the â500 by Gucciâ! Bellisimo. The i ... Continue reading
Motors Liquidation Company Chapter 11 Plan Confirmed
Mar 4, 2011
DETROIT--The United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York orally ruled today that it would confirm the Chapter 11 Plan of Motors Liquidation Company (f/k/a General Motors Corporation) ("MLC") and would issue a written decision confirming the same shortly. The Chapter 11 case of MLC is one of the ... Continue reading
2011 Honda Civic Sedan EX - REVIEW - VIDEO ENHANCED
Mar 3, 2011
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS - © 2011 - WEEK 09 It's an occupational hazard in my business. Halfway through my week with a 2011 Honda Civic EX Sedan, Honda announced an all-new ninth-generation Civic, to go on sale later this Spring. Does that mean that there's no reason for interest in the 2011 Civic? Not at ... Continue reading
19 Percent of Drivers Say They Use the Internet While Driving
Mar 3, 2011
BLOOMINGTON, Ill., March 2, 2011 BLOOMINGTON, Ill., March 2, 2011 -- Results from an online survey conducted by State Farm and released today show an alarming number of drivers who use the Web while driving. In November, 2010, State Farm conducted a small "pulse check" to dig deeper into the growing use of smartphones ... Continue reading
American Honda February 2011 Sales Up 21.6 Percent
Mar 2, 2011
TORRANCE, Calif., March 1, 2011 TORRANCE, Calif., March 1, 2011 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted February sales of 98,059, an increase of 21.6 percent compared to February 2010, the company announced today. February marks the fifth straight month of double-digit sales increases for American Honda. Year-to-date ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports Positive February 2011 Sales
Mar 2, 2011
IRVINE, Calif., March 1, 2011 IRVINE, Calif., March 1, 2011 -- While the weather outside might be frightful, Mazda's February sales are anything but. Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported February 2011 sales of 19,387, an increase of 13.7 percent versus February of 2010. Mazda's crossover SUVs led the s ... Continue reading
Acura Announces February 2011 Sales Results
Mar 2, 2011
TORRANCE, Calif., March 1, 2011 TORRANCE, Calif., March 1, 2011 -- Strong sales of the MDX luxury sport utility vehicle, RDX crossover SUV, TSX sport sedan and TL performance luxury sedan led Acura to February sales of 10,796 units, up 20.8 percent versus last February based on daily selling rate (DSR)*. These results ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports Record February 2011 Sales
Mar 2, 2011
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 1, 2011 FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., March 1, 2011 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced record February sales of 43,533 units, up 28 percent compared with the same period last year. For the year, total Hyundai sales are up 25 percent, with retail volume up 51 percent. "February was very s ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Sales Rise 31.6% for Best-Ever February
Mar 2, 2011
FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 1, 2011 FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 1, 2011 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported record February U.S. sales of 92,370 units versus 70,189 units a year earlier, an increase of 31.6 percent. Nissan Division sales were up 31.8 percent for the month and also set a new February record. Sales ... Continue reading
Jaguar XKR-S Media Information - VIDEO ENHANCED
Mar 2, 2011
Making its debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2011, the XKR-S is the most extreme expression yet of Jaguar's passion for building beautiful, fast cars ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Reports February 2011 Sales of 16,176
Mar 2, 2011
MONTVALE, N.J., March 1, 2011 MONTVALE, N.J., March 1, 2011 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported February sales of 16,176 vehicles, a 5.1 % improvement over February 2010 and the highest February volume since 2008. On a year-to-date basis, the 33,449 vehicles sold represent a 9.5% Ã increase. The highest volu ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports 2011 Sales Increase
Mar 2, 2011
ATLANTA, March 1, 2011 ATLANTA, March 1, 2011 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars, Cayenne SUVs and the Panamera Gran Turismo line-up in the United States, today announced February sales in the U.S. of 2,019 units compared to the same period last year when it sold ... Continue reading
American Suzuki February 2011 Sales up 19 Percent Over Last Year
Mar 2, 2011
BREA, Calif., March 1, 2011 BREA, Calif., March 1, 2011 -- FEBRUARY CYTD 2011 2010 MTD VS. 2011 2010 YTD VS. MTD PRIOR YR. YTD PRIOR YR. GRAND VITARA: 374 294 27% 863 826 4% EQUATOR: 127 61 108% 275 118 133% SX4: 788 759 4% 1,766 1,915 -8% KIZASHI 351 219 60% 1,291 416 210% XL7: 3 38 -92% 10 133 -92% FORENZA/RENO: 0 4 ... Continue reading
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