October 2014 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Sales in Europe
Nov 19, 2014
In Europe (EU28+EFTA), Fiat Chrysler Automobiles posted October sales up 8.4% year-over-year versus 6.2% for the industry overall. All FCA brands reported sales gains, with Fiat up 5.2%, Lancia +3.9%, Alfa Romeo +4.0% and Jeep +74.0%. The 500 and Panda remained the two top-selling vehicles in the A segment, with a comb ... Continue reading
The 2015 Ford F-150 is named Kelley Blue Book's Overall Best Buy of 2015
Nov 18, 2014
New Annual Award Honors Best New-Vehicle Choices Available in U.S. Market IRVINE, CA -- November 17, 2014: Kelley Blue Book today announces the winners of the 2015 Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Awards, honoring the top new model year vehicle choices available in the U.S. market. The 2015 Ford F-150 is named Kelley Blue Boo ... Continue reading
Influential Speakers to Share Insights at NextGen Auto International Summit China 2014
Nov 17, 2014
The third edition of NextGen Auto International Summit China will open its door at the Kerry Hotel Pudong in Shanghai on 9 December 2014. With a theme of "Leading the Revolution in Auto Parts", the summit aims to facilitate discussions among vehicle and auto parts manufacturers, who will join together and explore the d ... Continue reading
Product Specialist Role in Sales Process Grows as Vehicle Technology and Complexity Increase
Nov 17, 2014
Mercedes-Benz Ranks Highest among Luxury Brands; MINI Ranks Highest among Mass Market Brands for a Fifth Consecutive Year WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA -- Nov. 13, 2014: In today's marketplace, vehicles are more frequently equipped with advanced technology features which may be perceived by consumers as too complex to operate. ... Continue reading
Alcantara On Display At Major Auto Shows Around The World
Nov 14, 2014
Carbon-Neutral Italian-Made Material Will Take Center Stage at L.A. Show LOS ANGELES, Nov. 13, 2014 -- Alcantara, the Italian-made luxury material used to outfit the interiors of the world's most prestigious cars, is gaining more and more attention at major auto shows in the United States, Europe and the Asia Pacific r ... Continue reading
Five Chrysler Group Models Named 2015 Best Buys from Consumer Guide Automotive
Nov 13, 2014
All-new 2015 Chrysler 200 awarded Best Buy in Midsize segment 2015 Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan repeat as Minivan Best Buys every year since 2011 model year 2015 Dodge Durango continues as Large SUV Best Buy for third consecutive year 2015 Ram 1500 named Large Pickup Truck Best Buy every year since 2 ... Continue reading
AJAC's 2015 Canadian Car of the Year Awards
Nov 11, 2014
KPMG has announced the top three finalists in 15 "Best New" categories that make up the 2015 edition of the Canadian Car of the Year Awards declared annually by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC). The list is copied below. The 15 "Best New" category winners will be announced on Tuesday, Dec. 2nd, 2 ... Continue reading
Next Green Car Announces its 2014 Awards Short List
Nov 11, 2014
Welcome to the Next Green Car Awards 2014, from the UK's No.1 green car website and highlighting this year's best green cars. Thirty-six of the UK's greenest new cars of 2014 have been selected for shortlists across eleven vehicle categories. The winners will be announced on Tuesday 18th November 2014. Scientifically-b ... Continue reading
Innovation, Technology and Performance Take the Stage at SEMA 2014, World's Top Car Show
Nov 6, 2014
Micah Muzio, managing editor for Kelley Blue Book, offers sneak peak at auto industryâs most coveted event LAS VEGAS -- November 6, 2014: New Toyo® Open Country® R/T is Built Rugged for Any Terrain Backed By Class-Leading 45,000-Mile Warranty Off-road performance meets on-road comfort with the all new Open C ... Continue reading
Euro NCAP's Latest Safety Ratings Reveal Good Performers
Nov 6, 2014
Brussels -- November 5, 2014: Today, Euro NCAP is releasing the latest set of safety ratings which includes the following six cars. The electric Executive Tesla Model S, Supermini Skoda Fabia, Small Families BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and Nissan Pulsar have been awarded a five star overall rating. The Suzuki Celerio re ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports Third-Quarter 2014 Net Income of $611 Million, Up 32 Percent from a Year Ago
Nov 5, 2014
Modified Operating Profit Was $946 Million, Up 10 Percent from the Prior Year Free Cash Flow Was $412 Million ... Continue reading
SEMA Announces Hottest Vehicles Of 2014
Nov 5, 2014
Ford Mustang, Jeep Wrangler win again for Hottest Car and Hottest 4x4-SUV. -- Chevy Silverado takes Hottest Truck honors -- Honda Fit is the Hottest Compact SUV LAS VEGAS, Nov. 4, 2014 -- The winners of the 2014 SEMA Awards were announced today at the SEMA Show, recognizing the vehicles specialty-equipment manufacturer ... Continue reading
The Longer You Own a Car, the Less Likely You Will Buy the Same Brand Again
Nov 4, 2014
Dodge and Buick vehicles have the longest length of ownership SCHAUMBURG, IL -- Nov. 4, 2014: Experian Automotive today released findings from an analysis that show the impact that length of ownership has on the likelihood of a consumer returning to purchase their next vehicle in the same brand family. In the first qua ... Continue reading
Consumers Digest awards Seven Chrysler Group Vehicles with 'Best Buys' for 2015 Model Year
Nov 4, 2014
The all-new Chrysler 200 achieves a "Best Buy" seal in its first year, joining six repeat Consumers Digest award winners from Chrysler Group Chrysler Town & Country earns "Best Buy" award Dodge Durango and Grand Caravan receive honors Fiat 500 awarded a "Best Buy" in Subcompact segment Jeep® Grand Cherokee named a " ... Continue reading
Oct 30, 2014
Findings also reveal where consumers turn once these vehicles reach their final resting place COSTA MESA, CA -- Oct. 30, 2014: In the spirit of Halloween, Experian Automotive today announced the top five metropolitan areas most haunted by "zombie," or discontinued, vehicle brands. The analysis shows that, overall, 5.9 ... Continue reading
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