Volkswagen June Sales: Total 30,436 Cars
Jul 1, 2015
Volkswagen of America, Inc. (VWoA) today reported sales of 30,436 units delivered in June 2015. The all-new Golf family of vehicles continued to find success in the market. In June, Golf family sales totaled 6,145 units. We continue to see strong results from the Golf family, delivering the best June in 15 years. Die ... Continue reading
And They Keep Buying: New Car Sales Up Again
Jul 1, 2015
The analysts at Kelley Blue Book today report the estimated average transaction price (ATP) for light vehicles in the United States was $33,340 in June 2015. New-car prices have increased by $821 (up 2.5 percent) from June 2014, while increasing $209 (up 0.6 percent) from last month. "Ford showed the strongest ATP gain ... Continue reading
Toyota Reports Nearly 210,000 Sales in June
Jul 1, 2015
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported June 2015 sales of 209,912 units, an increase of 4.1 percent from June 2014 on a volume basis. With one more selling day in June 2015 than in June 2014, sales were down 0.1 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Toyota division posted June 2015 sales of 183,7 ... Continue reading
Passenger Cars Join Light Trucks in Boosting American Honda June 2015 Sales
Jul 1, 2015
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported June 2015 Honda and Acura vehicle sales of 134,397 units, an increase of 4.2 percent. Acura sedans led AHM's June increase, gaining 107.9 percent on sales of 5,878. Acura truck sales also increased, rising 15.2 percent with sales of 9,649 vehicles for a new June recor ... Continue reading
Nissan June Sales 2015--A Record Increase
Jul 1, 2015
Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for June 2015 of 124,228 units, an increase of 13.3 percent and a June record. ... Continue reading
Jul 1, 2015
Strong consumer demand for its newest products pushed Ford Motor Company total U.S. June sales 2 percent higher, to 225,647 vehicles sold. âStrong retail momentum continues building for our newest vehicles â including F-150, Mustang, Edge, and now Explorerâ âStrong retail momentum continues building ... Continue reading
FCA Reports June 2015 U.S. Sales Increased 8 Percent; Best June Sales Since 2006
Jul 1, 2015
FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 185,035 units, an 8 percent increase compared with sales in June 2014 (171,086 units), and the group’s best June sales since 2006. ... Continue reading
GM Earns Highest June Retail Market Share Since 2011
Jul 1, 2015
Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealers in the United States delivered 259,353 vehicles in June 2015. Retail deliveries climbed 7 percent year over year, and they were up more than the industry for the third month in a row. The drivers were stronger Cadillac sales, a 12 percent gain at GMC and a 9 percent incre ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Rastatt Plant to Invest 1 Billion Euros for Production of Next Generation Compact Cars
Jun 30, 2015
Markus Schäfer, Member of the Divisional Board of Mercedes-Benz Cars, Production and Supply Chain Management: "With our transformation plan for the Mercedes-Benz Rastatt plant we have laid the foundation for the successful production of the next generation of our compact cars. We will achieve significant gains in fl ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Survey Finds Americans Save Before They Spend on Summer Road Trip Travel
Jun 30, 2015
Those who take summer road trips save up more than $1,000 per person before they hit the road NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 29, 2015 -- Fourth of July is a popular holiday for summer road travel. According to a survey* from Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone), nearly 90 percent of American adults will take a summer road trip ( ... Continue reading
Hyundai Capital America's "Top Treasury Team" Leads Company to $40 Billion Milestone
Jun 30, 2015
Hyundai Capital America (HCA), a top-10 U.S. captive auto finance company that does business as Hyundai Motor Finance and Kia Motors Finance, is pleased to congratulate its Treasury department on being recognized as the 2015 Top Treasury Team by leading trade publication Treasury Today in their annual Adam Smith Awards ... Continue reading
Jun 30, 2015
LONDON -- June 30, 2015: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. ("FCA") announced today that it has successfully completed the syndication to a group of twenty-four banks (inclusive of the twelve original bookrunner banks) of the committed revolving credit facility entered into on June 9, 2015 ("RCF"). Following a positive rec ... Continue reading
Muscle cars accelerate back into popularity
Jun 30, 2015
In the spirit of the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, Experian Automotive reviewed the resurgence of the American muscle car â six high-performance models that were born in the United States. According to the study, new registrations of American muscle increased 35.4 percent over the previous nine years. In terms ... Continue reading
Hyundai Tuscon, UK Pricing and Specs
Jun 29, 2015
Hyundai Motor UK has officially announced the pricing and specification of the companys new compact SUV, All-New Tucson, which will go on sale in the UK from September 2015. Prices will start from £18,695 for the entry level S trim, which includes standard features such as: DAB digital radio with MP3 compatibility; ... Continue reading
Two Scion Models Gearing to Go: All-New 2016 Scion iM and Scion iA Priced to Please Under $20,000
Jun 29, 2015
The next great adventure is well within reach. The all-new 2016 Scion iM hatchback and 2016 Scion iA sedan both deliver versatility and premium features that will fuel drivers’ fun, with outstanding prices to fit their finances too. Both vehicles race into showrooms Sept. 1, 2015.<br> <br> With an MSRP of $18,460 ... Continue reading
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