Oct 27, 2014
Troublesome Q50, QX60 models drop Infiniti 14 spots; Lexus tops rankings YONKERS, N.Y., Oct. 27, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Multi-function, cross-linked infotainment systems and the associated in-car electronics are a growing reliability plague for many brands, according to Consumer Reports 2014 Annual Reliability ... Continue reading
New-Vehicle Sales To Jump 5.4 Percent In October
Oct 27, 2014
Rising Incentive Spend Reveals Slowing in Growth from Recent Years; Jeep Cherokee Driving Fiat Chrysler Success New-vehicle sales are expected to increase 5.4 percent year-over-year to a total of 1.27 million units, resulting in an estimated 16.3 million seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), according to Kelley Blue ... Continue reading
Mopar Goes All-in With Fleet of Customized SEMA Show Rides
Oct 24, 2014
The 15,000-square-foot Mopar Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show display will feature Chrysler, Jeep®, Dodge, Ram and FIAT brand vehicles personalized with Mopar products Hundreds of existing and prototype Mopar parts and accessories also will be showcased at the Las Vegas Convention Center Dodge brin ... Continue reading
AutoTrader Editors Name Must-Shop SUVs for Towing
Oct 16, 2014
As Gas Prices Fall, Site Traffic Shows Increased Demand for SUVs ATLANTA -- Oct. 16, 2014: As the leaves change and winter weather approaches, consumers across the country are gearing up to pull their boats out of the water, haul large items home for yard projects and transport tailgate essentials to and from stadium p ... Continue reading
Oct 9, 2014
Acura Ranks Highest in Automotive Mobile Site Satisfaction among OEM Websites, and U.S. News Best Cars Ranks Highest among Third-Party Automotive Sites ... Continue reading
10 Best New-Car Deals for October
Oct 8, 2014
The editors at Kelley Blue Book, have assembled their list of the 10 best lease, financing and cash back deals available in October from a variety of auto manufacturers. While Kelley Blue Book's expert vehicle advisors typically recommend against buying a vehicle in its last model year before a full redesign, right now ... Continue reading
IAC Opens New Europe Headquarters In Dusseldorf, Germany
Oct 8, 2014
Leading global vehicle interiors supplier International Automotive Components (IAC) today celebrated the grand opening of its European headquarters in Dusseldorf, Germany. The new facility hosts the European Operations including the Commercial and Sales, Design/Engineering, Procurement, and Administrative activities al ... Continue reading
Oct 6, 2014
General Motors has updated its list of 2014 recalls through Saturday, Oct. 4, 2014. ... Continue reading
Manufacturing Day Highlights International Automakers Growing Production Across the U.S.
Oct 6, 2014
Statement by John Bozzella, President and CEO : Today being Manufacturing Day, I want to highlight the growing impact international automakers have on our country. For over 50 years, international automakers have invested billions of dollars in the U.S. becoming a significant and integral part of our economy. They have ... Continue reading
Vehicle-to-Vehicle Technology Could Transform Highway Safety, says Expert Panel
Oct 2, 2014
Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Technology & Connected Cars Can Save Lives, Time & the Environment Global Automakers convened an expert panel to discuss how Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communications could potentially save lives, time and the environment. Global Automakers President and CEO, John Bozzella, who moderated the even ... Continue reading
New-Car Transaction Prices Up 0.4 Percent In September 2014
Oct 1, 2014
Chrysler, General Motors Continue Year-Over-Year Strength; Hyundai-Kia Benefit from Redesigned Sonata IRVINE, CA -- Oct. 1, 2014: The analysts at Kelley Blue Book today report the estimated average transaction price (ATP) for light vehicles in the United States was $32,500 in September 2014. New-car prices have increas ... Continue reading
GM's Sales Climbed 19% in September
Oct 1, 2014
GM has industryâs best-selling pickups for second month in a row Chevrolet Cruze up 45 percent GMC sales increase 28 percent Buick Encore is the industryâs best-selling small crossover Cadillac Escalade sales more than double DETROIT â General Motors Co. dealers delivered 223,437 vehicles in the United S ... Continue reading
Oct 1, 2014
54th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Chrysler, Jeep®, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each post sales gains in September compared with same month a year ago Jeep brand sales up 47 percent; best September sales ever Six Chrysler Group vehicles record best ever September sales Ram pickup truck sales up 30 perc ... Continue reading
The 4th Macau Auto Show Earns Its Place on the International Stage
Sep 30, 2014
After three years spent earning its stripes, the 4th China (Macau) International Automobile Exposition ("the 4th Macau Auto Show") is drawing international attention as it becomes a platform through which vehicles designed and manufactured in China by the country's homegrown carmakers tap global markets. The exhibition ... Continue reading
Sonoma to Host Free Electric Vehicle Test-Drive Event
Sep 26, 2014
The "Experience Electric â The Better Ride" campaign will offer free test drives of some of the newest electric cars on Sunday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sonoma's Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival at Sonoma Plaza. The electric vehicle (EV) ride-and-drive event will feature the BMW i3s, Chevy Volt, Chev ... Continue reading
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