FCA Reports March 2015 U.S. Sales Increased 2 Percent; Best March Sales Since 2007
Apr 1, 2015
FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 197,261 units, a 2 percent increase compared with sales in March 2014 (193,915 units), and the group’s best March sales since 2007.<br /> <br /> The Chrysler, Jeep® and Ram Truck brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in March compared with the same month a year ... Continue reading
Automotive Sales Could Grow 24% if Retail Experience Improved
Mar 31, 2015
56% would buy more often if the dealership process was not so difficult New research from DrivingSales identifies how the growing gap between consumer expectations and the current automotive buying process is suppressing car sales volume NEW YORK -- March 31, 2015: Automotive sales could grow up to 24% if the retail ex ... Continue reading
Mazda Announced Pricing for the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata
Mar 30, 2015
Fourth-generation MX-5 stays true to affordable convertible sports car roots - Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today announced that the 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata will start at $24,9151 in entry-level Sport trim. Mazda has instilled the latest MX-5 with the pure driving experience that has won worldwide fanfare since ... Continue reading
Mar 30, 2015
The success story of the Mercedes-Benz compact cars began in 1997 with the launch of the A-Class. Since then, over four million customers have opted for an A-Class, B-Class, CLA or GLA. ... Continue reading
Ford Publishes 2014 Annual Report and 2015 Proxy Statement; Announces Annual Meeting Date
Mar 28, 2015
Ford Motor Company today published its Annual Report and Proxy Statement. Fordâs Annual Meeting will be conducted on Thursday, May 14 in Wilmington, Delaware Ford continues its leadership in environmental preservation with the Annual Report and Proxy Statement using paper made from recycled fiber and encouraging s ... Continue reading
Compact SUVs Expected to Conquest March Auto Sales
Mar 27, 2015
Edmunds.com, forecasts that 1,522,881 new cars and trucks will be sold in the U.S. in March for an estimated Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) of 16.9 million. The projected sales will be a 21.3 percent increase from February 2015, and a 0.8 percent decrease from March 2014. "In March, car shoppers were quite draw ... Continue reading
Arlington 10 Million Celebration Adds to Chevrolet Suburban's Legacy
Mar 26, 2015
2015 marks 80 years of the original, sport utility vehicle DALLAS --March 26, 2015: In 1935, the Hoover Dam was completed, Elvis Presley was born, and canned beer first graced backyard barbeques across America. It was also the year the Chevrolet Suburban was introduced. No other vehicle has been in continuous productio ... Continue reading
Chevrolet is Making Trax with New Customers
Mar 26, 2015
The Chevrolet Trax, the brandâs newest addition to its SUV family, has climbed to the No. 2 spot in market share in the small SUV segment after its first few months in the U.S. market. ... Continue reading
Details of Ford Motor Company's March 2015 U.S. Sales Conference Call
Mar 26, 2015
Ford Motor Company will release its March 2015 U.S. sales results at approximately 9:15 a.m. ET Wednesday, April 1, 2015. At 10:00 a.m. ET, Erich Merkle, Ford U.S. sales analyst, will host a conference call for the investment community and news media to discuss the results and related market trends. ... Continue reading
New-Car Sales To Fall 0.3 Percent In March 2015; First-Quarter Sales Best Since 2007
Mar 26, 2015
American Honda Benefitting from Growth in Utility Models; Luxury Utility Segment on the Rise IRVINE, CA -- March 26, 2015: New-vehicle sales are expected to decline 0.3 percent year-over-year to a total of 1.53 million units in March 2015, resulting in an estimated 16.9 million seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), a ... Continue reading
Mar 25, 2015
AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it will release its financial results for the first quarter of 2015 on Wednesday, April 22, 2015. Mike Jackson, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President, Bill Berman, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Cheryl Scully ... Continue reading
Google and Alibaba Competitor's Hon Hai and Tencent Partner in Electric Car Business
Mar 24, 2015
March 23, 2015; J.R. Wu in TAIPEI; Jake Spring and Paul Carsten in BEIJING writing for Reuters reported that Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd on Monday said it has partnered Chinese social networker Tencent Holdings Ltd to develop opportunities related to electric vehicles, marking the latest tech foray into ... Continue reading
Enterprise Holdings and Redspot Join Forces in Australia & New Zealand
Mar 24, 2015
Enterprise Holdings â the largest car rental company in the world â has appointed Redspot, Australia's largest family-owned car rental company, as its franchise partner in Australia and New Zealand. "We see tremendous opportunity in Australia, where the addition of a new player that's truly focused on custome ... Continue reading
Nissan Delivers 75,000th All-Electric LEAF in the U.S. to Oregon Family
Mar 23, 2015
Nissan celebrated with Rishabh Mehandru of Portland, Oregon, as he purchased the 75,000th Nissan LEAF in the United States. This is Mehandruâs second Nissan LEAF after leasing his first one two years ago in an effort to reduce the emissions he was putting into the air. âI love how quickly I can get up to spee ... Continue reading
New and Used Honda Fit EV New Leasing Options
Mar 23, 2015
Honda is extending the reach of its efficient and fun-to-drive all-electric Fit EV through new lease programs for both existing and prospective Fit EV customers. For current, eligible Fit EV customers, Honda is offering a two-year lease extension that includes a lower $199 monthly payment1 (previously $259) and exte ... Continue reading
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