Renault's Global Sales up 3.2% tp 2.7 Million Cars
Jan 20, 2015
In 2014, sales of private cars + light commercial vehicles (PC+LCV) by the Renault group increased by 3.2% with 2,712,432 vehicles registered in a global automotive market that rose by 3.5%. In Europe, the Renault group's market share reached the 10% threshold, up by 0.6 points. With 1,464,611 vehicles sold, the Group' ... Continue reading
BMW Motorrad Achieves Record Sales in 2014
Jan 20, 2015
- Sales increase by 7.2% to over 120,000 vehicles BMW Motorrad sold more vehicles in 2014 than in the year before, achieving a record sales figure for the fourth time in a row. With 123,495 vehicles sold in 2014 (previous year: 115,215 units), the manufacturer delivered more motorcycles and maxi scooters than ever befo ... Continue reading
50th Anniversary Edition Big Block Shelby Cobra Sells out within 48 Hours of Unveil
Jan 19, 2015
The entire run of 50th Anniversary Shelby Cobras from Shelby American, a wholly owned subsidiary of Carroll Shelby International Inc., (CSBI.PK), sold out within 48 hours of its public unveil at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Scottsdale, Ariz., on Tuesday, January 13. The limited run of 50 cars was announced on Dec. 30 ... Continue reading
Toyota FCV "Mirai" Orders Reach 1,500 in Japan
Jan 19, 2015
Toyota FCV Mirai Orders Reach 1,500 in Japan ... Continue reading
December's New Car Sales Performance Is Good News for Used Car Shoppers
Jan 19, 2015
New car sales were robust across most U.S. marketed brands last month, aided by increased consumer confidence, lower gas prices and dealerships eager to continue record-setting sales streaks. In their most recent January Guidelines report, NADA Used Car Guide analysts observed that while the 11 percent monthly sales in ... Continue reading
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Sales in Europe: December and Full Year 2014
Jan 17, 2015
FCA closed 2014 with sales in Europe (EU28+EFTA) up 3.5% to approximately 768,000 vehicles. In December, the Group outpaced the market with a 7.2% year-over-year increase. For the Jeep brand, which posted worldwide sales of more than 1 million vehicles, European sales were up close to 70% for the year and 189.7% for th ... Continue reading
Infiniti QX70S Design, More Head Turning Than Ever
Jan 16, 2015
Dark chrome is the new black for the Infiniti QX70S Design which had its premiere at the Paris Motor Show last year and is now available in the UK. Adding a definite bad-boy spirit to the elegant sportiness of the QX70, the new S Design builds on the provocative, design-led ethos of the standard QX70 â the origina ... Continue reading
2015 Detroit Auto Show: Worldwide Vehicle Introductions, Supercars Power NAIAS Press Preview
Jan 15, 2015
Bright lights shine on Detroit as 55 reveals take the world stage DETROIT -- Jan. 15, 2015: The numbers are in. And, as expected, global automakers brought their A-game to the 2015 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). And, when the spotlights dimmed, show organizers counted 55 vehicle introductions, mostly w ... Continue reading
Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan Lead Minivan Segment Sales for 2014
Jan 15, 2015
Chrysler Town & Country and Dodge Grand Caravan led the minivan segment in 2014, selling more than a quarter million units combined Chrysler Town & Country is the best-selling minivan in the country with 138,040 units sold in 2014, a 13 percent increase from 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan sold 134,152 units in 2014, an 8 per ... Continue reading
GM Delivers its Second Consecutive Year of Record Global Sales
Jan 15, 2015
Record China sales and market share Global Cadillac sales up 5 percent Record global Buick sales Opel/Vauxhall sales outpace European industry DETROIT â General Motors Co. is reporting its second consecutive year of record global sales. In 2014, the company and its dealers delivered 9,924,880 vehicles around the w ... Continue reading
Hyundai Reduces Prices by up to $1,300 Due to Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement
Jan 15, 2015
Amidst an environment with a Canadian dollar that is declining in value on international markets and an automotive industry that is raising vehicle prices, Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. is celebrating the next significant step toward barrier-free international trade by announcing today that â effective January 15 â ... Continue reading
Enterprise Wins Trademark Battle with Europcar at High Court in London
Jan 15, 2015
LONDON -- Jan. 14, 2015: Following a judgment on 13th January 2015, the High Court in London has ruled in favour of Enterprise Holdings in a trademark dispute with Europcar. The dispute focused on the use of the "e-logo" by Enterprise Holdings' flagship brand, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and occurred when Europcar introduce ... Continue reading
TOTAL and Yapital Offer Payment by Smartphone at Petrol Stations
Jan 15, 2015
First European cashless cross-channel payment solution and TOTAL conclude cooperation agreement / Customers simply scan QR code and confirm amount / Rollout in TOTAL petrol station network in Germany to be completed by summer 2015 One out of three Germans would prefer to pay by mobile phone at petrol stations, shows a ... Continue reading
Deutsche Bank's 2015 Global Auto Industry Conference - Bob Carter
Jan 14, 2015
2015 Deutsche Bank Global Auto Industry Conference Detroit, MI January 14, 2015 Bob Carter, Senior Vice President - Automotive Operations, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. --- Thank you, Kurt. Itâs a pleasure to join you again this year. Today, I want to share one of the most memorable phone calls Iâve receiv ... Continue reading
GM Expects Improved Profitability in 2015
Jan 14, 2015
Expects higher EBIT-adjusted and EBIT-adjusted margins in 2015 Reaffirms previously announced 2016 targets and plan to achieve 9- to 10-percent margin by early next decade DETROIT -- Jan. 14, 2015: General Motors Co. expects its total earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) adjusted and EBIT-adjusted margin to increase ... Continue reading
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