US Car Tariffs Bad For Foreign Convertible Importers
Jun 25, 2018
In the years before he became president of the United States, Donald Trump owned luxury German cars. Now, pricey European convertibles are among the vehicles that could become rare on American roads if Trump’s proposal to slap tariffs on imported cars takes effect. ... Continue reading
Jun 25, 2018
TOKYO, Jun, 22 2018; Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) announced today that the new Eclipse Cross compact SUV model has been awarded a maximum 5-star rating for Adult Occupant Protection in the 2018 Latin NCAP (New Car Assessment Program) which evaluates the safety performance of new models introduced in the Latin Am ... Continue reading
Remember When 'Foreign Cars" Cost More - Well They May Again
Jun 22, 2018
Trump Tariffs May Cost Carmakers at Least 1 Million Annual Sales Says Industry Predictor Washington DC June 12, 2018; The NADA newsletter reported that if President Donald Trump slaps a 25 percent tariff on imported vehicles, it may cost the U.S. auto industry 1 million annual vehicle sales -- and that’s just the low ... Continue reading
New-Vehicle Initial Quality Improves Again, J.D. Power Finds
Jun 20, 2018
COSTA MESA, Calif.: 20 June 2018 — New-vehicle quality has improved for the fourth consecutive year—by 4% from 2017—and has reached its best level ever, according to the J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS).SM Initial quality is measured by the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PP100) d ... Continue reading
Renault - Nissan - Mitsubishi Increase Annual Synergies
Jun 15, 2018
Renault - Nissan - Mitsubishi today reported a 14% increase in annualized synergies to Euro 5.7 billion, up from Euro 5 billion in 2016, as members of the world's largest automotive alliance benefited from growing cost savings, incremental revenues and cost avoidance. The latest synergies reflect the economies of scale ... Continue reading
Jun 13, 2018
“Harry Mack Freestyle Test Drives” are being transitioned from a social media campaign into a national broadcast spot and a larger marketing campaign. The YouTube video, which has been a cult favorite on social media, captures stunned drivers and riders as freestyle sensation Harry Mack raps various vehicle feature ... Continue reading
2016 Car Reviews 2016 Truck Reviews - All Makes
Jun 10, 2018
When They Were New Reviews; 2016 New Car Reviews, 2016 New Truck Reviews; Acura to Volvo ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Honored with Multiple Awards from the Automotive Science Group
Jun 4, 2018
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) has been recognized as the “Best All-Around Performance Brand” and “Best Economic Performance Brand” for 2018 by leading research company, Automotive Science Group (ASG). In addition to the overall brand awards, the 2018 Mitsubishi Mirage earned the “Best Economic ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors 2018 Best May Sales Month in 11 Years
Jun 1, 2018
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) reported its best May sales month since 2007 with 12,416 units sold, up 31.7 percent compared to May 2017. For calendar year, total sales are 56,178 up 19.7 percent over the same period last year. ... Continue reading
Fuel-Cell Madness...SLAP!...Thanks I Needed That!
May 31, 2018
I just slapped myself in the face, boy i need that! Auto Central January 21, 2016; I was considering The Auto Channel's long-time fervent support of ethanol as America's alt fuel solution and found that I was getting caught up in the hydrogen hysteria...so if I was, so is everybody, after my face slap I came to my sens ... Continue reading
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Named Best Green Winter Vehicle
May 31, 2018
2018 Outlander PHEV named the “Best Green Winter Vehicle.” The all-new 2018 Outlander PHEV, a halo vehicle for the brand, offers both fuel efficiency and rugged capabilities. As a parallel hybrid, it brings together the superior efficiency of an electric vehicle, the stability and handling provided by Mitsubishi’ ... Continue reading
Wanna Buy An Imported Car - You May Have To Spend More
May 24, 2018
Washington DC May 24, 2018; The AIADA newsletter reported that President Donald Trump's push for tariffs on imported cars and trucks threatened a shake-up of the global auto industry while motivating nations including China and Germany to reiterate commitments of varying strength to free trade, reports Bloomberg. The U ... Continue reading
Modifying An SUV To Be The Safest Possible Family Vehicle
May 16, 2018
I received a very thought provoking letter from a reader in Miami, Florida asking about the safest possible family vehicle. Readers, what are your thoughts? Dear Rob, My name is Diego, and I stumbled on to a post about vehicle height researching vehicle safety. ... Continue reading
Nissan Reports Fiscal Year 2017 Results
May 14, 2018
Nissan generated an operating profit of 574.8 billion yen on net revenues of 11.95 trillion yen YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. today announced financial results for the 12-month period to March 31, 2018. ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors appoints Jeff Holland as Director of Public Relations
May 3, 2018
CYPRESS, Calif. May 03, 2018; Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) today announced the appointment of Jeff Holland to the position of Director, Public Relations in North America. ... Continue reading
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