AutoTrader Reveals the Most Popular Vehicles of 2014
Dec 26, 2014
The Ford F-150 maintains its status as the most shopped nameplate across new, used and CPO vehicles ATLANTA -- Dec. 26, 2014: 2014 was once again the year of the truck for car shoppers, as the Ford F-150 retained its place as the most popular nameplate on AutoTrader.com across new, used and CPO vehicles. The F-150's cr ... Continue reading
RateWatch: Personal Auto Rates +2.1%
Dec 24, 2014
Personal auto insurance companies increased their rates by an average of 2.1% countrywide over the 12 month period from 4th Quarter 2013 through 3rd Quarter 2014. Homeowner insurers increased their rates by an average of 3.5% countrywide over the same period. The 3 states with the highest overall auto insurance increas ... Continue reading
New-Vehicle Sales To Jump Nearly 10 Percent In Best December Since 2004
Dec 23, 2014
Fiat Chrysler Increases Market Share; Full-Size Trucks to Top 2 Million Units for First Time Since 2007 IRVINE, CA -- Dec. 23, 2014: New-vehicle sales are expected to increase 9.8 percent year-over-year to a total of 1.49 million units, resulting in an estimated 16.7 million seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR), acco ... Continue reading
Vehicle delivery experience reaches new high in 2014
Dec 23, 2014
More customers than ever collect their new BMW in person at BMW Welt The BMW Welt has been a major attraction for the citizens of Munich, tourists and fans of BMW Group brands since it opened in 2007. The experience centre has established itself not only as a desirable event venue and gourmet destination, but also as a ... Continue reading
2014 New Cars With Edsel-Like Sales - OOPS!
Dec 22, 2014
Washington DC December 22, 2014; The AIADA newsletter reported that the auto business is ending 2014 on a roll, with sales volumes expected to once again reach pre-recession rates. Manufacturers are poised to deliver an estimated 16.8 million new cars and trucks to consumers in the U.S. this year, according to Kelley B ... Continue reading
Production Milestone at Daimler Trucks in India: 20,000 Trucks Produced
Dec 20, 2014
20,000th truck rolls off assembly line only two and a half years after start of production Erich Nesselhauf, CEO and Managing Director of Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV): âBy crossing the production mark of 20,000 trucks, we achieved the next milestone of our DICV success story.â STUTTGART/CHENNAI -- ... Continue reading
Ride Sharing to Seriously Impact Taxi Medallion Lenders, New Investment Report Concludes
Dec 19, 2014
Value of government-controlled taxi permits will continue to plummet BOSTON -- Dec. 18, 2014: A new analysis by HVM Capital concludes that the disruption in the taxicab business caused by upstart car-for-hire firms such as Uber and Lyft is only beginning, and warns investors to be wary of stocks in corporations financi ... Continue reading
Dec 19, 2014
Total Light-Vehicles Sales Are Expected to Hit 16.5 Million in 2014, 17.0 Million in 2015 WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA -- Dec. 18, 2014: New-vehicle retail sales in December are expected to reach the highest levels on a seasonally adjusted annualized rate (SAAR) basis since 2006, according to a monthly sales forecast developed ... Continue reading
KODA celebrates its millionth sale of 2014
Dec 19, 2014
KODAproduces and sells one million vehicles for the first time in one year Large anniversary event for employees and guests at Å KODA Museum Millionth vehicle produced: Å KODA Fabia 1.2 TSI goes to charity One millionth vehicle delivered, a Å KODA Octavia vRS, goes to Czech customer Manufacturer achieves key miles ... Continue reading
Dec 18, 2014
A recent IHS Automotive analysis of U.S. new vehicle market share among vehicle manufacturers indicates the competition at the top has never been greater. âSince no OEM wants to slip in the rankings, each is doing everything possible to retain each tenth of a point share; including speeding up product redesign or ... Continue reading
November 2014 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Sales in Europe
Dec 18, 2014
In Europe (EU28+EFTA), Fiat Chrysler Automobiles posted November sales up 3.6% year-over-year versus 1.2% for the industry. Jeep brand posted an all-time monthly record for European sales, driven by a 110.6% year-over-year increase. The Fiat 500 and Panda remained the two top selling vehicles in the A segment (accounti ... Continue reading
Dec 17, 2014
STUTTGART/SHANGHAI â December 16, 2014: Five years after market launch, smart has firmly established itself in China as a trendsetter and pacesetter for urban mobility. After Germany, the Middle Kingdom is now the second biggest market for the innovative two-seater. This success was celebrated at the end of â ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group LLC Announces New Company Name: FCA US LLC
Dec 16, 2014
U.S.-based Automaker's New Name Aligns With Global Parent Chrysler Group LLC, the Auburn Hills, Michigan-based automaker, today announced that it has changed its company name to FCA US LLC. The name change is effective immediately and follows the naming convention of its global parent company, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Delivers Over 9 Million Vehicles This Year
Dec 13, 2014
9.08 million units handed over from Jan. to Nov. / +4.6 per cent* 834,800 vehicles delivered in November / +0.7 per cent* Group Board Member for Sales Christian Klingler: âDeliveries on track. Ten million mark within reach.â The Volkswagen Group delivered over nine million vehicles from January to November fo ... Continue reading
Recreational Vehicle Industry Expects Sales to Increase Next Year, Says New GE Capital Survey
Dec 12, 2014
Optimism remains high in the recreational vehicle (RV) industry, according to survey results released today by GE Capitalâs Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF) business. âThe RV industry has reason to feel optimistic once again, with strong shipment and retail registration numbers and a relatively strong ec ... Continue reading
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