Nissan reports August 2014 sales for Europe
Sep 9, 2014
Sept. 8, 2014: Nissan announced today European sales for August of 37,579 units, representing a market share of 3.8 percent. ... Continue reading
U.S. Dealership Buy/Sell Activity Up 75% in First Half of 2014
Sep 8, 2014
Luxury blue sky pricing soars; franchise price differentiation increases; large transactions on the rise; GM franchise acquisitions in first half surpass total for 2013, according to The Blue Sky Report IRVINE, Calif.--U.S. dealership buy/sell activity continued to dramatically increase in the first half of 2014, up 75 ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Sales Top One Million Mark in August
Sep 6, 2014
âAugust was a very successful month for the Mercedes-Benz brand. Since beginning of this year we have sold 1,032,410 vehicles, an increase by 12.3%. We therefore continue to be on course to make 2014 another record year.â Successful market launch of the new C-Class in the USA and China August with an increase ... Continue reading
Low Monthly Payments Result In New Car Leasing Hitting Record High
Sep 5, 2014
Washington DC September 4, 2014; The outlook for potential certified pre-owned inventory that dealers will need in 24 to 36 months just keeps getting more favorable, reports Auto Remarketing. Experian Automotive determined the percentage of new vehicles moved by franchised dealers and connected to a lease hit a new rec ... Continue reading
The Ford Fiesta is the UK Best Seller by a Significant Margin
Sep 5, 2014
In August, UK market leader Ford recorded its highest sales volume since 2006. Ford total vehicle sales were up 22.9 per cent, compared with August 2013, significantly beating the overall UK market, which increased by 10.1 per cent. According to the official figures for August from the Society of Motor Manufacturers an ... Continue reading
August 2014 Electric Vehicle Sales Running Out Of Juice
Sep 4, 2014
Detroit September 4, 2014; The Wall Street Journal reported that automakers' efforts to put more electric vehicles on the road appears to be shorting out, reports The Wall Street Journal. Despite a booming U.S. auto market, sales of electric and hybrid cars have stalled this year, capturing 3.6 percent of the market th ... Continue reading
August 2014 U.S. New Auto Sales Defy Analysts Flat Sales Predictions
Sep 4, 2014
August 2014 U.S. New Auto Sales ... Continue reading
Sep 4, 2014
AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it reported to automotive manufacturers retail sales of 32,660 new vehicles in August 2014, an increase of 7% as compared to August 2013. August 2014 reported retail new vehicle unit sales for AutoNation's operating segments were as follows: ... Continue reading
The New Land Rover Discovery Launches
Sep 4, 2014
Land Rover reveals the worldâs most versatile and capable premium compact SUV Bold and progressive design defines all-new Discovery family Design leadership and engineering integrity have created the ultimate use of interior space with class-leading versatility and standard 5+2 seating in the UK Discovery Sport re ... Continue reading
It's No Gamble - Tesla To Choose Nevada Battery Plant Site
Sep 3, 2014
Washington DC September 3, 2014; CNBC.com has reported that Tesla has decided that it will build its battery "gigafactory" in Nevada. "That's a go, but they are still negotiating the specifics of the contract," a source within the Nevada's governor's office told CNBC Wednesday afternoon. The source noted that it could ... Continue reading
Toyota Posts Best-Ever Sales In August 2014
Sep 3, 2014
Toyota, Scion and Lexus today reported total August 2014 sales results of 246,100 units, an increase of 10.2 percent over August 2013 on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. On a raw-volume basis, unadjusted for 27 selling days in August 2014 versus 28 selling days in August 2013, sales increased 6.3 percent over year-ago ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports August Sales -- up 36.5% over 2013
Sep 3, 2014
Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor in the United States of Porsche 918 Spyder, 911, Boxster and Cayman sports cars, Macan and Cayenne SUVs, and the Panamera four-door sports sedan line-up, today announced August 2014 sales of 4,540 vehicles. During the first eight months of 2014, PCNA has ... Continue reading
Honda Accord Leads American Honda to Near-Record August
Sep 3, 2014
Honda Accord sets all-time monthly record with 51,075 units sold - up 32.5% in August - Honda Division sales reach 151,551, just 263 units shy of second-best month in history - New Acura TLX drives heavy dealer traffic in its first weeks on the market - Acura ILX has best-ever August sales, rising 5.7% for the month TO ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Motors Continues Strong Sales Pace
Sep 3, 2014
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) continues its upward sales momentum through the month of August with sales totaling 6,786 units, a 28.5 percent increase over the sales total from August 2013. The American-made Outlander Sport 5-passenger compact crossover/SUV was the brand's sales leader among its diverse ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Delivers Best-Ever August Sales With 27,078 Units, Up 9.4%
Sep 3, 2014
Mercedes-Benz today reported record-breaking August sales volumes with 27,078 units sold across its passenger car and light truck lineups, a 9.4% gain from the 24,761 vehicles sold the same month last year. Adding 1,880 units for Sprinter Vans and 1,334 units at smart â up 35.3% and 34.3%, respectively â tota ... Continue reading
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