Honda Accord and CR-V Top Sales in Class
Aug 19, 2014
TORRANCE, Calif., August 19, 2014 â With the Accord and CR-V attracting retail customers in record numbers in the first half of 2014, Honda is again leading the industry with the most popular car and SUV in America, to a Honda analysis of new-vehicle retail registration data from IHS Automotive. Based on Honda for ... Continue reading
New Data Shows Japanese Auto Industry U.S. Employment Contributes to 1.36 Million American Jobs
Aug 18, 2014
Japanese-branded automobile companiesâ production and R&D facilities and dealer networks contribute to an estimated 1.36 million private sector U.S. jobs according to 2013 data analyzed by Rutgers University Professor Dr. Thomas Prusa and commissioned by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) USA. T ... Continue reading
Aug 18, 2014
Kelly Marchese, principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP and Will Sarni, director, Deloitte Consulting LLP will deliver the luncheon keynote on the distinctive approaches to innovation that impact financial performance at the 2nd annual Summit on Accelerating Innovation. The Summit will be hosted by the Suppliers Partnership ... Continue reading
2014 Ford Transit Connect Wagon Gains in Popularity, Contributes to Nameplate's Best-Ever Sales
Aug 14, 2014
U.S. sales of new Ford Transit Connect and Transit Connect Wagon up 27 percent for the three-month period ending July 31, compared to the same period last year June was best month ever for Transit Connect, with 4,573 sales of the van and wagon model combined â a 29 percent year-over-year increase So far this year, ... Continue reading
GM Declares Dividend on Common Stock
Aug 13, 2014
General Motors Co. Board of Directors today declared a third-quarter 2014 dividend of 30 cents per share on its common stock. The dividend is payable Friday, Sept. 26, 2014 to all common stockholders of record as of Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2014. ... Continue reading
Toyota's Carter Gives Insight Into Auto Industry and Hydrogen Future
Aug 12, 2014
2014 J.P. Morgan Auto Conference - Bob Carter August 12, 2014 As prepared for: 2014 J.P. Morgan Auto Conference New York, N.Y. August 12, 2014 Bob Carter, TMSSenior Vice President, Automotive Operations Thank you, Ryan⦠and good morning everyone. I thought it was interesting that three milestones on this day in hi ... Continue reading
Aug 12, 2014
While plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) are now available in all U.S. states, most Canadian provinces and territories, and in every Western European country, they are not readily accessible in the Asia Pacific region. That will change over the next several years as Asia Pacific becomes the largest market for PEV sales. ... Continue reading
C.A.R 2014 MBS Day 4 - Wrap-up
Aug 11, 2014
2014 CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS â TRAVERSE CITY DAY 4 â Wrap Up By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau Another year of the Management Briefing Seminars is history as we pick up our bag lunches for the road. I feel like weâve just been to a futuristâs confe ... Continue reading
Most and Least Expensive States to Own a Car--Wyoming is Most Costly
Aug 11, 2014
Wyoming is the most expensive state to operate a motor vehicle and Iowa is the cheapest, according to a new Bankrate.com report. Bankrate factored in the annual costs of gasoline, insurance and repairs. In Wyoming, a typical driver spends $2,705 per year to operate his or her vehicle. In Iowa, the average driver spends ... Continue reading
BMW North America Management Changes Announced
Aug 11, 2014
Woodcliff Lake, NJ â August 11, 2014; Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW of North America has announced the following changes to his executive management team effective September 1. Having completed his assignment, BMW of North America Chief Financial Officer Stefan Sengewald will be returning to Germany to a ... Continue reading
BMW Group Records Best Sales Ever in July
Aug 9, 2014
- Sales increase by 7.6% to 163,959 vehicles - Year-to-date deliveries rise 7.0% totalling 1,184,170 - Over one million BMW brand vehicles sold in first seven months Sales of BMW Group vehicles achieved a new high for the month of July with a total of 163,959 vehicles delivered worldwide, an increase of 7.6% over the s ... Continue reading
Ford China July Sales Up 25 Percent, Annual Sales Reach 640,031 Vehicles, Up 33 Percent
Aug 8, 2014
Ford China July sales reach 90,775 wholesale vehicles, up 25 percent; year-to-date sales reach 640,031 vehicles, up 33 percent; CAF July sales reach 64,130 wholesale vehicles, up 19 percent; year-to-date sales reach 462,088 vehicles, up 36 percent; JMC July sales reach 22,031 wholesale vehicles, up 33 percent; year-to- ... Continue reading
2015 GMC Canyon Pricing Starts at $21,880
Aug 8, 2014
Pricing for the all-new 2015 GMC Canyon mid-size pickup will start at $21,880, including a $925 dealer freight charge, GMC announced today. âThe all-new Canyon provides a one-two punch that customers tell us theyâve been waiting for,â said Canyon Marketing Manager Kenn Bakowski. âNow they can get a ... Continue reading
Novelis Increases Prices for Automotive and Specialty Aluminum Sheet Products in North America
Aug 8, 2014
Novelis, the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, today announced price increases on its North American Automotive and Specialty aluminum sheet products for all new orders effective immediately. All existing orders and firm agreements confirmed prior to August 7, 2014 will be honored throughout the contract ... Continue reading
C.A.R 2014 MBS Day 3 - The Gov., Toyota, Users Vs Owners
Aug 7, 2014
2014 CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH MANAGEMENT BRIEFING SEMINARS â TRAVERSE CITY DAY 3 By Steve Purdy TheAutoChannel.com Michigan Bureau Photo by Bob Benko [Photo Caption: Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, âone tough nerd,â addresses MBS] The highlight of the week here at the Management Briefing Seminars ha ... Continue reading
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