FIRST LOOK AT THE FRESHENED VW GOLF FAMILY OF SMALL CARS
May 5, 2018
You’ll have to look hard to find the subtle changes in style and design on these already attractively German cars. The classic two-box design has changed little, but we now get standard LED lighting front and rear and a few changes under the skin. ... Continue reading
See How Ford Is Testing the 2019 Ranger +Videos and Archived Backgrounders
May 4, 2018
At Ford’s Michigan Proving Grounds, a fully loaded Ranger hits the brutal Silver Creek track with impacts so severe robotic drivers are used so humans don’t get injured. In the lab, a four-post shaker table abuses Ranger for days to check against squeaks and rattles. In the real world, Ranger towing capability is t ... Continue reading
Toyota Research Institute (TRI) Building New Facility To Test Autonomous Vehcles
May 3, 2018
60-acre Michigan site will accelerate development of Toyota Guardian vehicle automation mode – The Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is constructing a closed-course test facility to develop automated vehicle technology. ... Continue reading
May 3, 2018
Mazda’s subcompact crossover SUV features an elegantly upgraded interior and enhanced powertrain, among other updates May 2, 2018 2019 Mazda CX-3 goes on sale later this month with a starting MSRP[1]of $20,390 Switching to an electronic parking brake allows space for a newly redesigned center console and armrest Beau ... Continue reading
Lynk & Co chooses Belgian Volvo plant for European models
May 2, 2018
Now, it is official: from 2019, the award-winning Volvo facility in Ghent, Belgium, will build the Lynk & Co CO 01 crossover for the European market on the same production line as the Volvo XC40, the 2018 European Car of the Year. The L&C model shares the CMA (Compact Modular Architecture) with Volvo. ... Continue reading
Reduced Buyer Demand for Sedans and Coupes Hurts Automakers
May 2, 2018
Washington DC May 2, 2018; The AIADA online newsletter reported that auto sales slowed in April amid a continued decline in demand for sedans and compact cars, setting a somber tone as auto makers head into the important summer selling season, reports The Wall Street Journal. Deliveries likely slipped more than 5 perce ... Continue reading
Porsche U.S. April 2018 Sales Beat All-Time Record
May 2, 2018
Porsche continues strong 2018 performance with demand for two and four-door models ATLANTA, May 1, 2018 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of the Porsche 911, 718 Boxster and Cayman, Panamera, Cayenne, and Macan model lines, today announced April 2018 sales of 5,570 vehicles. This repr ... Continue reading
FIAT Brand Announces New Blue Sky Edition for 2018 Fiat 500X Models
May 2, 2018
2018 Fiat 500X Blue Sky Edition offers dual-pane power sunroof along with premium satin-chrome exterior accents and unique blue interior features Available in four colors: Bianco Gelato (White Clear Coat), Blue Sky Metallic, Nero Cinema (Black Clear Coat) and Grigio Graphite (Graphite Grey) Based on the Pop model, the ... Continue reading
FCA US Reports 2018 April Sales
May 2, 2018
Jeep® brand reports record April sales, up 20 percent Jeep Wrangler reports highest month of sales ever, up 58 percent Ram brand notches highest April retail sales ever, up 3 percent May 1, 2018 , Auburn Hills, Mich. - FCA US LLC today reported sales of 184,149 vehicles, a 5 percent increase compared with sales in Apr ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S. Reports April 2018 Sales
May 1, 2018
Sales of BMW Group vehicles in the U.S. increased 4.2 percent in April 2018 for a total of 27,213 vehicles (BMW and MINI brands combined), compared with 26,105 vehicles sold in the same month a year ago. Year-to-date BMW Group sales in the U.S. are up 3.3 percent from the first four months of 2017. ... Continue reading
Honda Canada Reports April 2018 Sales Results
May 1, 2018
Honda Canada Inc. today reported total April sales of 17,507 Honda and Acura vehicles, down 4.3 percent from the previous year. The Honda Automobile Division reported April sales of 15,424 units sold, down 7 percent, while the Acura Division reported April sales of 2,083 units, up 23 percent versus last year. ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports April 2018 Sales
May 1, 2018
Core models Civic and CR-V remain strong with sales over 28,000 units Honda Odyssey continues to cement sales leadership in minivan segment with 21% gain Honda Pilot sales jump again in April, rising 22% Acura RDX sales increase 10.8% in April, as introduction of all-new 2019 model approaches American Honda Total 125,7 ... Continue reading
Nissan Group reports April 2018 U.S. sales
May 1, 2018
Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for April 2018 of 87,764 units, a decrease of 28% compared to the previous year. ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor North America Reports April 2018 Sales
May 1, 2018
with two less selling days in April 2018 compared to April 2017, sales were up 3.2 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Toyota division posted April sales of 170,706 units, down 5.1 percent on a volume basis and up 2.8 percent on a DSR basis. ... Continue reading
Apr 29, 2018
Every Sunday Larry Nutson, Senior Editor and Chicago Car Guy along with fellow senior editors Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, give you TACH's Take On Last Weeks Automotive News. ... Continue reading
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