Renault Announces New Investments in Brazil
Apr 18, 2014
Investments of R$ 500 million (£133 million) from 2014 to 2019 will be allocated to the development of new vehicles in the Curitiba plant An additional R$ 240 million (£64 million) over the next 10 years will support the creation of a new distribution centre to supply Renaultâs 275 outlets in Brazil and othe ... Continue reading
GM Leads Industry with Most American-Made Vehicles
Apr 17, 2014
For the second year in a row, General Motors dominates the âMade in Americaâ Automotive Index produced by American Universityâs Kogod School of Business. GMâs Chevrolet Corvette Stingray tied for No. 1 and 17 other GM vehicles tied for places in the Top 10. In addition to the Stingray, seven other C ... Continue reading
Sales of all-electric Nissan LEAF soar by 132%
Apr 16, 2014
Nissan reports 30% increase in fleet sales in 2013 financial year Sales of all-electric Nissan LEAF soar by 132% Qashqai and Juke crossovers also desirable for fleets with 15% and 36% rises respectively Nissan fleet sales leapt 30% in the last financial year as demand for the all-electric Nissan LEAF surged to new heig ... Continue reading
Apr 16, 2014
929,500 vehicles delivered in March / +7.6 per cent* ► Group Board Member for Sales Christian Klingler: âAll in all, first-quarter deliveries very satisfactory. Prospect of return to modest growth on markets in Western Europe.â Wolfsburg, April 15, 2014: The Volkswagen Group delivered 2.40 (January-Marc ... Continue reading
Toyota Corolla: World's Most Popular Car Model Hits 1.22M Global Sales In 2013
Apr 15, 2014
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced Corolla global sales of 1.22 million units in 2013, according to the company's internal data based on individual vehicle sales reporting from its distributors. The 5 percent year-over-year increase confirms the Corolla's perennial popularity among loyal customers ... Continue reading
Apr 15, 2014
Sixty-five percent of global online consumers across 60 countries plan to buy a new or used car in the next two years, according to a new study by Nielsen, a leading global provider of information and insights into what consumers watch and buy. Auto demand will be strongest in Latin America (75%), Middle East/Africa (7 ... Continue reading
Annual Sales of Hybrid and Electric Trucks Will Reach Nearly 105,000 by 2020
Apr 15, 2014
Despite government support, such as funding under the United Statesâ economic stimulus efforts, the market for hybrid and electric trucks has struggled to expand beyond a narrow niche. Nevertheless, a significant number of players continue to develop hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicle ( ... Continue reading
Ford sales in Europe grew 12 percent in March and 11 percent in the first quarter
Apr 15, 2014
Ford market share at 8.9 percent in March and 8.0 percent for the first quarter rose by 0.2 and 0.3 percentage points, respectively, compared with the same periods last year Ford sales to higher quality sales channels â such as retail customers and fleets â was higher than the industry average in March and ye ... Continue reading
Redesigned Buick Enclave Begins Export to China
Apr 14, 2014
Continuing Buickâs global growth, the brand will begin exporting the latest edition of its award-winning Enclave luxury crossover to China. âLast year we set the brandâs global sales record, topping 1 million units,â said Duncan Aldred, U.S. vice president of Buick and GMC. âWe want to continue ... Continue reading
Dodge Brand Offers 'Double-Up' Program on 2014 Dodge Charger and Challenger
Apr 14, 2014
Get a 2014 Charger or Challenger now; trade to a 2015 Charger or Challenger and keep the same payment Innovative, industry-exclusive lease program offered through end of August 2014 No additional down payment required on eligible 2015 models Flexibility to choose a Charger or Challenger now and switch to the other mode ... Continue reading
First 2015 Corvette Z06 Goes for $1 Million at Auction
Apr 14, 2014
The auction of the first regular retail production 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 has helped raise more than $2.5 million for the upcoming Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute 32nd Annual Dinner, which will be held April 26 in Detroit. Donated by Chevrolet, the supercar went for $1 million at the Barrett-Jackson Collecto ... Continue reading
One Million Dusters Made in 4 Years
Apr 12, 2014
Following its launch four years ago, Duster has been a resounding success. Combined worldwide productions of Dacia- and Renault-branded Dusters have already reached one million vehicles worldwide The millionth Duster was made at Renaultâs plant in Curitiba, Brazil, and will be delivered to a customer in the same c ... Continue reading
Leon grows more than 60% with 34,600 units sold worldwide
Apr 11, 2014
93,400 vehicle sales January-March 2014 is a 7.3% year-on-year increase for SEAT globally Leon grows more than 60% with 34,600 units sold worldwide United Kingdom up 21.0%; Germany up 14.8%; Eastern Europe up 85.6% SEAT UK posts best March sales ever, with over 9,000 registrations spearheading a record first quarter SE ... Continue reading
Positive sales trend continues for Maserati
Apr 11, 2014
Positive sales trend continues for Maserati. The UK remains one of the leading European markets for the House of the Trident Thursday, 10 April 2014 - Thanks to the steady growth of sales in recent months, Maserati continues to make significant steps towards achieving the objectives of its growth plan. The UK in partic ... Continue reading
Age, Gender and Marital Status Significantly Affect Car Insurance Costs
Apr 10, 2014
Age, gender and marital status significantly affect how much Americans pay for car insurance, and the variability is highest among younger drivers, according to a new insuranceQuotes.com report. Age For both men and women, the average cost of car insurance falls each year until age 60. For example, a 25-year-old single ... Continue reading
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