AIADA: What Is An American Car?
Jul 4, 2018
Explore the map to learn more about the international nameplate vehicles, plants, and people that are contributing to our country's economic recovery. The Honda Ridgeline, Acura RDX, Honda Odyssey, and Honda Pilot are among the most American-made vehicles driven by U.S. consumers.* Vehicles like these demonstrate that ... Continue reading
Heatwave Continues for Subaru Canada with Record June 2018 Sales
Jul 4, 2018
Subaru Canada enregistre son meilleur mois de juin avec la vente de 5 348 unités, une hausse de 5,1 p. 100 par rapport au même mois l'an dernier. Les fabuleuses ventes se poursuivent avec 27 876 unités vendues au cours des six premiers mois de 2018. ... Continue reading
Subaru of America 2018 Best June Ever, Sets New Sales Record for the First Half of 2018
Jul 3, 2018
CAMDEN, N.J., July 3, 2018 -- Best June ever – monthly sales increase 15 percent over June 2017 79 consecutive months of yearly month-over-month growth Best June ever for Crosstrek and Outback 500,000th Crosstrek sold First ever Ascent SUV sold 52 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold 59 consecutive mo ... Continue reading
AIADA June 2018 US Sales Scoreboard
Jul 3, 2018
International auto sales slowed in June, a trend forecast by many analysts who see the industry reaching a plateau following a steady climb in recent years following the recession in 2008 and 2009. Despite the month’s smaller gains, international brands still finished the month in the lead, posting positive gains and ... Continue reading
US Car Tariffs Bad For Foreign Convertible Importers
Jun 25, 2018
In the years before he became president of the United States, Donald Trump owned luxury German cars. Now, pricey European convertibles are among the vehicles that could become rare on American roads if Trump’s proposal to slap tariffs on imported cars takes effect. ... Continue reading
Remember When 'Foreign Cars" Cost More - Well They May Again
Jun 22, 2018
Trump Tariffs May Cost Carmakers at Least 1 Million Annual Sales Says Industry Predictor Washington DC June 12, 2018; The NADA newsletter reported that if President Donald Trump slaps a 25 percent tariff on imported vehicles, it may cost the U.S. auto industry 1 million annual vehicle sales -- and that’s just the low ... Continue reading
New-Vehicle Initial Quality Improves Again, J.D. Power Finds
Jun 20, 2018
COSTA MESA, Calif.: 20 June 2018 — New-vehicle quality has improved for the fourth consecutive year—by 4% from 2017—and has reached its best level ever, according to the J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS).SM Initial quality is measured by the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PP100) d ... Continue reading
U.S. News & World Report Announces June's Best New Car Deals
Jun 12, 2018
WASHINGTON, June 11, 2018 U.S. News & World Report, unveiled the list of June's Best New Car Deals. This month's list includes eight vehicles with excellent financing or cash back incentives. ... Continue reading
2016 Car Reviews 2016 Truck Reviews - All Makes
Jun 10, 2018
When They Were New Reviews; 2016 New Car Reviews, 2016 New Truck Reviews; Acura to Volvo ... Continue reading
Jun 6, 2018
WRX STI engine output enhanced to 310 horsepower thanks to new air intake, high-flow performance exhaust. Standard smartphone integration on all WRX and WRX STI models through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. ... Continue reading
Subaru Of America May 2018 Sales A Record
Jun 1, 2018
60,146 vehicle sales for May 2018, a 7.2 percent increase over May 2017, and the best May in the history of the company. The company also reported year-to-date sales of 263,019 vehicles, a 4.1 percent gain over the same period in 2017. ... Continue reading
Fuel-Cell Madness...SLAP!...Thanks I Needed That!
May 31, 2018
I just slapped myself in the face, boy i need that! Auto Central January 21, 2016; I was considering The Auto Channel's long-time fervent support of ethanol as America's alt fuel solution and found that I was getting caught up in the hydrogen hysteria...so if I was, so is everybody, after my face slap I came to my sens ... Continue reading
Subaru Pricing on 2019 WRX® and WRX STI® Models
May 24, 2018
CAMDEN, N.J., May 24, 2018 -- Debut of Series.Gray limited production models for WRX and WRX STI lines Standard EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology on WRX models equipped with CVT Powertrain updates to WRX STI for improved performance New infotainment with standard Apple CarPlay™ and Android™ Auto Subaru of America ... Continue reading
Wanna Buy An Imported Car - You May Have To Spend More
May 24, 2018
Washington DC May 24, 2018; The AIADA newsletter reported that President Donald Trump's push for tariffs on imported cars and trucks threatened a shake-up of the global auto industry while motivating nations including China and Germany to reiterate commitments of varying strength to free trade, reports Bloomberg. The U ... Continue reading
Modifying An SUV To Be The Safest Possible Family Vehicle
May 16, 2018
I received a very thought provoking letter from a reader in Miami, Florida asking about the safest possible family vehicle. Readers, what are your thoughts? Dear Rob, My name is Diego, and I stumbled on to a post about vehicle height researching vehicle safety. ... Continue reading
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