Aug 4, 2009
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 -- SIRIUS XM Radio announced today that Audi will offer its customers an introductory three-month trial offer of the "SIRIUS Everything" package upon the purchase of all SIRIUS-equipped certified pre-owned Audi vehicles sold in the U.S. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080819/NYTU044LOGO) A ... Continue reading
A Greener Shade of Paint: Ford's Innovative, Sustainable Paint Technology Goes Global
Aug 4, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 4 -- -- Ford-exclusive paint technology goes global -- Ford's high-solids paint technology eliminates the need for process stages in a paint shop, replacing bulky, energy-consuming equipment with a simple, integrated booth -- Process allows three layers of paint to be applied one after another whi ... Continue reading
Aug 4, 2009
Ten? Do your really think we could limit the list to just 10? Not TheAutoChannel.com, we always give you more! AUTO CENTRAL - July 28, 2009: Okay, so the Cash For Clunkers program has you dreaming about which new vehicle you'd want. Here's 14 different cars that you might want to test drive. They may not all qualify fo ... Continue reading
Aug 4, 2009
Detroit August 3, 2009; General Motors Company announced an expansion of leasing today with enhanced lease programs on select 2009 and 2010 Cadillac, Buick, GMC and Chevrolet models. The leases, offered by U.S. Bank, are part of a pilot program that includes select GM vehicles sold in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces July Sales - VIDEO ENHANCED
Aug 3, 2009
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Aug. 3 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales for July of 71,847 units versus 95,319 units a year ago, a decrease of 24.6 percent. Sales of Nissan Division vehicles decreased 24.8 percent, while sales of Infiniti vehicles decreased by 23.3 percent. Combined sales for Nissan and Infini ... Continue reading
Audi Outperforms U.S. Import Luxury Sector in July 2009 Sales - VIDEO ENHANCED
Aug 3, 2009
- TDI clean diesel technology constitutes a substantial 28% of total Audi Q7 July sales - High demand for the Audi Q5 continues with sales of 1,023 vehicles in July - The Audi A8 and Audi A3 are among models that set a 2009 monthly record HERNDON, Va., Aug 3, 2009 - Audi today announced it sold 6,407 vehicles in the U. ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports July 2009 Sales - Sales Up Substantially
Aug 3, 2009
Sales up substantially as dealers take in 22 percent 'Clunkers' Company delivers 7th straight year-over-year monthly retail market share increase FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Aug. 3 -- Hyundai Motor America today announced July sales of 45,553 units, a 21 percent increase over last month and 12 percent increase compared wi ... Continue reading
American Suzuki Reports July 2009 Sales
Aug 3, 2009
BREA, Calif.--American Suzuki: JULY CYTD 2009 2008 MTD VS. MTD PRIOR YR. 2009 2008 YTD VS. YTD PRIOR YR. GRAND VITARA: 731 1,256 -42% 4,877 8,477 -42% XL7: 261 1,812 -86% 3,408 18,885 -82% EQUATOR: 438 0 0% 1,400 0 0% SX4: 1,985 2,595 -24% 12,612 20,605 -39% FORENZA/RENO: 92 2,439 -96% 3,607 16,303 -78% TOTAL: 3,507 8, ... Continue reading
Aug 3, 2009
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 3 -- Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., today reported that July vehicle sales hit a new monthly high for the year and jumped 27.7 percent compared to June 2009. Sales of 174,872 vehicles trailed year ago levels and were down 11.4 percent from last July, on a daily selling rate basis. The CARS pro ... Continue reading
Acura Announces July Sales Results
Aug 3, 2009
Low Inventory Impacts Acura Sales TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 3 -- The TL performance luxury sedan continued to top the leaderboard for Acura, logging 3,309 sales, and despite low inventory, the top three Acura models posted month-over-month sales increases for July. Total Acura sales tallied 8,662 vehicles, down 32.5 perce ... Continue reading
Aug 3, 2009
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 3 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported July 2009 sales of 19,032, down 15.1 percent versus July of 2008. Overall, total yearly sales are reported at 119,413, down 32.0 percent compared to 2008. Mazda has seen a marked increase in showroom traffic as a result of the federal gover ... Continue reading
American Honda July Sales Top 114,000
Aug 3, 2009
Civic and CR-V post gains as company posts highest monthly sales result to date for 2009 TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 3 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted total July vehicle sales of 114,690, a decline of 17.3 percent compared to July 2008 results, the company reported today. American Honda year-to-date sales of 645,4 ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports July 2009 U.S. Sales Increases
Aug 3, 2009
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Aug. 3 -- -- Chrysler Group LLC total sales up 30 percent compared with previous month -- Five vehicles set new monthly sales records for July -- Jeep Patriot sales increase 134 percent compared with previous year -- Dodge Caliber sales up 63 percent versus July 2008 -- Chrysler PT Cruiser sales up ... Continue reading
Aug 3, 2009
DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 3 -- -- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury retail sales increased 9 percent versus a year ago; total sales (including fleet) were 158,838, up 2 percent versus a year ago -- Ford is first among major manufacturers to report sales increase in 2009; year-over-year total sales gain is the first for Ford since ... Continue reading
Clean Diesel Continues to Fuel Volkswagen's July 2009 Sales - Up Slightly Over 2008
Aug 3, 2009
-Over thirty percent of total sales were Clean Diesel TDI -Government sponsored 'Cash-for-Clunkers' Program accounted for over 3,300 sales HERNDON, Va., Aug. 3 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced July 2009 sales of 20,590 units, representing a 0.7 percent increase over July 2008. Volkswagen's award winning c ... Continue reading
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