American Honda Reports Record June Sales of 140,935
Jul 3, 2007
CR-V, Civic and Fit set records TORRANCE, Calif., July 3 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc., posted record June sales of 140,935 Honda and Acura vehicles, up 7.3 percent on a daily-selling-rate basis*, the company announced today. American Honda year-to-date sales totaled 766,929, up 2.1 percent. Honda Division posted r ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz Reports 19,589 New Vehicle Sales for June
Jul 3, 2007
MBUSA Records Best First Half-Year Sales On Record MONTVALE, N.J., July 3 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported sales of 19,589 new vehicles for June 2007, bringing the total for the first half of the year to 118,240 units, a 2.9 percent increase over the first half of last year, marking the best first-half sales ... Continue reading
Porsche Posts Best June Sales Ever
Jul 3, 2007
ATLANTA--Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of Porsche sports cars and Cayenne SUVs in the United States and Canada, today announced record June results in the U.S. posting sales of 3,267, an increase of 14 percent compared with previous period last year when sales were 2,871. Notable amo ... Continue reading
Ford Retail Sales 'Edge' Higher in June as New, Redesigned Crossovers Soar
Jul 3, 2007
- Ford, Lincoln and Mercury posted combined retail sales increase in June - the first such increase since October 2006. - Combined crossover sales increased 83 percent, driven by strong demand for all-new Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX, and redesigned Ford Escape and Mercury Mariner. - Lincoln registers ninth month in a row ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Posts June Sales Increase of Fifteen Percent
Jul 3, 2007
-Best Overall Month since August 2006 -Best GTI and Rabbit Months since Relaunch -Best Passat Sedan Month since November 2006 - Jetta Sedan up 14.0 percent over June 2006 AUBURN HILLS, Mich., July 3 -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. today announced June 2007 sales of 23,127 units, representing an increase of 15.0 percent ... Continue reading
DaimlerChrysler AG Reports 2 Percent Decrease in U.S. Sales for Passenger Vehicles for June 2007
Jul 3, 2007
Chrysler Group Reports Sales of 183,347 Vehicles, a 1 Percent Decrease for June 2007 Mercedes-Benz USA Reports Sales of 19,589 Vehicles, a 6 Percent Decrease for June 2007 NEW YORK, July 3 -- DaimlerChrysler AG , the third largest U.S. auto maker, today reported total group sales of 202,936 passenger vehicles in the U. ... Continue reading
Nissan North America Announces June Sales
Jul 3, 2007
NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 3 -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 92,213 units in June, up 18.2 percent from the prior year. Nissan Division sales increased by 19.4 percent over last year. Infiniti Division posted a sales increase of 9.3 percent versus the prior year. NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS * June sales f ... Continue reading
2007 Kia Sedona and Sorento Awarded 'Good' Ratings From Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
Jul 3, 2007
Kia Minivan and SUV Given Highest Possible Rating in Rear Impact Evaluations IRVINE, Calif., July 3 -- Today it was announced the Kia Sedona minivan and Sorento SUV both received "Good" ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) for rear impact collisions. A "Good" is the highest possible rating giv ... Continue reading
New Car Traffic at NADAguides.com Grows 112% Compared to 2006
Jul 3, 2007
Online Car Buyers Research Sedans, Pick-ups and SUVs More Than any Other New Vehicles COSTA MESA, Calif., July 2 -- NADAguides.com (http://www.nadaguides.com/) -- a leading vehicle pricing and information website -- today announced the total number of online visitors to the New Car section of its website grew 112% duri ... Continue reading
SORL Auto Parts Substantially Increases Production Capacity to Meet Chinese OEM Demand
Jul 3, 2007
- New Machines and Production Techniques Increases Capacity Nearly 25 Percent - - Chinese Heavy Duty Truck Demand Grew 62 Percent in the First Five Months of 2007 - ZHEJIANG, China, July 2 /Xinhua-PRNewswire/ -- SORL Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading manufacturer and distributor of commercial vehicle air brake valves as wel ... Continue reading
Subaru Celebrates Environmental Milestones
Jul 3, 2007
-- Company Marks Three Years of Zero Landfill; Sells 100,000th PZEV Vehicle -- CHERRY HILL, N.J., July 2 -- Subaru is celebrating its three- year anniversary of zero landfill status at its manufacturing plant, Subaru of Indiana Automotive (SIA) and the sale of its 100,000th PZEV (Partial Zero Emissions) vehicle. (Logo: ... Continue reading
Saturn Outlook Ranks Among the Best Midsized and Large SUV Models Tested by Consumer Reports
Jul 3, 2007
Outlook is among the best models from General Motors in years; New Saturn crossover challenges Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander in CR's ratings YONKERS, N.Y., July 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The new Saturn Outlook emerged as one of Consumer Reports' top-rated SUV models in tests of eight midsize and full-size vehicles ... Continue reading
VIDEO FEATURE - The Race to the Track: Logistics in Formula 1
Jul 3, 2007
COLOGNE - JULY 3, 2007: Formula 1 is all about racing but away from the competitions, a different kind of race is fundamental to the workings of Panasonic Toyota Racing. For the teamâs logistics department, there is a constant race against time to get the cars, spare parts and pieces of equipment, to the track on ... Continue reading
Jul 2, 2007
THE AUTO PAGE by JOHN HEILIG SPECIFICATIONS Model: Acura MDX Sport Engine: 3.7-liter SOHC V6 Horsepower/Torque: 300 hp @ 6000 rpm/275 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm Transmission: 5-speed automatic with sequential sport shift Wheelbase: 108.3 in. Length x Width x Height: 190.7 x 78.5 x 66.2 in. Tires: P255/55R18 Cargo volume: 83.5 ... Continue reading
2008 Buick Enclave CXL AWD Review
Jul 2, 2007
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Buick Enclave CXL AWD It's large, voluptuous, and heavily-chromed, with a bold, three-dimensional waterfall grille and portholes on the hood. What else could the new Enclave be but a Buick? It's Buick's new luxury crossover, and melds a new interpretation of the company's cons ... Continue reading
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