Sep 5, 2019
Online sales are expected to cross 1 million in 2020 and grow to more than 6 million by 2025, finds Frost & Sullivan The online vehicle retail model is disrupting the traditional dealership model by enabling original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to quickly introduce their products to the market while keeping costs lo ... Continue reading
2019 Lexus GS 350 F Sport Review by David Colman - It's E15 Approved
Sep 5, 2019
My first shot at a twisting back road proved without a doubt that if you equip your GS 350 F Sport with the $1,700 optional "Lexus Dynamic Handling with Dynamic Rear Steering," you will be floored by the unexpected agility of this 3,845lb. luxury sedan. As soon as I hustled the big GS through a series of S-bends, I kne ... Continue reading
2019 Mazda MX-5 Review by David Colman +VIDEO
Sep 5, 2019
Just might be the best Miata Mazda has ever produced By David Colman Special Correspondent to THE AUTO CHANNEL Over the past three decades, I have had the privilege of testing every new iteration of the Mazda Miata. Since 1989, Mazda has crafted four generations of their elemental two seat roadster. ... Continue reading
August 2019 Sales Results Journalist Remarks
Sep 4, 2019
Our August U.S. auto sales forecast called for the month to finish at 1.59 million, up 6.5% from last year, or an increase of nearly 100,000 units. Several of the reporting automakers posted numbers above our forecast with numerous models achieving “best-ever August” sales. As mentioned in our forecast, the market ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports August 2019 Sales Results
Sep 4, 2019
American Honda August 2019 Sales - Whoa Baby
Sep 4, 2019
American Honda Marks Best Month of Sales in Company History, Setting Multiple All-Time Monthly RecordsSep 4, 2019 American Honda smashes all-time monthly sales records for total vehicles and trucks Honda brand also records its best-ever month, driven by record truck sales, and robust passenger car sales Honda CR-V and ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports August 2019 Sales
Sep 4, 2019
Hyundai Motor America reported August sales of 63,737 units, a 12% increase in comparison with August 2018 and the 13th straight month of increasing total sales on a comparative monthly basis. ... Continue reading
Nissan Group Reports August 2019 U.S. Sales
Sep 4, 2019
Nissan Group announced total U.S. sales for August 2019 of 127,230 units, an increase of 13.2 percent compared to the prior year. ... Continue reading
August 2019 Toyota Lexus North America Sales Report
Sep 4, 2019
Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported August 2019 sales of 248,334 vehicles, an increase of 11.3 percent on a volume basis and up 7.4 percent on daily selling rate (DSR) basis versus August 2018. Toyota division achieved a best-ever August, posting sales of 218,403 units, up 12.3 percent on a volume basis an ... Continue reading
An Open Letter to Barry Ritholtz and Bloomberg About Ethanol - with responses and additional replies
Sep 4, 2019
I want you to know that regardless of how much criticism you receive about the article and the information you presented that you are not the biggest knucklehead disseminating lies and incorrect information about ethanol, you are merely the latest knucklehead to do so. It appears that about the only thing you got right ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor Group Develops Wearable Vest Exoskeleton to Alleviate Burden in Overhead Work +VIDEO
Sep 4, 2019
New Wearable Vest EXoskeleton (VEX) is up to 42% lighter than competing products. The VEX functions without the need for a battery by imitating the human shoulder joint and using a multilink lift assistant module. ... Continue reading
2020 Jeep Wrangler - Two New Special-Edition Wrangler Models for 2020
Sep 3, 2019
The Jeep® brand is returning the Wrangler Willys edition to the iconic SUV’s lineup and introducing the new 2020 Wrangler Black & Tan. ... Continue reading
Arrivederci Fiat 500 and 500e In North America
Sep 3, 2019
FIAT will discontinue production of the current-generation Fiat 500 and 500e in North America. ... Continue reading
Sep 3, 2019
SAN FRANCISCO--Changes in consumer habits require innovative sales strategies, and the automobile industry is no exception. For General Motors, one of the world’s largest and most innovative automobile companies, providing AI-powered customer support and selling cars through chat is now a reality. ... Continue reading
SEMA Invites All Enthusiasts To SEMA SHOW After-Party
Sep 3, 2019
-- Sixth annual SEMA Ignited gives enthusiasts an up-close look at the vehicles, products, and celebrities from the trade-only SEMA Show -- DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Sept. ... Continue reading
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