American Honda May 2018 Sales Trucks Set Records as Core Products Deliver Gains
Jun 1, 2018
TORRANCE, Calif., June 1, 2018 -- American Honda Honda Acura Total Cars Trucks Total Cars Trucks Total Cars Trucks 153,069 73,261 79,808 140,250 69,244 71,006 12,819 4,017 8,802 +3.1% -2.7% +9.2% +4.3% -2.2% +11.6% -8.0% -10.4% -6.9% "We're pleased with the consistent results across our entire lineup of passenger cars ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor North America May 2018 Sales
Jun 1, 2018
PLANO, Texas, June 1, 2018 -- Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported May 2018 sales of 215,321 vehicles, a decrease of 1.3 percent from May 2017 on a volume basis. With one more selling day in May 2018 compared to May 2017, sales were down 5.1 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Toyota division poste ... Continue reading
Jun 1, 2018
Shell and Pennzoil to host goldRush Rally during the final day of the auction, June 23, 2018, at Mohegan Sun in Connecticut. ... Continue reading
Jun 1, 2018
AUBURN HILLS, Mich, June 1, 2018 -- FCA US reports best month of retail sales since July 2005 Jeep® brand reports record May of total sales, up 29 percent Jeep Wrangler reports record May of total sales, up 26 percent Ram Light Duty retail sales rise 18 percent in May FCA US LLC today reported sales of 214,294 vehicle ... Continue reading
Average May 2018 US New Car Transaction Price Rises Due To Pick-up Sales
Jun 1, 2018
IRVINE, Calif., June 1, 2018 -- The analysts at Kelley Blue Book today reported the estimated average transaction price for light vehicles in the United States was $35,635 in May 2018. New-vehicle prices increased by $1,187 (up 3.4 percent) from May 2017, while falling $145 (down 0.4 percent) from last month. ... 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
2018 HYUNDAI SONATA MID-MODEL YEAR ENHANCEMENTS
May 31, 2018
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., May 31, 2018 – Hyundai today is adding more value to the 2018 Sonata lineup by introducing new “+” editions. Sonatas with the mid-model year enhancements are designated with a “+” symbol and add highly desirable features while lowering or maintaining current prices. ... Continue reading
May 31, 2018
Waymo Become Big "Up" For FCA 62,000 Chrysler Pacifica's Ordered...Softbank Invests $2.5 Billion In GM Cruise ... Continue reading
AUTO LAB Talk Radio - LIVE from NYC This Saturday June 2, 2018 7-9 AM
May 31, 2018
Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio call-in show hosted by Professor Harold Wolchok. Each week a cadre of experienced hands-on automotive experts are in-studio with advice for the New York City area's 12 million people, providing listeners with honest, practical and street-smart ... Continue reading
Mass EV Adoption Challenges on a Global Scale: NACS
May 31, 2018
Growth of charging points and new vehicle technologies are major hurdles to driving mass electric vehicle adoption. ​CHICAGO May 25, 2018; NACS reported that more than 165 attendees at FUELS2018 were connecting in Chicago this week for an impressive and thought-provoking event, taking them on a deep dive into the fue ... Continue reading
2018 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Named Best Green Winter Vehicle
May 31, 2018
2018 Outlander PHEV named the “Best Green Winter Vehicle.” The all-new 2018 Outlander PHEV, a halo vehicle for the brand, offers both fuel efficiency and rugged capabilities. As a parallel hybrid, it brings together the superior efficiency of an electric vehicle, the stability and handling provided by Mitsubishi’ ... Continue reading
AutoGravity Hires Internationally Renowned Legal Expert Jennifer Y. Ishiguro
May 31, 2018
AutoGravity announced the appointment of Jennifer Y. Ishiguro as Executive Vice President and General Counsel. With nearly twenty years of legal experience, Ishiguro will join the AutoGravity executive management team and serve as Corporate Secretary to the company’s board of directors. ... Continue reading
Manheim Wholesale Used Car Services (Cox) Grows Partnership with Used Car Retailer Carvana
May 30, 2018
ATLANTA, May 30, 2018 -- Manheim, known for its unmatched capabilities in serving innovative clients, has grown its partnership with online auto retailer Carvana, allowing the e-commerce company to conduct both purchasing and sales of wholesale inventory via Manheim's online marketplaces. Building upon a relationship t ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Global Results for April 2018
May 30, 2018
Toyota City, Japan, May, 30 2018; Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announces its production, domestic sales, and export results for April 2018, including those for subsidiaries Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. and Hino Motors, Ltd.April 2018 Key Points (year-on-year)Production in JapanToyota- Seventh consecutive month of increas ... Continue reading
All New 2019 Acura RDX Arrives in Showrooms June 1, 2018
May 29, 2018
Most extensive Acura product redesign in a decade heralds new era for Acura design, performance and luxury Acura exclusive platform, powerful new turbo engine, available next-generation SH-AWD™ and top-of-class class power-to-weight ratio yields quickest, best handling RDX yet Dramatically upgraded interior features ... Continue reading
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