August New-Vehicle Sales Reach Highest Level in Seven Years
Aug 22, 2013
New-vehicle sales continue the hot streak that has been trending throughout the summer selling season, with no evidence of the pace slowing, according to a monthly sales forecast developed jointly by the Power Information Network® (PIN) from J.D. Power and LMC Automotive. ... Continue reading
Second Half of Year Gets off to Strong Start for Auto Industry
Aug 17, 2013
The auto industry has gotten off to a strong start for the second half of 2013, with a 14 percent sales increase for July and predictions that total U.S. sales could reach 16 million vehicles for 2013. A new survey on the auto industry conducted by E-Score, a leading consumer research service that provides information ... Continue reading
Edmunds.com's 17 Best Cars on the Market Today
Aug 15, 2013
Some cars offer great value while others excel in particular features such as cargo space or in-cabin technology. But which cars are quite simply THE BEST? Edmunds.com, the premier resource for car shopping and automotive information, offers its subjective opinion for the top dog in each vehicle segment with "The 17 Be ... Continue reading
AutoPacific Announces 2013 Ideal Vehicle Award Winners
Aug 15, 2013
Automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific, Inc. today announced the 2013 Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVAs). "AutoPacific's Ideal Vehicle Awards are very significant because they identify which automotive manufacturers listen best to their buyers when updating and developing their latest vehicles," said George Peter ... Continue reading
AutoTrader.com Editors Name Best Automotive Interiors Under $60,000
Aug 12, 2013
While a car's exterior might be the first thing someone notices, Americans who commute are spending more than 50 minutes per day on average inside their cars1. For discerning car shoppers who prefer to spend this time enveloped in high-quality materials and experiencing the latest technology features, AutoTrader.com ed ... Continue reading
Newer Vehicle Designs Do Little to Help Shorter Drivers
Aug 8, 2013
Many new car designs make it more difficult for short drivers to achieve optimal visibility, reports Edmunds.com, the premier resource for car shopping and automotive information. The reason, says Edmunds, is that many of the newer vehicles hitting the market have a higher "beltline" the horizontal line where window ... Continue reading
Motor Press Guild Explores The Return Of The North American Luxury Car Market August 13, 2013
Aug 7, 2013
KABC'S Dave Kunz Moderates Panel of Luxury Car Experts from Mercedes-Benz, Cadillac, Lexus and the Robb Report on the Eve of Pebble Beach - On August 13, the Motor Press Guild (MPG), the largest automotive media association in North America, will host a panel discussion of leading luxury automotive experts and marketer ... Continue reading
Autobytel's Top Value Vehicles: Five Great Quality Cars at the Cheapest Price
Aug 7, 2013
Autobytel Inc. , the company dedicated to helping automotive consumers and dealers connect online, has named its top picks for the most affordably-priced, high quality cars offering buyers great features, design, performance and reliability. ... Continue reading
Nutson's Nuggets - Automotive News Factoids July 29-August 4, 2013
Aug 4, 2013
* Goodbye July, but you were a great auto sales month. The industry was up 14% overall with an annual selling rate of 15.7 million. Big sales are at two ends of the market: small cars and big pickups. Subaru continues to rocket with sales up 43%. Jag/Land Rover up 31%, Mazda up 29%, Honda/Acura up 21%, Daimler up 19%, ... Continue reading
International Nameplate Automobile Dealers Announce July 2013 Monthly Sales
Aug 2, 2013
International Nameplate Automobile Dealers Announce Monthly Sales Top Manufacturers Report Double Digit Gains Alexandria, VA (August 2, 2013) - The American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA) today released July 2013 sales figures for the international nameplate automobile industry. AIADA represents A ... Continue reading
More Than 50 Global And North American Debuts Expected For 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show
Aug 2, 2013
World debuts from BMW, Chevrolet, Ford, Honda, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Porsche, Subaru and Volkswagen confirmed - Connected Car Expo to occur in conjunction with Los Angeles Auto Show Press Days - Key automotive and technology influencers and executives slated to attend - As the first major North American show of the seas ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports July 2013 U.S. Sales Increased 11 Percent; Best July Sales in Seven Years
Aug 1, 2013
Best July sales since 2006 40th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Jeep®, Dodge, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each post sales increases in July compared with same month a year ago Six Chrysler Group vehicles set sales records in July Ram Truck brand sales up 31 percent; largest percentage sales gain of any ... Continue reading
New Data Showcases Global Automakers U.S. Economic Impact
Aug 1, 2013
Data released today by the Association of Global Automakers (Global Automakers) demonstrates that their members" presence in the U.S. continues to grow. "With $46 billion invested into U.S. operations, our members are an integral part of the U.S. automobile industry," said Michael J. Stanton, president and CEO of ... Continue reading
Can Telematics Help Automotive Manufacturers Upsell?
Jul 31, 2013
Long-term subscriptions for connected services improve customer retention -- In its second coming, telematics appears to have greater appeal for vehicle original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), especially in North America. Market participants' rose-tinted view of the future might not be entirely unfounded, going by the ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Reports Second-Quarter Net Income of $507 Million
Jul 30, 2013
MODIFIED OPERATING PROFIT FOR THE QUARTER WAS $808 MILLION, FROM $755 MILLION A YEAR AGO -- Chrysler Group LLC net income for the second quarter of 2013 was $507 million, an increase of 16 percent from $436 million a year ago Net revenue for the quarter was $18.0 billion, up 7 percent from a year ago Modified Operating ... Continue reading
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