NADA: Auto Tariffs Will Raise Prices, Limit Choice and Depress Demand for New Cars and Trucks
Jul 5, 2018
In comments filed Friday to the U.S. Department of Commerce, NADA made it clear that America’s automobile dealers oppose the imposition of new tariffs or quotas on imported automobiles or automotive parts. ... Continue reading
US Tariffs: Germany Backs Cutting Tariffs On US Car Imports
Jul 5, 2018
German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Thursday she would back lowering European Union tariffs on U.S. car imports, responding to an offer from Washington to abandon threatened levies on European cars in return for concessions. “When we want to negotiate tariffs, on cars for example, we need a common European positi ... Continue reading
Hybrid Vehicle Sales Growth Trend Continues, Toyota Canada Reports
Jul 4, 2018
Canadians are continuing to turn to electrified vehicles, according to Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI). The company continued to experience record hybrid vehicle sales in June, with 2,496 units sold last month, up 5.5% compared to 2017. Strong sales of Prius (up 28.3%), including Prius Prime Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles ( ... Continue reading
AIADA: What Is An American Car?
Jul 4, 2018
Explore the map to learn more about the international nameplate vehicles, plants, and people that are contributing to our country's economic recovery. The Honda Ridgeline, Acura RDX, Honda Odyssey, and Honda Pilot are among the most American-made vehicles driven by U.S. consumers.* Vehicles like these demonstrate that ... Continue reading
Declaration Of Independence - July 4, 1776
Jul 4, 2018
IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen United States of America - When in the Course of human events it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to whic ... Continue reading
Ethanol Helps Fourth of July Travelers Declare Independence from High Gas Prices
Jul 3, 2018
A record number of travelers will take to America’s highways and byways this Fourth of July holiday, and ethanol will be lowering the price they pay for gasoline while simultaneously strengthening our nation’s energy security. According to AAA, a record 39.7 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more by automob ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S. Reports June 2018 Sales.
Jul 3, 2018
Sales of BMW Group vehicles (BMW and MINI brands combined) in the U.S. increased 0.5 percent in June 2018 compared to the same month last year. Year to date, BMW Group sales total 176,022 vehicles, an increase of 2.8 percent over the 171,291 vehicles sold in the first six months of 2017. ... Continue reading
Porsche Reports June 2018 U.S. Sales
Jul 3, 2018
ATLANTA, July 3, 2018 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of the Porsche 911, 718 Boxster and Cayman, Panamera, Macan and Cayenne model lines, today announced June 2018 retail sales of 4,892 vehicles. This represents year-over-year growth of 8.3 percent, the sixth consecutive monthly re ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Reports June 2018 Sales
Jul 3, 2018
ATLANTA--Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported June sales of 26,191 Mercedes-Benz models, a decrease of 9.7% from the best-ever June sales reported during the same time period last year at 28,994 vehicles sold. Mercedes-Benz Vans reported June sales of 2,808 units and smart reported 126 units, bringing MBUSA to a gr ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports June 2018 Sales
Jul 3, 2018
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 3, 2018 -- Hyundai Motor America reported June sales of Hyundai- and Genesis-branded vehicles of 64,052 units, an 18 percent increase in comparison with June 2017 and the second straight month of double digit sales growth. Sales by Brand Jun-18 Jun-17 2018 YTD 2017 YTD Hyundai 63,256 52,89 ... Continue reading
Subaru of America 2018 Best June Ever, Sets New Sales Record for the First Half of 2018
Jul 3, 2018
CAMDEN, N.J., July 3, 2018 -- Best June ever – monthly sales increase 15 percent over June 2017 79 consecutive months of yearly month-over-month growth Best June ever for Crosstrek and Outback 500,000th Crosstrek sold First ever Ascent SUV sold 52 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold 59 consecutive mo ... Continue reading
Journalist Comments About June 2018 US and Canada Auto Sales
Jul 3, 2018
Atlanta July 3, 2018; Automakers reported June 2018 sales earlier today, with most coming in slightly above the Cox Automotive forecast and Nissan posting results well above forecast. General Motors also confirmed Q2 sales today, with combined sales up 4.6 percent vs Q2 2017. ... Continue reading
American Honda June 2018 Sales, Record June on Strength of Light Trucks
Jul 3, 2018
Jul 3, 2018 Light trucks lift American Honda to new June records for total vehicles and trucks Acura RDX sets all-time best sales month and all-time record month for any Acura SUV on gain of 37% Acura trucks set new June record, up 17% on record RDX and strong MDX sales; total Acura brand up 3.5% Honda brand nets new J ... Continue reading
Ethanol’s Crucial Role in Protecting the Farm Economy From China
Jul 3, 2018
President Trump says he supports ethanol, but his EPA seems to be favoring big oil. Rural America is hurting -- and watching. ... Continue reading
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