News By Topic: Teens And Cars

Hyundai Motor America March 2016 Sets All-Time Monthly U.S. Sales Record

Apr 1, 2016

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., April 1, 2016 -- Hyundai Motor America today reported its best month ever, selling 75,310 units in March. This also marks the company's best first quarter in its history. "Sales of our all-new compact crossover Tucson and award-winning Sonata continued at a brisk pace through the end of the fir ... Continue reading

Subaru March 2016 U.S. Sales - It's A Record

Apr 1, 2016

CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 1, 2016 -- Record March - monthly sales increase 0.4 percent over March 2015 Best first quarter in Subaru franchise history 52 consecutive months of month-over-month growth Best March ever for Outback and WRX/STI 25 consecutive months of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold 32 consecutive months of m ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz USA 2016 March Sales - 28,164 Units

Apr 1, 2016

ATLANTA, April 1, 2016 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported March sales of 28,164, which closes the first-quarter at 75,769, down 3% from last year. Smart contributed 479 units, and Vans reported a best-ever March with 3,072, up 29.1% from the same time last year. MBUSA total sales were 31,715 for March. "We had ... Continue reading

Peugeot Expands Appeal of 208 With XS Special Edition

Apr 1, 2016

◾ New 208 XS brings increased specification and personalisation packs for a more distinctive look ◾ Special edition model is limited to just 2,000 cars PEUGEOT is introducing a new limited-run special edition of the hugely popular, award-winning 208 hatchback. The new ‘208 XS’ brings an additional ... Continue reading

McLaren 570S Coupé Named 'Best Of The Best' at Red Dot Award: Product Design 2016

Apr 1, 2016

LONDON - April 1, 2016: The McLaren 570S Coupé has received the highest accolade at the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2016, being named 'Red Dot: Best of the Best' for design quality and groundbreaking design. The internationally renowned awards were judged by a highly regarded independent jury of 41 members, and this ... Continue reading

April is National Car Care Month: Time to Make Auto Care a Top Priority

Mar 31, 2016

BETHESDA, Md., March 31, 2016 Analytics are big these days in business, sports and politics. When it comes to auto care, the numbers tell a very revealing story as 80 percent of vehicles need service, a new part and/or repair, according to the non-profit Car Care Council. "With so many vehicles in need of service, Nati ... Continue reading

Innovative Skyroad Showcases Latest Jaguar XJ +VIDEO

Mar 31, 2016

BEIJING - March 30, 2016: Jaguar took its latest XJ to one of the world’s most spectacular modern roads - the "Skyroad" in China - to find out how innovation in road technology and design is helping to match the improving ride of modern luxury cars. The 240km-long road, officially named the Yaxi Expressway, cost o ... Continue reading

All-New 2016 Kia Optima Receives Top Safety Pick Plus Rating +VIDEO

Mar 31, 2016

IRVINE, Calif., March 30, 2016 -- Kia Motors America's (KMA) best-selling nameplate, the all-new 2016 Optima, has earned the highest designation possible – Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+) – from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) when equipped with optional front crash prevention. The rating reflec ... Continue reading

Renault Kaptur: A New Four-Wheel Drive Crossover For Russia

Mar 31, 2016

MOSCOW - March 31, 2016: Renault extended its range today with the presentation in Moscow of the all-new Renault KAPTUR crossover which will be equipped with four-wheel drive transmission in Russia. The KAPTUR is one of the 10 new models that Groupe Renault’s President and CEO Carlos Ghosn announced for this year ... Continue reading

As Car Crashes Increase, PCI Calls for Action to Curb Distracted Driving

Mar 31, 2016

CHICAGO—With distracted driving on the rise and contributing to the increase in motor vehicle crashes and fatalities, the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) is supporting the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) “One Text or Call Could Wreck It A ... Continue reading

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Launches 2016 Apprenticeship Search

Mar 31, 2016

LONDON - March 31, 2016: As the summer school term and exam season approaches, many young people's thoughts will start to turn to what career route they will take in September. For those looking for a career in retail or engineering, a great starting point could be an apprenticeship, and - to that end - Volkswagen Comm ... Continue reading

The Best Beaches for Families in 2016 +VIDEO

Mar 30, 2016

EWING, N.J., March 30, 2016 -- Family Vacation Critic, TripAdvisor's family travel site, has released its annual list of the Best Beaches for Families – naming the best beaches in the nation, specifically for families traveling with kids of all ages. "Choosing an ideal beach for families can be quite difficult," e ... Continue reading

First 1,000 Ford Mustangs Delivered To UK Customers +VIDEO

Mar 30, 2016

BRENTWOOD, England - March 29, 2016 – Over 1,000 UK customers have now received their new right-hand-drive Ford Mustang, as total sales accelerate past 3,500. So far, 80 per cent of UK customers have opted for the fastback body style over the convertible and 68 per cent have specified the 416PS 5.0-litre V8 engine ... Continue reading

2016 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 Double Cab Review By Larry Nutson

Mar 29, 2016

2016 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 Double Cab Review By Larry Nutson ... Continue reading

Mazda Partners with Japanese Nostalgic Car to Host Only Vintage Japanese Road Rally in North America

Mar 29, 2016

IRVINE, Calif., March 29, 2016 -- "Driving Matters." It's not just Mazda North American Operation's (MNAO) slogan, it's a company manifesto that drives Mazda to build cars and crossovers that thrill and delight. And despite the slogan's recent inception in 2015, the joy of driving has always been an integral part of Ma ... Continue reading