Infiniti January 2017 U.S. Auto Sales - Record
Feb 1, 2017
2017 2016 % Change January Sales 11,558 8,514 35.8 Total Sales 11,558 8,514 35.8 NASHVILLE, Tenn. Feb 1, 2017 – INFINITI today reported sales of 11,558 vehicles in the U.S. during January, an increase of 36 percent, an all-time record January for the brand. ... Continue reading
NASCAR Announces 2017 Schedule For NASCAR PEAK Mexico Series
Feb 1, 2017
The return of the NASCAR PEAK Mexico Series will take the green flag in March in Monterrey, and the 2017 champion will be crowned in November at Mexico City, as part of a 12-race calendar announced today. The schedule for the top racing series in Latin America features a challenging mix of six oval and six road-courses ... Continue reading
The National WWII Museum Presents Exclusive New Orleans Tour Highlighting the City's Top Attractions
Feb 1, 2017
NEW ORLEANS, Feb. 1, 2017 -- The National WWII Museum's latest travel experience will shine a spotlight on the institution's home: the city of New Orleans. ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S. January 2017 Sales
Feb 1, 2017
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Feb. 1, 2017 -- Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 0.1 percent in January for a total of 18,109 compared to 18,082 vehicles sold in January, 2016. ... Continue reading
Bentley Returns To Mount Panorama
Feb 1, 2017
Bentley Motorsport has traveled 17,000km from its Crewe headquarters to New South Wales in Australia to take on its first challenge of the 2017 season - Bathurst 12 Hours - where the team is looking for a win on the world-famous Mount Panorama circuit. A pair of Bentley Continental GT3s is entering the endurance race t ... Continue reading
Feb 1, 2017
DETROIT — General Motors U.S. dealers delivered 195,909 cars, trucks and crossovers in January, down 3.8 percent year over year. Retail sales totaled 155,010 units, down 4.9 percent, and the company set a new January record for average transaction prices. ... Continue reading
Biker Dating Website Spreads Love on the Open Road
Feb 1, 2017
DAVIE, Fla., Feb. 1, 2017 -- Whether you're a two-wheeler veteran or a Harley wannabe, BikerNext.com can put you in touch with a partner who shares your love of biker dating. ... Continue reading
January US New Vehicle Sales Reach $37 Billion - ALG Scorecard
Feb 1, 2017
SANTA MONICA, Calif.—ALG, the industry benchmark for determining the future resale value of a vehicle, projects U.S. revenue from new vehicle sales will reach $37 billion for the month of January, down 0.2 percent from a year ago. Automakers revenue will be nearly flat with a slight decline of $68 million, despite an ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reaches Settlement Agreements With Private Plaintiffs and FTC
Feb 1, 2017
Volkswagen announced today that they have reached proposed agreements to resolve outstanding civil claims regarding approximately 78,000 affected 3.0L TDI V6 diesel engine vehicles in the United States ... Continue reading
New Peugeot 3008 Wins Award at International Automobile Festival
Feb 1, 2017
The new PEUGEOT 3008 has won the Grand Prix award for best interior of 2016 at the 32nd International Automobile Festival. Gilles Vidal, Head of Styling at PEUGEOT, received the trophy at the ceremony which took place on 31 January at the Hôtel des Invalides in Paris. ... Continue reading
IIHS Crash Tests: Tesla and BMW Electric Vehicles Fail To Receive Safety Award +VIDEO
Feb 1, 2017
Near miss Two all-electric cars fall short of earning an IIHS safety award Two all-electric vehicles fall short of meeting the Institute's awards criteria, but consumers who want to minimize gas consumption while also prioritizing safety can choose from two plug-in hybrids that earn the 2017 Top Safety Pick+ award. The ... Continue reading
All-New Ford F-150 Raptor Named 2017 Four Wheeler Pickup Truck Of The Year +VIDEO
Feb 1, 2017
DEARBORN, MI - February 1, 2017: Add another trophy to the 2017 Ford F-150 Raptor showcase. The all-new Raptor topped a seven-vehicle field to be named 2017 FOUR WHEELER Pickup Truck of the Year. ... Continue reading
Crowdtap Study Reveals Millennials are Trading in Luxury and Status Symbols for Practicality in Cars
Jan 31, 2017
NEW YORK—Crowdtap, the people-powered marketing platform, conducted a study examining millennial vehicle purchasing and driving behavior, exploring preferences between millennials in both suburban and urban areas. The study’s findings, summarized in a report titled “Millennials Behind the Wheel,” correlate dire ... Continue reading
Final Phantom VII Marks The End Of An Era As Rolls-Royce Enters Its Next Phase +VIDEO
Jan 31, 2017
“As Phantom VII gracefully leaves the stage, having defined the first chapter in the renaissance of Rolls-Royce, we look forward to building on its remarkable success with the imminent arrival of its successor. A bold, new statement built on an all-new architecture promises to light the future of the world’s most c ... Continue reading
70% of UK Drivers Put Off Electric and Hybrid Cars by High Insurance Costs
Jan 31, 2017
LONDON, January 31, 2017 -- Higher insurance premiums for electric and hybrid cars is the biggest factor putting off most drivers from making the switch from diesel to low emission vehicles, according to a survey published today (31.1.17). Research conducted on behalf of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) shows ... Continue reading
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