Infiniti Reports April 2011 Sales
May 3, 2011
FRANKLIN, Tenn., May 3, 2011 -- Infiniti today reported U.S. sales of 6,761 units for the month of April, a decrease of 6.2 percent versus 7,211 units a year earlier. Highlights of Infiniti's sales performance for April include: The Infiniti QX had sales of 976 units, an increase of 73.7 percent over prior year, markin ... Continue reading
Audi Reports Best-Ever April U.S. Sales (2011)
May 3, 2011
HERNDON, Va., May 3, 2011 -- Audi today added to its 2011 momentum story with record-setting April U.S. sales of 10,018 luxury vehicles. Sales for the most recent month surpassed the prior April record set in 2010 of 9,319 vehicles, or 7.5 percent. Through the first four months of 2011, Audi sales increased 15.6% to 35 ... Continue reading
Va-Va-Voom Vauxhall Corsa is Car of Choice for Motoring Brits
May 3, 2011
CHESTER, England, May 3, 2011 CHESTER, England, May 3, 2011 -- The most popular car of 2010 for UK motorists was the Vauxhall Corsa according to analysis by moneysupermarket.com. Britain's number one comparison site analysed the top fifty car insurance quote searches carried out by motorists during 2010 by brand type, ... Continue reading
Saab Automobile Enters Agreement with Hawtai Motor Group on Strategic Partnership
May 3, 2011
Following yesterday's announcement that Spyker Cars N.V. (Spyker) secured its short term funding, Spyker announces today that Spyker and Saab Automobile AB (Saab Automobile) signed an agreement with Hawtai Motor Group Company Limited (Hawtai). This agreement conditionally secures medium term funding and includes financ ... Continue reading
Nissan and ChoosEV Partner to Promote Electric Vehicles in Denmark
May 3, 2011
Leading car manufacturer Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., and Danish electric mobility operator ChoosEV have partnered for the promotion of electric vehicles (EV) in Denmark. ... Continue reading
Ford Transit ECOnetic Vans Boost Green Builder's Fleet
May 3, 2011
Gelder Group, an environmentally conscious British construction company, is driving towards a greener future with a new delivery of 10 Ford Transit ECOnetic vans. ... Continue reading
koda Launches SE Plus Trim Level in the UK: Offering Extra Value and Choice across All Models
May 3, 2011
koda has launched an all-new trim level called SE Plus across its entire multi-award winning model range. Offering even greater value for money and choice for customers, it sits between SE and range-topping Elegance models, and offers customers savings of up to £1,310. ... Continue reading
New Volvo S80 Executive and V70 R-Design - Top-of-the-Line Sedan and Sporty Estate Car
May 3, 2011
The Volvo S80 and V70 also come in refined special versions that are tailor made for buyers who want a car with that extra exclusive look and individual touch: Volvo S80 Executive features unique details and a very rich content that reinforce its position as Volvo Car Corporation's top-of-the-line sedan. ... Continue reading
koda the Official Main Sponsor of the 2011 IIHF World Championship in Slovakia
May 3, 2011
For the 19th time in a row, koda is the official main sponsor of the annual IIHF World Championship this year. When the 16 best ice hockey nations of the world meet in Slovakia from April 29th to May 15th, the Czech automobile manufacturer will be as present as never before: Whether it's the koda fleet for official ... Continue reading
The Renault Group Reports 15% Increase in Revenues and Record Sales in the First Quarter
May 3, 2011
Buoyed by growth in international markets, Renault Group sales amounted to 692,607 units in the first quarter, rising 5.8% in a global market that expanded by 7.2%. The Group increased its market share outside Europe in two key regions, the Americas and Eurasia. ... Continue reading
Magyar Suzuki Celebrates 20th Anniversary
May 3, 2011
A special anniversary is celebrated at the end of this month by Magyar Suzuki Corporation (MSC) as the company was founded 20 years ago, in April 1991. Throughout the past two decades, MSC has been steadily growing to play a major role not only in Hungary's automotive market but in Europe as well, as the Hungarian fact ... Continue reading
Chrysler Group Earns $116 Million in First Quarter 2011; First Quarterly Net Income Since June 2009
May 2, 2011
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 2, 2011 -- Net Income totaled $116 million in Q1 2011 compared to a net loss of $197 million in Q1 2010 Modified Operating Profit(a) totaled $477 million in Q1 2011 (3.6 percent of Net Revenues), up from $143 million in Q1 2010 Modified EBITDA(b) totaled $1,171 million in Q1 2011 (8.9 percent o ... Continue reading
Volvo S60 Honored as 2011 International Sedan of the Year
May 2, 2011
Volvo Cars of North America (VCNA) was awarded the 2011 International Sedan of the Year at the New York International Auto Show by the International Car of the Year (ICOTY) jury on April 21. The all-new sports sedan was deemed best-in-class for the most superlative connection with consumer lifestyles. The selection was ... Continue reading
To the Point: The New Golf Cabriolet
May 2, 2011
Put the car roof down and bring on the summer! Now, it will once again be: Put the Golf's roof down and bring on the summer. Because Volkswagen is introducing a new generation of its open air bestseller to the cities, streets and beaches. It offers all the advantages of a Golf - the most successful car in the world. An ... Continue reading
SEAT Begins Training Audi Q3 Workers
May 2, 2011
SEAT has begun the training course for the first employees to join the workforce for production of the new Audi Q3. To date, 150 of the 1,200 people to be trained by SEAT over the forthcoming weeks - from whom the company will select the 700 to be hired - are already studying the first course module at SEAT's Training ... Continue reading
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