From Water to Waste to Wildlife: Toyota's Environmental 'To Do' List
Dec 2, 2015
The environmental to do list is lengthy and the achievements above, along with many more, are featured in our latest North American Environmental Report at http://www.toyota.com/usa/environmentreport2015. Five priority issues - carbon, water, materials, biodiversity, and outreach - guide Toyotas efforts in North ... Continue reading
Mazda Reports Best November Sales Since 1994 with 7.0-Percent Increase
Dec 1, 2015
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 1, 2015 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported November U.S. sales of 22,732 vehicles, representing an increase of 7.0-percent versus last year. Year-to-date (YTD), Mazda has sold 289,890 vehicles, a 3.2-percent increase compared with last year. Key November sales notes: Mazda CX- ... Continue reading
A Volvo Truck In One Of The Toughest Tests Ever +VIDEO
Dec 1, 2015
Volvo Trucks' next Live Test exposes the Volvo FMX construction truck to the ultimate challenge. According to Volvo Trucks themselves, this is the toughest yet in the Live Test series. ... Continue reading
BMW Group U.S. Reports November 2015 Sales
Dec 1, 2015
Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 3.2 percent in November for a total of 32,003 compared to 31,019 vehicles sold in November, 2014. Year-to-date, BMW brand is up 4.4 percent from the same period last year with sales of 311,398 vehicles. There were fewer selling days in November, yet the demand for new vehicles is ... Continue reading
Dec 1, 2015
Propelled by the sale of its six millionth vehicle in the U.S. since arriving in 1994, Kia Motors America's (KMA) year-long momentum continued with best-ever November sales of 45,553 vehicles, a 1.4-percent increase over the same period last year. The brand's seventh straight monthly sales record was led by the Optima ... Continue reading
Hyundai Motor America Reports Its Best November Ever
Dec 1, 2015
All-New Tucson up 90 percent FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA -- December 1, 2015: Hyundai Motor America posted its best November ever, with sales of 60,007, up 12 percent compared with one year ago. Small cars and CUVs lead the charge. "With the combination of a strong economy, lower gas prices and improving crossover inventory, H ... Continue reading
New-Car Transaction Price Growth Slows, Up Less Than 1 Percent In November 2015
Dec 1, 2015
The analysts at Kelley Blue Book today report the estimated average transaction price (ATP) for light vehicles in the United States was $33,801 in November 2015. New-car prices have increased by $231 (up 0.7 percent) from November 2014, while climbing $144 (up 0.4 percent) from last month. "While average transaction pr ... Continue reading
2016 Subaru WRX Offers Eyesight Driver Assist Technology
Dec 1, 2015
Subaru of America, Inc. has introduced the 2016 WRX, featuring new available safety technology, including a Blind Spot Detection/Rear Cross Traffic Alert system with Lane Change Assist. In addition, new STARLINK touch-screen Multimedia systems offer a significantly enhanced user experience in all models. Premium and Li ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Reports November Sales of 6,772, an Increase of 3.6% Over Last November
Dec 1, 2015
November 2015 marks the 21st consecutive month of year-over-year sales increases Outlander remains a hot commodity with sales up 43 percent for the year Outlander Sport records best ever November with 2,955 sales CYPRESS HILLS, CA -- December 1, 2015: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) continues its sales mom ... Continue reading
Dec 1, 2015
Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 46,070 vehicle sales for November 2015, a 2 percent increase over November 2014 sales of 45,273. The company also reported year-to-date sales of 526,401 vehicles, a 14 percent gain over the same period in 2014. ... Continue reading
BMW Group Joins President Obama's American Business Act on Climate Pledge
Dec 1, 2015
Today, the BMW Group announced that it has joined the American Business Act on Climate Pledge, as one of the 154 companies from across the American economy who are demonstrating an ongoing commitment for action on climate change. The pledge adds business support for a strong outcome to the COP21 Paris climate negotiati ... Continue reading
Toyota Posts 12.4 Percent Increase in November 2015
Dec 1, 2015
Toyota Division light trucks post best-ever November RAV4 has best-ever November sales month Scion posts double-digit gains TORRANCE, CA -- December 1, 2015: Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported November 2015 sales up 12.4 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis, with sales of 189,517 units. On a ... Continue reading
American Honda Reports November Car and Truck Sales
Dec 1, 2015
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported November sales of 115,441 Honda and Acura vehicles, a decrease of 5.2 percent in a month with two fewer selling days and one less weekend vs. a record-setting November 2014. Honda Division sold 103,197 units, with car sales reaching 53,900 and truck sales totaling 49,297 fo ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA to Report Sales on Wednesday, December 2
Dec 1, 2015
Due to a systems malfunction with its retail reporting (DDR) system, MBUSA will not be able to report November sales until Wednesday, December 2. We apologize for any inconvenience. About Mercedes-Benz USA Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA), headquartered in Atlanta, is responsible for the distribution, marketing and customer s ... Continue reading
Driving in Winter Wonderland Takes Preparation
Dec 1, 2015
After two of the worst winters ever in many parts of the country, the Car Care Council suggests that motorists take a little extra time now to make sure their vehicles are prepared for the unexpected when weather arrives. "The last two winters brought record-setting snowfall. That may sound like a winter wonderland, bu ... Continue reading
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