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Mercedes-Benz USA Reports June 2018 Sales

Mercedes-Benz USA Reports June 2018 Sales

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

US Car Tariffs Bad For Foreign Convertible Importers

US Car Tariffs Bad For Foreign Convertible Importers

In the years before he became president of the United States, Donald Trump owned luxury German cars. Now, pricey European convertibles are among the vehicles that could become rare on American roads if Trump’s proposal to slap tariffs on imported cars takes effect. ... Continue reading

New-Vehicle Initial Quality Improves Again, J.D. Power Finds

New-Vehicle Initial Quality Improves Again, J.D. Power Finds

COSTA MESA, Calif.: 20 June 2018 — New-vehicle quality has improved for the fourth consecutive year—by 4% from 2017—and has reached its best level ever, according to the J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS).SM Initial quality is measured by the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PP100) d ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz USA Reports May 2018 Sales of 26,976 Units

Mercedes-Benz USA Reports May 2018 Sales of 26,976 Units

ATLANTA--Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported May sales of 26,976 units, an increase of 0.3% from the 26,893 vehicles sold during the same time period last year. Mercedes-Benz Vans reported best-ever May sales of 3,101 units (up 1.1%) and smart reported 110 units, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of 30,187 vehicles ... Continue reading

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY May 14, 2018; Chevrolet; Kia; Hyundai; Volkswagen; Mercedes-Benz; smart; Ford; Jeep; KZRV; Supreme; Lakota; Gulf Stream

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY May 14, 2018; Chevrolet; Kia; Hyundai; Volkswagen; Mercedes-Benz; smart; Ford; Jeep; KZRV; Supreme; Lakota; Gulf Stream

Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz USA reports April 2018 sales of 27,207 units, up 1.0%

Mercedes-Benz USA reports April 2018 sales of 27,207 units, up 1.0%

ATLANTA May 1, 2018; Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported April sales of 27,207 units, an increase of 1.0% from the 26,932 vehicles sold during the same time period last year. Mercedes- Benz Vans reported best-ever April sales of 2,815 units (up 28.4%) and smart reported 93 units, bringing MBUSA to a grand total of ... Continue reading

AIADA Market Watch 04/04/18 - International Nameplate Auto Sales Scoreboard

AIADA Market Watch 04/04/18 - International Nameplate Auto Sales Scoreboard

International brands were led last month by Acura (up 15.7 percent from last March), Mitsubishi (up 21.7 percent), and Volkswagen (up 17.8 percent). In contrast, Hyundai’s sales slipped 10.9 percent, due in part to the lack of SUVs and crossovers in its lineup. Throughout the industry, light trucks continued to drive ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz USA Reports March 2018 Sales of 28,407 Units

Mercedes-Benz USA Reports March 2018 Sales of 28,407 Units

ATLANTA--Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported March sales of 28,407 units. Mercedes-Benz Vans reported March sales of 2,967 units (up 3.3%) and smart reported 110 units, bringing the MBUSA grand total to 31,484 vehicles for the month. ... Continue reading

February 2018 International Auto Brand North American Sales Scoreboard

February 2018 International Auto Brand North American Sales Scoreboard

Despite a slowing U.S. auto market, international brands maintained a strong presence in February. International brands were led last month by Audi (up 12.4 percent from last February), Mazda (up 12.7 percent), and Toyota (up 4.4 percent). Toyota had its best February ever for light truck sales, while Subaru, up 3.8 pe ... Continue reading

Researching A 10 Year Old Car?

Researching A 10 Year Old Car?

2007 Specs, 2007 Comparisons, 2007 prices, Reviews Of 2007 Cars and Trucks, Because Every Used Car is New To Someone ... Continue reading

International Brands US Auto Sales Scoreboard January 2018

International Brands US Auto Sales Scoreboard January 2018

International brands led the American auto industry in January. Some of the brands driving the charge included BMW (up 5 percent from last January), Nissan (up 12.1 percent), and Toyota (up 17 percent). Toyota had its best month ever for light truck sales and saw the redesigned Camry’s sales climb 21.3 percent to be ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz USA January 2018 Sales

Mercedes-Benz USA January 2018 Sales

Feb 1, 2018 – ATLANTA Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported January sales of 25,307 units, compared to 25,527 vehicles sold during the same period last year. Mercedes-Benz Vans reported best-ever January sales with 2,191 units (up 6.9%) and smart reported 105 units, bringing the MBUSA grand total to 27,603 vehicle ... Continue reading

2018 Detroit Auto Show Detroit News Readers Choice Awards

2018 Detroit Auto Show Detroit News Readers Choice Awards

The Detroit News annual Readers’ Choice Awards were revealed today with the Lincoln Navigator taking Best of Show and Best Road-Trip Ride honors. The Ford GT, Infiniti Q Inspiration, Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, Kia Stinger, SMART fortwo, Toyota Concept-i WALK, BMW i8 Roadster and Chrysler Pacifica earned top awards in sev ... Continue reading

Which Used Car Brands Borrowers are Stretching the Most to Buy

Which Used Car Brands Borrowers are Stretching the Most to Buy

LendingTree®,has released the findings of its study on which car makes borrowers are stretching the most to afford. ... Continue reading

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