BMW Group U.S. Reports February 2018 Sales
Mar 1, 2018
Sales of BMW brand vehicles increased 4.2 percent in February 2018 for a total of 23,508 compared to 22,558 vehicles sold in February 2017. Collectively, the BMW X models had a very strong month of sales, led specifically by the BMW X1 (2,857 vehicles), BMW X3 (3,281 vehicles) and BMW X5 (4,006 vehicles). Sales of the ... Continue reading
Mercedes-Benz USA Posts Best-Ever February Sales Volume with 24,760 Units
Mar 1, 2018
Mercedes-Benz USA today reported best-ever February sales of 24,760 units, increasing 1.0% from the 24,522 vehicles sold during the same month last year. Mercedes-Benz Vans also reported best-ever February sales with 3,028 units (up 20.5%) and smart reported 106 units, bringing the MBUSA grand total to 27,894 vehicles ... Continue reading
Mitsubishi Posts Best Sales Month Since 2007
Mar 1, 2018
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) reported February 2018 sales of 12,973 units sold, up 18.8 percent over February 2017, its best month since 2007. For the calendar year, total sales reported are 21,453, up 23.4 percent over the same period in 2017. ... Continue reading
Mar 1, 2018
Lincoln Navigator Posts Gains In All Regions DEARBORN, MI - March 1, 2018: Ford Motor Company today reported its February 2018 sales results. Click here or visit media.ford.com to view the news release. ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor North America Reports February 2018 Sales
Mar 1, 2018
Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported February 2018 sales of 182,195 vehicles, an increase of 4.5 percent from February 2017 on a volume basis. ... Continue reading
Volkswagen of America Reports February 2018 Sales Results
Mar 1, 2018
Sales totaled 26,660 units, an increase of 6.0 percent compared to February 2017. This marks the best February since 2014. ... Continue reading
Genesis Arrives in Character with Ten Special-Edition G90 Sedans for 2018 Academy Awards Week
Feb 28, 2018
This week, in the lead-up to the 90th Academy Awards, Genesis will premiere five new G90 Special Edition flagship sedans with the help of media partner, Vanity Fair. The five inaugural Special Edition cars that debuted at the 2017 Academy Awards will join the new collection during this year’s Oscars weekend. ... Continue reading
New Bentley Continental GT to Debut at 2018 Geneva Motor Show +VIDEO
Feb 28, 2018
New Bentayga V8 also makes motor show debut. Bentley’s new Chairman and CEO, Adrian Hallmark, will use his first public appearance with the luxury British brand to unveil an exciting new model in Geneva. ... Continue reading
Upgrade In The Business Class: The New Audi A6 Sedan
Feb 28, 2018
With the new A6, Audi is presenting the eighth generation of its successful full-size Sedan and brings numerous innovations to the segment. Whether in terms of digitalization, comfort or sportiness - the elegantly sculptured Audi A6 is the multitalent in the luxury class. ... Continue reading
Icahn Automotive Acquires Four Detroit-Area Service Centers
Feb 28, 2018
Icahn Automotive Group LLC (Icahn Automotive) announced today that it has purchased four independently-owned service center locations in Michigan’s Metro Detroit area: Belanger Tire & Auto Service in Westland, Novi Motive Goodyear in Novi, and Fix N Go Auto Centers in Troy and Oxford. The locations will convert to Pe ... Continue reading
Technology Transforming the Trucking Industry Panel to be Featured at SXSW
Feb 28, 2018
FR8Star, KeepTruckin, Peloton Technology and Daimler Trucks North America announced today that South by Southwest (SXSW) Conference and Festivals will feature a panel “Tech and Trucking: Regulations, Ridesharing, and Robots” (Startup & Tech Sectors) on March 12 at 2:00 PM at the Downtown Austin, Texas. ... Continue reading
Toyota Mini-Series Tells History of African Americans and the Auto Industry +VIDEO
Feb 27, 2018
A three-part mini-documentary released today by Toyota recounts the history of African Americans in the automobile industry. It highlights how African Americans helped shape the auto industry, the industry's positive socioeconomic impact on black families, and the continuing need to promote diversity within the industr ... Continue reading
PGE To Assist Oregon Governor With Electric Vehicle Scam
Feb 27, 2018
Today Portland General Electric announced plans to advance Oregon’s transition to a clean energy future with new investments in electric transportation for car owners and mass transit riders. The governor's stated goal is to have a little more than 1% of Oregon registered motor vehicles to be electric powered. ONE PE ... Continue reading
Two New Versions for the Alpine A110 to Debut at 2018 Geneva International Motorshow
Feb 27, 2018
A110 Pure and Légende remain true to Alpine’s timeless principles of compact size, lightness and agility. Both versions share the same full aluminium structure, 252hp 1,8l mid-mounted engine, mated to a wet clutch, 7-speed DCT gearbox, double wishbone suspension front and rear. ... Continue reading
Back to Nature - New Study Focuses on "Biomimicry"
Feb 23, 2018
LONDON - February 23, 2018: According to a new study, eight in ten of us think the smartest breakthroughs in science, technology and safety will come from copying nature - citing examples like cats eyes, Velcro and solar panels. Biomimicry is the imitation of nature to solve the challenges we face. ... Continue reading
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