MOTOR TREND Names Mercedes-AMG GT S 2015 Best Driver's Car
Oct 1, 2015
LOS ANGELES -- Oct. 1, 2015: TEN: The Enthusiast Network announced today that MOTOR TREND has selected the 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT S as its 2015 Best Driver's Car. The award announcement, made on MotorTrend.com with a special video presentation on the MOTOR TREND YouTube channel and CBS This Morning and Fox & Friends morn ... Continue reading
Volkswagen Reports September Sales
Oct 1, 2015
September sales total 26,141 units, a .56 percent increase over September 2014 The all-new Golf family of vehicles delivered 5,251 units, a 50.6 percent increase over the previous September Golf GTI delivered 1,825 units for the month, a 14.1 percent increase, marking the best September on record Tiguan delivered 2,972 ... Continue reading
Toyota Division Remains Retail Sales Leader in Third Quarter
Oct 1, 2015
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported September 2015 sales of 194,370 units, an increase of 16.2 percent from September 2014 on a volume basis. With one more selling day in September 2015 than in September 2014, sales were up 11.5 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Toyota Division posted Sept ... Continue reading
Audi Sets 57th Consecutive Monthly U.S. Record in September 2015
Oct 1, 2015
Sales for the month rose 16.2% to 17,340 vehicles All-time best U.S. sales month for Audi Q5; SUV sales up 44.3% All-time best September sales of Audi Certified pre-owned vehicles October 01, 2015 10:08 AM Eastern Daylight Time HERNDON, Va.--Audi reported that its September 2015 sales increased 16.2% to 17,340 vehicles ... Continue reading
Nissan Group Reports September 2015 U.S. Sales
Oct 1, 2015
Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for September 2015 of 121,782 units, an increase of 18 percent over the prior year and a September record. Nissan Group today announced total U.S. sales for September 2015 of 121,782 units, an increase of 18 percent over the prior year and a September record. ... Continue reading
Trucks Drive Numerous American Honda September Sales Records
Oct 1, 2015
American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported a robust 13.1 percent September 2015 sales increase on total sales of 133,750 Honda and Acura vehicles for a new September benchmark. Honda Division sales totaled 119,046, up 14 percent for a new September record, with car sales reaching 63,572 for a 2 percent gain and truc ... Continue reading
FCA US Reports September 2015 U.S. Sales Increased 14 Percent; Best September Sales Since 2000
Oct 1, 2015
FCA US LLC today reported U.S. sales of 193,019 units last month, a 14 percent increase compared with sales in September 2014 (169,890 units), and the companys best September sales since 2000. The Dodge, Jeep®, Ram Truck and FIAT brands each posted year-over-year sales gains in September. The Jeep brands 40 percen ... Continue reading
Oct 1, 2015
Ford Motor Company total U.S. sales increased 23 percent in September, with 221,599 vehicles sold. Retail sales also gained 23 percent, with sales of 168,522 vehicles providing the company with its best September performance in 11 years. Retail sales increases were broad-based with passenger car sales up 15 percent, ... Continue reading
GM Posts Sixth Consecutive Jump in Retail Market Share
Oct 1, 2015
General Motors (NYSE: GM) Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac brands sold 251,310 vehicles in the United States in September 2015. Retail deliveries climbed 17 percent compared with a year ago, which makes September the sixth month in a row that GM has increased retail market share year over year. Total sales were up ... Continue reading
Rainbow PUSH & Chevrolet Launch National Financial Literacy Campaign
Oct 1, 2015
Money Matters Financial Seminars provide African American consumers with the essentials of paying for college, personal finance and long-term money management DETROIT, Sept. 30, 2015 -- Rainbow PUSH Coalition and Chevrolet have teamed up to host a series of workshops titled to educate African American consumers on fina ... Continue reading
Honda to Unveil All New Fuel Cell Vehicle at Tokyo Auto Show
Sep 30, 2015
Honda to display future mobility solutions, including the global debut of all new fuel cell vehicle (FCV) Innovative new production models are accompanied by futuristic concepts Versatile and varied line-up is united under the principle of âThe Power of Dreamsâ BRACKNELL, UK -- Sept. 30, 2015: Honda has annou ... Continue reading
Expansion of Mercedes-Benz Research & Development Center in China continues under new management
Sep 30, 2015
The Mercedes-Benz Research & Development Center in Beijing is under new leadership as of October 1, 2015. Prof. Dr. Hans Georg Engel follows Klaus Mannsperger as the head of Daimlers Chinese R&D facilities. In his new position, Engel will oversee a growing number of departments and functions with a broad range of res ... Continue reading
Acura Becomes First Luxury Brand to Earn 2015 IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+
Sep 30, 2015
Acura has become the first luxury brand to earn a 2015 TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating for its entire model line from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). The IIHS announced today that the significantly refreshed 2016 ILX and 2016 RDX have each received a 2015 TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating, when equipped with AcuraWatc ... Continue reading
Toyota to Show Latest Smart Mobility Initiatives at ITS World Congress in Bordeaux
Sep 30, 2015
From October 5 through 9, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technologies from around the world will go on display in Bordeaux. Toyota will be one of those hosting an exhibit at the 22nd ITS World Congress (hosted by ERTICO-ITS Europe), and will showcase some of its many ongoing initiatives in this area. "Towards ... Continue reading
Toyota Bringing Advanced ITS Technology to Mass-Market Models in Japan
Sep 30, 2015
By the end of 2015, Toyota will make a new ITS (Intelligent Transportation System) safety package available on three models in Japan. The package, named ITS Connect, uses Japan's standardized ITS frequency of 760 MHz to receive and share data transmitted by external infrastructure and other vehicles. Equipping ITS on t ... Continue reading
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