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American Honda Motor Co. US Auto Sales - August 2016

American Honda Motor Co. US Auto Sales - August 2016

TORRANCE, Calif., Sept. 1, 2016 -- American Honda Motor Co., Inc. today reported strong August sales of 149,571 Honda and Acura vehicles, a 3.8 percent decrease over August 2015 due in part to the lack of the Labor Day sales weekend. American Honda trucks set a new August record, rising 4.3 percent on sales of 76,140. ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz US Auto Sales August 2016 - Record With 28,404 Units Sold

Mercedes-Benz US Auto Sales August 2016 - Record With 28,404 Units Sold

ATLANTA, Sept. 1, 2016 -- Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported record August sales of 28,404 vehicles, increasing 0.1% from the 28,373 vehicles sold during the same month last year. Mercedes-Benz Vans also reported best-ever August sales with 3,152 units, up 39.5% and smart reported 353 units, bringing MBUSA grand ... Continue reading

Macan Turbo with Performance Package tops off the model line

Macan Turbo with Performance Package tops off the model line

More power, new brakes and an even sportier chassis for the compact SUV MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 1, 2016 As the sportscar of the compact SUV segment, the Macan has been setting standards in terms of driving dynamics since it first made its debut. Now, Porsche is upping the ante once again: Equipped with the Performance P ... Continue reading

Toyota Motor US Sales - August 2016

Toyota Motor US Sales - August 2016

TORRANCE, Calif.—Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported August 2016 sales of 213,125 units, a decrease of 5 percent from August 2015 on a volume basis. With the same amount of selling days in August 2016 compared to August 2015, sales were down 5 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Toyota div ... Continue reading

GM and U.S. Army TARDEC Project Will Field-Test Fuel Cell Capabilities

GM and U.S. Army TARDEC Project Will Field-Test Fuel Cell Capabilities

WARREN, Mich. 2016-08-30– General Motors and the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC) will reveal a Chevrolet Colorado-based fuel cell electric vehicle in October at the fall meeting of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) in Washington, D.C. The vehicle is being ... Continue reading

GM US Auto Sales - August 2016

GM US Auto Sales - August 2016

DETROIT September 1, 2016; Despite very tight dealer inventories, General Motors sold 212,915 vehicles to individual or “retail” customers in August, down about 5 percent from last year, but in line with the industry’s retail performance for the month. Based on initial estimates, Chevrolet’s retail market share ... Continue reading

Mazda Reports US Sales- August 2016

Mazda Reports US Sales- August 2016

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 1, 2016 -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported August U.S. sales of 26,109 vehicles, representing a decrease of 12.8 percent versus last year. Year-to-date sales through August are 199,378 vehicles. Key August sales notes: Sales of the Mazda CX-5 are up 5.8 percent YOY with 10,83 ... Continue reading

Audi U.S. Sales - August 2016

Audi U.S. Sales - August 2016

HERNDON, Va.—Audi’s August sales increased 2.5 percent to 19,264 vehicles, the brand’s 68th straight monthly sales record in the U.S. Audi achieved its best-ever August, as well as the second-best sales month, in the brand’s U.S. history. The previous August record was set in 2015 with sales of 18,794 vehicles. ... Continue reading

Fiat Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM August 2016 U.S. Sales

Fiat Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM August 2016 U.S. Sales

Jeep® brand posts 12 percent sales increase in August compared with same month a year ago Five Jeep brand models up in August, led by 41 percent increase in Jeep Cherokee sales Dodge brand up 5 percent; six Dodge brand vehicles log year-over-year sales gains in August Ram Truck brand up 2 percent; Ram ProMaster and Ra ... Continue reading

August Auto Sales Poised to Reach $50 Billion

August Auto Sales Poised to Reach $50 Billion

SANTA MONICA, Calif.—TrueCar, Inc. projects U.S. revenue from new vehicle sales reached $50 billion for the month of August, down 1.7 percent from a year ago. Despite higher average transaction prices, automakers should post an $866 million loss in revenue compared to last year. Honda Motor Co. continues to lead the ... Continue reading

Cummins and Peterbilt to Team Up on SuperTruck II

Cummins and Peterbilt to Team Up on SuperTruck II

COLUMBUS, Ind.—Cummins Inc. announced today that it will partner with Peterbilt Motors Company, a division of PACCAR to develop and demonstrate technologies under the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) SuperTruck II program. “Cummins and the entire team is focused on developing technologies that can transform the indu ... Continue reading

US Auto Buyers Pay More In August 2016 Despite Slowing Sales, According To Kelley Blue Book

US Auto Buyers Pay More In August 2016 Despite Slowing Sales, According To Kelley Blue Book

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 1, 2016 -- The analysts at Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com), the vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry, today reported the estimated average transaction price (ATP) for light vehicles in the United States was $34,143 in August ... Continue reading

Ford US Auto Sales - August 2016

Ford US Auto Sales - August 2016

DEARBORN, Mich.—Lincoln sales rose 7 percent in the U.S. in August versus a year ago with 9,243 vehicles sold, while Ford Motor Company vans reached best-ever August sales with 20,355 vehicles sold. Overall U.S. company sales totaled 214,482 vehicles, an 8 percent decline. Retail sales totaled 168,543 vehicles for th ... Continue reading

All-New Scénic - Renault's 20th Vehicle To Receive A Five-Star Euro-NCAP Safety Rating

All-New Scénic - Renault's 20th Vehicle To Receive A Five-Star Euro-NCAP Safety Rating

The result highlights Renault's commitment to safety, particularly with the All-New Scénic, which arrives in the UK later this year. The All-New Scénic stands out with a 90 per cent score for adult occupant protection, 82 per cent for children and 67 per cent for pedestrians. ◾ The All-New Renault Scénic has recei ... Continue reading

The New Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4matic Coupé

The New Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4matic Coupé

AFFALTERBACH, Germany - August 31, 2016: Mercedes-AMG is once again extending its product portfolio with the addition of a very dynamic model: the new GLC 43 4MATIC Coupé* combines a sporty, elegant design with the brand's hallmark Driving Performance and the advantages of an SUV in terms of seating position, interior ... Continue reading

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