Renault-Nissan Alliance posts record sales in 2013 for 5th straight year The Renault-Nissan Alliance sold a record 8,266,098 vehicles in 2013, propelled by record sales in the car group’s two largest markets, China and the United States. Renault-Nissan’s 2013 calendar-year sales, which include sales of Russia’s AVTOVAZ, increased 2.1% from...
Read more Chrysler will recall to install a new pedal stop in an estimated 9,655 full-size vans
Chrysler will recall to install a new pedal stop in an estimated 9,655 full-size vans Chrysler Group LLC will conduct a voluntary safety recall to install a new pedal stop in an estimated 9,655 full-size vans. The new pedal stop resolves a condition that may allow an accelerator pedal to...
Read more Worldwide Sales of Toyota Hybrids Top 6 Million Units
Worldwide Sales of Toyota Hybrids Top 6 Million Units Toyota Motor Corporation announces that cumulative global sales of its hybrid vehicles topped the 6 million unit mark as of December 31, 2013, reaching 6.072 million units1. The latest million-unit milestone was achieved in the fastest time yet for Toyota, taking...
Read more New 2014 Dodge Journey Crossroad
All-New 2014 Dodge Journey Crossroad The new Journey Crossroad features distinctive new front and rear fascias, Platinum Chrome side sills and unique 19-inch Hyper Black aluminum wheels, giving the three-row, seven-passenger crossover a rugged, capable look. The interior is loaded with premium finishes and features, including the 8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen,...
Read more GM’s U.S. Dealers Delivered 171,486 Vehicles in January
GM’s U.S. Dealers Delivered 171,486 Vehicles in January General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) dealers delivered 171,486 vehicles in the United States in January 2014. Retail sales were down 10 percent year over year, although retail deliveries of passenger cars were up slightly. Fleet deliveries declined 18 percent, due to a...
Read more Chrysler Group LLC Reports January 2014 U.S. Sales Increased 8 Percent
Chrysler Group LLC Reports January 2014 U.S. Sales Increased 8 Percent; Best January Sales Since 2008 Chrysler Group LLC today reported U.S. sales of 127,183 units, an 8 percent increase compared with sales in January 2013 (117,731 units), and the group’s best January sales since 2008. The Chrysler, Jeep®, Ram...
Read more Audi achieves 37th consecutive monthly sales record in January
Audi achieves 37th consecutive monthly sales record in January Audi reported January 2014 sales of 10,101 vehicles, a 0.4% increase over the previous January record set last year. January stands as the brand’s 37th consecutive month of record sales, making it the longest running monthly record streak in the premium...
Read more LPG versions of Dacia Lodgy and Dacia Dokker now available in France
LPG versions of Dacia Lodgy and Dacia Dokker now available in France The New Year saw Dacia extend its range of LPG-powered vehicles. With no increase in price, both Lodgy and Dokker can now be ordered with the bi-fuel 1.6 MPI 85 LPG engine (petrol/LPG) which stands in for the...
Read more Continental Mobility Study: Motorists Worldwide Open to Automated Driving
Continental Mobility Study: Motorists Worldwide Open to Automated Driving Motorists worldwide are principally open to automated driving. A clear majority of participants in the “Continental Mobility Study 2013” welcome technology of this kind: 79% in China, 77% in Japan, 53% in Germany, and 50% in the U.S. realize the benefit...
Read more 2014 All-new Ford Mustang GT 5.0L V8 (Photo Gallery)
2014 All-new Ford Mustang GT 5.0L V8 (pictures) The Mustang 5.0 engine pays homage to the original 5.0, delivering 420 horsepower* and 390 lb.-ft. of torque. The powerplant features twin independent variable camshaft timing (Ti-VCT), an aluminum engine block and cold-air induction to help improve power. But that’s only for...
Read more Renault group: World sales results 2013
Renault group: World sales results 2013 The Renault group makes the strongest market share increase in Europe and continues its international growth. In a world automotive market up 3.9% last year, the Renault Group’s sales of passenger cars and LCVs reached 2,628,208 vehicles – a rise of 3.1% compared to...
Read more Audi announces detailed pricing for the all-new 2015 A3 sedan
Audi announces detailed pricing for the all-new 2015 A3 sedan Audi of America introduces the complete pricing for the 2015 A3 sedan in both the 1.8 TFSI® and 2.0 TFSI® powertrains. The premium compact sedan offers the latest in progressive technology at a competitive price. The base MSRP for the...
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