PSA Citroen Renault: First-Quarter 2013 Consolidated Revenues – Strong increase in sales in China Automotive Division revenues declined by 10.3% in the first quarter of 2013 to €8,722 million from €9,719 million in the year-earlier period. Excluding CKDs, worldwide sales stood at 674,000 vehicles, down 2.5%, (total sales amounted to...
Read more New Models Driving Cadillac Growth: Cadillac sedan sales rise 109 percent over prior year
New Models Driving Cadillac Growth: Cadillac sedan sales rise 109 percent over prior year Cadillac has been a leading luxury auto brand since 1902. Today Cadillac is growing globally, driven by an expanding product portfolio featuring dramatic design and technology. Total U.S. sales for Cadillac were up 34 percent for...
Read more Shanghai Genaral Motors: named Best Car Manufacturer at China show
General Motors Co.’s operations in China took three prestigious awards at the Auto Shanghai 2013. Shanghai GM was named Best Car Manufacturer at the show’s Grand Awards; the Detroit-based automaker and its joint ventures also won the Best Booth Design award; and its Ecotec 2.0L engine was named one of...
Read more Buick Riviera Concept Car
New Buick Riviera Concept Vehicle The new Buick Riviera concept vehicle made its global debut this evening in Shanghai. The coupe combines avant-garde aesthetics and advanced technology, including plug-in hybrid electric vehicle propulsion, in a single package. It is the fourth global concept vehicle jointly developed by GM’s Shanghai GM...
Read more 5 Safety Features to Keep Children Safer in Your New Car
5 Safety Features to Keep Children Safer in Your New Car Your children are precious cargo, so when you are driving, you will want to keep them as safe as possible. Of course, you drive carefully and follow the rules of the road. But safety features incorporated into your new...
Read more Ford Motor Company U.S. Sales Up 18 Percent; Ford Fusion, Ford Escape and new Lincoln MKZ Set Sales Records
Ford Motor Company U.S. Sales Up 18 Percent; Ford Fusion, Ford Escape and new Lincoln MKZ Set Sales Records Ford’s April sales climbed 18 percent with gains across the portfolio – with cars up 21 percent, utilities up 16 percent, and trucks up 16 percent. Retail sales were up 27...
Read more Porsche achieved growth in April in every region
Porsche ships 21 per cent more vehicles in April Porsche AG has recorded a strong start to this spring: in April more than 15,200 customers around the world delighted in taking delivery of their new sports car. That equates to an increase of 21 per cent compared to April 2012....
Read more Porsche: Universal Charger Lets Users “Fuel Up” With Electricity At Home Or On The Road
Porsche is implementing a unique, integrated universal charging solution in conjunction with the introduction of the new 2014 Panamera S E-Hybrid – which celebrated its world premiere at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show. This solution covers all aspects of electric driving – from charging accessories to installation of infrastructure and...
Read more Volvo Car Group announces April retail sales
Volvo Car Group announces April retail sales: Sales growth in Sweden and China The Volvo XC60 was the best-selling model in April with 8,575 sold cars (2012: 8,729), followed by the Volvo V40 for which deliveries reached 5,432 cars (new model). Including the Cross Country version, the V40 reached 7,345...
Read more Dodge and SRT Brands Partner With Universal Pictures on ‘Fast & Furious 6’
Vin Diesel, Paul Walker and Dwayne Johnson lead the returning cast of all-stars as the global blockbuster franchise built on speed races to its next continent in ‘Fast & Furious 6.’ Reuniting for their most high-stakes adventure yet, fan favorites Jordana Brewster, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Sung Kang, Gal Gadot,...
Read more GM recalls 43,500 hybrid cars in US, Canada
General Motors is recalling nearly 43,000 hybrid vehicles in the United States and around 500 in Canada to fix a defect that could cause a fire in the trunk, the automaker said Monday. The recall affects Chevrolet Malibu Eco models from the 2013 model year and Buick LaCrosse and Regal...
Read more GM’s U.S. Sales up 11 percent for Best April in Five Years
General Motors Co. sold 237,646 vehicles in the United States in April, up 11 percent compared with a year ago. Retail sales increased 10 percent, fleet sales were up 16 percent and the fleet mix was 28 percent of total sales. “Car-buying conditions are strong and will continue to release...
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