Sales Pace at 14.18 Million in January
Retail sales rose 11.4 percent in January, with the industry pacing at a 14.18 million seasonally adjusted annual sales rate — the highest rate since the government’s Cash for Clunkers program in...
View ArticleBMW Fights Mercedes With New Fuel-Efficient 3-Series Sedan
While Bayerische Motoren Werke AG won the race for the U.S. luxury car market last year, the world’s largest premium automaker is keeping a sharp eye on its rear-view mirror. Facing increased...
View ArticleIndustry Sales Pace at 15 Million Annual Rate
A recent uptick in gas prices pushed consumers toward fuel-efficient vehicles rather than back to the sidelines, with the annual sales rate jumping to 15.1 million vehicles, according to Autodata. This...
View ArticleBMW on Track for FY Record Sales After April Gains
Sales of BMW brand vehicles rose 7.4 percent to while Mini brand volumes edged 0.2 percent lower, according to data published by the company on Tuesday. “Following on from the best first quarter in the...
View ArticleSAAR Dips in May Despite 25.7 Percent Sales Increase
Despite the annual sales rate dipping from 14.42 million in April to 13.78 million, May retail sales were 25.7 percent higher than May 2011, according to Autodata Corp. Leading the way were General...
View ArticleSAAR Climbs Above 14 Million-Unit Mark in June
After falling below the 14 million-unit market in May — the lowest level since December 2011 — the seasonally adjusted annual rate in June climbed to 14.08 million units, according to figures released...
View ArticleBMW May Have Inflated July Sales Totals To Edge Out Mercedes As Top Luxury Brand
DETROIT – According to a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report yesterday, BMW might have artificially inflated it’s sales numbers to beat out rival Mercedes-Benz for the current month’s title of most luxury...
View ArticleNew-Vehicle Sales Up 13.8 Percent Through October
October sales were up 13.8 percent through October, according to Autodata Corp. Year over year, sales were up 6.9 percent, while October’s seasonally adjusted annual rate came in at 14.29 million units...
View ArticleBMW Recalling Certain Diesel Vehicles
According to a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, BMW is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 X5 xDrive 35d SAV diesel vehicles manufactured September 1, 2008, through...
View ArticleDecember and Year-End Sales Spike
Via F&I Showroom: December delivered record sales for several manufacturers, while many others reported significant gains for the calendar year. While BMW and Mercedes-Benz reported best-ever...
View ArticleFebruary Sets Up 15.38 Million Unit SAAR
A slight majority of manufacturers saw an increase in sales in February over last year, with Mercedes-Benz and Hyundai breaking sales records for the month. Sales paced at a seasonally adjusted annual...
View ArticleConnected Car Market Worth $98.42 Billion by 2018
DALLAS, Texas, – According to a new market research report, “Connected Car Market (2013-2018): By Connectivity Technology (LTE, Wi-Fi, 3G, HSPA); Form Factor (Tethered, Embedded, Integrated); Product...
View ArticleMarch Sales Pace at 15.27 Million-Unit Annual Rate
Both Mazda and Hyundai reported a dip in overall sales in the month of March compared to last year, while Nissan North America experienced the best month in its history. According to Autodata Corp.,...
View ArticleMay Sales Up 8.2 Percent, SAAR at 15.31 Million Units
Woodcliff Lake, N.J. — Total light vehicle sales in May, according to AutoData Corp. were up 8.2 percent vs. a year ago, with the industry delivering more than 1.44 million vehicles. Sales paced at a...
View ArticleChannelNet Renews Relationship With BMW Financial Services
Dearborn, Mich. — ChannelNet, which connects brands to their customer through a variety of online channels, including microsites, renewed its eight-year relationship with BMW Financial Services....
View ArticleAutomakers Post Big Gains in 2013 Sales
Total light vehicle sales in December increased 0.3% from a year ago to 1.36 million units, according to Autodata Corp. For the year, the industry sold 15.6 million units, a 7.6% increase from a year...
View ArticleBMW Fends Off Audi, Mercedes to Retain Luxury-Car Lead
(Bloomberg) – Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) held the lead in global luxury-car sales for the ninth straight year even as Audi and Mercedes step up efforts to overtake their rival. Sales at the...
View ArticleAutodata: February Sales Fall 1.4%
Woodcliff Lake, N.J. — Harsh winter storms continued to impact new-vehicle sales, which fell 1.4% from a year ago to 1.19 million units, according to Autodata Corp. The seasonally adjusted annual rate...
View ArticleFord, Chevy and Toyota Lead the Way in Edmunds.com’s Inaugural Most Popular...
Santa Monica, Calif. – Ford, Chevrolet and Toyota are the most decorated brands among a diverse selection of new cars and trucks that earned the 2014 Most Popular on Edmunds.com Awards. The inaugural...
View ArticleBMW recalls 156,000 cars and SUVs
Via The Detroit News BMW AG said it will call back 156,000 vehicles, including the 2010-12 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series Gran Turismo and X3, X5, X6 and Z4 along with the 2011-2012 5 Series and 2012 6...
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