Inside the Industry

All-new Range Rover Sport revealed on the streets of New York

(March 27, 2013) NEW YORK — The all-new 2014 Range Rover Sport, revealed to the world Tuesday on the streets of New York, is the ultimate premium sports SUV — the fastest, most agile and responsive Land Rover ever.  The Manhattan skyline was the perfect backdrop for this world premiere with more units of Range Rover Sport sold in the United States than any other global market and New York being the model's best-selling city.

Audi introduces 2015 Audi A3 and S3 sedans

(March 27, 2013) Audi officially announced plans today for the arrival of the all-new 2015 Audi A3 sedan in the first quarter of 2014. The new Audi A3 sedan will bring to the A segment innovative technologies and the detailed craftsmanship found in larger flagship Audi sedans.

2014 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite debuts with vacuum system

(March 27, 2013) NEW YORK — The 2014 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite is making its debut at the 2013 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), setting the new "ultimate family vehicle" standard. Thoroughly refreshed for 2014, the Odyssey Touring Elite provides core safety upgrades, sharpened exterior styling and a revised interior with a host of new features and technologies designed to make the segment's benchmark minivan even better.

2014 Cadillac CTS is designed to challenge world’s best

(March 27, 2013) NEW YORK — Cadillac on Tuesday introduced the all-new 2014 CTS sedan, which ascends into the heart of the midsize luxury market with expanded performance, elevated luxury and sophisticated technology. The third-generation CTS sedan is based on the high-performing rear-drive architecture of the award-winning ATS sport sedan, moving Cadillac into the prestigious class of midsize luxury sedans.

Last Lexus LFA supercar delivered to European customer

(March 26, 2013) LONDON — Lexus today delivered its last LFA to a European customer, marking the end of sales of the supercar, which has been built at the rate of one car per day between Dec. 15, 2010, and Dec. 14, 2012.

The owner of LFA No 493 is Nicolas Schilling, a long-time friend of Japan and an exporter of French and Italian wines to Lexus’ homeland, who opened one of the first gastronomic Japanese restaurants in Switzerland.

2014 Buick Regal infused with new technology, all-wheel drive

(March 26, 2013) NEW YORK — Buick revealed the new 2014 Regal today, designed to be a sportier and smarter evolution of the brand’s dynamic midsize sedan. New purposeful technologies enhance safety and the driving experience with a more refined turbo engine – along with the introduction of all-wheel drive.

Ford leads in corporate and brand loyalty in fourth quarter 2012

(March 26, 2013) SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Experian Automotive today announced that in the fourth quarter 2012, Ford took the top spot in corporate loyalty for the first time since the fourth quarter 2011. During the Q4 2012 time period, 47.9 percent of the customers who own a Ford vehicle returned to buy another Ford or Lincoln vehicle.

30 donated Nissan NV2500 ambulances part Mexico City ceremony

(March 26, 2013) MEXICO CITY — Nissan was an important participant during the opening ceremony of the annual Mexican Red Cross Collection 2013, with 30 NV2500 units converted into ambulances that will offer support to people in need in Mexico.

During the ceremony Mexico President Enrique Peña Nieto turned on the siren of a Nissan NV2500 ambulance to signal the start of the 2013 collection and to celebrate the donation of these new ambulances.

Lexus Introduces third-generation IS sport sedan

(March 26, 2013) AUSTIN, Texas — Lexus has introduced the third-generation 2014 IS sport sedan, with a bold design highlighted by the new dynamic signature spindle grille and for the first time separated LED Daytime Running Lights. A combination of “aggressive elegance,” a more powerful road presence and a stronger brand identity help make the new IS models more alluring than ever.

Buick Introduces the new 2014 LaCrosse

(March 25, 2013) NEW YORK — Buick today introduced the new 2014 LaCrosse, the evolution of the landmark luxury sedan that established the brand’s modern sedan lineup with design leadership and technological innovation. The full-size LaCrosse offers new interior and exterior design cues, advanced safety technologies and enhanced in-vehicle connectivity.