Inside the Industry

Mossy Oak Edition returns to Ram lineup for 2014

(January 9, 2014) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — After a brief, one-year hiatus, the Ram 1500 Mossy Oak Edition is returning to the truck brand’s model lineup. Updated for 2014, the Mossy Oak Edition will now be available for the first time with the RamBox Cargo Management System, in both 6-ft.-4-in. and 5-ft.-7-in. bed lengths.
 

Mopar to celebrate 50th anniversary of the iconic 426 HEMI in 2014

(January 9, 2014) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Throughout 2014, Mopar will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the introduction of the iconic second generation (Gen II) 426 Race HEMI engine to motorsports competition and its eventual initiation to production vehicles. To kick off the year-long commemoration of the legendary engine, Mopar has created a 50th anniversary logo.

Mazda to delay SKYACTIV-D clean diesel engine launch in U.S.

(January 9, 2014) IRVINE, Calif. — Mazda North American Operations today announced that the launch of its SKYACTIV-D clean diesel engine in North America is being further delayed from its spring 2014 announced debut timing.

Honda celebrates Civic with all-new 'Love' campaign

(January 9, 2014) To bring attention to the significantly enhanced 2014 Civic Coupe and Si Coupe, Honda is launching an uplifting multiplatform campaign —"One More Thing to Love about Today." The work features blues rock band Vintage Trouble and pop culture favorites Adventure Time, Nyan Cat and other internet sensations.

Volkswagen to introduce most powerful Golf ever for U.S. market

(January 9, 2014) HERNDON, Va. — The North American International Auto Show will see the U.S. debut of the latest Golf R, the most powerful version of the Golf ever to be sold in this market. With an estimated 290 horsepower, the new Golf R has 34 horsepower more than the previous version, which was sold as a 2013 model.

Powerful V-8 under hood of Lexus RC F Coupe to be unveiled in Detroit

(January 9, 2014) TORRANCE, Calif. — Giving new meaning to “back to the grind,” the daily commute is now transformed into a day at the track with the all-new Lexus RC F. The RC F coupe is styled to support the most powerful V8 performance car ever developed by Lexus.

Bentley posts record sales year in 2013

(January 8, 2014) CREWE, England — Bentley Motors has firmly reinforced its position as the leading manufacturer of ultra-luxury vehicles in the world with a 19 percent increase in global deliveries in 2013. Bentley delivered 10,120 cars, the highest figure in its 95-year history. In 2012, 8,510 cars were delivered.

Chevy Silverado named Four Wheeler Pickup Truck of the Year

(January 8, 2014) DETROIT — Four Wheeler magazine has named the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado as its 2014 Pickup Truck of the Year. The award followed a weeklong test evaluating on- and off-road performance of new pickups.

Volvo's cloud solution offers total connectivity

(January 8, 2014) With the launch of Sensus Connect, Volvo reveals an updated on-board infotainment and navigation solution. Now, Volvo Cars truly offers customers a fully connected experience. The cloud-based services allow drivers to find and pay for parking from their car, discover new restaurants at their destination, stream their favorite music seamlessly and much more.

Buick sets global sales record topping 1 million in 2013

(January 8, 2014) DETROIT — Buick delivered 1,032,056 vehicles in China, the United States, Canada and Mexico in 2013, the most Buicks sold in a single year in the brand’s 110-year history. The previous record was 1,003,345 sold in 1984. Strong growth in both China and North America accounted for the record-breaking year, with global sales up 15.4 percent over 2012.