September 2012

New Honda Accord to get plug-in hybrid model

(September 5, 2012) TORRANCE, Calif. — Honda today announced the all-new 2013 Accord. The completely new Accord lineup includes sedan and coupe models powered by 4-cylinder, V-6 and hybrid powertrains, teamed to manual, automatic and continuously variable transmission options.

Aside from sales numbers .....

(September 4, 2012) DETROIT — This week in Detroit aside from sales numbers:

Lincoln network to start build — Ford will start the process of building a dealer network for its Lincoln brand from scratch this month.

Ford sales up 13 percent over August 2011

(September 4, 2012) DEARBORN, Mich. — Led by the Escape and Fusion, Ford ’s U.S. total sales increased 13 percent in August compared with last year — and 19 percent for retail sales — with gains in cars, utilities and trucks.
 
“As fuel prices rose again during August, we saw growing numbers of people gravitate toward our fuel-efficient vehicles — cars, utilities and trucks,” said Ken Czubay, Ford vice president, U.S. Marketing, Sales and Service.

Volkswagen reports best August sales since 1973

(September 4, 2012) HERNDON, Va. — Volkswagen today reported 41,011 units sold in August, a 62.5 percent increase over prior year sales, a 37.6 percent increase year-to-date and the best August since 1973. “Delivering over 40,000 vehicles this month is another milestone for us as we continue to see customer demand grow for our products,” said Jonathan Browning, President and CEO, Volkswagen Group of America.

Hyundai sets August sales record at 61,099

(September 4, 2012) COSTA MESA, Calif. — Hyundai Motor America announced an all-time August sales record of 61,099 units, a four percent increase compared with the same period a year ago and the best August sales level in company history, even topping the Cash for Clunkers mark set in 2009.

Mercedes-Benz sculpture offers glimpse of future design

(September 4, 2012) STUTTGART — With its sculpture entitled "Aesthetics S," Mercedes-Benz is providing an artistic glimpse of the design of the luxury sedan of the foreseeable future. The aesthetics of the relief-like sculpture are combined with an exciting projection display.

Chrysler reports best August sales since 2007

(September 4, 2012) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Chrysler today reported U.S. August sales of 148,472 units, a 14 percent increase compared with sales in August 2011, and the group’s best August sales since 2007.

Iceshine newest smart fortwo edition in the UK

(September 4, 2012) LONDON — The smart fortwo edition iceshine, the latest in a long line of limited edition smart models, is certainly one very cool car. Available to pre-order now as a coupé or cabrio from smart retailers in the UK ahead of its October arrival, the fresh styling and extensive specification of this special smart are set to melt the hearts of motorists.

The Stig returns to TV for Top Gear in a AM Aston Martin Vanquish

(September 3, 2012) The Stig is back on television screens in the UK this fall making a dramatic appearance behind the wheel of Aston Martin’s yet to be unleashed AM Vanquish. The iconic driving legend from the hugely popular BBC 2 Top Gear program is fronting a new action-packed television advertisement promoting the biggest, boldest and most daring Top Gear Live ever staged in the UK taking place at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre from Oct. 25-28.

Ford sales in India up 16 percent in August

(September 3, 2012) NEW DELHI, India — Ford India has announced that overall August sales rose 16 percent year-over-year to 10,352 domestic wholesales and export units – including the 200,000th Figo – as sales momentum builds heading into the festive season.