November 2013

GM’s U.S. sales up 16 percent in October

(November 1, 2013) DETROIT — General Motors dealers delivered 226,402 vehicles in the United States in October, up 16 percent versus a year ago. Retail sales were also up 16 percent and fleet sales were up 14 percent. “Chevrolet, Cadillac and Buick-GMC all performed well in the month, and the sales tempo really picked up after the government shutdown ended,” said Kurt McNeil, vice president, U.S. sales operations.

Ford achieves best October U.S. retail sales since 2004

(November 1, 2013) DEARBORN, Mich. — Ford’s October U.S. total sales of 191,985 vehicles rose 14 percent over a year ago. Retail sales are up 15 percent, at 142,487 vehicles. It is the company’s best October retail sales performance since 2004.

Chrysler reports October U.S. sales increased 11 percent

(November 1, 2013) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Chrysler Group today reported U.S. sales of 140,083 units, an 11 percent increase compared with sales in October 2012, and the group's best October sales since 2007.

Toyota Corolla Crusher prepared to ambush

(November 1, 2013) TORRANCE, Calif. — Whether he’s on a street, in the dirt or at a formal course, BMX rider and Team Toyota athlete Drew Bezanson can turn any terrain into a fun run on his bike. The intensity could go up a notch when joined by the “Crusher Corolla,” a creation dreamed up when Bezanson joined Toyota and Skullcandy to compete in the Toyota Dream Build Challenge.