January 2014

Jeep records new all-time global sales record in 2013

(January 7, 2014) AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — For the second consecutive year, the Jeep brand has set a new all-time global sales record.  Sales of 731,565 Jeep vehicles across the globe in 2013 bettered the previous record of 701,626 established in 2012.
 
“Jeep vehicles have now recorded sales increases both globally and in the U.S. market for four consecutive years, with back-to-back global sales records,” said Mike Manley, president and CEO – Jeep Brand..  “Customers clearly appreciate the new Jeep vehicle lineup that delivers vastly improved on-road driving dynamics and fuel efficiency, in addition to legendary, benchmark 4x4 capability.

Toyota to put fuel cell car on sale next year

(January 7, 2014) LAS VEGAS — “We aren’t trying to re-invent the wheel;  just everything necessary to make them turn,” said Bob Carter, senior vice president of automotive operations for Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A. at the opening of CES, the world’s largest trade show. “Fuel cell electric vehicles will be in our future sooner than many people believe, and in much greater numbers than anyone expected.”

Nissan unveils the face of its new London taxi

(January 6, 2014) LONDON — Nissan today unveiled the new face of its Taxi for London, re-designed to make it instantly recognizable as one of the capital’s iconic black cabs. Based on the company’s successful multi-purpose NV200 platform, the vehicle was first unveiled as a bold and exciting new vision for the famous London Hackney Carriage in August 2012.

Chrysler Canada finishes year with best sales since 2000

(January 6, 2014) WINDSOR, Ontario — Chrysler Canada has announced its 49th consecutive month of year-over-year sales growth, representing the longest sales streak in the company’s history. December 2013 sales were 15,445 compared with 14,756 in December, 2012, which represents a 5 per cent increase.

Kia U.S. sales surpass half million vehicles for second straight year

(January 6, 2014) IRVINE, Calif. — Kia Motors America has reported the company’s second-best annual sales in 2013 of 535,179 vehicles following the delivery of seven all-new or significantly redesigned vehicles over the course of the year. 

Chevrolet accelerates to 4G LTE speeds in 2014

(January 6, 2014) LAS VEGAS — Starting this summer, Chevrolet will have some of the fastest vehicles on the roads, and that has nothing to do with horsepower. Chevrolet drivers will be enjoying high-speed data - made possible by a new OnStar 4G LTE connection in the vehicle, running on AT&T’s network, the nation’s fastest and most reliable 4G LTE network.

Subaru reports record U.S. sales for 2013

 (January 5, 2014) CHERRY HILL, N.J. — Subaru of America has reported record sales of 424,683 vehicles for the 2013 calendar year. This is an increase of 26.2 percent over the previous record of 336,441 vehicles, which was set in 2012. This fifth consecutive record also represents the largest ever single-year increase in volume for the brand.

2014 Hyundai Santa Fe wins 'Good Design Award'

(January 5, 2014) COSTA MESA, Calif. — For the third year in a row, Hyundai’s innovative and unique design language has earned a GOOD DESIGN Award from The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. The 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe was awarded this accolade in the transportation category for its dynamic character lines and bold design features.

Fast feedback: Corvette Performance Data Recorder

(January 5, 2014) LAS VEGAS — Chevrolet announced at the Consumer Electronics Show today an industry-first Performance Data Recorder for the 2015 Corvette Stingray. The fully integrated system enables users to record high-definition video, with telemetry overlays, of their driving experiences on and off the track.

Mercedes-Benz claims U.S. luxury car sales crown

(January 4, 2014) Mercedes-Benz ended BMW's two-year reign as U.S. luxury-vehicle sales leader on Friday winning the 2013 crown with 312,534 vehicles sold, a 14 percent increase over 2012 representing 38,400 more sales.