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Toyota reinforces its position as an environmental technology leader
Toyota is using the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show to reinforce its position as an environmental technology leader with three concept cars, one near future, one mid term and one way out there. Near Future… Based on the Toyota iQ, the FT-EV III (Future Toyota – Electric Vehicle III) is a 4-seater electric vehicle concept suitable for short-distance trips. Toyota is developing EV technology with the aim of launching a vehicle suitable for short-dist... [more]
The new Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG stands for efficiency and performance
The new ML 63 AMG comes with a fascinating technology package: the AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine features spray-guided direct petrol injection with piezo injectors, ECO start/stop system, an all-aluminium crankcase, four valves per cylinder with camshaft adjustment, air-water charge air cooling and generator management, for example. With a displacement of 5461 cc, the eight-cylinder engine generates a maximum power output of 525 hp and 700 Ne... [more]
SEAT unveils its first all-electric car
SEAT is working on its first electric car designed, developed and manufactured in Spain. The firm is unveiling the prototype Altea XL Electric Ecomotive, a totally electrically-driven zero-emissions car, as well as the prototype Leon TwinDrive Ecomotive, a plug-in hybrid. Over the next few months the Spanish car maker will make available units of both models to government institutions in Catalonia and Madrid for use in their vehicle fleets. Th... [more]
FORD LEADS UK’S OCTOBER MARKET WITH INCREASED CAR SALES AND SHARE
Ford extended its UK market lead in October with increased car sales and market share compared with October 2010. Official figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that total UK car sales in October, compared with October 2010, were up 2.6 per cent at 134,944 units. Ford's car share for October was 13.7 per cent and it sold 18,476 units, up 2,132 units and 1.3 percentage points compared with October... [more]
HOW MAZDA’S DIGITAL SERVICING RECORD ADDS VALUE
Cars with full service histories are worth more and are easier to sell, according to new research carried out by ICM Research– which shows that a full service history on a car could increase its value by 26 percent. Mazda was the very first car company to have a fully operational digital service record (DSR) across the range, adding even more value to its cars. “DSR replaces the traditional service record book which sits in the glovebox for... [more]
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Car sales flat in January - SMMT
LONDON (Reuters) - Car dealers sold only 200 more cars in January this year than a year ago, data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders showed on Monday. That took new car registrations to 128,853 units, in what the SMMT said was a welcome sign of stability in uncertain economic times. The figures underline consumers' reluctance to splash out on major purchases amid fears the ...
Best Car Deals on Year's Busiest Week
Along with retailers who make 10 to 15 percent of their holiday sales the week after Christmas, car dealers are likely to have one of their busiest weeks too. Alec Gutierrez, senior market analyst with Kelley Blue Book, said December sales tend to be either the strongest or close to...
NADA Chairman Urges Dealers, OEMs to Resolve Differences on Remodeling Programs
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- When it comes to factory-mandated image programs that require new-car dealers to invest billions of dollars to remodel their showrooms, Stephen W. Wade, outgoing ...
Bush Tells Dealers He Avoided ‘Gamble’ in Bailing Out Automakers
Former U.S. President George W. Bush told car dealers gathered at a convention in Las Vegas he “didn’t want to gamble” with a depression in defending the loans he gave to General Motors Corp. and Chrysler LLC.
Mungenast leads car dealers' group
Ray Mungenast of St. Louis is the 2012 chairman of the American International Automobile Dealers Association.
Case against car dealers for levying ‘illegal' charges
A court here has directed Delhi police to lodge an FIR on a complaint against a top executive of Germany-based Volkswagen, directors of its authorised car dealer and a official of transport department over illegal charges levied on buyers.
Things are Looking Up for Local Car Dealers
WSIL - The outlook is good for U.S. car companies so far this year.
Car dealers 'poised for a really good year'
As the nation's auto dealers gather for their annual convention, the mood is driven by growing profits, the anticipation of new vehicles and the potential of social networks to boost sales as the bad memories of 2009 fade. From 2008 through last year, the domestic automakers trimmed their dealer networks in the wake of the industry's financial meltdown.
New Car Dealers Rev Up for NADA Convention in Las Vegas
Expo floor sold out with 570 companies exhibiting at convention center
New Car Dealers Support Modern Facilities but Question Case for Factory Programs
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- While new-car dealers see value in having clean and modern facilities, many have questions and, in a significant number of cases, are not convinced that the factory upgrades they are being asked to do will result in an increased return on investment, according to a new study by Glenn Mercer issued today at a press briefing during the 2012 NADA ...
