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Tesla Virginia Store Allowed, Could Open in Two Weeks
An agreement reached late last week between the Virginia DMV, Tesla and the Virginia Automobile Dealers Association could allow the automaker to sell its cars there soon.
September Sales Roundup: Numbers Tumble
Most automakers posted a sales decrease last month – something the industry blames on a glitch that left September with only 23 selling days over last September’s 25.
Labor Day Timing Skews September Sales Numbers
Labor Day is full of wonderful stuff: inflatable gorillas, free hot dogs and enough sheet metal on sale to drown a city in consumer debt several times over.
Attractive Lease Rates Help Drive EV Sales Growth
August new-vehicle sales in the U.S. were up an impressive 17 percent compared to the same month last year, with almost every automaker posting solid gains. But perhaps a bigger surprise has to do with how well plug-in and electric vehicles performed on the market.
August 2013 New-Vehicle Sales Surge 17 Percent
Both General Motors and Subaru posted banner sales last month but the industry as a whole did very well in August. Across the board deliveries were up 17 percent in the U.S.
GM Chief Economist: Recovery is “Here to Stay”
GM’s August sales were the best they’ve been in the better part of a decade and this strong showroom performance seems to indicate an economic recovery is in fact underway.
GM’s August Sales Best Since September 2008
Could the devastating “Great Recession” finally be fading in the rear-view mirror? GM’s August sales performance seems to indicate yes.
Nissan Leaf Sales Mapped Over Top 15 US Regions
Nissan released the top 15 markets where its Leaf electric car sells best today.
Ford Focus Remains Global Top Seller on China Demand
Global sales of the Ford Focus stayed strong through the first quarter of the year, bolstered by strong demand in China and Brazil.
2013 Monterey Classic Car Auction to Top $325 Million
There’s a big reason to keep an eye on Monterey, Calif. this weekend: the classic car auction is expected to clear the $325 million mark.
Hyundai Santa Fe Sales Pass One Million Mark
Hyundai marked the sale of its millionth Santa Fe crossover yesterday.
Toyota Reports 93% Profit Increase Over Last Year
Toyota released its first quarter results today, revealing a 93 percent increase in income over the same period last year.
GM, Toyota, Honda Top July 2013 Auto Sales
In a month where not a single automaker saw a decline in sales, General Motors, Toyota, and Ford were the leaders.
Chrysler Cuts Production Goals, Blames Suppliers
Chrysler is being forced to reduce is projected global shipments for the year by about 100,000 units.
Toyota Keeps Top Global Sales Spot Through June
Toyota looks poised to keep its title as the world’s top-selling auto maker, beating out General Motors once again.
Volkswagen Reels in 2013 US Sales Goals
Volkswagen is shrinking its U.S. sales target for 2013 to 440,000 units.
Renault-Nissan Passes 100,000 Global Electric Car Sales
The Renault-Nissan Alliance marked a milestone today by selling its 100,000th zero tailpipe emissions vehicle.
Convertible Sales Slow, Down Compared to Last Year
Convertible sales account for a tiny fraction of the market, and that slice is shrinking.
Mercedes Salespeople Most Effective: Survey
If there’s a recent model Mercedes-Benz in your driveway, you might already know this: salespeople in the Stuttgart company’s showroom can close a deal.
Detroit Urges 30-Year Phase-Out For Tariff on Japan Cars
Now that Detroit automakers have failed to keep Japan out of regional free trade talks, they are hoping that the U.S. will listen to its demand that the auto tariffs are phased out in no less than 25 to 30 years.
June 2013 Auto Sales: Trucks, Jaguar, Subaru Surge
Jaguar and Subaru saw the industry’s biggest gains last month with a 59 and 42 percent increase respectively.
VW Annual Production to Top 10 M Before 2018: Exec
Volkswagen boss Martin Winterkorn thinks the company will surpass its goal to sell 10 million cars in a year by 2018.
Toyota Unlikely to Regain 17 Percent Market Share
Toyota doesn’t expect to recapture the 17 percent market share in the U.S. it held four years ago.
Subaru’s May Sales Hit All-Time High
May 31 marked the end of Subaru’s strongest sales month to date with a total 39,892 units leaving the lots.
