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Mitsubishi Motors Reports October 2019 Sales
MMNA has now surpassed 100,000 sales for three straight years and is on pace for a seventh consecutive year of annual sales growth. 2019 remains Mitsubishi’s best calendar year-to-date sales since 2007. October sales of Mirage, the most fuel-efficient non-hybrid vehicle sold in America2, were up 23.4% year-over-year, and year-to-date sales are up 10.8%, continuing… Continue reading Mitsubishi Motors Reports October 2019 Sales
Genesis Announces Record October Sales
“The positive sales momentum of the G70, G80 and G90 is a reflection of our efforts to bring attention to the Genesis brand,” said Mark Del Rosso, Chief Executive Officer, Genesis Motor North America. “In the coming months, we will sharpen our focus even further, as we plan to add new models to the Genesis… Continue reading Genesis Announces Record October Sales
UPDATE 1-White House will look ‘very carefully’ at Peugeot, Fiat Chrysler deal – Kudlow
FILE PHOTO: Logos of Peugeot and Fiat are seen in this illustration picture taken October 31, 2019. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau/Illustration WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration will look very closely at the planned merger between Fiat Chrysler (FCAU.N) and Peugeot owner PSA (PEUP.PA), White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said on Friday. The deal,… Continue reading UPDATE 1-White House will look ‘very carefully’ at Peugeot, Fiat Chrysler deal – Kudlow
Toyota Motor North America Reports October 2019 Sales
PLANO, Texas, Nov. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported October 2019 sales of 188,787 vehicles, a decrease of 1.2 percent on a volume basis and down 4.9 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis versus October 2018. Toyota division posted October sales of 165,644 units, down 1.6 percent on… Continue reading Toyota Motor North America Reports October 2019 Sales
DENSO Reinforces Commitment to Sustainable Mobility in Company Direction Update
KARIYA, Japan, Nov. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — DENSO, the world’s second largest mobility supplier, today announced its second quarter (July-September) financial results for its fiscal year 2019, as well as updates in its business strategy to create and inspire new value for the future of mobility. As part of this strategy, or its ‘Second Founding,’ DENSO continues… Continue reading DENSO Reinforces Commitment to Sustainable Mobility in Company Direction Update
New FCA Manufacturing Site in Detroit Represents Company’s Commitment to Sustainable Operations
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Facility will have lowest emissions rate of any auto assembly plant in the United States Company to voluntarily conduct additional air monitoring and public reporting Environmental responsibility initiatives extend beyond FCA and into the neighborhood The future home of two electrified Jeep® vehicles will also be home to… Continue reading New FCA Manufacturing Site in Detroit Represents Company’s Commitment to Sustainable Operations
Electric Audi SUV tops Norway’s October car sales
FILE PHOTO: Audi unveils its first production all-electric vehicle, the e-tron sport utility vehicle at an event in Richmond, California, U.S. September 17, 2018. REUTERS/Joe White OSLO (Reuters) – German auto maker Audi’s fully-electric e-tron sports utility vehicle was the top-selling car in Norway last month with an 8.3% market share, registration data showed on… Continue reading Electric Audi SUV tops Norway’s October car sales
Hyundai Motor America Reports October 2019 Sales
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor America reported October sales of 57,094 units, an 8% increase in comparison with October 2018. The October sales result is the 14th time in the last 15 months with increasing overall Hyundai vehicle sales. Sales Summary Oct-19 Oct-18 2019 YTD 2018 YTD Hyundai 57,094 52,653 563,450… Continue reading Hyundai Motor America Reports October 2019 Sales
Peugeot’s turnaround driver, Tavares, faces his biggest challenge
Tavares has stoked competition among Peugeot and former Opel factories to push workers to cut costs. PARIS – Carlos Tavares, a former Renault star credited with reviving the company’s French rival Peugeot SA , has long shone as a restructurer-in-chief, staring down unions and slicing down bureaucracies. Now the 61-year-old Portuguese car fanatic and weekend… Continue reading Peugeot’s turnaround driver, Tavares, faces his biggest challenge