Ten years ago, in the midst of a recovering U.S. automotive industry, a new leadership team decided to do the unthinkable – launch a new brand. The announcement came in October 2009. The Dodge brand, which consisted of Dodge cars and Dodge trucks, would be “unbundled” and the Ram brand was born. Today, the Ram… Continue reading Ram Brand Reports Record Sales for 2019
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GM Sells More Than 1 Million Crossovers Again in 2019, and Over 1 Million Full-Size Trucks
DETROIT, Jan. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) announced today that it delivered 2,887,046 vehicles in 2019 in the United States. The total included more than 1 million crossovers for the second year in a row, an increase of 12.7 percent compared to 2018, and more than 1 million full-size pickup trucks… Continue reading GM Sells More Than 1 Million Crossovers Again in 2019, and Over 1 Million Full-Size Trucks
Mazda Reports December Sales Results and Full-Year 2019 Sales
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total December sales of 26,491 vehicles, an increase of 2.4 percent compared to December 2018. With 25 selling days in December, compared to 26 the year prior, the company posted an increase of 6.5 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis.… Continue reading Mazda Reports December Sales Results and Full-Year 2019 Sales
Toyota Motor North America Reports December 2019, Year-End Sales
PLANO, Texas, Jan. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported December 2019 sales of 207,373 vehicles, a decrease of 6.1 percent on a volume basis and down 2.4 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis versus December 2018. For the year, TMNA reported sales of 2,383,349 vehicles, a 1.8 percent… Continue reading Toyota Motor North America Reports December 2019, Year-End Sales
FCA US Reports Fourth-quarter and Full-year 2019 Sales
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Jan. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Ram brand reports record fourth-quarter and full-year sales Jeep® Wrangler achieves record fourth-quarter sales of more than 52,012 vehicles Jeep Grand Cherokee notches record full-year sales of 242,969 vehicles Dodge Charger reports record fourth-quarter and full-year sales FCA US LLC closed the fourth quarter and 2019 with… Continue reading FCA US Reports Fourth-quarter and Full-year 2019 Sales
Hyundai Motor America Reports December 2019 and Total Year Sales
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Jan. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Hyundai Motor America reported total December sales of 64,720 units, a slight 1% decrease in comparison with December 2018. The month was highlighted by strong demand for Palisade, a significant increase in Elantra sales and building sales volume for the all-new marquee 2020 Sonata. Hyundai again achieved sales… Continue reading Hyundai Motor America Reports December 2019 and Total Year Sales
Genesis Reports Record 2019 Year-End Sales
“Thanks to a concerted effort to build brand awareness and a strong product push, Genesis achieved its best sales year since inception,” said Mark Del Rosso, Chief Executive Officer, Genesis Motor North America. “We’re very excited for the coming years ahead of us as we’ll elevate our position through introducing new products into new segments… Continue reading Genesis Reports Record 2019 Year-End Sales
Damon Motorcycles and BlackBerry QNX Revolutionize Motorcycling with the Introduction of Hypersport Pro Electric Superbike
Damon will unveil this disruptive, limited edition superbike, the Hypersport Pro™, and open reservations to the public online and at CES at 10:00am PST, January 7th. In BlackBerry‘s booth, attendees will also be able to experience Damon‘s next generation motorcycle first-hand in the #FutureOfMotorcycling Interactive Experience, a rideable, leaning stationary motorcycle that uses virtual reality to… Continue reading Damon Motorcycles and BlackBerry QNX Revolutionize Motorcycling with the Introduction of Hypersport Pro Electric Superbike
CES 2020: ProLogium’s Solid-State Battery for Two Wheeled Vehicle Favored by European and Japanese Manufacturers
TAIPEI, Jan. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — At CES2020, ProLogium Technology brought new surprises: Solid-state battery technology (SSB), regarded as the next-generation heart of electric vehicles, is entering into the market of electric bicycles and motorcycles. ProLogium launched a new SSB with absolute safety and higher energy density. With the upgrade of core power technology, electric… Continue reading CES 2020: ProLogium’s Solid-State Battery for Two Wheeled Vehicle Favored by European and Japanese Manufacturers
Former Nissan Executive’s Home Raided While Interpol Issues Arrest Warrant
Japanese prosecutors raided the Tokyo home of former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn Thursday while the international police organization Interpol submitted a warrant for his arrest to Lebanese authorities.Japanese media reported earlier that there were no official records in Japan of Ghosn’s departure and that a private jet departed from a regional airport to Turkey.Turkey’s state-run Anadolu News Agency reported Thursday that authorities investigating Ghosn’s travels from Japan to Istanbul had arrested seven people, including four pilots, a cargo company manager and two airport employees.