IRVINE, Calif., June 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Kia Motors America today announced May sales of 59,462 vehicles, representing a 1.6 percent increase over the same period last year and the brand’s highest monthly sales total in 2018. May sales were led by the Forte and Sorento, with 11,261 and 10,370 units sold, respectively. In addition,… Continue reading Kia Motors America Announces May Sales
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Total Unconvinced by Hydrogen Cars as France Unveils Subsidies
LISTEN TO ARTICLE SHARE THIS ARTICLE France’s biggest energy company expressed skepticism about the economics of hydrogen-powered vehicles as the government unveiled subsidies to promote the gas as way of cutting fossil-fuel consumption and fighting climate change. “We find it difficult to be convinced it has a future in 10 years time,” Total SA Chief… Continue reading Total Unconvinced by Hydrogen Cars as France Unveils Subsidies
Former Kia UK MD Michael Cole appointed COO and executive vice president of Kia Motors America
Kia Motors America has announced the appointment of former Kia UK managing director Michael Cole as its chief operating officer and executive vice president.
Kia delivers in May 247,176 vehicles worldwide, 9% more
Posted 06/01/2018 11: 46: 56CET SEOUL, June 1 (EUROPE PRESS) – The car company Kia delivered in May 247,176 vehicles worldwide, which was 9% more compared to the 226,826 units sold in the same month of 2017, the company said in a statement. The company’s registrations in South Korea increased 8.1% last month to 47,046… Continue reading Kia delivers in May 247,176 vehicles worldwide, 9% more
(2nd LD) Hyundai mulls investing in local car-manufacturing JV
(ATTN: ADDS Gwangju City’s comment in last 2 paras) By Choi Kyong-ae SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) — Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea’s largest carmaker by sales, said Friday it is considering investing in a local car-manufacturing joint venture (JV) proposed by a municipal government. The Gwangju city government seeks to establish a vehicle production JV… Continue reading (2nd LD) Hyundai mulls investing in local car-manufacturing JV
Waymo’s Uber-rivalling ride-hailing app to enter service in 2018
Google parent company Alphabet and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles have announced that the Uber-rivalling ride-hailing service Waymo will commence public service later this year. It’ll be the first ride-hailing service offered to the public to use driverless vehicles on public roads upon launch, using a fleet of over 62,000 Chrysler Pacifica MPVs across the Waymo service.… Continue reading Waymo’s Uber-rivalling ride-hailing app to enter service in 2018
Kia’s May sales rise 9 pct as demand recovers
SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) — Kia Motors Corp. said Friday its car sales rose 9 percent in May from a year earlier on recovering demand for its vehicles. Kia Motors sold 247,176 vehicles last month, up from 226,826 units a year earlier, the company said in a statement. The monthly sales were buoyed by increased… Continue reading Kia’s May sales rise 9 pct as demand recovers
Hyundai Motor’s May sales rise 5.7 pct on recovering demand
SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) — Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea’s top automaker, said Friday its May sales rose 5.7 percent from a year earlier on recovering demand for its vehicles. Hyundai Motor sold 387,017 vehicles in May, up from 366,256 units a year earlier, helped by increased overseas sales, the company said in a statement.… Continue reading Hyundai Motor’s May sales rise 5.7 pct on recovering demand
Hyundai mulls investing in local car-manufacturing JV
SEOUL, June 1 (Yonhap) — Hyundai Motor Co., South Korea’s largest carmaker by sales, said Friday it is considering investing in a local car-manufacturing joint venture (JV) proposed by a municipal government. The Gwangju city government seeks to establish a vehicle production JV to generate jobs and help support the local economy. The city proposed… Continue reading Hyundai mulls investing in local car-manufacturing JV
Trump Tariff Blow Would Go Beyond Sending BMW Sedans to $60000
LISTEN TO ARTICLE SHARE THIS ARTICLE Frank Ursomarso thinks the Trump administration is merely jawboning by floating potential tariffs of as much as 25 percent on imported autos. If the longtime dealer is wrong, he expects to be selling fewer cars. Take some of the cheaper sedans Ursomarso sells at Union Park BMW in Wilmington,… Continue reading Trump Tariff Blow Would Go Beyond Sending BMW Sedans to $60000