Volvo Takes Top Honors at Amelia Island Concours d'elegance
Mar 13, 2018
Volvo Cars received top honors at the prestigious Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance over the weekend when the new V90 luxury wagon was named a 2018 AUTOMOBILE All-Star. It is Volvo’s third consecutive AUTOMOBILE All-Star award (XC90 SUV in 2016 and S90 sedan in 2017), and the third major product award for the Swedi ... Continue reading
Mar 11, 2018
Every Sunday Larry Nutson, Senior Editor and Chicago Car Guy along with fellow senior editors Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell from The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau, give you TACH's "take" on this past week's automotive news in easy to "catch up" news nuggets. For More search the past 25 year's millions of (Indexed By Goog ... Continue reading
February 2018 International Auto Brand North American Sales Scoreboard
Mar 3, 2018
Despite a slowing U.S. auto market, international brands maintained a strong presence in February. International brands were led last month by Audi (up 12.4 percent from last February), Mazda (up 12.7 percent), and Toyota (up 4.4 percent). Toyota had its best February ever for light truck sales, while Subaru, up 3.8 pe ... Continue reading
Daimler AG welcomes new long-term shareholder
Feb 24, 2018
Daimler AG confirms that the entrepreneur Li Shufu has acquired 9.69% (103,619,340 shares) of the company. Daimler is pleased to announce that with Li Shufu it could win another long-term orientated shareholder, which is convinced by Daimler’s innovation strength, the strategy and the future potential. ... Continue reading
USA Today Shows Top 10 Vehicles With Manual Transmission, "TACH's Perfect Match" Shows You All
Feb 21, 2018
For some drivers, pushing a clutch pedal and rowing your gears are among the most satisfying parts of the driving experience. For others, nostalgia explains the attraction. If you're in either camp, know that many mainstream cars are available with a manual ... Continue reading
Volvo Unveils the New Volvo V60
Feb 21, 2018
Volvo today revealed the new V60 five-door, mid-size premium wagon, underlining the Swedish company’s position as a maker of cars that combine good looks with everyday practicality. The car was launched in its natural habitat – the driveway of a family home in Stockholm – highlighting Volvo Cars’ pedigree in fa ... Continue reading
Researching A 10 Year Old Car?
Feb 9, 2018
2007 Specs, 2007 Comparisons, 2007 prices, Reviews Of 2007 Cars and Trucks, Because Every Used Car is New To Someone ... Continue reading
International Brands US Auto Sales Scoreboard January 2018
Feb 2, 2018
International brands led the American auto industry in January. Some of the brands driving the charge included BMW (up 5 percent from last January), Nissan (up 12.1 percent), and Toyota (up 17 percent). Toyota had its best month ever for light truck sales and saw the redesigned Camry’s sales climb 21.3 percent to be ... Continue reading
Volvo Trucks Wants To See Fewer Trucks In Urban Rush-Hour Traffic
Jan 25, 2018
In 2019 Volvo Trucks will start selling electric trucks in Europe, and the first units will be put into operation together with selected reference customers already this year. Electric trucks drastically reduce noise and exhaust emissions and open up for new ways to manage logistics. ... Continue reading
Which Used Car Brands Borrowers are Stretching the Most to Buy
Jan 23, 2018
LendingTree®,has released the findings of its study on which car makes borrowers are stretching the most to afford. ... Continue reading
2018 Philadelphia Auto Show Returns January 27 to February 4
Jan 22, 2018
EAST NORRITON, Pa.--2018 Philadelphia Auto Show Returns January 27 to February 4, The Auto Dealers Association of Greater Philadelphia (ADAGP), owner and producer of the Philadelphia Auto Show, announces the event’s return to the Pennsylvania Convention Center from Jan. 27 to Feb. ... Continue reading
STEVE PURDY AT THE NORTH AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW 2018
Jan 20, 2018
The center of the auto industry is still Detroit, many will argue. Just about all major automakers and suppliers from around the globe have a presence, if not a headquarters, here. In fact, we’re told by Michigan Economic Development officials that 75% of all U.S. automotive research and development still happens wit ... Continue reading
2018 NACTOY: Volvo XC60 Wins 2018 North American Utility Of The Year Award
Jan 15, 2018
The new XC60 is attracting acclaim by sticking true to its Volvo heritage, boasting technology that makes it one of the safest cars on the market. Steer Assist has been added to the groundbreaking City Safety system. The new safety system called Oncoming Lane Mitigation helps alleviate head-on collisions and the Blind ... Continue reading
All-new Volvo XC60 wins prestigious 2018 North American Utility of the Year award
Jan 15, 2018
Detroit Jan 15, 2018; The all-new Volvo XC60 premium mid-size SUV is the 2018 North American Utility of the Year and Volvo Cars’ second winner of the coveted award, following the XC90 win in 2016. “The US market is vital to our ongoing growth,” said Håkan Samuelsson, president and CEO of Volvo Cars. ... Continue reading
AIADA International Name Brand December 2017 Sales Scoreboard
Jan 4, 2018
International brands captured 55 percent of the U.S. auto market in December and 55.7 percent for 2017 overall. December market share figures were down slightly from the 56.2 percent share they held in November, although overall sales were up, totaling 882,393 units for the month. ... Continue reading
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