2018 APEAL Study From J.D. Powers - Complete List Of Winners
Jul 25, 2018
Given the significant cost of owning a new vehicle, delighting customers is challenging for auto manufacturers. That challenge is being met, as evidenced by a 10-point increase in overall satisfaction from 2017, according to the J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study,SM released ... Continue reading
Autotrader Names 10 Hottest SUVs for Summer 2018
Jul 18, 2018
Autotrader editors put together its list of the 10 hottest SUVs for the summer of 2018. These fun, practical vehicles are the 10 most-searched new, used, and certified pre-owned utility vehicles on Autotrader. "Utility tops the must-have list for today's car shopper, which is why SUV sales continue to set records among ... Continue reading
2018 New Car Reviews, 2018 New Truck Reviews
Jul 12, 2018
2018 New Car Reviews, 2018 New Truck Reviews, Professional reviews only ... Continue reading
Buy A Toyota Or Lexus By The Hour In Honolulu +VIDEO
Jul 11, 2018
A jaunt to the beach, a quick errand or the drive to work. These activities just became more manageable for residents of Honolulu and visitors alike with today’s launch of a creative new mobility solution called Hui – a round-trip, station-based car share service. ... Continue reading
Japanese Car Cruise-In and Super Street Meet Petersen Museum LA July 22, 2018
Jul 6, 2018
9am - 2pm | 3rd Floor Parking Structure Los Angeles July 6, 2018; Cruise over to the Petersen for one of the year’s largest and most inclusive gatherings of Japanese import cars in Southern California: our 5th Annual Japanese Car Cruise-In. Last year’s event brought out close to a thousand of SoCal’s finest stree ... Continue reading
Hybrid Vehicle Sales Growth Trend Continues, Toyota Canada Reports
Jul 4, 2018
Canadians are continuing to turn to electrified vehicles, according to Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI). The company continued to experience record hybrid vehicle sales in June, with 2,496 units sold last month, up 5.5% compared to 2017. Strong sales of Prius (up 28.3%), including Prius Prime Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles ( ... Continue reading
AIADA: What Is An American Car?
Jul 4, 2018
Explore the map to learn more about the international nameplate vehicles, plants, and people that are contributing to our country's economic recovery. The Honda Ridgeline, Acura RDX, Honda Odyssey, and Honda Pilot are among the most American-made vehicles driven by U.S. consumers.* Vehicles like these demonstrate that ... Continue reading
AIADA June 2018 US Sales Scoreboard
Jul 3, 2018
International auto sales slowed in June, a trend forecast by many analysts who see the industry reaching a plateau following a steady climb in recent years following the recession in 2008 and 2009. Despite the month’s smaller gains, international brands still finished the month in the lead, posting positive gains and ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor North America Reports U.S. Sales for June 2018, First Half 2018
Jul 3, 2018
•TMNA, Toyota and Lexus divisions set light truck sales record •RAV4, Highlander posted best-ever June and first half •Lexus NX Hybrid recorded best-ever June July 03, 2018 June 2018 and First Half Sales Chart PLANO, Texas (July 3, 2018) – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today reported June 2018 sales of 209, ... Continue reading
US Car Tariffs Bad For Foreign Convertible Importers
Jun 25, 2018
In the years before he became president of the United States, Donald Trump owned luxury German cars. Now, pricey European convertibles are among the vehicles that could become rare on American roads if Trump’s proposal to slap tariffs on imported cars takes effect. ... Continue reading
Remember When 'Foreign Cars" Cost More - Well They May Again
Jun 22, 2018
Trump Tariffs May Cost Carmakers at Least 1 Million Annual Sales Says Industry Predictor Washington DC June 12, 2018; The NADA newsletter reported that if President Donald Trump slaps a 25 percent tariff on imported vehicles, it may cost the U.S. auto industry 1 million annual vehicle sales -- and that’s just the low ... Continue reading
New-Vehicle Initial Quality Improves Again, J.D. Power Finds
Jun 20, 2018
COSTA MESA, Calif.: 20 June 2018 — New-vehicle quality has improved for the fourth consecutive year—by 4% from 2017—and has reached its best level ever, according to the J.D. Power 2018 U.S. Initial Quality Study (IQS).SM Initial quality is measured by the number of problems experienced per 100 vehicles (PP100) d ... Continue reading
2019 Lexus ES Preview - Specs, Prices and Love
Jun 16, 2018
After nearly thirty years of success, the seventh-generation Lexus ES is set to redefine its status among entry-level executive sedans. Long known for its unparalleled comfort, refinement and luxury appointments, the 2019 Lexus ES builds on its strengths with an all-new chassis that allows for a more dynamic exterior d ... Continue reading
2016 Car Reviews 2016 Truck Reviews - All Makes
Jun 10, 2018
When They Were New Reviews; 2016 New Car Reviews, 2016 New Truck Reviews; Acura to Volvo ... Continue reading
2018 LEXUS RX 350 F-SPORT ROAD TRIP REVIEW - SNOWY BOYNE MOUNTAIN MI.
Jun 3, 2018
While early generations of the RX were conservatively styled this new one is more bold and brash than just about anything in its class. Both Toyota and Lexus turned the page on styling a few years ago when boss Akio Toyoda announced they would no longer build boring cars. They’ve mostly been true to that goal. ... Continue reading
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