AIADA US Import Brands Auto Sales Scoreboard : July 2017 Sales Continue to Stumble
Aug 4, 2017
Dealers anticipate customers will be drawn to their stores this fall by attractive new models and incentives,” said AIADA President Cody Lusk. ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor North America U.S. Sales July 2017
Aug 1, 2017
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 1, 2017 -- Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) Inc., today reported July 2017 sales of 222,057 units. ... Continue reading
HEELS ON WHEELS: 2017 LEXUS GX 460 REVIEW
Jul 25, 2017
HEELS ON WHEELS By Katrina Ramser San Francisco Bureau The Auto Channel INTRO TO THE GX 460 VEHICLE Large and in charge – with a load of luxury in between – might not sum up the three-row Lexus GX 460 with all the grace it deserves, but it sure denotes its rugged abilities at a time where most utility vehicles have ... Continue reading
Jul 17, 2017
NHTSA RECALL WRAP-UP JULY 17, 2017: BMW, Buick, Dodge, Chrysler, Toyota, Aston Martin, Lexus, Honda, Jeep, Trucks, RV's Your vehicle MAY be involved in a safety recall and MAY create a safety risk for you or your passengers. If left unrepaired, a potential safety defect could lead to injury or even death. ... Continue reading
NICB's Hot Wheels: America's 10 Most Stolen Vehicles
Jul 12, 2017
DES PLAINES, Ill., July 12, 2017 -- The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) today released its annual Hot Wheels report which identifies the 10 most stolen vehicles in the United States. The report examines vehicle theft data submitted by law enforcement to the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and determines ... Continue reading
Toyota Research Institute To Bring Disruptive Tech To Market Faster With Toyota AI Ventures
Jul 11, 2017
LOS ALTOS, Calif., July 11, 2017 -- Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is investing an initial $100 million to launch Toyota AI Ventures, a new corporate venture capital subsidiary designed to provide early-stage financing to startup technology companies. TRI launches the venture by contributing initial investments it has ... Continue reading
Cars.com Revs It Up in Luxury Sports Sedan Challenge
Jul 10, 2017
CHICAGO, July 10, 2017 -- Experts from Cars.com, Inc. tested model-year 2017 cars from the highly competitive luxury sports sedan segment in order to rank the options available to shoppers. After extensive road and track testing by three experts and one consumer in the market for a new car in the class, the Audi A4 cam ... Continue reading
North American Car and Truck/Utility of the Year Vehicles Named
Jul 9, 2017
NACTOY jurors consider all the new or substantially changed vehicles and pick a dozen or so cars and trucks, from what is called the long list, that they think deserve additional consideration. This vote results in what is called the short list. ... Continue reading
Shortcutting New Car Research - Perfect New Car Match
Jul 2, 2017
Auto Central March 26, 2017; Congratulations. By being here you have taken the first step towards finding a TRUE LOVE relationship with your next vehicle, a car or truck you can fall and stay in love with. ... Continue reading
2017 Lexus GS 200t Review By Steve Purdy
Jun 6, 2017
The GS’s luxurious interior fit me beautifully in spite of my unconscionable girth. The driver’s seat and steering wheel have an exceptional amount of adjustment range to accommodate any size driver. The analog clock in the center of the horizontal themed dash adds to the luxurious ambiance. A large mulit-function ... Continue reading
AIADA REPORT May 2017 US Auto Sales: As Demand for Cars Slips, U.S. Auto Sales Remain Flat
Jun 2, 2017
May 2017 US Auto Sales Scorecard ... Continue reading
Jun 2, 2017
Robert Sinclair Jr.- AAA Northeast- TEEN DRIVERS 300% MORE LIKELY TO DIE IN ROAD CRASHES ... Continue reading
Toyota Motor North America Reports U.S. Sales for May 2017
Jun 1, 2017
PLANO, Texas, June 1, 2017 -- Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) Inc., today reported its U.S. May 2017 sales of 218,248 units, a decrease of 0.5 percent from May 2016 on a volume basis. With one more selling day in May 2017 compared to May 2016, sales were down 4.5 percent on a daily selling rate (DSR) basis. Toyota di ... Continue reading
IIHS - Improved Economy Increased Auto Accident Deaths - Small Cars Result In More Deaths
May 31, 2017
On the road againHigher driver death rate is a downside of economic recovery The risk of dying in a crash in a late-model vehicle has gone up slightly, as a stronger economy has led drivers to take to the road more often and in more dangerous ways. Meanwhile, a new study predicts traffic deaths will fall only slightly ... Continue reading
Toyota Vice President of Integrated Marketing Operations Named
May 24, 2017
Toyota announced the appointment of Vinay Shahani to vice president, Integrated Marketing Operations, effective June 5, 2017. Shahani’s responsibilities include leading media strategy, digital and social media, vehicle incentive strategy, motorsports, engagement marketing, auto shows, and other consumer events throug ... Continue reading
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