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AIADA: What Is An American Car?

AIADA: What Is An American Car?

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

Mercedes-Benz Canada turns up the heat with record-breaking year-to-date and second-quarter results

Mercedes-Benz Canada turns up the heat with record-breaking year-to-date and second-quarter results

Mercedes-Benz Canada and its national dealer network are pleased to announce the company's best-ever performance for the first half of the year, with 26,845 units sold representing a 1.4% increase over the same period in 2017. The manufacturer also achieved a record-breaking second quarter: a total of 14,705 units were ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz USA Reports June 2018 Sales

Mercedes-Benz USA Reports June 2018 Sales

ATLANTA--Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today reported June sales of 26,191 Mercedes-Benz models, a decrease of 9.7% from the best-ever June sales reported during the same time period last year at 28,994 vehicles sold. Mercedes-Benz Vans reported June sales of 2,808 units and smart reported 126 units, bringing MBUSA to a gr ... Continue reading

AIADA June 2018 US Sales Scoreboard

AIADA June 2018 US Sales Scoreboard

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

President Trump: Read My Lips "It's Cars" Build Them in USA

President Trump: Read My Lips "It's Cars" Build Them in USA

Washington DC July 3, 2018; President Donald Trump said he sees his threat to impose global auto tariffs as his biggest weapon to extract concessions from trading partners, shedding more light on his broader trade policy strategy. “You know, the cars are the big one,” Mr. Trump told Fox News in an interview broadca ... Continue reading

Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Senior Management Appointments

Mercedes-Benz USA Announces Senior Management Appointments

ATLANTA--Mercedes-Benz USA (MBUSA) today announced new appointments within its senior management team at its corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA. All appointments are effective immediately. ... Continue reading

2018 Austrian Grand Prix - Sunday

2018 Austrian Grand Prix - Sunday

Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport experience a double DNF in Austria After scoring points in 33 consecutive races, Lewis had to retire his car today after he lost fuel pressure on lap 63 – ending the longest point-scoring run in Formula One history ... Continue reading

US Car Tariffs Bad For Foreign Convertible Importers

US Car Tariffs Bad For Foreign Convertible Importers

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

Lewis Wins 2018 French Grand Prix

Lewis Wins 2018 French Grand Prix

Lewis claims his 65th career victory at the return of the French Grand Prix – his third of the 2018 season and 44th with Mercedes-AMG Petronas Motorsport After an accident in the opening lap, Valtteri fought his way through the field to finish today’s race in P7 and set the fastest lap of the race ... Continue reading

Remember When 'Foreign Cars" Cost More - Well They May Again

Remember When 'Foreign Cars" Cost More - Well They May Again

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

New-Vehicle Initial Quality Improves Again, J.D. Power Finds

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

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY JUNE 18, 2018; Mercedes-Benz; BMW; Land Rover Discovery; Range Rover; Chevrolet; Jeep; Maserati; Audi; Volkswagen; Freightliner; Thomas Built Bus; Spartan; Altec; Tiffin; Somerset; Forest River

NHTSA RECALL SUMMARY JUNE 18, 2018; Mercedes-Benz; BMW; Land Rover Discovery; Range Rover; Chevrolet; Jeep; Maserati; Audi; Volkswagen; Freightliner; Thomas Built Bus; Spartan; Altec; Tiffin; Somerset; Forest River

The following may apply to one or more of your vehicles if your vehicle is listed below. Click on the NHTSA Recall ID Number below to read more about the safety issue and the reason for the recall. ... Continue reading

Nutson's Automotive News Digest, Week of June 11-17, 2018: Dieselgate Lives; MB Diesel No-no; Tariff Troubles and Triumphs; Ford Working On The Railroad (Station); Ford Taxi's Revealed; Toyota Ride Sharing Investment; Ford Recall; RIP Tom “the Mongoose” McEwen

Nutson's Automotive News Digest, Week of June 11-17, 2018: Dieselgate Lives; MB Diesel No-no; Tariff Troubles and Triumphs; Ford Working On The Railroad (Station); Ford Taxi's Revealed; Toyota Ride Sharing Investment; Ford Recall; RIP Tom “the Mongoose” McEwen

Larry Nutson, Senior Editor and Chicago Car Guy along with Michigan Bureau contributing editors Steve Purdy and Thom Cannell compile TACH's Take On Last Weeks Automotive News In Digest Sized Content ... Continue reading

Ford - Daimler Fuel-Cell Development JV To Close

Ford - Daimler Fuel-Cell Development JV To Close

2 Min Read DETROIT June 14, 2018; Joseph White writing for Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co and Daimler AG are winding down a joint venture formed to develop automotive fuel cell technology, Ford said on Wednesday, as both companies plan to take their respective fuel cell technology development in-house. The Automot ... Continue reading

2019 Mercedes-Benz Model Line Updates & Changes

2019 Mercedes-Benz Model Line Updates & Changes

Following two consecutive years of luxury sales leadership, Mercedes-Benz USA enters the 2019 model year with an array of exciting new vehicle debuts and significant performance and technology upgrades across the board. The debut of the third-generation CLS 4-door coupe welcomes a groundbreaking electrified powertrain ... Continue reading

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