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BLACKBERRY MOUNTAIN AND LEXUS OFF-ROAD ADVENTURE- ENJOY THE DRIVE!

BLACKBERRY MOUNTAIN AND LEXUS OFF-ROAD ADVENTURE- ENJOY THE DRIVE!

Guests navigate custom-designed off-road course offering rugged terrain and stunning views of the Great Smoky Mountains PLANO, Texas (August 2, 2019) — Blackberry Mountain Proprietor Mary Celeste Beall and Lexus are proud to unveil the Lexus Off-Road Adventure at the Relais & Châteaux-designated resort, as it become ... Continue reading

Nissan announces U.S. pricing for 2020 Versa

Nissan announces U.S. pricing for 2020 Versa

Nissan today announced U.S. pricing for the all-new 2020 Nissan Versa compact sedan, which goes on sale today at Nissan dealers nationwide with a starting MSRP2 of $14,730. ... Continue reading

Hyundai Motor America Reports July 2019 Sales

Hyundai Motor America Reports July 2019 Sales

Hyundai Motor America reported July sales of 57,340 units, a 12% increase in comparison with July 2018 and the 12th straight month of increasing total sales on a comparative monthly basis. ... Continue reading

Genesis Sales Increase Double Digits In 2019

Genesis Sales Increase Double Digits In 2019

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 2, 2019 -- Genesis Motor America today reported sales of 10,007 for the first two quarters of 2019, a 38 percent increase compared with the prior year. For the month of June, Genesis counted 1,887 vehicles sold.This positive sales momentum is reflective of the great progress we've begun to ... Continue reading

British Company Launches World-changing Battery Technology

British Company Launches World-changing Battery Technology

LONDON, Aug. 2, 2019 -- The world, it seems, is going electric. ... Continue reading

Porsche Reports Record U.S. Retail Sales in July 2019

Porsche Reports Record U.S. Retail Sales in July 2019

ATLANTA, Aug. 1, 2019 -- Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), importer and distributor of the Porsche 911, 718 Boxster and Cayman, Panamera, Cayenne, and Macan model lines, today announced July retail sales rose 23.3 percent year-over-year to a new record for the month of 4,956 vehicles. ... Continue reading

Ford 7.3-Liter V8 Set to Drive Heavy-Duty Ford Pickups

Ford 7.3-Liter V8 Set to Drive Heavy-Duty Ford Pickups

All-new 7.3-liter engine in Super Duty pickup cranks out best-in-class gas V8 output of 430 horsepower and best-in-class gas torque of 475 ft.-lb. The 7.3-liter engine is paired with the all-new 10-speed heavy-duty TorqShift® transmission on Super Duty pickups and is designed for robust power, long-term durability and ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Seats Market Analysis & Outlook Report 2014-2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Seats Market Analysis & Outlook Report 2014-2024 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Global Automotive Seats Market By Technology (Standard, Powered & Heated & Massage), By Vehicle Type (Passenger Car & Commercial Vehicle), By Material, By Distribution Channel, By Region, Competition, Forecast & Opportunities, 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global aut ... Continue reading

Global Motor Vehicle And Parts Dealers Market Report 2019 with Profiles of AutoNation, CarMax, Group 1, Penske Automotive Group, Sonic Automotive - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Motor Vehicle And Parts Dealers Market Report 2019 with Profiles of AutoNation, CarMax, Group 1, Penske Automotive Group, Sonic Automotive - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Motor Vehicle And Parts Dealers Global Market Report 2019" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global Motor Vehicle And Parts Dealers Market Report 2019 provides the strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global motor vehic ... Continue reading

Nissan announces senior leadership change in North America

Nissan announces senior leadership change in North America

August 2, 2019 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nissan is announcing a change to its management team with the appointment of Peter Smith as senior vice president, Regional Planning, at Nissan North America. ... Continue reading

Global Automotive Electronics Market Forecasts 2019-2025: Anticipating a CAGR of 8.6% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Automotive Electronics Market Forecasts 2019-2025: Anticipating a CAGR of 8.6% - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Electronics Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Component (ECU, Current Carrying Device, Sensor), By Application (Safety System, ADAS, Body Electronics), By Sales Channel, And Segment Forecasts, 2019 - 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global automo ... Continue reading

Worldwide Automotive Active Safety System Markets, 2019 to 2024 - Majorly Driven by Growing Vehicle Fleet & Consequent Rise in Focus on Vehicle Safety - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Worldwide Automotive Active Safety System Markets, 2019 to 2024 - Majorly Driven by Growing Vehicle Fleet & Consequent Rise in Focus on Vehicle Safety - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Automotive Active Safety System Market: Global Industry Trends, Share, Size, Growth, Opportunity and Forecast 2019-2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global automotive active safety system market is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 9% during 2019-2024. ... Continue reading

Average New-Car Prices Up 3% Year Over Year for July 2019 on Strong Truck Sales, According to Kelley Blue Book

Average New-Car Prices Up 3% Year Over Year for July 2019 on Strong Truck Sales, According to Kelley Blue Book

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 1, 2019 -- The valuation analysts at Kelley Blue Book today reported the estimated average transaction price for a light vehicle in the United States was $37,169 in July 2019. ... Continue reading

Global Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing Market Report 2019 with Profiles of Robert Bosch, Denso, Magna International, Aisin Group, Continental - ResearchAndMarkets.com

Global Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing Market Report 2019 with Profiles of Robert Bosch, Denso, Magna International, Aisin Group, Continental - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing Global Market Report 2019" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Global Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing Market Report 2019 provides the strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the global motor v ... Continue reading

India's $32.5Bn Connected Car Market, Analyzed by Service/Application, Form Factor, Platform, Connectivity, and Hardware - Forecast to 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

India's $32.5Bn Connected Car Market, Analyzed by Service/Application, Form Factor, Platform, Connectivity, and Hardware - Forecast to 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--The "India Connected Car Market by Service/Application (Telematics, Ride Sharing, OTA Updates), Form Factor (Embedded, Tethered, & Integrated), Platform (Android Auto, CarPlay, MirrorLink), Connectivity (Cellular and DSRC), & Hardware - Forecast to 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offerin ... Continue reading

Midwest Automotive Media Association Hosts Fifth Annual Track Driving School

Midwest Automotive Media Association Hosts Fifth Annual Track Driving School

SOUTH HAVEN, Mich.--The Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA), hosted the fifth annual MAMA Track Driving School this week at GingerMan Raceway in South Haven, Michigan. CGI Motorsports led 20 automotive journalists in a track training session covering everything from braking techniques, vehicle weight-transfer m ... Continue reading

TMC Announces First Quarter Financial Results

TMC Announces First Quarter Financial Results

Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) today announces its financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2019. Consolidated vehicle sales for the first quarter totaled 2,303,495 units, an increase of 67,364 units compared to the same period last fiscal year. ... Continue reading

July 2019 US Auto Sales Data and Commentary

July 2019 US Auto Sales Data and Commentary

With the Detroit-based automakers—accounting for more than 40% of U.S. auto sales—no longer officially reporting monthly sales numbers, the Cox Automotive Industry Insights team continues to deliver the insights they can. The July forecast called for sales volumes slightly above year-ago levels thanks to an additio ... Continue reading

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