At one point in time, we will need to buy a car. This usually implies hours of wasted time spent on the Internet browsing through many websites that sell cars, comparing prices or writing down numbers of specific dealers. Seeing as how it’s our money on the line, things really shouldn’t be that way. That’s why a new website has appeared,... ...read the full post
In case you were wondering about buying a car this holiday season, then you might want to check out some of the brands from General Motors, as the large corporation will be hosting some major sales for all of the models built under its various brands. “All of our efforts will be to sell down our remaining 2009 inventory,” said GM’s... ...read the full post
Although it shouldn’t come as a shock to anyone remotely familiar with how the automotive industry works nowadays, it seems that the Toyota Prius is still experiencing strong sales in its native Japan, beating its fellow hybrid rival, the Honda Insight. 26,918 Prius models were sold during the month of October, showing the popularity that the... ...read the full post
It seems that someone forgot to tell the Chinese people that there is a recession going on, as the population of the Asian country is spending money left and right, and according to a recent sales analysis, predominantly on money. As opposed to October 2008, when the recession was still brewing, the Chinese auto market has seen sales increase with... ...read the full post
During recent times, the battle for the world’s biggest automaker has been a battle between the former champion, GM, which is now struggling in terms of finance, Toyota, which is holding the title for the last time frame, and Volkswagen, which catching up fast, and, according to statements made by its executives a few months ago, plans to overtake... ...read the full post
As proof of the huge popularity the new Ford Fiesta model has enjoyed in the markets it was launched, the US company announced that it has sold over half a million units in the first year since it was launched in the German market. Since then, it has swept Europe by storm, managing to sell over 400,000 units by September 2009, and then was released... ...read the full post
Well this isn’t really a surprise, but sales analysis company Jato Dynamics has revealed that the best selling car in Europe during the month of September was the Volkswagen Golf hatchback, with 59,552 units sold. What’s more interesting is that two other hatchbacks also occupy the next two steps, with the runner up being the Ford Fiesta... ...read the full post
General Motors isn’t doing so well in terms of sales as most of its division are bleeding money left and right and cars are just gathering dust in dealerships across the United States. That is why the company is resorting to some pretty ingenious marketing stunts in order to promote them. The most recent? Why one pulled straight from infomercials... ...read the full post
Aren’t people always acting like a herd? Last year, when gas price were up through the roof, Smart dealerships registered a very high demand for the small German car. Now, when gas price are back to a more normal level, everyone is dumping their new Smart. According to an article from USA Today, Smart dealers are facing with increasing unsold... ...read the full post
Chevrolet has announced the pricing for its muscle car, the new 2010 Chevrolet Camaro. The new Camaro will be offered with a choice of two engines, a 300 hp (224 kW) 3.6 liter V6 unit for the LS and LT models, and a 422 hp (315 kW) V8 powerplant for the SS. Both engines will be available with six-speed manual and automatic transmissions. Fuel consumption... ...read the full post
Porsche has announced that in August they’ve only sold 1,516 vehicles in their largest market, the US and Canada, which means a 45 percent drop in sales. Even though Porsche said that the weak sales were caused by the model changeover of the 911 series cars and sales drops happen when carmakers make the model changeovers, 45 percent is quite... ...read the full post
Only a month after the first orders, it seems that the new Mercedes Benz GLK figured out the recipe of success, because 10,000 cars have already been reserved only in Western Europe. 1000 units from the 10,000 models ordered, are GLK Edition1, a model available exclusively at the time of getting out, with a particular exterior design, a different interior... ...read the full post
Its official: GM is no longer the world’s largest automobile manufacturer. Toyota sold 4.8 m vehicles in the first half of 2008, while GM managed to move 4.54m. Higher U.S. gas prices have “put an enormous amount of pressure” on GM’s truck sales, said Erich Merkle, an automotive consultant with accounting and consulting firm... ...read the full post
Scheduled to hit US showrooms late this summer, the 2009 Mazda 6 will have a price tag starting at $19,850. For this money, you’ll get the entry level Mazda6 i SV powered by the 170 hp 2.5 liter 4-cylinder engine. The same engine is available for the Mazda6 i Sport and i Touring, which will feature some extra options and will start at $21,250... ...read the full post
On April 2nd, Nissan UK started accepting orders for the Nissan GT-R and, in the first 48 hours, 700 orders were already placed. Looks like the performance car will be very popular in the UK. With pricing starting at £52,900 (OTR), the car will be available in three trim levels (Base, Premium Edition and Black Edition) and the first customers will... ...read the full post
