Hellcat Demand Drives Dodge’s Brand Resurgence in US
Dodge’s supercharged Hellcat models have generated intense demand, boosting the brand’s image and prompting a production increase for the 2016 model year.
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Dodge’s supercharged Hellcat models have generated intense demand, boosting the brand’s image and prompting a production increase for the 2016 model year.
The National Automobile Dealers Association expects US new vehicle deliveries to hit an all-time high next year, but warns millennial spending power could limit future growth.
Linda Jackson credits the C4 Cactus with reviving Citroën’s distinctive spirit and signals that its design-led approach will influence future models and concepts.
Nomura Holdings attracted at least 25,000 new accounts in early July as Toyota’s ¥500bn Model AA share issue spurred a rush of Japanese retail investors.
Bosch expects its automated driving assistance business to reach €1 billion in sales by 2016, driven by demand for radar and video sensor systems from global carmakers.
Ford Mustang sales jumped 40 percent and Dodge’s Hellcat models sold out for 2015 as American muscle cars find new buyers despite earlier predictions of their decline.
Volkswagen and Audi have expanded their diesel range in the United States, betting on European-style fuel economy to attract buyers despite a challenging environment for diesel cars.
Lincoln will phase out its MKS saloon after the 2016 model year, clearing the way for a new flagship as the Continental concept edges closer to production.
BMW’s China deliveries fell by 5.5 percent in May, marking the first monthly drop for the brand in the country since 2005 and highlighting pressure on luxury carmakers.
Rising European car sales, driven by improving consumer confidence and favourable economic conditions, have yet to translate into stronger profits for manufacturers.
Kelley Blue Book’s 2015 ranking of new cars under $18,000 highlights models like the Mazda 3, Volkswagen Golf and Kia Soul for offering style and driving fun without the high price.
With the sixth-generation Chevrolet Camaro now revealed, its challenge is clear: outperform the Ford Mustang in five key areas if it wants to retake the US muscle car sales crown.
Subaru will boost capacity at its Indiana plant to nearly 400,000 vehicles by early 2017, four years ahead of its original schedule, as US sales continue to break records.
Norway’s government is reviewing generous incentives for electric vehicles after sales surged past targets, raising concerns about lost tax revenue and the impact on public finances.
Cadillac has begun a multi-year, billion-dollar recovery plan centred on the new CT6 sedan and a renewed push for brand prestige in the premium segment.
Mazda’s new CX-3 subcompact crossover has drawn over 10,000 orders in its first month on sale in Japan, with the majority opting for the XC Touring trim and Ceramic Metallic paint.
Analysts forecast a possible year-on-year drop in US car sales for March 2015, with weather and strong prior results cited as key factors.
Dodge has temporarily frozen new orders for the Challenger and Charger SRT Hellcat models after demand outstripped production, leaving thousands of buyers waiting.
Mercedes-Benz aims to overtake Audi as India's top luxury car brand in 2015 by expanding its compact range, increasing local production and growing its dealer network.
Lamborghini delivered 2,530 cars in 2014, achieving a 19% sales increase and posting €629 million in revenue as it introduced the Huracán and expanded its workforce.
Carlos Ghosn, CEO of Renault-Nissan, expressed renewed confidence in Infiniti’s future as the brand seeks to boost its US sales and global standing after a leadership shakeup.
PSA Peugeot Citroën returned to profit in 2014, lifted by stronger demand in China and Europe, and set more ambitious cash-flow targets for the years ahead.
Toyota forecasted a dip in 2015 sales, opening the door for Volkswagen to potentially overtake the Japanese giant as the world’s top-selling carmaker.
GM will begin selling the Chevrolet Spark EV in Maryland, making it the first East Coast state to offer the electric minicar after its initial launch in California and Oregon.