U.S. Total Car Sales, 2015 to Now. U.S. Auto Sales. Date Value Dec-2014 1,507,229 Jan-2015 1,152,175 Feb-2015 1,258,515 Mar-2015 1,546,465 Apr-2015 1,455,471 May-2015 1,635,199 Jun-2015 1,476,719 Jul-2015 1,528,168 Aug-2015 1,577,418 Sep-2015 1,442,366 Oct-2015 1,455,369 Nov-2015 1,318,448 Dec-2015 1,641,968 Jan-2016 1,148,150 Feb-2016 1,343,965
Coupes and Convertible Car Comparison by Customer Incentive – 2016 Owner Satisfaction Results Model & Make Definetely Buy Again BMW 4 Series 80% Audi A5 77% BMW 6 Series 73%
Auto Dealers Supply By Brand – April 2016 Stock By Brand Supply on April 1, 2016 Smallest Subaru 20 Land Rover 39 BMW 43 Toyota/Scion 49 Infinity 50 Largest Fiat 141 Lincoln 98 Buick 94 Porsche 94 Ram 87 U.S. Auto Supply U.S. auto sales have
U.S. Car Sales, Retail vs. Fleet – Q1 2016 Retail vs. fleet sales Estimated retail and fleet volume for March 2016 vs. March 2015 March March 3 mos. 3 mos. March 2016 March 2015 3 mos. 2016 3 mos. 2015 2016 % retail 2015 % retail March 2016 %
Luxury Compact Car Comparison by Customer Incentive – 2016 Owner Satisfaction Results Model & Make Definetely Buy Again Audi A3 80% Audi A4 74% Mercedes-Benz C-Class 74% BMW 3 Series 72% Acura TLX 72% Buick Regal 72% Buick Verano 69% Lexus IS 68% Volvo S60 68% Acura ILX 61% Volkswagen
Ford Stepside vs. Flareside, Bodystyle Difference Styles from the Past One of the more common misconceptions among the newcomers is the usage of the term “Stepside” to denote a Ford truck with external rear wheel wells. Flareside and Stepside beds were basically the default back in the 1950’s and
Midsize Car Fuel Economy is Forced By Government – 2016 Federal Government Influencing Automakers The federal fuel economy target of 54.5 mpg by the 2025 model year masks a complex set of factors, some of the are: Targets are determined by a vehicle’s size category. This ensures small cars
Subcompact Car Comparison by Customer Incentive – 2016 Owner Satisfaction Results Model & Make Definetely Buy Again Honda Fit 77% Fiat 500 69% Ford Fiesta 59% Chevrolet Sonic 57% Hyundai Accent 56% Nissan Versa Note 53% Hyundai Veloster 50% Kia Rio 40%
Compact Car Comparison by Customer Incentive – 2016 Owner Satisfaction Results Make&Model Definitely Buy Again Volkswagen Golf 86% Mazda 77% Toyota Corolla 76% Kia Soul 75% Honda Civic 72% Subaru Impreza 69% Volkswagen Beetle 67% Volkswagen Jetta 66% Kia Forte 64% Hyundai Elantra 64% Ford Focus 62% Dodge
GMC Canyon Production and Suppliers for 2016. GMC Canyon pickups manufactured between Jan. 21 and Feb. 4, 2016. They did meet some production problems on their way, the driver frontal airbag may improperly inflate during second-stage deployment in a high-speed crash, increasing the risk of an injury.
U.S. Average Gasoline Prices (This Year vs. Last Year) Despite the Recent Increase, Fuel Prices Continue to Remain Lower This Year: – Gasoline prices are lower by $0.34/gallon compared to same time last year – Diesel prices are lower by $0.63/gallon compared to same time last year
Small Crossovers Values For April 2016 – Volume-weighted, overall car values decreased by 0.22% last week. This is about the same as the average depreciation rate of 0.25% seen in the previous eight weeks. – Luxury Car segment performed the worst, dropping by 0.55% while Sub-Compact Car segment increased in
Toyota Tacoma Production and Suppliers for 2016. Toyota has added third production facility based in Baja California, Mexico. Expected production output is 84,000 units for 2016.
Land Rover Discovery Sport Production and Suppliers for 2016. Assembly of the new Land Rover Discovery Sport began in October 2014, England. Expected production output is 84,000 units for 2016.
Volvo XC90 Production and Suppliers for 2016. Assembly of second-generation XC90 started in January 2015, in Sweden. Expected output is 70,000 units for 2016.
Volkswagen Passat Production and Suppliers for 2016. Volkswagen Passat production started in October 2014, Germany. Expected production output is 270,000 units for 2016.
BMW 7 Series Production and Suppliers for 2016. Sixth-generation BMW 7 Series began in July 2015. Expected production output is 70,000 for 2016.
Volkswagen Touran Production and Suppliers for 2016. Assembly of third-generation Volkswagen Touran started in June 2015, in Germany. Expected production output is 120,000 units for 2016.
Audi Q7 Production and Suppliers for 2016. Assembly of the new Audi Q7 began in February 2015. The production output is expected to be around 90,000 units for 2016.
2016 Audi SQ5 Models, Retail Prices and Trim Levels for 2016 EXTERIOR COLORS: 2Y2Y Glacier White Met ………………………………………………………………….All Vehicles …………………………………………………………………………..536.00 575.00 T9T9 Ibis White …………………………………………………………………………….All Vehicles…………………………………………………………………………….N/C N/C 1R1R Lava Gray Pearl Effect …………………………………………………………..All Vehicles …………………………………………………………………………..536.00 575.00 0C0C Monsoon Gray Met ………………………………………………………………..All Vehicles …………………………………………………………………………..536.00 575.00 W1W1 Moonlight Blue Met………………………………………………………………..All Vehicles
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