New Toyota Tundra Arrives in Showrooms Early December
But wait times may be as long as 1.5 years
Featuring a massive new grille, the Tundra is Toyota’s first hybrid pickup
Subaru Reveals December and 2020 Sales Figures
Subaru’s December and 2020 sales figures show that the company is still stable, despite the unique challenges the year presented.
December Sales Gain Helps Hyundai End 2020 on High Note
Hyundai Motor America finished 2020 with a flourish, posting a 2 percent increase in sales for December. And despite a tough year brought on by a global pandemic, the automaker was also able to report a 1 percent annual retail sales gain. Advanced and Stylish: Find out why the 2021 Hyundai Sonata is such a […]
Vehicular Viewing: New to Streaming for December 2020
As 2020 comes to a close (good riddance!), the major streaming services are stocking up with new TV shows and movies to help viewers while away the holiday season. If you’re a gearhead or just enjoy spotting vehicle models on the screen, you won’t be left out in the cold. December’s new streaming titles include […]
Hyundai Sales Take End-of-Year Dip in December
Hyundai Motor America ended December with a modest dip in monthly sales, reporting a 1 percent decline compared to the same month in 2018. Overall, the automaker sold 64,720 vehicles for the month, just off the 65,107 it sold in December 2018. However, a 9 percent gain in retail sales helped Hyundai make up for […]
Vehicular Viewing: New on Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu for December 2019
As 2019 draws to a close, you’ll find no shortage of fresh car-centric movie and TV viewing options on the three major streaming services — especially if you’re a Fast & Furious fan. Here’s a look at what’s newly available on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu for December. Warning Signs: Here’s what your car’s check […]
Celebrating 20 Years of the Lexus December to Remember Campaign
Many automakers have some sort of year-end sales event, but none have been as catchy and memorable as the Lexus December to Remember campaign. This festive campaign has been going strong since 1999. Here’s a look back at how it reshaped the way we view year-end sales events. Make Your December a Little More Memorable: […]
Hyundai Posts Strong Finish to 2018 with 3 Percent December Sales Increase
Hyundai Motor America finished the year on a high note, reporting record December sales to go with a 3 percent increase over the same month in 2017. Retail sales were up 4 percent. A total of 65,721 Hyundai and Genesis vehicles were sold in December, compared with 63,594 sales a year ago. Of those sales, […]
Mercedes Closes Out 2018 with a December to Remember
With a new year underway, car companies are reviewing their numbers from the past year, and you have to imagine that some are very satisfied like Mercedes-Benz. While its new cars rebounded at the end of the year, its pre-owned vehicles succeeded its previous year total. Strong final month Even after a slow start, Mercedes […]
December Car-Shopping Tips
Year’s end can be a good time to buy a new vehicle. Many dealerships offer an abundance of discounts. Here are some strategies to help you take advantage of these holiday season deals. We’ll also share some tips for which types of vehicles will have the best bargains. End-of-year shopping strategies You might be tempted […]
Nationwide Average Fuel Economy Fell to 25 MPG in December
While the average fuel economy decline of 0.2 mpg is a slight one, it could hint at a growing downward trend for fuel economy
Take a look at any automotive sales report from 2017 and you’ll see a rising number of crossover, trucks, and SUVs sold. At the moment, an increasing number of motorists are flocking to these larger vehicles, rejecting smaller sedans and coupes. This sales trend is not without consequences. A study conducted by the University of Michigan […]
Cadillac Sales Down Across the Board in December; Brand Finishes 2017 with 156,440 Vehicles Sold in United States
Cadillac closed out 2017 with a down month in December, ending the year on a 28.6% year-over-year total sales decline with 15,304 vehicles delivered in the United States. Cadillac’s overall sales drop came as the result of every vehicle in its lineup seeing losses in sales volume in December; save for the Cadillac XT5, which was […]
Buick’s SUVs Boost Retail Sales Throughout 2017, Including December
A strong SUV sales performance in December helped Buick increase its retail sales for 2017
SUVs were the true stars of the automotive world during 2017, with sales for the segment on a rapid rise. The scenario was similar for Buick’s own SUV models throughout the year. As 2017 came to a close, strong sales in the SUV segment helped Buick increase its overall sales by 4.7% in December. Increasing Enclave […]
BMW Ends 2017 with a Strong Month of Sales in December
Strong December sales helped improve BMW's numbers for its overall annual sales during 2017
BMW finished off 2017 with a strong month of sales in December. Sales for the BMW brand were up by 4.3% last month, with a total of 34,253 vehicles sold. 21,580 of those vehicles were passenger cars. Sales for the passenger car segment were up by 5.7% in December. Among the BMW passenger cars that […]
Chrysler Sales Up 3% in December, While FCA’s Overall Sales Decline 11%
The Chrysler 300 sedan led the Chrysler brand to victory during the last month of the year
At the beginning of 2017, Chrysler was experiencing one of the most severe sales declines found throughout the automotive industry. By the end of the year, however, Chrysler’s fortunes began to greatly improve. In fact, Chrysler sales were up by 3% in December, while overall FCA sales were down by 11%. A Strategic Place in the […]
Subaru Continues Growth Trend With Best-Ever Sales Month in December
After 73 consecutive months of yearly month-over-month growth, Subaru has set a new record. December 2017’s sales numbers rolled in, and the month became the company’s best-ever sales month and its best-ever yearly sales record for the month of December. Subaru president Thomas J. Doll believes that these sales numbers prove that Subaru is a […]
Chevrolet Ends the 2017 Sales Year with a Slight 2.9% Sales Decline in December
Common trends for the Chevrolet lineup continued during the last sales month of the year
Chevrolet’s new vehicle sales in December of 2016 were among the best in the automaker’s history. While Chevrolet’s sales performance during December of 2017 didn’t quite match those numbers, it did come rather close. In fact, new vehicle sales were only down by 2.9% last month. What’s Come Before: History of Chevrolet By the end […]
Navigator Red-Hot in December, But Cold Sales Put Lincoln Brand Sales Down Slightly for 2017
Lincoln Motor Company closed 2017 with a 17% year-over-year decrease in sales volume, delivering sales of 10,619 vehicles in December with only the Navigator seeing an uptick in sales from the previous year. The downturn in December was enough to put Lincoln’s full-year sales for 2017 below its total from the prior year, declining from […]