Senior Management Changes Roll Out For Nissan North America
2016 has been a good year so far for Nissan, with record sales growth here in the United States and many good international developments. The continued success of the brand has lead to Nissan North America‘s leadership team, headed by its chairman, José Muñoz, to make some key senior management changes. Effective September first of this […]
Buick Avista Earns Two Trophies at 2016 North American Concept Vehicle Awards
Back in January, the Buick Avista Concept stole the show at the North America International Auto Show and has since gone on to win multiple industry awards, including the EyesOn Design Excellence Award, as well as the Reader’s Choice award for Best Future Concept from The Detroit News. Fast forward nearly eight months after its […]
Ford Halving Summer Shutdown at Three North American Plants to Bolster SUV Production
To the surprise of few, Ford is selling a whole bunch of SUVs. Like a whole bunch. More than it has ever sold in the first five months of any previous year ever, in fact. With 325,475 SUVs out the door for US customers already, the Blue Oval is opting to cut summer vacation shutdown […]
Honda Begins Week of Service in North American Communities
Honda is launching a brand new initiative that brings together the company’s North American associates, dealerships, and suppliers for the purpose of making a positive difference in a host of American, Canadian, and Mexican communities. The Team Honda Week of Service will run from June 10th to the 19th, and involve volunteer community activities in […]
Ford Ramping Up Truck, SUV Production at Five North American Plants
An understanding of the relationship between supply and demand is imperative to a business’ success. Ford has been successful in business for quite some time (more than 100 years, in fact!), so it stands to reason that the company’s decision-makers are more than capable of looking at North American sales trends and, perhaps after a […]
GM Reopens Four Shuttered North American Plants
Last week, UAW 1853 chairman Mike Herron revealed in a Facebook post picked up by The Daily Herald that General Motors was planning to re-open its Spring Hill Assembly Plant on Monday after having shuttered it for two weeks. According to The Detroit News, three other plants affected by a parts shortage have also reopened. According […]
Honda Recognizes Top North American Suppliers at Indianapolis Event
Last month in Indianapolis, Honda held its 32nd annual Honda Supplier Conference, an event honoring 93 North American auto suppliers for their exemplary efforts in supplying parts and materials. The event, held on April 29th, was attended by more than 600 original equipment suppliers, and served as an opportunity for the company to emphasize the importance […]
Koenigsegg Debuts Regera in North America at NYIAS
In the automotive industry, there are certain names that most people are familiar with. Koenigsegg is not one of those names. The Swedish car manufacturer, which has been around since 1994, solely produces supercars that retail well into the multi-million-dollar range. But, despite its relative unknownness among the typical car buyer, Koenigsegg was a hit […]
North American Debut of Maserati Levante at New York Auto Show
Earlier this month, Italian luxury and sports car maker Maserati revealed its first-ever SUV at the Geneva Motor Show to much acclaim. Today, the Levant made its North American debut at the 2016 New York International Auto Show, ahead of its release next month. Supercar Superbuild: New TV show reveals how Maseratis are built The […]
All Ford North American World Headquarter Facilities Now Zero-to-Landfill
Ford announced today that all of its North American World Headquarter facilities—including locations in Dearborn, Michigan; Oakville, Ontario; and Santa Fe, Mexico—are now completely landfill free. The effort by the automaker to make its three headquarter facilities zero-to-landfill effectively diverts more than 240,000 pounds of waste from landfills on an annual basis. “Our global waste […]
Ace Metrix Names Mazda North American Operations 2015 Automotive Brand of the Year
Well, well, well. It seems that Mazda isn’t done getting awards for 2015. Ace Metrix, a video advertising analytics company, has announced that Mazda North American Operations is the company’s 2015 Automotive Brand of the Year (non-luxury category), primarily for Mazda’s Driving Matters campaign, which scored the best in likeability and relevance to viewers. More […]
GMC Debuts Mid-Size 2017 Acadia at the North American International Auto Show
Not to be outdone by Buick’s unveiling of its new 400 horsepower Avista Concept car, GMC also made a big splash at the North American International Auto Show with the debut of the more petite 2017 GMC Acadia, which has gone from a full-size to mid-size crossover. New GM Models: Have you heard about the premium […]
2016 Honda Civic Named North American Car of the Year in Detroit
The “Year of Honda” may have come to a close last month, but 2016 is starting to look like it may be a banner year for the automaker, as well. After earning plaudits from AutoGuide and the Hispanic Motor Press, the 2016 Honda Civic has picked up its most prestigious title yet, having now been […]
2016 Volvo XC90 Earns North American Truck of the Year Award
Earlier today at the 2016 North American International Auto Show, the 2016 Volvo XC90 was named the North American Truck of the Year. More News From Volvo: Check out the full lineup of Volvo plug-in hybrid models for 2019 The Volvo XC90 beat out the Honda Pilot and Nissan Titan XD for the prestigious award, […]
Toyota Hits North American Production Milestone in 2015
2015 was a record year in the American automotive industry, with 17.5 million cars and trucks purchased. This number broke the previous record, which was set 15 years ago, and left automakers feeling confident moving into the New Year. On top of the list of automakers was Toyota, which was named 2015’s best-selling retail brand. […]
Mazda North America Announces Replacement for Retiring President and CEO
As we approach the end of the year, we sadly approach the end of other things: the holiday season, school semesters, and the leadership of Mazda North American Operations President and CEO Jim O’Sullivan. O’Sullivan, who has held the title with Mazda North American Operations for 13 years and worked in the automotive industry for […]
Mazda North America to Party Like It’s 1994
Ok, let’s take a moment to appreciate the fact that Mazda is having a very good year. You have the newest (and multi-, multi-, multi–award-winning) MX-5 Miata, the return of the Mazda Rotary Engine (in SKYACTIV form), and so, so, so many general awards. So, really it’s not surprising that Mazda North America has just […]
BMW M4 GTS Makes North American Auto Show Debut in LA
BMW has been teasing us with the BMW M4 GTS for a while now. In August, the vehicle was featured at Monterey Car Week in California, and last month it made an appearance at the Tokyo Auto Show (yet it was curiously hard to find). This week, the second most expensive model in the American […]