Mitsubishi to Launch Global Sedan in Thailand

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation announced that its next-generation global compact sedan, to be named Attrage, will be launched in the Thai market this July.

Thermo Fisher Realizes Premium in 2011 From Short-Cycling Leased Vehicles

WALTHAM, MA – Due to a strong residual market in 2011, Thermofisher’s Global Sr. Category Leader for Fleet & Indirect Services, Rick Odell, C.P.M., told Automotive Fleet that his group was able to short-cycle 350 leases in 2011, generating a 10- to 20-percent premium over the expected residual values.

Chinese Automotive Sales Exceed 20 Million in 2013

The Chinese automotive market grew almost 14 percent in 2013, becoming the first country in history to surpass 20 million sales in a calendar year.

Survey: 66% of Americans Chow Down Behind the Wheel

A new survey from Compare the Market explores distracted driving and other common risky behaviors drivers engage in.

Mercedes-Benz Electric B-Class Arriving In Summer

Mercedes-Benz is introducing a battery electric B-Class compact car into the U.S. market in the summer of 2014 with a price tag of around $40,000, a spokesman told Automotive Fleet.

Toyota Plans to Export 15,000 Prius Hybrids in 2001

Shell Begins Nationwide Conversion of Texaco Service Stations

On May 1, Shell Oil Products U.S. began its planned conversion of Texaco branded service stations nationwide to the Shell brand. The market-by-market conversion kicked off in Oklahoma City, when crews began the image conversion process at a service station located at 21 NW 63rd St.

Average Vehicle Retail Transaction Price Increases to $27,023 in 2003

Paul Ballew, GM executive director of global market and industry analysis, said the average vehicle transaction price in the U.S.A. rose to $27,023 in 2003, up from $26,249 the year before.

Nissan Cuts Price of 2022 Nissan LEAF by $4,000

The automaker signals its commitment to mass-market electric vehicles by making its EV compact more affordable while adding new features.