Volvo Car Sales a Wreck in June
Volvo's US sales fell 15% in June. The brand, owned by China's Geely, is supposed to be that country's first foray into the luxury US car market.
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Cadillac Sales Hammered in June as Flagship Sales Stall
Cadillac sales fell by nearly 12% in June and are down more than 1% in the first half of 2017. The company is clearly hoping that June was an anomaly in an otherwise good…
Kia Quality Cannot Stop Falling Sales
For the second year running, Kia was the top brand in J.D. Power's Initial Quality Survey, winning the top spot in five categories. But sales are down nearly 10% for the first half of…
North Korea: Country and Military by the Numbers
North Korea claims to have launched an ICBM Tuesday, once again challenging the US, China, Japan, and South Korea. Despite its very modest size geographically and economically, North Korea has become a major threat…
Average Car Loan Length Reaches 69 Months
The average repayment period for a new car has reached nearly six years in the United States. An average buyer now finances more than $30,000 on the purchase of a new car.
Ford Pickups Top Unit Sales in June as GM Gains Share
Ford's F-Series pickups once again led the sales race in June, with total unit sales of 77,895. GM's Chevy Sierra added nearly three points of market share, however.
Jeep Sales Drop 11% in June, FCA Sales Dip 7% Overall
Fiat Chrysler June sales fall 7% as Jeep brand dipped 11% and Chrysler dropped 15%. Ram pickups helped save the day, along with other trucks under the Ram brand.
GM June Sales Down Nearly 5% on Soft Pickup Total
General Motors' June sales slipped nearly 5% as sales of pickups declined. Passenger car sales were also lower and Cadillac brand sales fell nearly 12%.
Ford June Sales Down 5%, Better Than Feared
Ford's June sales fell about 5% year over year. That was a better-than-expected performance, but the company's passenger car sales plunged more than 20%.
Why California Is Giving Away Electricity
On several days last winter, the state of California had to give away electricity because the state's generation capacity exceeded residents' demand. In some cases, California paid neighboring Arizona to take the power.
Bankrate Acquired by Red Ventures in $1.4 Billion Deal
Consumer financial website Bankrate has agreed to an acquisition by South Carolina-based Red Ventures. The all-cash deal is valued at $1.4 billion.
7 Tips for Keeping Cool This Summer — Without Spending a Fortune
Summer temperatures across most of the Lower 48 states are expected to be higher than normal this year. Here are some things you can do to keep your home's cooling costs down.
Pilots Claim Drones Could Cause Major Disaster
The British Airline Pilots Association warned that drones pose a threat to air traffic that could lead to a major disaster. Its most recent comment was after a drone incident temporarily slowed plane departures…
‘Despicable Me 3’ Brings in $75 Million at Box Office
Another franchise ruled the box office this weekend. "Despicable Me 3" brought in $75 million in domestic ticket sales.
Tesla Receives Regulatory Approval to Build Model 3
Tesla's future relies on its ability to mass produce cars for the middle class. It has received regulatory approval to begin to build its Model 3.