DAILY: Automakers close out 2012 strong as Dec. volume rises 9%; SAAR hits 15.38 million | Hyundai awards Sonata parts contract to Denso | GM to stick with new refrigerant

DAILY NEWSLETTER January 3, 2013

» Tell a colleague about this newsletter    » Open this newsletter in a web browser    » Home page » Webinars » Contact Us Follow Us:

DECEMBER U.S. AUTO SALES Automakers close out 2012 strong as Dec. volume rises 9%; SAAR hits 15.38 million VW, BMW, Honda lead gainers U.S. light-vehicle sales -- led by Volkswagen, BMW and Honda -- jumped 9 percent in December, pushing the seasonally adjusted sales rate above 15. ... >> story  Published: Jan 3 8:45 am U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 1/3/13 4:19 p.m. ET Hyundai awards U.S.-made Sonata parts contract to Denso Hyundai Motor has selected Toyota-affiliated Denso to supply air-control components for the Sonata sedan that is made in the United States, Bloomberg reported. Hyundai used to rely on South Korean supplier Halla Climate Control for those parts. ... >> story  Published: Jan 3 2:41 pm U.S. Eastern time GM to stick with new refrigerant from Honeywell, DuPont General Motors is sticking with its decision to introduce a new, more environmentally safe refrigerant in its vehicles despite claims by Daimler AG that it may cause fires in an accident. ... >> story  Published: Jan 3 1:31 pm U.S. Eastern time Subaru recalls nearly 634,000 vehicles in U.S. for lighting issue Subaru is recalling nearly 634,000 vehicles in the United States for potential lighting problems that could lead to smoke or fire, according to federal safety regulators. ... >> story  Published: Jan 3 8:12 am U.S. Eastern time / UPDATED: 1/3/13 2:02 pm ET - adds correction Automotive News Blogs Larry P. Vellequette is a reporter for Automotive News. Dodge Dart posts best sales month yet despite Avenger discounts Chrysler Group’s new Fiat-based compact sedan posted its best-ever sales month in December, more than a half-year after the 2013 Dodge Dart began showing up on dealer lots. The 6,105 Darts that dealers sold last month came as the four-door made the final cut on several Car of the Year lists and boosted its total U.S. sales for 2012 to 25,303 units. ...  Read the blog  Published: Jan 3 4:08 pm U.S. Eastern time     » 1/17 - Mobile Savvy Car Buyers by MAX Systems

Subscribe to Automotive News today! You are receiving the free registrant version of our newsletter. If you would like a more comprehensive version, purchase a subscription to Automotive News. If you are already a subscriber, please contact subs@crain.com to get the full version of our newsletter.  MORE HEADLINES Ford stays on top in Canada; Chrysler overtakes GM as No. 2   BMW's 39% December gain overtakes Mercedes for U.S. sales crown   GM trust to sell former La. plant to maker of high-mileage 3-wheel vehicles   28 GM workers can proceed with suit against automaker, UAW   With Adam, Opel hopes to prove it can build a money-making minicar in Germany

Copyright © Automotive News                        Designed by Templatesbox.com

Automotive News is located at 1155 Gratiot Ave., Detroit, Michigan, 48207 If you wish to cancel your subscription to this newsletter click here