Spanish sales gain 11% as Seat, Dacia and Fiat show strong growth

Spanish sales gain 11% as Seat, Dacia and Fiat show strong growth http://ift.tt/2kQXP1g new-car sales rose 11 percent in January, with Seat, Dacia and Fiat brands leading gains among volume makers, while registrations were flat at Volkswagen brand.

Toyota still has global bragging rights over VW in one important area

Toyota still has global bragging rights over VW in one important area http://ift.tt/2kUIJqZ all the hoopla this week about Volkswagen ousting Toyota as the world's biggest automaker. Rest assured, Toyota is still No. 1 in sales and VW a far, far distant second.

EV, plug-in hybrid, fuel-cell sales rose 10% in Europe

EV, plug-in hybrid, fuel-cell sales rose 10% in Europe http://ift.tt/2kUTZ6F of electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell cars rose nearly 10 percent in Europe last year. Plug-in hybrid sales increased 17 percent and registrations of EVs were up 3 percent.

EV, hybrid, fuel-cell sales rose 10% in Europe

EV, hybrid, fuel-cell sales rose 10% in Europe http://ift.tt/2jCmy7M of electric, plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell cars rose nearly 10 percent in Europe last year. Plug-in hybrid sales increased 17 percent and registrations of EVs were up 3 percent.

Toyota will run Mirai Super Bowl spot in L.A., San Francisco

Toyota will run Mirai Super Bowl spot in L.A., San Francisco http://ift.tt/2jCpTnu isn't running a national Super Bowl spot this year, but the brand plans to showcase the hydrogen-powered Mirai on a smaller stage in California.

French car sales rise 11% in January on extra selling days

French car sales rise 11% in January on extra selling days http://ift.tt/2juDIc9 car sales rose 11 percent in January, helped by two extra selling days. Ford's gain was the biggest among major brands while domestic automakers Renault and PSA also benefited from strong demand for their models.