Toyota announced Corolla global sales of 1.22 million units in 2013, according to the company’s internal data based on individual vehicle sales reporting from its distributors. The 5% year-over-year increase confirms the Corolla’s popularity among customers in approximately 150 countries and regions around the world.
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Volvo costs cuts yield robust profit in 2013
Volvo returned to a solid profit last year as firmer sales and a tight lid on costs helped it overcome a weak start to 2013 and lingering weakness in the U.S. market.
Operating earnings last year rose to 1.92 billion Swedish crowns ($301.9 million) from 66 million in 2012, a year in which one-off gains from the sale of technology to its parent company Zhejiang Geely Holding Group helped keep the carmaker in the black.
Toyota Europe hybrid sales up 43% year-on-year in 2013
At the Geneva Motor Show, Toyota Motor Europe (TME) announced that European sales of hybrid vehicles reached an all-time high in 2013 totaling 156,863 units, up 43% year-on-year. Hybrid models now represent 18.5% total TME sales, including several countries outside of the EU.
Top 10 auto repair jobs in 2013: brake pad replacement tops list
AutoMD.com released its list of the Top 10 Auto Repair Jobs for 2013. Standard wear and tear jobs dominated, with brake pad replacement coming in at number one. Other cyclical repair jobs, such as alternator, water pump, timing belt and spark plug replacement rounding out the list.
Volkswagen reports more than 100k diesel sales in America for 2013
Volkswagen reported today that it has sold 100,000 TDI(R) Clean Diesel vehicles from the Volkswagen and Audi brands this year. This is the first time it has reached this milestone in a calendar year. Volkswagen and Audi currently offer 12 different TDI Clean Diesel powered models in the United States.
