New car sales skid 3.1% in May, as demand for vehicles drops
June 17, 2019
New car sales in Puerto Rico reflected a drop in May, when a total of 8,865 units were sold, representing a 3.1% drop in comparison to the 9,152 units sold during the same month last year. Statistics released by the United Automobile Importers Group (known as GUIA for its initials in Spanish,) also said the […]
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P.R.’s new car sales come to a halt in April with a 9.3% Y-O-Y drop
May 15, 2019
The United Automobile Importers Group (known as GUIA for its initials in Spanish) reported a 9.3% drop in sales during April 2019, when compared to the same month last year. The organization that represents the automotive industry in Puerto Rico said the month ended with a total of 7,352 units sold in Puerto Rico in […]
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P.R.’s new car sales up 13.1% year-over-year in February
March 15, 2019
Puerto Rico’s new car sales reflected a 13.2 percent year-over-year increase in February, the United Automobile Importers Group revealed. The group known as GUIA for its initials in Spanish, represents Puerto Rico’s automotive industry and keeps track of new car sales. February ended with a total of 7,720 units sold in Puerto Rico in contrast […]
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Ford, Gravity Sketch explore new tool for designing vehicles to meet customers’ needs
February 1, 2019
From a desk at the Ford Design Studio, a designer enters a virtual room and begins a 3D sketch. He is designing a virtual car around himself and adjusting the attributes to best suit him – the driver. This work is part of Ford’s latest exploration of a new process that places the customer at […]
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New car sales up 28.4% in ’18, when 107K+ units rolled off P.R. lots
January 18, 2019
Puerto Rico’s new car sales received a significant boost last year, when a total of 107,941 units sold, compared to the 84,080 units sold in 2017, representing a 28.4 percent increase. However, the United Automobile Importers Group, known as GUIA for its initials in Spanish, predicted that this year, the industry will see a reduction […]
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Ford survey looks at drivers of consumer behavioral trends
December 26, 2018
The “2019 Looking Further with Ford Trend Report,” which takes a look into the drivers of behavioral change.
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Weekend Wheels: Jeep Wrangler Rubicon has all ‘bells & whistles’ of luxury car
November 19, 2018
During our three-day adventure, we really put the iconic vehicle’s features and power to the test.
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P.R. auto sales soar by 32.7% year-over-year in September
October 19, 2018
The group known as GUIA said the fastest growing segments for the month were vans, minivans, SUVs and pick-up trucks
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P.R. International Auto show marks 20th anniversary at Plaza Las Américas
October 16, 2018
The island’s main motor vehicle distributors will come together at the Plaza Las Américas shopping center through Oct. 28.
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Next-generation Jeep Wrangler to hit P.R. roads
May 17, 2018
The Jeep brand announced the Puerto Rico arrival of the new generation of the icon of the brand, the Jeep Wrangler, designed to remain true to its 77-year legacy.
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P.R.’s new car sales grow 37.3% in April driven by insurance payments
May 16, 2018
New car sales in Puerto Rico reached 8,105 units in April, representing a 37.3 percent increase over the 5,903 units sold during the same month last year, the United Group of Automobile Importers confirmed.
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Hyundai de Puerto Rico ushers in new president, redesigned Accent ’18
May 4, 2018
Automaker Hyundai de Puerto Rico announced the arrival of a new CEO for its brand in Puerto Rico, Tatsuo Takahashi, who takes over the reins of the operation as new and redesigned vehicles are introduced into the lineup.
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Weekend Wheels: ’18 Eclipse Cross brings iconic moniker back to market
April 16, 2018
Building on a history of style, technology and fun-to-drive dynamics, the Eclipse moniker is back in the form of a Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV), which this media outlet recently had the opportunity to test drive on Puerto Rico’s roads.
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Weekend Wheels: ’18 Hyundai Kona, a fit for active lifestyles of all kinds
April 5, 2018
A recent four-day test drive of the new 2018 Hyundai Kona was enough to confirm that the innovative compact SUV, or CUV, has a lot to offer to many different types of drivers. The crossover is sexy, comfortable and fuel efficient, to name a few of its outstanding features.
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Garage Isla Verde unveils renovated concept, new facilities
March 15, 2018
Garage Isla Verde, Puerto Rico’s only authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer, inaugurated new facilities with a renovated proposal for its certified pre-owned vehicles division, as part of a $10 million, seven-year growth plan.
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