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Archive for July, 2008

New Ford Focus RS

By eNewsAutoCar • Jul 11th, 2008 • Category: Auto Industry

BRENTWOOD, July 4, 2008 – The legendary Ford RS performance car brand is returning in the shape of the exciting new Ford Focus RS, which will be previewed on July 22 at the 2008 London International Motor Show.
The new Focus RS will go on sale in early 2009 and is being created by a small […]



All-New 2009 Acura TL to Debut This Fall

By eNewsAutoCar • Jul 11th, 2008 • Category: Auto Industry

TORRANCE, Calif. - The all-new, completely redesigned 2009 Acura TL employs dramatic new styling along with a luxurious interior that includes more driver relevant technology than ever. Featuring the most powerful Acura engine ever, the 2009 TL will be available in two distinctive versions including the first ever application of Super Handling All-Wheel Drive™ (SH-AWD®) […]



AMERICAN CLASSIC FORD MUSTANG DELIVERS FUEL EFFICIENCY, PERFORMANCE, SAFETY AND VALUE

By eNewsAutoCar • Jul 3rd, 2008 • Category: Car Reviews, Dealers

DEARBORN, Mich., July 2, 2008 - The Fourth of July weekend is a time to reflect on American ideals and American icons. One of the most-iconic cars in American history is the Ford Mustang. With a heritage stretching back nearly a half-century, the Mustang has become a part of the American fabric. Mustang has been […]



Volvo Cars Register Three “Ideal” Category Wins

By eNewsAutoCar • Jul 1st, 2008 • Category: Auto Industry

Irvine, Calif. (June 30, 2008) - The automotive research and consulting firm AutoPacific today announced its annual Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA), of which three category winners were Volvos.
 
An “ideal” is defined as an excellent or perfect example. So, in search of the ideal vehicle, AutoPacific asked owners to rate their model year 2008 cars and […]



2009 FORD ESCAPE DELIVERS BEST-IN-CLASS FUEL ECONOMY AMONG 4-CYLINDER COMPACT SUVS

By eNewsAutoCar • Jul 1st, 2008 • Category: Auto Industry

The 2009 Ford Escape, equipped with a new 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, six-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, delivers best-in-class fuel economy in the small SUV segment with 28 highway/20 city mpg.
The 2009 Escape Hybrid remains the most fuel-efficient SUV on the planet, delivering 34 city mpg and an improved highway rating of 31mpg – a […]



Acura TSX Receives Top Safety Rating in NHTSA and IIHS Crash Tests

By eNewsAutoCar • Jul 1st, 2008 • Category: Auto Industry

The all-new 2009 Acura TSX sports sedan has earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK and 5-Star safety ratings in all governmental crash tests performed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA*), Acura announced today. A 5-Star rating is NHTSA’s highest safety rating and TOP SAFETY PICK is IIHS’ top […]



2009 Nissan GT-R Supercar Deliveries Set

By eNewsAutoCar • Jul 1st, 2008 • Category: Dealers

70 Percent of First-Year Allocation Already Sold