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Archive for March, 2009

All-New Acura ZDX to Debut at New York International Auto Show

By eNewsAutoCar • Mar 30th, 2009 • Category: Auto Industry, Car Reviews

TORRANCE, Calif. - March 30, 2009 - /eNewsAutoCar/ - Acura announced it will debut a prototype of the all-new ZDX luxury four-door sport coupe at the New York International Auto Show. The prototype features striking coupe-like styling with the added benefit of a commanding presence and flexible utility to define a new luxury category.



2010 FUSION HYBRID EARNS ‘TOP SAFETY PICK’

By eNewsAutoCar • Mar 27th, 2009 • Category: Auto Industry, Hybrid Cars

The 2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and their hybrid versions received the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s “Top Safety Pick” rating
Ford hybrids offer the best combination of safety and fuel economy as Fusion and Milan hybrids join the Escape and Mercury Mariner hybrids as the only vehicles in their segments with leading fuel economy, “Top […]



Honda Shines Bright In New TV Ad To Support Affordable Hybrid Car

By eNewsAutoCar • Mar 26th, 2009 • Category: Auto Industry

March 26, 2009 - /eNewsAutoCar/ - Honda will debut its latest TV ad ‘Let it Shine’ in April to support the launch of its new hybrid car, the Insight. The advertisement is part of an integrated marketing campaign to work towards the company’s aim of environmental leadership across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Russia (EMEAR) […]



FIESTA MOVEMENT REACHES U.S. SHORES; FORD’S NEW SMALL CAR DEFIES DOWNTURN IN EUROPE AND ASIA

By eNewsAutoCar • Mar 26th, 2009 • Category: Auto Industry

U.S. consumers one step closer to experiencing the Ford Fiesta with arrival of European-specification “Fiesta Movement” vehicles at ports in Baltimore and Oxnard, Calif.
More than 3,300 Fiesta Movement “agent” applications received and total views of video submissions on YouTube exceed 580,000
The new Fiesta already is the No. 2 selling car in Europe and is on […]



Scion To Reveal Concept Car At 2009 New York International Auto Show

By eNewsAutoCar • Mar 24th, 2009 • Category: Shows

TORRANCE, Calif., March 18, 2009 - /eNewsAutoCar/ - Scion will unveil a micro-subcompact concept car at the 2009 New York International Auto Show. The concept reflects Scion’s youthful image and represents a new segment for the brand aimed toward the growing urbanization trend.



2010 LINCOLN MKZ: MORE STANDARD LUXURY AND SEGMENT-EXCLUSIVE SAFETY, STARTS UNDER $35,000

By eNewsAutoCar • Mar 18th, 2009 • Category: Auto Industry, Car Reviews

The 2010 Lincoln MKZ offers more standard luxury features compared to other midsize luxury sedans, such as the Lexus ES350 and Cadillac CTS
A new Sport Appearance Package is available for the 2010 Lincoln MKZ that offers a variety of custom details, including 18-inch chrome wheels  
Base price of $34,965 includes destination and delivery

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Scion To Reveal Concept Car At 2009 New York International Auto Show

By eNewsAutoCar • Mar 18th, 2009 • Category: Auto Industry, Shows

TORRANCE, Calif. - March 18, 2009 - /eNewsAutoCar/ - Scion will unveil a micro-subcompact concept car at the 2009 New York International Auto Show. The concept reflects Scion’s youthful image and represents a new segment for the brand aimed toward the growing urbanization trend.
The Scion press conference will take place on Wednesday, April 8 at […]



Volkswagen creates life-size pink New Beetle Convertible for Barbie® 50th Birthday

By eNewsAutoCar • Mar 17th, 2009 • Category: Auto Industry, Car Reviews

HERNDON, VA - March 17, 2009 - /eNewsAutoCar/ - Volkswagen of America, Inc. helped Mattel celebrate Barbie® doll’s 50th Birthday by transforming a New Beetle convertible into the ultimate Barbie® dream car. The life-size pink Malibu Barbie™ New Beetle convertible made its debut at Barbie® doll’s Malibu Dream House® exclusive birthday celebration. Customization artists ABD […]



All-new Honda Insight Starts Under $20,000; Becomes Most Affordable New Hybrid Available in the U.S.

By eNewsAutoCar • Mar 15th, 2009 • Category: Auto Industry, Hybrid Cars

TORRANCE, Calif. - March 10, 2009 - /eNewsAutoCar/ - The all-new 2010 Honda Insight goes on-sale March 24 with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price1 (MSRP) of $19,800 for the Insight LX, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced today.
The distinctively styled, five-passenger, five-door dedicated hybrid vehicle is powered by an Integrated Motor Assist™ (IMA™) system comprised […]



Toyota and Lexus Hybrids Top One Million Sales in the U.S.

By eNewsAutoCar • Mar 12th, 2009 • Category: Dealers

TORRANCE, Calif., March 11, 2009 - /eNewsAutoCar/ - Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc., announced today that total combined Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicle sales in the U.S. have topped the one million mark.
The milestone was achieved with an industry sales-leading six Toyota and Lexus hybrid vehicles including the Toyota Prius, the world’s first mass-produced […]