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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



Volkswagen’s U.S. debut of zero emission Tiguan

By eNewsAutoCar • Jun 20th, 2008 • Category: Dealers

HERNDON, Va.—Volkswagen of America, Inc. is showcasing its broad range of near-term and future fuel-efficient powertrain technologies with the all-new 2.0 liter TSI Tiguan, the upcoming 2.0 liter Jetta TDI and the North American debut of the Tiguan HyMotion Fuel Cell Concept.



Canton plant to add third shift to Altima sedan production

By eNewsAutoCar • Jun 20th, 2008 • Category: Dealers

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 9, 2008) – On the heels of the best sales month in history for the Nissan Altima, Nissan North America, Inc., announced it will modify production at its Canton, Miss., vehicle assembly plant to meet consumer demand.
To meet the needs of the marketplace, an additional shift of Altima production will be added […]



Nissan Announces Pricing on 2009 Versa

By eNewsAutoCar • Jun 20th, 2008 • Category: Dealers

Nissan North America, Inc. today announced pricing on the 2009 Nissan Versa, which went on sale June 16th at Nissan dealers nationwide. Versa remains a leading choice for consumers seeking fuel efficiency without sacrificing performance or roominess. Versa sales have increased 19.6% to date in 2008, with demand increasing every month.