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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®) […]



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 […]



Honda Siel Cars India launches India first hybrid Car - the Civic Hybrid -

By eNewsAutoCar • Jun 18th, 2008 • Category: Auto Industry, Hybrid Cars

NEW DELHI, India, June 18, 2008– In a pioneering move, Honda Siel Cars India (HSCI), leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, launched India’s first hybrid car – the globally acclaimed Civic Hybrid.
In line with Honda’s long-term commitment to the development of advanced and environmentally-friendly technologies that do not compromise on driving pleasure, the Civic […]



Top Ten Tips for Saving Gas

By eNewsAutoCar • Jun 18th, 2008 • Category: Auto Industry

Tire Inflation. Keeping your tires properly inflated is a great way to save on gas, since under-inflated tires are harder for the engine to push. Check tire pressure once a week. 



MAZDA5 EARNS WARD’S AUTOWORLD’S INTERIOR OF THE YEAR AWARD

By eNewsAutoCar • Jun 13th, 2008 • Category: Auto Industry

IRVINE, June 4, 2008 – Coming on the heels of best-ever sales in April and May, the 2008 MAZDA5 has been named Ward’s AutoWorld’s “Interior of the Year” in the “Popular Priced Truck” category. Thirty-six outstanding vehicle interiors representing 13 manufacturers competed for top honors in the annual competition.
Over four weeks, members of the […]



NISSAN ANNOUNCES NEW VEHICLE FOR SUNDERLAND PLANT

By eNewsAutoCar • Jun 12th, 2008 • Category: Auto Industry

LONDON, 3rd June, 2008 - Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced that it will source an innovative all-new compact car from its Sunderland plant in the United Kingdom (UK), starting in 2010. Building on the success of the Qashqai, the all-new product will reinforce Sunderland’s role as manufacturer and exporter of high-value products.
The decision was […]



Audi R10 TDI race car uses Biofuel of the next generation for the first time

By eNewsAutoCar • Jun 3rd, 2008 • Category: Auto Industry

Ingolstadt – World premiere in motorsport: At the 2008 Le Mans 24 Hours on 14/15 June, the three Audi R10 TDI prototypes entered by Audi Sport Team Joest will race for the first time with the next generation of Biofuel manufactured from Biowaste and promising a reduction in the emission of CO2 by almost 90 […]