Edmunds.com Reports True Cost of Incentives for February It's a Car Buyer's Market
Mar 4, 2008
SANTA MONICA, Calif.--Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information, estimated today that the average automotive manufacturer incentive in the U.S. was $2,435 per vehicle sold in February 2008, up $22, or 0.9 percent, from January 2008, and up $188, or 8.4 percent, from February 2007. "In recent m ... Continue reading
2008 Infiniti G37 Journey Review
Mar 1, 2008
By Annabelle Frankl Southern California Bureau The Auto Channel A long-time fan of the G35 coupe and sedan, the prospect of some seat time in the new G37 has me very excited. Alas, a massive inundation from the skies â the first in a while which always signifies slick pavement, water build-up and even-more-scary-t ... Continue reading
Feb 28, 2008
First time a South Korean automaker represented in Top Picks First time since 2005 a U.S. model makes list for pickup truck YONKERS, N.Y., Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Consumer Reports has named four new models to its Top Picks list for 2008 -- the Hyundai Elantra SE and Hyundai Santa Fe as top choices for small ... Continue reading
Feb 28, 2008
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WITH CAREY RUSS 2008 Honda Fit Sport No sooner had the 2008 Honda Fit Sport I had requested for test purposes been delivered than Honda let it be known that an all-new 2009 version would debut at the New York International Auto Show at the end of March, then about a month away. Oops. Does this mea ... Continue reading
No. 43 Dodge Challenger SRT8(R) Sells for $228,143.43!
Feb 28, 2008
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 28 -- -- 100 percent of the proceeds from the auction of the 43rd production Dodge Challenger SRT8(R) benefit Victory Junction Gang Camp -- More than $800,000 raised for three charities by auctioning the no. 1, no. 2, and no. 43 production Challengers -- Limited-edition 2008 Dodge Challenger S ... Continue reading
MINI Cooper Aces NCAP Crash Tests
Feb 28, 2008
MINI Cooper Scores 5 Stars for Driver-Side Impact and Roll-Over 4 Stars for Front Impact and Rear-Side Impact Woodcliff Lake, NJ - February 27, 2008... The second generation MINI Cooper hardtop earned impressive scores for front and side impact and roll-over testing in the latest National Highway Traffic Safety Adminis ... Continue reading
Bridgestone Firestone Supplies Tires For Premiere Pontiac G8
Feb 27, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 27, 2008) â Bridgestone-brand Potenza⢠ultra high performance tires are original equipment on the all-new 2008 Pontiac G8 performance sedan. Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires in size 245/45R18 96V are optional on the base model 2008 Pontiac G8 Sedan and standard on the sportier G8 GT Sed ... Continue reading
Feb 27, 2008
by Annabelle Frankl Southern Calfornia Bureau The Auto Channel Living in Southern California, itâs always a fun week when something with the ability to go topless arrives on your doorstep. With 20 years of top-down motoring chops under itâs familiar âsoap barâ shape, espying the bright red, âPo ... Continue reading
Car Makers Offer Incentives on Hot Models
Feb 26, 2008
Washington DC February 26, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that as car makers scramble to stem a sales decline, they are offering buyers with good credit low financing rates, rebates, lease deals and other incentives on a wider range of models than usual. The Wall Street Journal reports that an inventory glut means ... Continue reading
Feb 26, 2008
ARLINGTON, VA February 26, 2008; The best overall performer in front, side, and rear tests of nine 4-door midsize SUV models is the redesigned 2009 Nissan Murano, which earns the Top Safety Pick award. The tests were recently conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Jeep Liberty, Jeep Wrangler 4-doo ... Continue reading
Greener Choices 2008 Includes Hyundai Sonata
Feb 25, 2008
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., February 22, 2008; The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) recognized the 2008 Hyundai Sonata on its âGreener Choices 2008â list that features widely available gasoline-powered cars and light trucks with automatic transmissions. The Sonata will be listed in the AC ... Continue reading
Smart ForTwo Ventures into the Red States
Feb 22, 2008
Washington DC February 22, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that the gas-sipping Smart ForTwo is surprising industry insiders by gaining popularity in some unexpected places not known for their green cred. "People like to leave their SUVs at home and use the ForTwo to run errands around town," Kristin Gracey, sales ... Continue reading
Lincoln Design Team Brings the Luxury of Contemporary Home Design to the Road
Feb 22, 2008
A New Breed of Design and Sales Growth of Nearly 10 Percent in 2007 Make This an Exciting Time For Lincoln - 2009 Lincoln MKS sedan and Lincoln MKT Concept features interiors inspired by the latest home design trends and will be on display at the annual Architectural Digest Home Design Show in New York, March 6-9, 2008 ... Continue reading
Cars.com Identifies Best Deals Based on February Incentives
Feb 22, 2008
CHICAGO--Cars.com has sifted through sales and incentives offered by car companies to let consumers know what site experts consider to be the best deals on the market. âWhile we have a list of the Top 10 Cash-Back Offers on Cars.com and a list of all available incentives to help shoppers, we have gone beyond just ... Continue reading
Hi, I'm Diesel, Have We Been Introduced?
Feb 21, 2008
SEE ALSO: Editorial - Where are the Electric-Diesel Hybrids? Special to The Auto ChannelBy Jim KoscsAIADA Contributing Editor Will high fuel prices and new fuel economy legislation ensure success for a number of so-called âclean dieselâ models heading to the U.S. market in the fall? Several international bran ... Continue reading
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