The New York Times: Many Hopes Ride on Makeover of the Grand Cherokee
With little new to attract shoppers, sales have been dismal, even as competitors’ dealerships have grown busier, and questions about Chrysler’s long-term viability have lingered. The introduction of the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, the fourth generation of what was one of the most popular and widely recognized models during the sport utility vehicle boom, is meant to change that. Full Story…
mlive.com: Does Ford Have a Winner with Upcoming Fiesta?
Ford has announced profits during the first quarter, on the heels of General Motors announcing a (mildly controversial) payback of government loans and Chrysler’s new parent company’s talk of bringing its own small car to the market. Not seen since the early 1980s, the Fiesta nameplate is Ford’s answer to the Chevrolet Aveo, Honda Fit, Nissan Versa and Toyota Yaris. Three of those are foreign-made — something one writer points out has an advantage to many small-car buyers. Full Story…
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Local Nissan Dealers In Washington D.C. Area Proudly Offer Cash Back for National Tent Event
Local Nissan dealerships in the Washington D.C. area continue to offer great deals all spring as they proudly announce the start of the National Tent Event. Dealerships have offers across Nissan’s lineup; and the offers include financing offers ranging from special lease pricing to exclusive cash back offers on both 2009 and 2010 models. The lineup includes money-saving offers on the Nissan Altima, Maxima, Rogue and Versa. Full Story…
Speed TV: April Auto Sales Up 20 Percent
Volkswagen rose 39 percent, Nissan was up 35 percent and Toyota rose 24 percent, its negative publicity over unintended acceleration mitigated by generous buyer incentives. Hyundai-Kia also continued its rise, with a 24 percent increase. Daimler was also up, with a 19 percent gain, and BMW scored a nine percent increase in sales. Mazda was up 17 percent, and Honda rose 13 percent. Jaguar-Land Rover had an increase of 10 percent. The only automakers showing a downturn for April were niche players Porsche, with a six percent reduction, and Suzuki, down 23 percent. Full Story…
Inside Line: 2010 Beijing Auto Show – Color It Green
Multinational auto giants, from Nissan to Volkswagen, used the Beijing show as a pulpit to spread the green gospel. The VW group displayed the Audi A8 hybrid and A1 E-tron, as well as a battery-powered edition of the China-designed VW Lavida sedan, and said it planned to market several locally produced EVs in China by 2013. Nissan trotted out its Leaf EV and said it will go on sale in China in early 2011. General Motors unveiled the Chevrolet Volt MPV5 concept and said the Volt sedan would be released in China in 2011. Full Story…
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