New, fuel-efficient products and quality on par with the
best in the industry helped Ford increase retail market share in April – the
sixth time in the last seven months that Ford’s share of the retail market was
higher than a year ago. The news comes on the heels of the Preston Autoplex in
Maryland announcing that increases in Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury sales would
cause the dealership to issue help wanted ads to hire more sales
professionals.
The enlightening news is seen as a sign of things to come in
the future, with Ford car sales setting records for April. Recent independent
studies rate Fusion and the Mercury Milan – the most fuel-efficient mid-size
sedans in America – as having the best predicted reliability among all mid-size
sedans.
“Our wide selection of affordable and fuel-efficient cars
across Ford, Lincoln and Mercury gives us a competitive advantage in the
Delaware-Maryland auto market,” said David Wilson Jr., Preston Autoplex Vice
President. “We are very encouraged by the consumer response to the new
technology set forth by all brands.”
The Ford
Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln MKZ and hybrid versions exceeded Ford’s
sales expectations, suggesting that consumers are viewing these brands and
products as being an outstanding value.
Wilson says Ford hybrid models are becoming increasingly
popular and are a leading force behind sales at their Maryland dealership. All
Ford hybrid models are the most fuel-efficient vehicles in their class, and the
Ford Escape and Ford Fusion recently were named to Kelley Blue Books list of
Top 10 Green Cars.
Preston
Ford (part of the Autoplex) is currently offering all Delaware and Maryland
shoppers the Ford Advantage Plan.The plan
offers payment protection up to 12 months for up to $700 per month on any new
Ford, Lincoln or Mercury vehicle if a customer loses his or her job. Plus, 0
percent financing from Ford Motor Credit is available on select vehicles.
The
Preston Autoplex is under the Preston Automotive Group umbrella. To learn more
about the Autoplex, visit http://www.destinationpreston.com/
Preston Ford’s commercial truck division located in Hurlock,
Maryland has scheduled the arrival of the all new Ford Transit Connect.The Transit Connect is Ford Motor Company’s all new, European inspired,
small commercial van that will appeal to small business owners and fulfill the
need for a fuel efficient work vehicle.
The all new Transit Connect is said to have a maximum
storage capacity of 143 cubic feet while sustaining great fuel economy, 19 mpg
in the city and 24 mpg on the highway. The small commercial van will be fully customizable with different aftermarket
storage systems available from commercial brand names such as Sortimo and
Adrian Steel.
Measuring in at 15 feet long the Transit has a turning
radius of just 39 feet curb to curb and standing at 6’8” the small commercial
van is ideal for businesses that work in tight areas and need the
maneuverability that the Transit Connect offers.The new barn-door hinges on the 50/50 split
rear doors of Ford’s new commercial vehicle make it easier for loading and
unloading cargo.
Unique to the Transit Connect, Ford Work Solutions apply new
technology to improve efficiency for small businesses that spend most of their
time on the road.The new commercial van
offers the option of an in-dash Windows computer that provides hands free
telecommunication, Internet access and turn by turn navigation.
Ford Work Solutions has also paired up with DeWALT to
provide technology that will keep track of tools stored in the vehicle.Using Radio Frequency Identification users
can scan their van before leaving a job to insure that they have left no tool
behind.This new feature may guarantee
the Maryland Ford dealer the anticipated response to the new commercial van.
Ford Motor Company has left no details out in the
development of the new Transit Connect. The small van will offer an advanced stability control system that re-measures
the rate of roll 100 times per second, insuring that the new commercial vehicle
is safe for all businesses.
Many are excited about the arrival of the Transit Connect
including Commercial Sales Manager, Jim Phelps, who stated, “We are very
excited for the arrival of the new commercial van and have already had many
inquiries about the Transit Connect.We
have always satisfied our local business owners by providing them with the
latest models Ford has to offer at the lowest prices and we intend to keep that
up with the arrival of Ford’s Transit Connect.” Preston Ford plans on the Transit Connect to arrive at their dealership
at the end of June or in July and may even replace some of their own fleet
vehicles with the new commercial van.
Sugar Ray will be performing live at the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City, Saturday August 8th.Tickets for the concert are available at www.actickets.com , the premier provider of concert and show tickets for all Atlantic City entertainment.
The Sugar Ray band began their career in 1992 with the release of their debut album “Lemonade and Brownies.”The bands early music included genres such as; funk metal, pop and alternative rock.One of the songs from this album “Mean Machine,” received high reviews and was featured on Play Station 2 and Nintendo 64 video games.
The five band members have distinct individual talents which create a unique group image.Marc McGrath is the lead singer of the band, and is also famous for his role as co- host on the popular Entertainment show “Extra.” In addition to McGrath other members include; the well known DJ of the band Craig Bullock, drummer Stan Frazier, Bassist Murphy Karges and guitarist Rodney Sheppard.
Two of Sugar Ray’s most popular hits over the past decade have been the songs “Fly” and “Every Morning.”The song “Fly” was such a success that it signed double platinum, and “Every Morning” reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart.Sugar Ray’s music has also been featured in the popular movie “Surfs Up.”
It has been five years since the band has played together, and in July of 2009 they will be releasing their new album “Music for Cougars.”The band is known for their wide variety of music style including; dancehall, disco, punk and pop which are all featured on their new album “Music For Cougars.”
Tickets to see Sugar Ray at the Tropicana Casino in Atlantic City are available through ACTickets.com (http://www.actickets.com ).AC Tickets is the premier provider of tickets for all Atlantic City entertainment events.With a successful 30 year history, AC Tickets has become known as the most trusted source for Atlantic City shows, sporting events and concerts, offering the best seats available at the best possible prices.
AC Tickets promises to beat any competitor’s advertised price, and also offer same day delivery to any show, concert or sporting events in the Atlantic City area. Their honest approach of customer service with ticket sales means consumers will never be surprised or mislead by hidden fees.This open business policy has made AC Tickets the only source for all entertainment in Atlantic City.
The summer of Audi sale in New Hampshire has kicked off with a bang, offer reduced lease prices and low interest financing on several of their most popular models.Audi of Nashua is offering to waive security deposits on new leases, as well as additional loyalty incentives and manufacturer incentives.
For current Audi car owners, the time to lease a new Audi could not be better.Audi of Nashua have included their most popular models in the summer sale, with new low lease payments and loyalty incentives.Deals are in place for the Audi A4, A6, the Q5, A3 and A4 cabriolet.
Loyalty incentives on the Audi A4 include a reduced monthly payment as low as $389 per month, with the added benefit of qualifying for a $750 loyalty rebate.A similar deal is in place on the A6, with a lease payment offer of $589 per month, and a possible $1,500 loyalty rebate.
Audi of Nashua is also holding a summer sale on the Q5.The 2009 Audi Q5 is the all-new crossover from Audi fusing the relationship between a sports sedan with highly efficient performance and state-of-the-art technology.The Q5 debuted this past February to rave reviews.During the summer sale, consumers can lease a Q5 for only $499 a month with $1,500 total down + tax and title.
All of the details on the Audi of Nashua summer event can be found online at http://www.audinh.com/
Audi of Nashua is located on Main Dunstable Road. The dealership opened in 2002 as a partnership formed by Bud Lyon, Russ Lyon, and Warren Waugh. Bud and Warren operate BMW of Peabody, MINI of Peabody, Acura of Peabody and Land Rover of Peabody.The dealership is known for its comfortable atmosphere heightened by superior customer service in a friendly and welcoming environment.
Miami car owners are reaping the benefits of the new bill passed in Congress dubbed “Cash for Clunkers”. Under this new bill, Miami car owners can get a voucher worth $3,500 if they trade in a vehicle getting 18 miles per gallon or less for one getting at least 22 miles per gallon. The value of the voucher would grow to $4,500 if the mileage of the new car is 10 mpg higher than the old vehicle. Miami car consumers are also eligible to receive vouchers for leased vehicles.
The bill was passed in Congress to help reduce the emissions of harmful fossil fuels into our environment as well as help boost auto sales in the United States. Make sure to do your part in saving the environment while supporting the auto industry the next time you visit your local Miami Dealership. At Brickell Motors, you can find the best deals on non-‘gas guzzling’ cars through the Honda and GM lines. You can also go online and get a quick quote on a new Honda vehicle by going to the Brickell Honda site.
The Honda Pilot underwent a major update only last year, with the mid-size SUV receiving a complete redesign, new trim levels and a more efficient powertrain. This new redesign left Honda Pilot consumers with little to no complaints. The SUV proved to be durable and reliable while being stylish. The SUV performed surprisingly well in Miami becuase of it's performance. Not surprisingly, Honda has decided to leave the vehicle untouched for the 2010 model year, but that doesn’t mean there’s not a lot going for it.
Up against strong competitors like the Ford Edge, the popular Toyota Highlander, and the all-new Chevrolet Equinox, the 2010 Honda Pilot relies on its already strong reputation for efficiency, comfort, and quality, combining the appearance of a tough SUV with the practicality of a crossover.
Standard features across the line include a 3.5-liter i-VTEC V-6 engine equipped with Honda’s cylinder shutdown technology and delivering a peak output of 250 hp and 253 lb-ft of torque. This is matched to a five-speed automatic, with standard 2WD or optional 4WD modes available across the range. Emissions meet CARB's ULEV-2 rating, and the Pilot delivers fuel economy of 17/23/19 mpg (city/highway/combined) in 2WD guise, while the 4WD model slides in just below at 16/22/18 mpg. A 21-gallon fuel tank can comfortably provide a driving range of more than 400 miles on the highway.
The Pilot is once again available in four model choices (LX, EX, EX-L and Touring), each offered with standard air-conditioning, cruise control, seven-speaker CD stereo, and 17-inch wheels. Inside, the vehicle emphasizes an expansive feel with an efficient and modern design that supplies 152.7 cubic feet of passenger space within three rows of seats offering plenty of space for up to eight adults.
All models, starting with the base LX, are also equipped with a standard towing receiver and a maximum tow rating of 4,500 pounds on 4WD models and 3,500 pounds on 2WD models. Other features include a tailgate with a lift-up glass hatch that makes quick access to the back of the vehicle easier, as well as hill-start assist to keep your rear bumper off the hood of the car behind you in steep driving.
EX adds a tri-zone automatic climate control system with humidity control and air filtration, a power driver’s seat with ten-way power adjustment with lumbar support, six-disc in-dash CD changer, XM Satellite Radio, body colored side mirrors and door handles, and roof rails.
Opt for the Pilot EX-L and you also get leather trim, a four-way power adjustable front passenger seat, a moonroof, a rear view camera, and an optional 9-inch display screen and DVD entertainment system.
Topping out the range is the Touring model, which adds satellite navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, a USB port, a power tailgate and an optional rear-seat DVD entertainment system as well.
Aesthetically, the Pilot has always been a very boxy but mildly styled SUV—not a rugged, brutish brick like a Hummer, but more of a tall wagon. That car-like demeanor is what helped the first-generation Pilot break ground in the crossover SUV category back in 2002, and fortunately the latest model still has some of the visual appeal of a more rugged off-roader while holding on to its excellent ride quality and moderate size.
Prices rise slightly across the line for the 2010 Honda Pilot, now ranging from $27,895 for the 2WD Pilot LX to $38,645 for the 4WD Pilot Touring, excluding $710 destination.
To get more information on the Honda Pilot visit your local Miami Honda Dealership or Brickell Honda on 665 SW 8th street. You can also visit the Brickell Honda website to get a quick quote on the newest honda vehicles.
Massachusetts residents love their MINI Coopers, and the time to lease one has never been better.With gas prices on the rise again, MINI of Peabody is extending reduced lease prices through June on 2009 MINI Coopers.
Mini Coopers are as stylish as they are versatile and efficient.Sporting room for four adults, MINI boasts an estimated 37 mpg highway and 28 mpg city, and offers the exciting handling of a sports car.Until June 30th, MINI of Peabody is offering the 2009 MINI for just $248 per month with $0 down (MSRP $21,150, #M5221, Sec deposit, plate fee, doc fee and 1st months payment due at signing).The 2009 model has great features like power brakes, power steering, power windows, manual transmission, tilt steering wheel and AC.Optional enhancements to the MINI include heated exterior rearview mirrors & washer jets, dual pane panoramic power sunroof, rear fog lights, and a chrome line exterior including chrome mirror caps.
The MINI gained widespread popularity when gas prices shot through the roof last year.Their stylish exterior and roomy interior has helped the MINI remain one of the best selling cars all year round.According to General Manager Marshal Cabot, “People love the MINI because it looks cool and is fun to drive.But now that gas prices are creeping back up, we expect to see even more interest in the new and used models.”
New Hampshire shoppers can also take advantage of MINI of Peabody’s great pricing and selection of pre-owned MINI Coopers. Open 7 days a week for sales, and Monday through Friday in service and parts, MINI of Peabody has a flexible schedule for even the busiest lifestyle.They also sell MINI accessories and motoring gear.From bonnet stripes and chrome mirror caps to outerwear and clothing for kids, MINI of Peabody is a one stop shop for the MINI enthusiast.
MINI of Peabody is accessible from all points in New Hampshire and located on Route 1 south in Peabody, Massachusetts.The dealership can be reached at (800) 440-9175 and you can visit their new blog at www.minicarsmass.com.
Audi of Nashua in New Hampshire is partnering with the Landmark Benefits Golf Tournament to help raise proceeds for the Make-A-Wish® Foundation of New Hampshire.The dealership will sponsor a hole in one with an Audi Q5 on location as the hole in one grand prize.
The Landmark Benefits Golf Tournament is one of Southern New Hampshire’s most anticipated annual corporate charitable outings.Previous tournaments have helped to raise over $40,000, and this year they hope to do even better.
Audi of Nashua has participated in the success of the event for several years.Larry Bedell, General Manager for Audi of Nashua commented, “We are so proud to work with this great organization.We are a community oriented dealership, and we enjoy helping organizations like the Make-A-Wish® program, they do tremendous work for New Hampshire residents.”
The benefit takes place Monday, June 22nd at the Atkinson Country Club.
Audi of Nashua opened its doors in 2002 with the industry’s leader, Lyon Waugh Auto Group, behind them.New England Performance Cars LLC, DBA: Porsche and Audi of Nashua is a partnership formed by Bud Lyon, Russ Lyon, and Warren Waugh. Bud and Warren operate BMW of Peabody, MINI of Peabody, Acura of Peabody and Land Rover of Peabody.
Honda just marked its first 50 years in America, commemorating the establishment of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., in a small Los Angeles storefront on June 11, 1959.
"On behalf of the tens of thousands of Honda associates in America, past and present, we offer our deepest thanks to our customers for placing their trust in Honda over the past 50 years," said American Honda President & CEO Tetsuo Iwamura. "Today, in the face of new challenges, including the preservation of our environment, we renew our commitment to exceed the expectations of our customers and society."
Starting in 1959, with the fuel-efficient Honda 50 motorcycle, to the newly launched 2010 Honda Insight gas-electric hybrid vehicle, Honda has introduced new technologies and business strategies that have shaped the industry and the growth of Honda, including:
First automaker to meet U.S. Clean Air Act without a catalytic converter - Civic CVCC (1974)
First vehicle to top U.S. EPA list of most fuel efficient cars - Civic (1977)
First Japanese automaker to build motorcycles (1979) and automobiles (1982) in America - Marysville, Ohio*
First Japanese automaker to establish a luxury automobile brand -- Acura (1986)
First mass produced gas electric hybrid car introduced in America -- Insight (1999)
First government-certified hydrogen fuel cell vehicle -- FCX (2002)
Honda has steadily expanded its U.S. presence to encompass a broad range of products and operations. Today, Honda employs more than 27,000 U.S. associates engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, sale and servicing of Honda and Acura products including automobiles, motorcycles, ATVs, personal water craft, power equipment, and an advanced light jet.
Honda operates 10 U.S. manufacturing plants with two new plants under construction, along with 14 R&D facilities and more than 12 regional sales, parts and service, and finance offices around the country. The company's network of U.S. parts suppliers comprises 545 companies in 34 states with annual purchases exceeding $17.5 billion in 2008.
Honda History in America
American Honda was the first overseas subsidiary of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., established eleven years after HMC's inception as a small motorcycle manufacturer in Japan. Honda entered the U.S. market in 1959 with the step-through Honda 50 motorcycle and helped spur the dramatic growth of the U.S. motorcycle market, as it became the best-selling brand in America.
The introduction of the fuel-efficient Civic in 1973 paved the way for Honda's entry into the U.S. auto industry. As America faced the first oil crisis in 1973 and then the U.S. Clean Air Act tightened air emissions standards in 1975, Civic became both the first automobile to meet the Clean Air Act without the need for a catalytic converter and was ranked number one on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's first list of America's most fuel efficient cars (1977).
Based on its longstanding commitment to develop and build products close to the customer, Honda established research and development operations in America in 1975, and U.S. manufacturing in 1979, starting with production of motorcycles in Marysville, Ohio. Honda became the first Japanese automaker to build cars in America with the start of Accord production at the Marysville Auto Plant in November 1982. In May 2009, Honda reached the 15 million unit milestone in U.S. automobile production.
In 1986, the company expanded into the luxury automobile market with the creation of the Acura brand, the first luxury nameplate from a Japanese automaker. Acura earned a top rating in J.D. Power and Associates' Customer Satisfaction Index for four consecutive years (1986-1989).
In the 1990s, Honda introduced the U.S. automobile industry's first low-emissions vehicles, meeting challenging new emissions requirements in California while also enhancing fuel efficiency. In 1999, Honda introduced America's first mass production hybrid vehicle, the Insight, followed in 2002 by the Honda FCX, the first fuel cell vehicle certified by the U.S. government for daily use and the first to be placed in the hands of an individual consumer.
In 2008, the company began leasing its next-generation FCX Clarity fuel cell sedan, the industry's most advanced zero-emissions vehicle. In March 2009 Honda introduced the 2010 Honda Insight, America's most affordable hybrid, with plans to launch another all-new hybrid within the next several years based on the company's sporty CR-Z hybrid concept vehicle.
"Looking to the future, we are committed to advancing Honda's legacy of environmental leadership to help address the twin challenges of global climate change and energy sustainability," said Iwamura. "Along with a renewed focus on quality, we begin our next fifty years by accelerating our efforts to develop and deploy new technologies that put Honda at the forefront of this global challenge, to create a cleaner and more sustainable future for generations to come."
Happy 50th Honda of America! Brickell Honda of Miami and BrickellHondaDirect.com are looking forward to serving Miami’s Honda Community for the next 50 years and beyond!
Now is the right time to purchase your new Honda in Miami. Enjoy Sign & Drive promotions with no money down on all 2009 models of Civics, Accords, CR-V, Pilot, Odyssey and Fit. You also get $2000 over Kelly Blue Book value when you decide to trade in your car. It almost sounds to good to be true, right? Well Brickell Honda isn’t done just yet. Now when you buy a new Honda you get a FREE 42” Plasma TV. You may be thinking, “Where’s the Catch?” but there is absolutely not catch to this promotion at all. Brickell Honda is trying to get rid of Honda cars on it’s lot and is offering this once in a lifetime deal.
So don’t hesitate, make your move to Brickell Honda this week to qualify for this promotion. This deal is only valid until June 22, 2009 so be sure to make your stop at Brickell Honda in Miami. You can visit them online at the Brickell Website and get a Quick Quote on your new car or drive directly to the store at 665 Southwest 8th Street Miami, Fl 33130.
