February 2011

Ford Focus deliveries begin in Europe

(February 8, 2011) The all-new Ford Focus is on its way to Ford dealership showrooms in the United Kingdom in preparation for next month's sales launch.

The first consignment of 2,500 of the new car left the company’s Saarlouis plant in Germany last week. Shipments have since averaged 1,000 vehicles a day, but will increase to a daily total of 1,450 later this month.

Ad delivers huge post-Super Bowl traffic hike for Chrysler on Edmunds.com

(February 8, 2011) SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Edmunds.com, reports that site traffic for Chrysler, Volkswagen and Chevrolet saw the most significant spikes after their ads ran during Super Bowl XLV. The traffic spikes represent important returns on investment for companies that reportedly spent as much as $3 million on a 30-second ad spot during the big game.

Nissan delivers 220 electric Leafs for rentals in Okinawa

(February 8, 2011) YOKOHAMA — Nissan has announced that it has delivered 220 units of its 100 percent electric and zero-emission Nissan Leaf to rental car companies in Okinawa, to support the project "Eco-resort Island Okinawa Promotion Project."

Super Bowl MVP Rodgers gets Camaro convertible

(February 7, 2011) NORTH TEXAS  — Super Bowl MVP Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers was presented the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible at a press conference Monday after leading the Packers to a 31-25 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday evening.

100 Rolls-Royce cars parade to commemorate Spirit of Ecstasy

(February 7, 2011) LONDON — One hundred Rolls-Royce cars took to the streets of London on Sunday to celebrate a very special anniversary. The date marked the centenary of the world’s most famous hood mascot, the Spirit of Ecstasy, which was first fitted to Rolls-Royce models in 1911.

“The Spirit of Ecstasy is a genuine icon, a graceful goddess who has adorned the prow of Rolls-Royce cars past and present,” said Rolls-Royce Motor Cars CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös.

Toyota wins 11 of 21 catagories in IntelliChoice value awards

(February 7, 2011) SAN FRANCISCO — IntelliChoice has announced the winners of the 2011 Best Overall Value of the Year (BOVY) awards at the 2011 National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) convention in San Francisco.

Towing capacity wars — Ford says Super Duty back on top

(February 7, 2011) DEARBORN, Mich. — Production begins this week on Ford F-Series Super Duty trucks with upgraded towing capacity. The beefed-up frame and hitch return the industry's best-selling heavy-duty truck to the head of the pack in conventional trailer towing.

Ford F-350 and F-450 Super Duty trucks with the 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 diesel engine and dual rear wheels now can tow an industry-best 17,500 pounds.

Get your 2012 Porsche Boxster S in black and get 10 more horsepower

(February 6, 2011) ATLANTA — Following on the heels of the recently announced 911 Black Edition, Porsche introduces a new, luxurious and limited edition Boxster S this spring. The 2012 Boxster S Black Edition features a 10-horsepower boost and a long list of standard equipment at an attractive price.

Sorento leads record Kia sales

(February 6, 2011) Following an historic year in 2010 that included important milestones such as the company's best-ever full-year sales, a 16th consecutive year of market share growth, and the launch of the company's first U.S.-built vehicle, Kia Motors posted record January sales of 27,789 units.

Audi continues to set sales records in January

(February 5, 2011) Audi on Tuesday reported January U.S. sales of 7,812 Audi cars and SUVs, which accounted for a 20 percent overall increase from January 2010. The previous January sales record for Audi in the U.S. was the 6,510 vehicles sold in 2010.