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MINI of Peabody Shows Its Hand for Seventh-Annual Poker Rally

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:45:19 -0400

On Sunday, June 3, Greater Boston MINI dealer MINI of Peabody will be celebrating spring with its seventh-annual Poker Rally, giving local MINI owners a chance to tour the North Shore and win prizes. With registration starting at 8 a.m. on the da...

2013 Ford Escape Gets Creative with Its Cargo

Fri, 25 May 2012 09:30:23 -0400

From diaper bags and snacks to laptops and smartphones, modern families carry a lot with them when they're on the move. Ford had that in mind when it developed the all-new 2013 Ford Escape, creating a compact SUV that is designed to make life on ...

From Performance Trims to NASCAR Wins: 2014 Chevy SS Confirmed

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:30:27 -0400

The letters "SS" have long been part of the lingo at Chevrolet dealerships, labeling high-performance trims of existing vehicles, but their meaning is about to change a little. Although it will still stand for Super Sport, the SS designation has ...

New England Auto and Art Experts Praise the New 2013 Ford Fusion

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:15:22 -0400

Critically acclaimed new vehicles are naturally praised for their performance and features, but they are often also appreciated from an art and design perspective, and the 2013 Ford Fusion is an example of a model that has earned shared admiratio...

Lexus Moves Out from Shadow of Parent Company Toyota

Thu, 24 May 2012 11:00:20 -0400

Children can often be limited in the long shadow of their parents, whether it is a dad's prominent name or a mother's success in her field. In the automotive world, Lexus is in a similar situation, carrying a reputation for value and reliability l...

NADAguides.com Recognizes Buick Verano's Growing Popularity

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:45:29 -0400

Since it went on sale late last year, the 2012 Buick Verano has been steadily gaining momentum, with sales growing by 20 percent between March and April alone. Automotive-research resource NADAguides.com recently recognized that growth and the rea...

Resurgent Toyota Retakes Lead in Global Auto Sales

Wed, 23 May 2012 09:30:27 -0400

Adam Skolnick, general manager of Greater Boston Toyota dealership Toyota of Watertown, looks out over his full dealership lot and smiles, knowing that one year ago he was facing a much different picture. Inventories at Toyota dealerships were sp...

New England Auto Media Honor Mazda Miata's Affordable, Open-Air Ride

Tue, 22 May 2012 09:45:23 -0400

New England's convertible season is a short yet treasured time of the year for local driving enthusiasts, and the region's automotive journalists have a drop-top in mind for those looking to go open air on a budget this summer. The New England Mo...

Subaru's Outback and Legacy Plant to Break New Ground

Tue, 22 May 2012 09:30:20 -0400

Following a record year of sales for its Outback wagon and Legacy sedan in 2011, Subaru has announced that it will meet the increasing demand at Subaru dealerships by expanding the central Indiana plant where the vehicles are built. The Japanese ...

Buick Pulls Double Duty on 10 Most Comfortable Cars Under $30,000 List

Thu, 17 May 2012 09:30:11 -0400

Buick has been trying to perform a bit of a balancing act lately, steadily tweaking its lineup at Buick dealerships to appeal to a broader range of buyers while maintaining the brand's reputation for refinement. The automaker's latest accolades h...

2013 Corvette ZR1 to Pace the Race at the Indianapolis 500

Wed, 16 May 2012 09:30:14 -0400

During the course of the Indianapolis 500's near century-long history, there have been more Chevys designated as pace cars than any other make, and this year the bowtie brand will showcase the most powerful production pace car in the event's histo...

Local Massachusetts Subaru Dealer Holds Safe Travel Clinic for Canine Companions

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:45:39 -0400

Whether they walk on two legs or four, every one of your car's passengers deserves the same level of protection in the event of a crash. That is just one fact that Mastria Subaru and the Brockton Blue Dog Shelter want to remind dog owners of durin...

Porsche 911 Carrera Earns Praise from International Design Community

Tue, 15 May 2012 09:30:54 -0400

New cars are regularly judged by consumers, the automotive press and industry researchers, but they are rarely evaluated strictly through the discerning lens of the broader design community. The red dot product design awards have done just that s...

Subaru Ushers in Spring with Best April Sales Ever

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:45:10 -0400

Spring's fresh flowers blossomed right alongside Subaru sales last month, as the automaker recently reported its best April sales ever at U.S. Subaru dealerships. With the help of a six-percent sales jump last month compared to April 2011, Subaru...

Raise the Roof: Mazda Sees Fastest Year-to-Date Sales Since 1994

Mon, 14 May 2012 09:30:10 -0400

The last time that Mazda got off to this fast of a sales start, Ace of Base's "The Sign" was a number one hit and "Forrest Gump" was about to dominate at the box office. Through April of this year, Mazda's U.S. sales are up 21.5 percent year-over...

Ford of Londonderry Offers an Advance Look at the 2013 Ford Escape

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:45:20 -0400

While buyers will have to wait until next month to take home an all-new 2013 Ford Escape, Ford of Londonderry will be offering an advance look at the crossover during its sneak-peek party on Tuesday, May 15. The southern New Hampshire Ford dealer ...

April Showers Don't Slow BMW Sales

Thu, 10 May 2012 09:30:13 -0400

They say April showers bring May flowers, but BMW's sales blossomed last month as the brand reported a 12-percent increase in U.S. sales compared to April 2011. Riding the momentum of a strong first quarter, the automaker moved 21,062 units off o...

Lexus Bests Porsche, Infiniti in Motor Trend Hybrid Shootout

Wed, 09 May 2012 10:00:10 -0400

No other luxury automaker has dedicated itself to hybrid vehicles as much as Lexus, and that expertise was made clear in a recent Motor Trend magazine comparison. The all-new 2013 Lexus GS 450h available at Lexus dealerships prevailed over the 20...

Land Rover's Rookie Hits a Home Run with April Sales

Wed, 09 May 2012 09:45:23 -0400

As the baseball season kicked off last month, the 2012 Range Rover Evoque continued its rookie-of-the-year campaign at Land Rover dealers, selling 806 units in the United States. The 2012 North American Truck of the Year helped Land Rover's U.S. s...

Fuel-Efficient Models Drive Ford Sales in April

Wed, 09 May 2012 09:30:30 -0400

Not too long ago, the prospect of $4-per-gallon gas prices would have spelled doom for auto sales, but some automakers have turned a negative into a positive by developing fuel-efficient lineups. This is evidenced by Ford's U.S. sales from last mo...

High Demand Means No Summer Shutdown at Jeep Grand Cherokee Plant

Tue, 08 May 2012 09:45:36 -0400

While other businesses slow down in productivity this July due to the usual summer lull, the Jeep Grand Cherokee's Jefferson North assembly plant in Detroit will be churning out new models at full throttle. With sales of the SUV up 37 percent yea...

Edmunds.com Honors the Cadillac CTS for Its Long Game

Tue, 08 May 2012 09:30:25 -0400

Luxury-car shoppers are typically focused on premium materials, cutting-edge technology and refined drivetrains when making their purchase, but how well that whole package keeps its value over time remains an important, oft-overlooked considerati...

Acuras Take a Superhero-Supporting Role in 'The Avengers'

Mon, 07 May 2012 09:45:17 -0400

In the new film "The Avengers" it takes exceptional talent to be a part of S.H.I.E.L.D, so it is only fitting that Acura would pull out all the stops to supply the government-protection agency with specialized vehicles fit for duty. Featuring mil...

Porsche Macan to Bring High Performance to Compact SUV Segment

Mon, 07 May 2012 09:30:22 -0400

Although billed as a compact SUV, the 2014 Porsche Macan will pack a big punch when it arrives at Porsche dealerships late next year, bringing along a dedicated high-performance option to its class for the first time. According to British auto pu...

New Dodge Dart Lands on Ward's 10 Best Interiors List

Fri, 04 May 2012 09:30:11 -0400

Though it won't make its Dodge dealership debut until June, the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart is already receiving accolades from the automotive media. The upcoming reboot of the iconic Dart name has been named to the 2012 Ward's 10 Best Interiors list,...