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Mike Castrucci of Alexandria has Ford Escape ready for customers ALEXANDRIA, Ky., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- After the doom and gloom that had cast a pall over the Detroit auto industry a few years ago, Ford Motor Company has responded stronger than ever by being one of the leaders in the industry. Mike Castrucci of Alexandria is proud to be offering a full line of Ford and Lincoln products. One of the most popular vehicles that have help Ford stay above the fray is the Ford...

Minivans, SUVs and sedans available WHEAT RIDGE, Colo., May 22, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- There are many reasons for someone to buy a used car over a new car. The biggest motivator is going to be the price. People looking for a specific type of vehicle may be able to purchase a better used vehicle for the same amount or less than what a new car would cost. Medved Autoplex is currently running a special on used cars at liquidation pricing near Denver. Potential buyers who take...

San Antonio GMC dealer has full selection of new crossover SAN ANTONIO, May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- For a vehicle to stand out as versatile in the market, it needs to offer a lot of different qualities. This can be a tough task for automakers in the manufacturing process. But it seems GMC has hit the nail on the head when it comes to the new Acadia. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130517/CG15598) Prior to the 2013 model year, the Acadia was already a popular...

LINCOLN, Ala., May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley joined more than 1,500 associates at Honda Manufacturing of Alabama (HMA) today to celebrate the start of mass production of the all-new 2014 Acura MDX luxury sport utility vehicle. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130502/CL06802 ) HMA is now the exclusive global production source of the Acura MDX, along with key Honda light truck models, including the Odyssey minivan, the Pilot sport utility vehicle...

-Infiniti G Sedan Up 29 Percent and JX Crossover Increases 24 Percent - NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Infiniti today reported U.S. sales of 7,844 vehicles for the month of April, an increase of 10.0 percent versus 7,129 units a year earlier. Calendar year-to-date sales for Infiniti are 35,220, up 5.6 percent from 33,349 units in 2012. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20080506/INFINITIBADGELOGO ) Highlights of Infiniti's sales performance in April...

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Best April sales since 2007 37th-consecutive month of year-over-year sales gains Seven Chrysler Group vehicles set sales records for month of April Dodge Dart compact car records highest monthly sales since 2012 vehicle launch Dodge Durango sales up 65 percent; best April sales since 2005 Jeep® Grand Cherokee sales up 27 percent; best April sales since 2005 Ram Truck brand sales up 49 percent; largest percentage sales gain of...

Industry Transaction Prices Decrease 0.5 Percent from March 2013, Increase from April 2012; Compact Car Share Increases on KBB.com in April 2013 IRVINE, Calif., May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The estimated average transaction price for light vehicles in the United States was $31,356 in April 2013, down $170 (0.5 percent) from last month, March 2013, and up $154 (0.4 percent) from a year ago, April 2012, according to Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used car...

7-passenger crossovers test their true capabilities for San Antonio drivers SAN ANTONIO, April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- When two vehicles have very similar capabilities and performances, it can be difficult to decide which vehicle is the better fit. Both the 2013 Dodge Journey and 2013 Kia Sorento are capable 7-passenger crossovers with the strength and versatility to suit families of all sizes. The 2013 Dodge Journey vs 2013 Kia Sorento is a tough call, but the new Dodge in San...

Truck Sales Continue Strength with New-Home Construction, Low Fuel Prices; Mid-Size Sedan Race Heats Up IRVINE, Calif., April 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Through the first three weeks of April 2013, new-car sales are on pace to remain above a 15 million unit annual selling pace for the sixth consecutive month, according to Kelley Blue Book www.kbb.com, the leading provider of new and used car information. Kelley Blue Book projects light vehicle sales to surpass 1.3 million units by...

Phoenix Marketing International Measures Lasting Impact of Automotive Super Bowl Ads Detroit, MI (PRWEB) April 23, 2013 Phoenix Marketing International’s Automotive Practice reveals interesting findings on the best and worst automotive ads that aired during the 2013 Super Bowl. Audi, Hyundai, Kia, Lincoln, Mercedes, Toyota, and Volkswagen each aired at least one ad during this year’s big game. “Of course airing a Super Bowl ad is first and foremost about exposure,” notes Phoenix...