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U.S. consumers take note of diesel 0

Posted on December 02, 2011 by Automotive News

U.S. consumers take note of diesel
While their sales account for only a sliver of the US market — less than 3 percent — industry experts say that could soon change: Gas prices remain in flux. Government regulators are pushing for higher fuel economy standards. …
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iPerceptions Releases Automotive Industry Report Q3 2011
The report found that more automotive website visitors came to research price and fewer came to research vehicle features than in the previous quarter, which suggests increasing price sensitivity from buyers. The report also found that purchase …
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Mazda to Exhibit Biante GRANZ Minivan at 2011 Tokyo Motor Show 0

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Automotive News

Mazda to Exhibit Biante GRANZ Minivan at 2011 Tokyo Motor Show
The 2011 Tokyo show will open to public from December 3, 2011 at the Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Center). The Mazda Biante GRANZ exhibits strength and quality levels that are a class above, with styling motifs taken from Mazda's new …
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Car reviews 2012 Mazda3 revamp shoots for the sky on performance
The Mazda3 — the company's competition for hot sellers like the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic — was due for a makeover, and gets it for 2012, but most of the work was done under the hood, where you can't see it. And, frankly, it's a little hard to …
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Auto Express Car Reviews
By Dan Strong It's the UK's most powerful diesel family hatch, and at £5000 less than the VW Golf GTD, this hot Mazda 3 looks strong value for money. The facelifted car debuted at September's Frankfurt Motor Show, and this model offers 182bhp from its …
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Ford Escape Gets Early Edge over New Honda CR-V in Online Consideration, Says 0

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Automotive News

Ford Escape Gets Early Edge over New Honda CR-V in Online Consideration, Says
"The Escape and CR-V will fight to outdo each other, but they'll also have a lot of other competitors in an increasingly strong segment that includes other popular choices like the Chevy Equinox, Nissan Rogue and Toyota RAV4. …
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SUV flips, second driver flees on foot after crash on West Main Street
A Jeep Grand Cherokee with two children on board overturned after the SUV collided with a Nissan sports car east of Snowflake Ice Cream. The female driver of the Jeep and the young passengers were not seriously injured, but were taken to Peconic Bay …
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Ford Escape Shows More Consumer Interest Than New Honda CR-V
“The Escape and CR-V will fight to outdo each other, but they'll also have a lot of other competitors in an increasingly strong segment that includes other popular choices like the Chevy Equinox, Nissan Rogue and Toyota RAV4..” Ford Escape Shows More …
Read more on San Francisco Bay Area Today (press release)

A New Face Hits the World of Automotive Reviews 0

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Automotive News

Colleyville, TX (PRWEB) October 31, 2011

There are many great names in the Automotive Review industry; such as Motor Trend, Car and Driver, Auto Trader, and even the more humorous reviews like BBCs television program, Top Gear. All of these provide wonderful reports and reviews on all kinds of automobiles. You can now add another name to that prestigious listan energetic and tenacious 22 year old young man from Colleyville, TX, Bobby Johnson. Bobbys vision is to bring the automotive world directly to auto enthusiasts and consumers alike with the production of first-person, in-depth automotive reviews focusing mainly on the new car market. These videos can be found on his YouTube channel, GrandPrixGTP02, and although his vision seems revolutionary, he admits that this wasnt entirely his creation.

I really have to give a lot of credit to my good friend and fellow automotive reviewer, Kyle Lindsey, a.k.a. Saabkyle04, from Monroe, NC, he said. Kyle was the original creator of this particular style of automotive review. It was the inspiration from watching his videos, combined with my own ambition and car-guy nature that started me in on this path that Im on now. Bobby goes on to explain that Kyles reviews focused on just about any make, model and year of car, truck, or SUV, while Bobby decided to take a different approach and focus primarily on the newest vehicles on the market. I wanted to be different from Kyle for a couple of reasons, he said. One reason is that I didnt want to be an outright copycat, and another is because many others on YouTube had already taken Kyles idea and run with it. But the main reason is the fact that my true interest is in new cars. Within recent times, Kyle has started in on the new vehicle path, too, bringing in not only new cars, but luxury and exotic vehicles as well. Although they are both in the car review business, Bobby and Kyle have spoken numerous times and both agree that there never has been, currently is, or ever will be a competition between them.

The whole idea behind each of Bobbys reviews is to provide a realistic approach to viewing and researching new vehicles. I just got tired of watching the same slide shows and hearing the same monotone robotic voices. I know its been said that pictures say a thousand words, but, to me, that statement just didnt ring true when it comes to cars. Pictures cant let you hear how an engine sounds, describe the feel of the interiors quality, and so on. Sources for his reviews are plentiful as there are many auto dealerships in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. Bobby continually touches base with these dealers and most of them gladly provide him the keys to vehicles hes specified, designate a spot for him to film his review, and then let him do his work. Before he begins any review, Bobby takes time to talk with knowledgeable folks, as well as study any and everything he can get his hands on regarding the vehicle hes going to film. Each review is between 15 and 20 minutes in length and covers just about every aspect of the vehicle. Impressively, Bobby films his review and publishes the video on YouTube without edits. Its as though Im therelooking through the car myself! Its incredible the amount of information he gets in a 15 minute video, said one subscriber of Bobbys YouTube channel.

As far as vehicles go, Bobby says that there are endless possibilities. So far hes been working with many local dealers within the immediate DFW area. The first dealer I started with was Classic Chevrolet, the nations #1 volume Chevrolet dealer. Former internet sales manager, Justin Norwood, was the person that helped me get the first ever sets of keys in my video career. From there, Bobby acquired many more dealership contacts, including Texas Nissan of Grapevine, Grapevine Ford/ Lincoln, Texas Toyota of Grapevine, and DFW Audi in Euless, TX. So far, those places have been my main contacts, and have never failed to disappoint, he says. Within recent months, he has gotten in touch with even more dealers such as Classic Dodge/ Chrysler/ Jeep/ Mazda of Denton, TX; Don Herring Mitsubishi of Irving, TX; and more. While his main focus is aimed at the more affordable side of the industry, his hopes are to start working with high end and exotic vehicles such as BMW, Mercedes Benz, and ultimately hit the big leagues like Ferrari and Lamborghini. He says that those particular brands are a fantastic goal to pursue and he hopes that someday hell be able to review those cars at a more in-depth level.

So whether youre a consumer and want more information before going to a dealership or just a car fanatic who likes watching car reviews to stay in tune with the latest automotive technology, you need to visit Bobbys YouTube channel: GrandPrixGTP02 for some awesome video reviews of the latest and greatest new vehicles.

If you are a new car dealer in the DFW Metroplex and would like more information, Bobby can be contacted at: 817.965.2679 or 1999gagt1(at)gmail(dot)com

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Lamborghini dealership's cars are costly but some are selling 0

Posted on November 14, 2011 by Automotive News

Lamborghini dealership's cars are costly but some are selling
The dealership closed two years ago due to inefficiencies in operation, including a service shop that was too small, said Brazill, who worked there. Tyler Corder, chief financial officer of Findlay Automotive, said his company was approached by Audi, …
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Audi A7 Selected by AUTOMOBILE Magazine as the 2012 "Automobile of the Year"
Visit http://models.audiusa.com/a7 to learn more about the 2012 Audi A7. Audi of America, Inc. and its US dealers offer a full line of German-engineered luxury vehicles. AUDI AG is among the most successful luxury automotive brands globally. …
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Audi and Columbia University Kick Off 'Experiments in Motion' in New York City
Audi of America, Inc. and its US dealers offer a full line of German-engineered luxury vehicles. AUDI AG is among the most successful luxury automotive brands globally. During 2010 Audi was the top performing luxury brand in Europe, and broke all-time …
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Lamborghini Dallas Fall Owners’ Rally: Driven in North Texas 0

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Automotive News

Dallas, Texas (PRWEB) October 28, 2011

It was a perfect morning with temperatures in the 70s as 19 Lamborghinis roared from the parking lot of Lamborghini Dallas for their Fall Owners’ Rally. The route took the drivers 15 miles north on Central Expressway as on-lookers snapped pictures with their cell phones. They exited at Fairview and headed northeast through New Hope and Blue Ridge, then south to Caddo Mills and Royce City before reaching their destination at Lake Ray Hubbard.

Somewhere along the way, part of the group made a wrong turn and had to create a new route through the back roads that didnt show on their navigation systems. It was quite an adventure, but everyone had a great time exploring the open roads and new scenery.

When the participants arrived at The Harbor on the east shore of Lake Ray Hubbard, they were greeted by a live band playing at the annual Rockin On The Docks festival. Arts and crafts vendors along with many food tents lined the dock, as people enjoyed the beautiful weather along the lakefront.

Lamborghini clients enjoyed a terrific meal at Luna de Noche, as they shared stories about the drive and how much fun it was to be part of a group that shared a passion for these Italian supercars. Everyone was excited to spend the rest of the weekend watching the Rangers and the Cowboys defeat the teams from St. Louis, so they departed around 2pm and headed back towards Dallas.

The group is looking forward to their next gathering on November 12th for Boardwalk Auto Groups Exotic Poker Run which will begin at Boardwalk Ferrari and end at Lamborghini Dallas. The best hand wins prizes and the drivers all celebrate the adventure with a sit down lunch at the conclusion.

About Boardwalk Automotive Group

Boardwalk Automotive Group is one of the premier auto groups in the nation representing Audi, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Porsche, and Volkswagen. Learn more about Boardwalk Automotive Group at http://www.BoardwalkAutoGroup.com.

About Brian Ongaro

Brian Ongaro joined Boardwalk in September 2010 as Vice President of Sales and Marketing, on the heels of directing a Columbus, Ohio-based dealership group that included Lamborghini, among its nameplates. With 28 years in broadcast management, Ongaro brings a wealth of organizational management and innovative marketing experience to Boardwalk. Learn more about Brian Ongaro at http://www.BrianOngaro.com.

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