Don’t call it a CUV, crossover, or sports wagon. “The ZDX is truly a luxury performance coupe – plus,” said Jeff Conrad, vice president of Acura sales. “The emotional coupe styling coupled with a luxurious and dramatic interior and surprising versatility, allows the ZDX to define its own segment and attract an entirely new customer.”

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The Acura Division posted sales of 9,005, for March 2009. This is a decline of 29.5 percent compared to March 2008 and an increase of 1,346 vehicles versus the previous month. Sales of the Acura TSX sports sedan, the brand’s second-best-selling model for the month, increased 16.6 percent, to 2,556. The newly designed Acura TL sold 3,231 units, increasing over the previous month by 741 untis.

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Acura of Peabody announces today that customers purchasing a 2009 TL through March 31st will be eligible for a special two payment program. Acura of Peabody will make the first 2 payments up to $500 per month totaling $1000 total contribution.

An offer this good is hard to pass up. The dealership boasts over 65 new TL’s in stock. The all new TL has a brand new design and follows in the tradition of a performance vehicle with technological advancements that could only come from Acura.

Additionally, Acura of Peabody has substantially low financing available on the new TL. With rates starting at just 2.9% and lease prices starting at $399 per month, it’s no wonder the TL has become one of the most desirable vehicles to purchase in this unsteady economy. Acura of Peabody is dedicated to financing their customers and providing aggressive lease campaigns. The two payment program is unique to Acura of Peabody but will only last through the end of March.

For an even greater punch, the dealership is offering customers the opportunity to win a weekend getaway in Stowe, Vermont. There is no purchase necessary and all it takes is a visit to the Peabody area Acura dealership to register.

“We want to make dreams of owning a new 2009 Acura a reality. We hope Acura consumers will take advantage of the 2 payment program…it’s a great deal,” says Joel Avery, General Manager at Acura of Peabody.

Additional model specials are also available through March 31st. Contact the Acura sales department at sales@acurapeabody.com today for a quote.

Acura of Peabody on the North shore offers the largest selection of Acura cars at great prices. They also have an award winning service and parts department. Acura of Peabody has been serving the Massachusetts and New Hampshire community since 1994. To schedule an Acura test drive, call 978-532-9110 or visit http://www.acurapeabody.com

[Source: WebWire]

Phoenix, AZ (PRWEB) February 25, 2009 — AutohausAZ.com (Autohaus Arizona, Inc.), a leading global auto parts E-Tailer that markets OEM auto parts for European and Japanese (Asian) cars, was announced as the international winner of the Online Sales Team of the Year Stevie® Award and one of the three finalists worldwide for the E-Commerce Customer Service Stevie® Award in the 3rd Annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service, held in Las Vegas, February 9, 2009. The Stevie Awards, often referred to as “the business world’s Oscars”, were created to honor and generate worldwide recognition of the efforts, accomplishments and positive contributions of outstanding companies and their people.

AutohausAZ has built its 30-year reputation on professional integrity, personalized and friendly customer service and high-quality auto parts. A large part of the company’s success comes from treating customers with the utmost respect while also providing a unique personalized, caring touch. AutohausAZ.com strongly believes that customer service is a companywide commitment, not just a department. Therefore, everyone at AutohausAZ plays an important role in building long-term customer relationships.

“We’re thrilled to be recognized as the Online Sales Team of the Year and E-Commerce Customer Service Finalist. These awards, in addition to the Website of the Year Finalist Stevie Award bestowed upon us in November, demonstrate just how strongly committed AutohausAZ.com is to providing the highest quality customer service experience possible,” stated Carolyn Lefebvre, President/CEO of Autohaus Arizona, Inc.

“It’s extremely gratifying to receive worldwide recognition from the Stevie® Awards Committee. These awards, along with all the positive feedback we receive from our valued customers, motivate everyone at AutohausAZ.com to continue providing the very best service possible to each and every one of our customers.”

AutohausAZ.com stands out from the competition by internally performing all critical functions – designing and maintaining a user-friendly website, answering customer calls and emails, pulling, packing and shipping auto parts and designing in-house programs to continually improve accuracy & efficiency while decreasing training time. AutohausAZ feels it is not in the customer’s nor the company’s best interests to lose control over the performance of critical customer service functions and, unlike its competitors, does not “outsource” any of these areas. This has allowed AutohausAZ.com to consistently provide the personalized touch that its customers have come to expect.

‘This year’s Stevie Award honorees demonstrate that even in challenging economic times, it’s possible for organizations to continue to shine in sales and customer service, the two most important functions in business: acquiring and keeping customers,’ said Michael Gallagher, president of the Stevie Awards.

About AutohausAZ:
Autohaus Arizona, Inc. began in 1979 as Autohaus Phoenix, a local wholesale distributor of European auto parts in Phoenix. The Company launched its website in 1998 and today AutohausAZ.com distributes OEM European auto parts and Japanese auto parts to wholesale and retail customers worldwide. Specializing in German car parts (Audi, BMW, Mercedes Benz, Mini Cooper, Porsche, and Volkswagen), AutohausAZ.com also carries a wide selection of auto parts for Swedish (Saab, Volvo), British (LandRover, Jaguar) and Japanese/Asian cars (Acura, Honda, Infiniti, Lexus, Nissan and Toyota, to name just a few). For more information on AutohausAZ, please visit our website at http://www.AutohausAZ.com.

AutohausAZ.com is not a newbie to public recognition, with numerous prestigious awards having been bestowed upon the Company in the past two years including such honors as:
Diversity Business (2009) – Top 100 Women-Owned Businesses in Arizona; Top 50 Diversity-Owned Businesses in Arizona; Top 100 Privately-Held Businesses in Arizona
Diversity Business (2008) – Top 500 Women-Owned Businesses in the US; Top 100 Small Businesses in Arizona; Top 100 Diversity-Owned Businesses in Arizona; Top 100 Woman-Owned Businesses in Arizona
Inc. Magazine (2008) – named to the Inc 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in the US; Top 100 Businesses in the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale metro area; Top 100 Retail Companies in the US
Arizona Small Business Association – ASBA (2008) – Arizona Company to Watch
Stevie Awards (2008) – Website of the Year Finalist in Women in Business Stevie Awards
Arizona Woman Magazine (2008) – Million Dollar Club

[Source: PRWeb]

Even though CUV sales are tanking across the country, Acura is apparently still set on introducing an opponent to the stylish, yet market-failing BMW X6.  Rumor has it that the Acura CUV will be sharing the chassis and drive train with the recently redesigned 4th generation Acura TL.

While every popular auto site across the web has been publishing camouflaged spy shot photos and speculative illustrations of the upcoming Acura CUV, AcuraBoard.com has what appears to be a fully revealed, yet cropped, profile shot.  This was sent to us from an anonymous tipster.  Please let us know if you know the origins of this photo.

The all-new 2009 TSX sports sedan was Acura’s top-selling model with January sales of 2,406 units, up 11.6 percent compared to January 2008, based on the daily selling rate*. Total Acura sales tallied 7,856 units, down 32.4 percent compared to last year.

“Customers are willing to invest in a brand they trust” said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of sales. “Increased sales of the all-new TSX, with its balance of luxury and efficiency, demonstrate this trust in today’s challenging marketplace.”

January sales for Acura sedans, which includes the all-new 2009 TL with sales of 2,317 units, totaled 4,931 units, down 16.9 percent from January 2008. The MDX luxury SUV led Acura light truck sales with 2,124 sold, while the RDX crossover SUV reached 801 units.

For media information and high-resolution photos of Acura vehicles, please visit www.acuranews.com. For consumer information, please visit www.acura.com.

*The daily selling rate is calculated with 26 selling days for January 2009 and 25 selling days for January 2008.

[Source: Acura News]

Even though we’re committed to publishing Acura news, we do our best to stay unbiased. However, after reading the CNN comparison between the Acura TL Tech (3.5L 280 hp) and the Infiniti G37 Journey (3.7L 325 hp), we have to say that the premise of the entire comparison is flawed.

The comparison was conducted by Alex Taylor and his objective was to compare these two “$40,000” cars. The TL tech comes in below $40,000, yet the G37 Journey has a $42,995 tag. A more comparable comparison would have included the TL SH-AWD (3.7L 305 hp).

Overall, Taylor enjoyed the TL, stating, “the styling was eye-catchingly attractive without being over the top, and its performance, provided by a 3.5-liter 280-horsepower V6, was sprightly without being aggressive. All the features, including navigation system with voice recognition, and rear-view camera, were included as standard equipment in the base price of $39,445 including delivery”.

Jump over to see the entire review.

[Source: CNN]

In writing about the current recession, Ryan Douthit of CarDomain mentions that the only people shopping for a luxury sports sedan right now are banker’s who benefited from the recent socialist bailout of banks by the feds. While the white collar paupers now have the means to shop for uber-expensive luxo sports sedans, rolling up to the office at Bank of America in a DB7 might rub a whistle blower the wrong way.

It’s time to get sensible and mainstream, to stay out of the spotlight. There are some good choices for the luxo sport sedan that will satisfy your needs without forcing you to testify in front of congress. The Audi A4 Quattro, Lexus GS 350 and BMW 335i all come to mind…but the problem is, they’ve worked so hard to build their brand cachet, even if you are being sensible, everyone will think you splurged.

Douthit goes on to say, “…I think one of the few cars that is genuinely perceived as being sensible, and has any measure of sporty pedigree would have to be the 2009 Acura TL we’re looking at this week.”

Check out the rest of Douthit’s article here.

[Source: CarDomain]