http://www.haselwoodtimes.com “Your source for automotive news, tips, and savings.” Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:29:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en On-sale date set for August 24 The all-new 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid coupe is set to debut at dealers on August 24, 2010, with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) starting at $19,200, plus a destination and handling charge of $750, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced. Developed as a stylish, ... http://www.haselwoodtimes.com/2010/07/all-new-2011-honda-cr-z-sport-hybrid-coupe-to-start-at-19200/ The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has announced that the all-new Toyota Sienna van and redesigned 2011 Avalon full-size sedan have each earned “Top Safety Pick” awards. The “Top Safety Pick” is the highest safety designation awarded by the IIHS.  To qualify for the award, a vehicle must earn the ... http://www.haselwoodtimes.com/2010/07/2011-toyota-sienna-and-avalon-earn-insurance-institute-for-highway-safety-%e2%80%98top-safety-pick%e2%80%99-award/ Warm sunny days mean vacations or weekend getaways, and many families take to the road with a camper in tow. Whether you are towing a camper, trailer or boat - regardless of the size - it means you will want to take steps to make sure the vehicle you are ... http://www.haselwoodtimes.com/2010/07/preparing-your-vehicle-for-the-long-haul/ The 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee joins the 2010 Dodge Journey, 2010 Dodge Avenger*, 2010 Chrysler Sebring*, and the 2010 Jeep® Patriot (equipped with available seat mounted air bag) as 2010 Top Safety Picks, according to IIHS. Chrysler Group vehicles represent more than 20 percent of the total mid-size SUVs awarded Top ... http://www.haselwoodtimes.com/2010/07/all-new-2011-jeep%c2%ae-grand-cherokee-earns-%e2%80%98top-safety-pick%e2%80%99-from-the-insurance-institute-for-highway-safety/ Consumers made the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro the best-selling sports car in the U.S. for the first full year of sales. From May 2009 to May 2010, Camaro posted 99,872 total sales, outselling its closest competitor by nearly 20,000 vehicles. Camaro continues to bring new customers to Chevrolet dealerships – at ... http://www.haselwoodtimes.com/2010/07/at-one-year-camaro-leads-us-sports-car-segment-and-wins-new-chevrolet-customers-globally/ The first 2011 Regals begin to roll off dealer lots Not even on the dealer lot for 24 hours, the first 2011 Buick Regal was sold in Elgin, Ill. by the Woody Buick GMC dealership outside Chicago. The owner of the Regal is a 44 year old executive at a manufacturing ... http://www.haselwoodtimes.com/2010/06/buick-delivers-first-regal-in-the-united-states/ Honda Civic GX natural gas car earns top spot for seventh straight year Four Honda vehicles earned recognition from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) as among the greenest vehicles of 2010 with the Civic GX natural gas car earning the title of American’s greenest vehicle for the seventh ... http://www.haselwoodtimes.com/2010/06/honda-vehicle-earns-1-ranking-on-aceee%e2%80%99s-%e2%80%9cgreenest-vehicles-of-2010%e2%80%9d-list-for-the-tenth-year-in-a-row/ The Rocky Mountain Automotive Press association (RMAP) named the all-new Ram 3500 Heavy Duty pickup its 2010 Outstanding Truck. The award marks the second consecutive RMAP truck-of-the-year title for Ram following the 2009 win for the Ram 1500. The 2010 Ram Heavy Duty brings increased capability and innovative new features to ... http://www.haselwoodtimes.com/2010/06/ram-heavy-duty-wins-2010-rocky-mountain-automotive-press-association-truck-of-the-year-title/ Summer is the perfect time to hit the road and discover new back roads in your state or drive cross-country. A summer road trip is a great opportunity for those once-in-a-lifetime experiences and a great way to make memories with your friends and family. A little planning and preparation will ... http://www.haselwoodtimes.com/2010/06/how-to-have-a-safe-and-fun-summer-road-trip/ A New Dimension of Scion was unveiled with two new production vehicles – the all-new 2011 iQ premium micro-subcompact and the second-generation 2011 tC sports coupe – at the New York International Auto Show.  The tC is scheduled to arrive in dealerships later this fall, while the iQ will go ... http://www.haselwoodtimes.com/2010/06/scion-unveils-a-new-dimension-at-the-new-york-auto-show-with-all-new-2011-iq-and-tc-production-models/