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Sept/Oct 2011 Edition
The Fayetteville Press
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AUTOMOBILE SALES
Gas Prices Steer Buyers To Fuel-Efficient Cars
(NAPSI)—With oil hovering around $100 per barrel and gasoline prices continuing to rise, more
car buyers are interested in cars, trucks and utilities that offer fuel economy, especially those with
EPA-certified ratings of 40 mpg or more.
To achieve this, car manufacturers are working to improve aerodynamics and fuel-saving technologies.
For example, Ford recently designed the PowerShift, a dry dual-clutch automatic transmission,
six-speed automatic transmissions, electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) and EcoBoost engines
that save on fuel with no compromise to driving excitement.
One of their newest cars is the Focus SFE, EPA certified at 40 mpg highway and 28 mpg city.
Focus joins the 41-mpg-city Fusion Hybrid and 40-mpg-highway Fiesta in the 40-mpg-and-over club.
In addition, Lincoln MKZ Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient luxury sedan in America, with its 41mpg-city EPA-certified rating.
The arrival of the 2.0-liter EcoBoost engine later this year in the Edge crossover and Explorer
SUV will see two more nameplates join the best-in-class mpg club.
More of the company’s fuel economy stars include:
• Mustang V6: the first car in history to deliver the combination of 300-plus horsepower and more
than 30 mpg.
• F-150: Its 302-horsepower 3.7-liter V6 engine and six-speed automatic deliver a best-in-class
17 mpg city and 23 mpg highway.
• Fiesta: The combination of a 120-horsepower 1.6-liter four-cylinder and available six-speed
dual-clutch PowerShift automatic transmission delivers 40 mpg on the highway.
• Super Duty: The 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel engine delivers as much as 20 percent better fuel
economy than the 6.4-liter it replaced.
• Edge: Edge delivers 19 mpg city and a best-in-class 27 mpg highway. The upcoming 2.0-liter
EcoBoost engine in the 2012 Edge is expected to deliver even greater economy.
• Fusion Hybrid remains America’s most fuel-efficient midsize family sedan, topping the Toyota
Camry Hybrid by 10 mpg in the city, according to the EPA.
• Escape Hybrid, Transit Connect, Ranger and Lincoln MKZ Hybrid also lead their segments.
Car buyers will be paying close attention to mileage numbers in the near future and these efficient
cars are likely to benefit from that trend.
Peterson Toyota Chrysler
Dodge Jeep
4381 Fayetteville Road
P.O. Box 1735
Lumberton, NC 28359
(910) 738-5241
1-888-738-5241
Toll F
Frree
Cell: 910-624-7013
See Charles D. Coleman
Senior Sales Consultant
“To GOD be the Glory”
Send Charles A Customer
That Buys And You Will Earn
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Goldwayne
Motor Co.
2903 Murchison Road
Fayetteville, NC 28301
488-5662
David H. Richeson
CEO / Manager
488-5662
Clean Quality
Used Cars
"At Affordable Prices"
Call or Stop By & See Leroy Higgins at Leith Auto Mall
2012 Skibo Road * Fayetteville, NC
(910) 850-1200 0r (910) 864-1449
Big Sale On
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Interest Rate
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Selling Your Car
(NAPSI)—You can sell your car for more money if you follow a few steps:
• Clean it—Make sure the vehicle is presentable inside and out. You might
want to get scratches painted and dents removed.
• Snap it-Take photos of your shiny, clean car.
• List it—Use the pictures when you list it online to get shoppers’ attention.
• Sell it—Don’t just describe the car. Try to relate to the buyer, show why it’s
to his or her advantage to buy your vehicle.
• Prove it—Use a Carfax Vehicle History Report to help show your vehicle is
a good value, based on its history. This can support the price you’re asking.
Learn More
Visit www.carfax.com to get a report and more car-selling advice and information.
Autos of Fayetteville, Inc
1331 Ramsey Street * Fayetteville, NC 28301
Buy Here * Pay Here!
Used-Car Dealers
(NAPSI)—When it comes to getting a good deal on a used car, it helps to
know a good dealer. For example, when car shopping, seek out someone who:
• Has a good reputation. You probably want to work with someone local who
received good reviews in online rating services or who was recommended by
someone you know and trust. Use tools like Google Places to help find dealers
near you.
• Is open and up front with customers and is knowledgeable about their cars.
• Provides vehicle history so you can buy with more confidence. Carfax Advantage Dealers are committed to providing Carfax Reports on every car sold.
Learn More
To get reports and further car-buying advice, you can visit www.carfax.com.
“Car of the Month”
2005 Mitsubishi Galant LS
4D Sedan * Loaded * Silver
Must See! Priced to Sell - Call Dave
(910) 480-9470