Baby Boxster? Speculation About a New Entry-Level Porsche 356

Friday, 29 January, 2010

So you want a Porsche Boxster, but your working with limited garage space. Well, Porsche may just have you covered. The head of the Volkswagen Group, Martin Winterdorn, revealed the possibility of a new entry level Porsche model. It's being called the 356 and will enter the lineup below the Boxster and Cayman. The details are far from concrete at this point. Speculation was initiated by this comment from Winterdorn, ""The Porsche model range is firmly based on the 911, Boxster, Cayenne and Cayman, and it will stay that way. We are also investigating opportunities for a smaller sports…

Some Camry, RAV4, Tacoma, and Other Toyota Models are UNAFFECTED by the Recall, Available Today!

Friday, 29 January, 2010

Christine Knowles

I have some great news to share with you regarding the Toyota Recall. As it turns out the problems affecting certain Toyotas are due to a certain brand of gas pedal which has only been installed in some cars at some assembly plants. What that means is Toyota vehicles with other brands of gas pedals remain completely unaffected by the recall. I am happy to tell you, that Checkered Flag Toyota currently has in stock, available for sale, and I stress NOT AFFECTED BY THE RECALL models including: Camry, Camry Hybrids, RAV4, Tacoma, Sienna, Venza, Solara, Yaris, 4Runner, FJ Cruiser…

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What does driving a Porsche Boxter Spyder sound like? Take a listen (and look)

Thursday, 28 January, 2010

Christine Knowles

If you love Porsche, or drums, you'll totally dig this video. It's the official trailer from the LA Motorshow displaying the new Porsche Boxter Spyder. Check it out then hit me up on Checkered Flag Auto Group's facebook fan page and let me know what you think!

Here's what Porsche has to say about it:
"Taking an idea back to the basics, turning old values into new benchmarks, reforming a vehicle concept even though it has forever been deemed a classic. Aren't these all apparent contradictions? On the contrary, for it is abiding by these…
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Toyota Press Release Describing Suspended Sales of Select Vehicles

Wednesday, 27 January, 2010

Christine Knowles

Toyota owners are currently being bombarded from all directions with news stories, blog articles (guilty), and water-cooler conversation regarding the Toyota Recalls. As a Toyota owner myself (my husband drives a 2007 Camry) the only one I really want to hear from is Toyota. In case you feel the same way, below is the actual press release from Toyota describing the situation in full, including which models are affected, which production plants are involved, and which Toyota models are not involved in the recall. If you still have questions feel free to call us 757-490-111, email, or click to chat…
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Sneak Peak of the Redesigned 2011 Honda Odyssey!

Wednesday, 27 January, 2010

Christine Knowles

If the Jetsons lived next door to you, you would likely find the new 2011 Honda Odyssey parked in their driveway. Just look at this thing, with its sharp, aerodynamic design, redesigned tail lights, and smokin' double exhausts, she's a modern beauty!

For more information on the new 2011 Honda Odyssey, including availability, specs, and pricing, stay tuned to your Honda Norfolk dealer, Checkered Flag Honda.
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Toyota Halts Sales and Production of Several Models- Recall Info

Wednesday, 27 January, 2010

Christine Knowles

Toyota announced yesterday that it will halt sales of eight Toyota models temporarily as they work to resolve the issue of accelerator sticking. The affected models include Corolla, Camry, Rav4, Matrix, Avalon, Highlander, Tundra, and Sequoia. In addition to the sales freeze, Toyota is also halting production of these models for a short time. Last week Checkered Flag told you about the recall that was announced addressing these same models. You can see a full…
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New Ban Prohibits Texting While Driving

Tuesday, 26 January, 2010

Christine Knowles

Here's to safer roads, that is of course, assuming folks obey the new texting while driving law. Today, the U.S. Department of transportation took a big step towards the safety of big rig and bus drivers, their passengers and all of us who share the road with them. It is now illegal for commercial truck and bus drivers to text while driving. They are trying to send a clear message that distracted driving is unsafe and will not be tolerated. To put the danger in perspective the DOT sites research from Virginia Tech indicating that "truck drivers who…
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Top Gear Celebrates 200th Issue with a Top 20 Cars List

Tuesday, 26 January, 2010

Christine Knowles

In celebration of their 200th issue, the fellas at Top Gear magazine compiled what they call a "haphazard ramble through 17 years of the world's shiniest car mag, including the best and worst cars we've ever driven, the greatest journeys and the top jaw-breaking pictures." They started with the good news first. So you know I had to peruse their list of the Top 20 Cars and brag about the Checkered Flag models that were included.

The guys at Checkered Flag Honda will be happy to learn that both the Honda Civic Type R, and the Honda NSX-R…
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Take $9000 of Your New 2009 Porsche Cayenne Right Now

Monday, 25 January, 2010

Christine Knowles

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Video- 2010 Hyundai Tucson Minus the Old Style, Plus a Little Britney

Monday, 25 January, 2010

Christine Knowles

In my search for my next new car I've uncovered a surprising front-runner, the Hyundai Tucson. The reason I call it surprising, is because the old model Tucson did nothing for me. Although I loved the price tag, and the unbeatable warranty, the style left a little to be desired. Well, the 2010 model still has the great price, great warranty, but also looks completely different, and completely better! The design looks like a BMW and a Lexus had a baby. I think the size is sufficient for what I need, although I have not had a chance to…
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