Mitsubishi’s Exciting New Roadside Program

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

Earlier this month Mitsubishi announced that the Spyder, Lancer, Galant, Eclipse, Outlander, and the all-new i-MiEV plug-in electric vehicle will all receive Roadside Assistance from Agero, a company they chose to serve their U.S. customers.

For the i-MiEV this service will include: mobile charging, tire service, fluid service, lock-out assistance and towing. These services will be available from purchase until you’ve reached either 3 years or 36,000 miles, 24 hours a day.

For all other new Mitsubishi autos all those same features will be available, (obviously you will not be using the charging service, however they will jump start your car.) This 24 hour assistance will last from point of purchase until five years later, regardless of mileage.

The service will cover the owner or any other family member who happens to be inside of it at the time. Agero services North America and Europe, and is located in Bedford, MA.

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Kia Optima Diesel?

Posted on May 17, 2012 by
  1. Kia Motors America Public Relations Facebook  page is currently surveying (please be aware some users have used profanity) the public about their opinion on a diesel powered Optima. The response has been overwhelmingly positive. A good number of people also commented that they would like to see other Kias get the diesel treatment, such as the Soul and Sorento.

In Europe where diesel has always been  more popular, you can by a Sportage with a 2.0 liter R-Series turbodiesel, it gets approximately 27.6 MPG which is 5MPG better than what is currently available. It also produces 184HP which is 10HP better, unless you buy the SX. Since the Optima weighs the same and gets the same MPG as the Sportage, you could guess that the improvements would be similar.

Many manufactures are wary of investing diesel powered autos in the U.S. due to the history of poor sales and poor public perception. However, with gas prices steadily climbing, and the news of a diesel-powered luxury sedan getting 84MPG and setting the a world record, Kia might be adding some engine options to their U.S. fleet. When they do come to our shores, Keffer will be the place to go to find out more.

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Hyundai to Add 877 Jobs in Alabama

Posted on May 7, 2012 by

Facing an ever-growing demand for their product, Hyundai has announced that they will add employees to their Montgomery, Alabama plant. Applications and training are scheduled for summer, and Hyundai also anticipates a “ripple-effect” in hiring in the community, for their suppliers and other supporting industries.

The increased workforce will boost production of the Sonata and Elantra. The two most popular Hyundais account for almost half of their sales. Some American dealerships expressed they could have sold even more autos had the supply met the demand, and Hyundai responded promptly. Following a record-setting March, April’s sales surpassed last year’s numbers. It was also their second-best month in history, as March was slightly better. Hyundai admits that short supplies of some of their vehicles may have prevented them from breaking March’s record. April also marked an impressive 40th consecutive month of growth for the automaker. Keffer Hyundai is proud to be a part of the ever-growing success of Hyundai Motor America.

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2012 Passat is Worth the Wait

Posted on May 20, 2011 by

Volkswagen of America and Keffer Volkswagen are here to tell you that the 2012 Volkswagen Passat is well worth the wait! Keffer Volkswagen is officially counting down the seconds until the 2012 Passat is available for test drives. The 2012 Volkswagen Passat has already been seen in many car shows around the United Sates and with that said Cars.com has a very strong opinion on the new model Passat. Cars.com has said that the 2012 Passat isn’t just “cavernous” but comfy too.

What does that mean exactly? The 2012 Passat is bigger and better! Kelsey of Cars.com has a detailed description of the roomier Passat! Basically Kelsey says that with the drivers seat pushed back far enough for 6-foot man, and her laptop perched on her knees, she still has enough room for her legs to be comfortably extended. Her best Passat analogy used throughout the article? “Lebron James could drive this thing (not just to Cleveland.)”

What other features are new on the 2012 Passat? A TDI clean diesel engine option, an Integrated Crash Response System, available remote start and on certain models Fender Premium Audio System. Not to mention the gas mileage! With the TDI Clean Diesel Passat you could get up to 43mpg on the highway and 28-31mpg on the highway with the other engine options! Volkswagen also offers a 12-year/unlimited mileage limited warranty against corrosion perforation, 5-year/60,000 mile powertrain limited warranty and 3-year/36,000 mile new vehicle limited warranty. Plus, Volkswagens carefree maintenance program! Keffer Volkswagen looks forward to debuting the 2012 Volkswagen Passat in North Carolina.

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Hyundai Veloster

Posted on May 20, 2011 by

Keffer Hyundai is excited to share the Hyundai Veloster with you all! What is the Hyundai Veloster? It is a smart technology vehicle that keeps you connected 24/7 with location sharing, hands-free texting, and your music and videos which you upload yourself. Yes, the Hyundai Veloster has it all! Plus the Veloster gets up to 40mpg on the highway, which is the equivalent of a hybrid! How does the Hyundai Veloster do it all?

With Blue Link, Hyundai is able to share location and stay connected with hands-free texting as well as remotely locking your vehicle and starting your engine. Lost your car in the parking lot? You can flicker your lights and honk you horn! Plus for safety reasons, Blue Link offers SOS Emergency Assistance that can detect where you have had a collision and locate someone to help you! Other neat features come along with the 7-inch touchscreen. The media center helps you sync with Bluetooth, upload your pictures and music and even use the navigation system. Plus you have many music options! Ranging from Pandora, XM Satellite Radio or iPod/USB inputs!

Those features are only a handful of what the Veloster has to offer. Keffer Hyundai looks forward to sharing this Hyundai vehicle with the world and will be certain to let you know whenever the Veloster arrives in North Carolina! Check out Keffer Hyundai on Facebook to stay up to date with Hyundai in NC!

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Mitsubishi Eclipse Production Coming To An End..

Posted on May 20, 2011 by

Are you a Mitsubishi Eclipse fan? If so, you better hurry into Keffer Mitsubishi in North Carolina today to pick up an Elipse! Mitsubishi Motors has decided to cease production of the Mitsubishi Eclipse after 2012.

The Mitsubishi Eclipse has been Mitsubishi’s signature luxury performance sports coupe for many years and has become a Mitsubishi legacy! To celebrate the Eclipse, Mitsubishi is offering a unique SE Special Edition that will offer new eye-catching features! Ranging from side decals, black side mirrors and 18-inch dark finish alloy wheels. Plus the Mitsubishi Eclipse GS-Sport comes with an array of standard equipment. Standard features include: 4-speed automatic transmission, leather seating with heated front seats, rear-view camera, Bluetooth hands-free phone access, HID headlights with fog lamps, and heated side mirrors. The Mitsubishi GS-Sport also comes with 9-speaker, 650-watt Rockford Fosgate premium audio system with SIRIUS satellite radio!
Interested in a 2011 Mitsubishi Eclipse? Keffer Mitsubishi in Charlotte, NC currently only has 3 Eclipse vehicles in stock! With the low inventory and the high demand theseMitsubishi Eclipse vehicles will not last long! hurry in today and Keffer Mitsubishi will have you driving home in the Mitsubishi you love!!
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Volkswagen Touareg Driving Towards A New World Record

Posted on May 17, 2011 by

Keffer Volkswagen wants to share the most recent VW Touareg news, and this news is something to be incredibly excited about! The 2011 Touareg is driving the Panamericana75! What exactly is the Panamericana? It is a legendary drive across the longest road in the world, the road that connects Alaska and Finland, while crossing 16 different countries. This year the Touareg will make the long trek of 14,000 miles, which will take 14 days ending on the 17th of May. Not only are we stoked that the Volkswagen Touareg was chosen to make the drive, but also excited that this is the 75th anniversary year of the Panamericana!

After the Touareg makes its famous trip, it will return to the United States in June 2011. Once returning to the states the Touareg and Rainer Zietlow, the driver for the Panamericana will tour through the US and Canada during a four weeks roadshow! This roadshow will stop in Charlotte June 18,2011 and will appear in all of theCharlotte Volkswagen dealerships! Make sure to mark June 18th on your calendar, Keffer Volkswagen looks forward to celebrating the Touareg world record by showcasing different pieces of information from the tour as well as having Rainer Zietlow in the showroom!Keffer Volkswagen looks forward to seeing you in North Carolina!

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