CANADA - FCA expands the Chrysler Pacifica Minivan trim levels to meet consistent sales growth.

• New LX and Touring models bring total number of available 2017 Chrysler Pacifica models to five, while adding value to lineup
• LX priced from $37,995 Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP); Touring starts from $39,995 MSRP
• Standard features on LX include 3.6-litre Pentastar VVT V-6 engine with 9-speed automatic transmission, segment-exclusive second- and third-row Stow ’n Go fold-in-floor seating, active noise cancellation, Keyless Enter ’n Go, air conditioning with tri-zone manual temperature control and the Uconnect 5.0 multimedia centre with a 5-inch touchscreen and six speakers
• Pacifica is made in Canada at the award-winning Windsor Assembly Plant (WAP)
• After creating the minivan segment more than 30 years ago, FCA Canada now boasts an unmatched 115 minivan innovations, with 70 per cent of the full-size minivans sold last year built at WAP
• Re-engineered from the ground up on an all-new platform, Pacifica brings class-leading ride, handling and noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) performance, more than 100 standard and available safety and security features and a full array of comfort and convenience technologies

Already Canada’s minivan sales leader, FCA Canada has expanded the lineup for its segment-leading 2017 Chrysler Pacifica.

The new LX and Touring trims join the previously available Touring-L, Touring-L Plus and Limited, bringing the total number of Pacifica models to five. All 2017 Chrysler Pacificas are made in Canada at the award-winning Windsor Assembly Plant (WAP). Last year, WAP, which also makes the Dodge Grand Caravan, built 70 per cent of the full-size minivans sold in Canada.

“As part of our launch rollout, which began in February 2016, we’re now able to expand Pacifica’s offerings and bring even more value to Canadian shoppers,” said Reid Bigland, President and CEO, FCA Canada. “Our minivans have been best sellers since FCA created the segment more than 30 years ago, and with the unmatched new features and technology Pacifica provides, these additional models are another win for Canadian families.”

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica LX has a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $37,995.

Standard features on LX include the award-winning 3.6-litre Pentastar VVT V-6 engine paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission, active noise cancellation, active grille shutters, capless fuel fill, deep-tint sunscreen glass, Keyless Enter ’n Go, second- and third-row Stow ’n Go fold-in-floor seating, air conditioning with tri-zone manual temperature control, cruise control and the Uconnect 5.0 multimedia centre with a 5-inch touchscreen and six speakers.

The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Touring has an MSRP of $39,995. Enhancements versus the LX model include 17-inch alloy wheels, dual power-sliding doors, automatic headlamps, the Stow 'n Place roof rack system, interior door handle LED lamps, a power 12-way driver's seat including 4-way power lumbar adjust, a power liftgate, proximity entry for all doors, SiriusXM Satellite Radio with a one-year subscription and a Stow 'n Go Assist driver's seat.

Both new LX and Touring models offer options including segment-exclusive 8-passenger seating, a ParkView Rear Back-Up Camera, the all-new KeySense programmable key fob to help promote safe driving habits, Trailer Tow Group, the SafetyTec Group which brings Blind-Spot Monitoring with Rear Cross-Path Detection and Park-Sense Rear Park Assist with Active Braking, the award-winning Uconnect 8.4 Multimedia Centre and more.

Both of the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica LX and Touring models are available for order now at FCA dealers.

5,000,000, 20 Years, three generations, two body styles, infinite combinations, thats the Octavia from Skoda Auto.

• ​›First ŠKODA OCTAVIA rolled off production line at newly constructed plant in Mladá Boleslav two decades ago 
• ›Modular vehicle design, advanced technology, high efficiency and ergonomics in OCTAVIA production 
• ›Production figures rose by more than a third within a year 
• ›ŠKODA OCTAVIA one of most successful model series in automotive world  
• ›Undisputed bestseller in traditional brand’s 121-year history with more than five million units sold

​20 years ago, on 3 September 1996, former Czech President Vaclav Havel gave the starting signal for the production of the ŠKODA OCTAVIA in the newly opened part of the plant at the company's headquarters. 

This also marked the beginning of a unique success story: Over the following two decades, the ŠKODA OCTAVIA became a worldwide bestseller and is still the best selling model of the brand from Mladá Boleslav. The popular compact car paved the way for ŠKODA’s success.

​In February 1995 in Mladá Boleslav, the foundation stone for the new production line was laid, on which the first ŠKODA OCTAVIAs would be produced around 18 months later. 

For the new series ŠKODA built a modern production line in a 32,000-square-meter hall. In addition, a total of 2,500 square meters of office space and 3,000 square meters of social areas were created. In March 1996, the new paint shop was completed, where up to 1,800 bodies of model series ŠKODA FELICIA and ŠKODA OCTAVIA would be painted every day.

On 3 September 1996, former President of the Czech Republic Václav Havel inaugurated the new plant and also officially gave the go-ahead for the series production of the ŠKODA OCTAVIA. “The plant is beautiful, modern, really pretty. It would be great if all factories looked like this.” – Havel’s words of praise at the opening ceremony.

The development of the completely new OCTAVIA model series began in 1992, approximately one year after the traditional Czech brand joined the Volkswagen Group. The ŠKODA OCTAVIA was based on a Group platform which was completely new at the time. 

The robust body structure, which had been developed using the latest CAD (Computer Aided Design) technology, provided exemplary active and passive safety in combination with front airbags for driver and passenger. In addition, this was the first time that ŠKODA had offered the then new side airbags for the OCTAVIA.

With the clever liftback solution, the new compact featured an especially practical highlight: Thanks to the large tailgate of the hatchback model, customers benefited from excellent access to the 528-litre boot, which could be extended to as much as 1,328 litres by folding the rear seats down.

In 1996 – the first sales year – ŠKODA OCTAVIA customers could choose from two four-cylinder petrol engines or a turbodiesel drivetrain. In May 1998, the ŠKODA OCTAVIA COMBI extended the model range; from 1999 the estate version was also available with all-wheel drive. 

The last vehicle from the first generation rolled off the production line in November 2010. Between September 1996 and November 2010 around 970,000 saloons and more than 470,000 estates were delivered.

The second-generation ŠKODA OCTAVIA seamlessly continued the success story of its predecessor: Between 2004 and 2013, 1.6 million customers opted for the saloon, 900,000 buyers chose the ŠKODA OCTAVIA estate. 

The third generation of the ŠKODA OCTAVIA has been in production since November 2012. Today the bestseller is considered the heart of the brand and is extremely popular both as a family car and as a company vehicle. 

Since the start of production of the first generation on September 3, 1996, more than five million ŠKODA OCTAVIAs have left the production halls.  In addition to the main plant in Mladá Boleslav the compact is also manufactured at the ŠKODA plants in China, India, Russia and Kazakhstan.

Volvo adds some complimentary upgrades to its best selling model the V40 Sports Back.

The Volvo V40 is the best-selling car in the Volvo range and for a limited time only, it comes with a complimentary Style Pack and upgrade to Leather Upholstery*+

The V40 is Volvo’s 5 door Sports back with a Scandinavian luxury look and feel and features class-leading safety equipment, including Pedestrian Airbag and City Safety as standard. 

Other optional features include Volvo Car's ground-breaking Pedestrian Detection with full auto brake. Several other new features include the new, fully graphic instrument cluster with personalised layout and information which enhances the intuitive and uncomplicated driver experience.

For a limited time only the Volvo V40 now comes with a complimentary Style Pack on all V40’s registered before the end of February. The Style pack benefits from the following items:

STYLE PACK*+          

Active TFT Crystal Drivers Information Display

Illuminated Gear knob

Dark Tinted Windows

Adjustable Steering

Rear Park Assist

Rear Park Assist Camera

*At participating Dealers

+ Pack content may vary depending on variant chosen

** Delivery and related charges not included

The Volvo V40 is also available with a competitive PCP Plan. Personal Contract Plan (PCP) means that the customer pays low monthly instalments for 36 months and are guaranteed a minimum future value (GMFV) of 43% of the on the Road Price. At the end of the term, the customer can part exchange their Volvo for another brand new model or return it with no further payment due†† or pay the GMFV††  and keep the car. So you can drive away for example in the Volvo V40 D2 SE from as little as €275* per month or the Sporty V40 R-Design is available from €289* per month

A Personal Contract Plan (PCP) is a fixed rate, fixed term car funding arrangement with a guaranteed minimum future value underwritten for the car. This value is deferred to the end of the finance term, reducing monthly payments during the term of the finance arrangement. At the end of the term the customer can decide to pay off the balance or give the car back or enter into a new agreement with a new model.

Under the terms of the Personal Contract Plan (PCP) from Bank of Ireland Finance, the customer pays an agreed instalment over 36 months. A portion of the car’s value is deferred until the end of the agreement. This amount is the minimum value that Volvo Car Ireland guarantees your car will be worth at the end of your agreement, your minimum Guaranteed Future Value (GMFV††).

Together with Bank of Ireland Finance Volvo is offering finance arrangements across the Volvo range. It currently offers finance through Hire Purchase (HP) agreements or PCP’s (Personal Contract Plans). To find out more, contact your local Volvo dealer or visit volvocars.ie

Example below: 

Model	On the RoadPrice†	CustomerDeposit/ PartExchange	FinanceAmount	36 Monthlypayments of	Term	GMFV †† (Optional FinalPayment)	Total Costof Credit	APR%*
VolvoV40 D2SE	€28,595.00	€8,578.50	€20,016.50	€275.00	37	€12,457.50	€2,404.49	4.90%

†Includes delivery & related charges. Model is shown for illustrative purposes only.

††The Guaranteed Minimum Future Value (GMFV) is payable if you renew or retain the vehicle at the endof the agreement. 

Further charges may be applied by your Volvo Dealer subject to kilometrelimits/condition of the vehicle. *Lending criteria and terms and conditions apply. APR 4.90% which isinclusive of a documentation fee of €63.49. To qualify for this finance offer a minimum deposit of 10%is required. Rate quoted is correct as at 19th October 2015 and is subject to change. Offer available on the Volvo V40 models ordered from 19th October 2015 to 31st March 2016, at participating Volvo dealers only. 

This is a Hire Purchase agreement provided by Bank of Ireland t/a Bank of Ireland Finance. Fuel consumption for the Volvo Range in mpg (l/100km): Urban 35.3 (8.0) – 68.9 (4.1), Extra Urban 58.9 (4.8) – 85.6(3.3), Combined 34.4 (8.2) – 156.9 (1.8). CO₂ Emissions 215 – 48 g/km. All new Volvo cars come with a 3 year warranty and 2 years’ roadside assistance. 

Buick's best seller gets a facelift for 2013 - Enter the 2013 Enclave

The redesigned 2013 Buick Enclave luxury crossover is the brand’s best-selling model through the first quarter with retail sales up almost 40 percent. And it is a second-time-around choice for nearly four in 10 owners trading in a first-generation Enclave.

As it builds Buick brand loyalty, the Enclave also continues to pull in first-time Buick buyers as it has since being introduced in 2007.

“The new Enclave is the first model in the second generation of the modern, rejuvenated Buick brand,” said Tony DiSalle, vice president of Buick Marketing. “In previous years we’ve talked about the new, younger, luxury-minded buyers coming to Buick for the first time. With the redesigned Enclave, we’re still seeing those new buyers, but we're now also seeing the buyers who gave us a try with the first Enclave stay with us.”

When the Enclave launched in 2007, customers taking surveys gave reasons like “value/price” and “familiarity with dealer” among their top reasons for buying the brand’s other vehicles.  Enclave owners consistently list things like “overall quality of vehicle,” “ride comfort” and “overall exterior styling” as their top reasons for purchase.

First time and repeat Enclave buyers are choosing more luxurious amenities. In fact, 8 percent more owners select the top-level Premium Group.  And standalone options like 20-inch wheels, Rear Seat Entertainment, Bose audio, sunroof and navigation are more popular. For example, 15 percent more Enclaves have been ordered with navigation so far in the 2013 model year.

Since the new model arrived at dealers in November, Enclave had its best retail sales month on record in December, followed by year-over-year retail growth of 57 percent in January and 22 percent in February.

“If you want a bellwether for the where the Buick brand is heading, look no further than the Enclave,” said DiSalle, “It’s a very modern, very smart crossover that delivers what our luxury-minded customers want.”

Buick is a modern luxury brand offering vehicles with sculpted designs, luxurious interiors with thoughtful personal technologies, along with responsive-yet-efficient performance. Buick is attracting new customers with its portfolio of award-winning luxury models, including the Enclave crossover, LaCrosse sedan, Regal sport sedan, Buick Verano sedan and the all-new 2013 Encore crossover.