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5 Great Cars for Under $10K

Published Friday, 16 July, 2010 by Fred Krazeise. Categories: News.

Cars.com has just released their list of the Top 10 Cars for Under $10K. And guess what? 5 of our cars have made that list.

They are (from left to right), the 2009 - 2010 Nissan Versa (the only new car to make the list), the 2006 Hyundai Sonata (a great deal then and now!), the 2005 Honda Accord Sedan, the 2005 Hyundai Tuscon, and the 2005-2006 Toyota Corolla.

According to Cars.com, "We examined?

Road Test Review of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata from Edmunds.com

Published Thursday, 15 July, 2010 by Fred Krazeise. Categories: New Inventory, News.

Edmunds.com is the latest to jump on the 2011 Hyundai Sonata bandwagon with this great review.

It is amazing to think that while other manufacturers offer a V6 option, Hyundai doesn't. Instead they give you a turbocharged four-cylinder that gives you more power than a V6 and better fuel economy than a four-cylinder.

Some highlights from the Edmunds.com review include:

The new turbo-4's 274-horsepower rating is indeed better than all family?

Great Savings from Nissan

Published Wednesday, 14 July, 2010 by Fred Krazeise. Categories: New Inventory.

We have some great new incentives from Nissan that we are passing on to you! Just bring this coupon in and save an additional $300 off our posted Internet pricing at Browns Nissan on any new, in-stock vehicle.

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So, what are you waiting for? Check out Brown's Nissan online, or call us in Fairfax at 703-591-8009 or in Sterling at 703-948-1100 and schedule your test drive today.

Tell Your Toyota Story on Facebook

Published Sunday, 11 July, 2010 by Fred Krazeise. Categories: News.

Every car has a story and we want to know yours! Check out the new Auto-biography tab on Facebook, where you can collect and showcase your most memorable moments and share stories with other Toyota owners.

Share your story today!

Nissan Plans for a Greener Future

Published Friday, 09 July, 2010 by Fred Krazeise. Categories: News, Nissan Leaf.

When it comes to "green" initiatives, the Nissan LEAF gets a lot of attention and you may think that Nissan is only focused on electric vehicles. Nothing is farther from the truth. Nissan is certainly as devoted to electric vehicles as any manufacturer (maybe more so, in fact!), but the company still remains focused on improving emissions and increasing fuel economy on its entire lineup of models.

In a recent press release outlining fuel saving…

First Look at the New 2011 Mazda2

Published Thursday, 08 July, 2010 by Fred Krazeise. Categories: New Inventory.

The 2011 Mazda2 arrives at Chantilly Mazda at the end of this month.

Here's what the review says:

And that's exactly why the Mazda2 is such a brilliant car. Unlike the premium-positioned Fiesta or MINI, or the purely economy-class Versa, Fit and Yaris, the Mazda2 strikes a balance between them while offering what only the MINI really does as well: genuine hatchback fun.

We thought we would go ahead and whet your appetite…

Consumer Reports Ranks 2011 Hyundai Sonata at Top of the Pack

Published Wednesday, 07 July, 2010 by Fred Krazeise. Categories: New Inventory.

According to Consumer Reports, "the family sedan group is among the most competitive and largest category in the car market. While there are many choices fitting a variety of budgets, some models stand out more than others."

"One example is the newly-redesigned 2011 Hyundai Sonata. The previous-generation Sonata was mid-pack in our ratings, but the new model ranks with our top-rated sedans."

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Pretty nice praise.

Read more about what Consumer Reports says about the 2011…

Mazda MX-5 Celebrates 20 Years with new iPhone App

Published Friday, 02 July, 2010 by Fred Krazeise. Categories: New Inventory.

Our colleagues at Chantilly Mazda have discovered a really cool Phone App. It seems that Mazda has developed and released the all-new "You Cruise by Mazda MX-5" in the Apple iTunes store.

In the game, developed with the gyroscope equipped iPhone 4, you drive a 20th Anniversary MX-5 along four different courses by simply turning your iPhone 4 like a steering wheel.

And if you don't have an iPhone, you can check out some…

2010 Nissan 370Z Coupe - Wow!

Published Thursday, 01 July, 2010 by Fred Krazeise. Categories: New Inventory.

The 2010 Nissan 370z Coupe is the fastest production Z since its upgrade from the 2009 350z. The 370z comes in one of two packages; a Touring Package and Sports Package.

The Touring package features standard Bluetooth, power leather seats with suede inserts that are both cooled and heated. It also includes an upgraded Bose® audio system with eight speakers and two rear sub-woofers.

The Sport Package includes upgraded 14" 4-piston brakes in the front…

Here's what really happened to the Subaru Tribeca on HBO's Entourage

Published Wednesday, 30 June, 2010 by Fred Krazeise. Categories: New Inventory.

Are you a fan of the HBO series Entourage? If you are, then you may have wondered how they pulled off the stunt, in which lead character Vince jumps a Subaru Tribeca SUV 50 feet over water, through flames and into the side of a building.

This "Entourage - Behind the Episode" clip shows you how the stunt team got the car ready for such a feat.

We won't make you jump over water, through…

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