You only have until Nov. 1, 2009, to take advantage of the Cash for Clunkers $3,500 or $4,500 credit — as long as funding doesn't run out — so if you're waiting for a particular new car, be sure to track its release below. As always, we remind our readers that we don't list models
that are rumored; we only list confirmed vehicles.
Two new hybrids are now on sale to combat rising summer fuel prices. The 2010 Toyota Prius became available last month, and the 2010 Honda Insight has been on sale since March. In upcoming news, the 2010 Chevrolet Corvette and Corvette Grand Sport will be on sale in September. As always, we remind our readers that we don't list models that are rumored; we only list confirmed vehicles.
Two big events, spring and the New York auto show, mark the release of more new cars to dealerships and information on upcoming models to anticipate. Production-car headliners from the New York show included the 2010 Subaru Outback and 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster, both of which are scheduled for late summer release dates. Cars recently made available for sale include the 2010 Honda Insight and 2010 Ford Mustang.
An eventful Detroit auto show gave us a slew of release dates to share. A lot of hype surrounded Honda’s new Insight hybrid — available in April — which will compete with Toyota’s 2010 Prius that was also new in Detroit and will be available in late spring. On the non-hybrid front, cars like the 2010 Buick LaCrosse, 2009 BMW Z4 and Lincoln MKT now have more specific release dates. As always, we remind our readers that we don't list models that are rumored; we only list confirmed vehicles.
The L.A. auto show brought a host of new models to the table for us to track, as well as a few updated release dates. Ford’s shared-platform trio of the Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln MKZ will go on sale in spring 2009 alongside hybrid versions of the Fusion and Milan. Also seen at the show were the Nissan Cube and Kia Soul, which will arrive in early 2009 and spring 2009, respectively. As always, we remind our readers that we don't list models that are rumored; we only list confirmed vehicles
A full reveal of the production-ready 2011 Chevrolet Volt took place in September after we were teased with glimpses of the electrically driven car for months. Detailed information about the Volt was finally revealed, including a production start date of late 2010. Other notables this month include the all-new 2009 Audi A4 and 2009 Acura TL hitting dealerships, plus the announcement of a subcompact 2009 Pontiac G3 hatchback for next year. As always, we remind our readers that we don't list models that are rumored; we only list confirmed vehicles.
Originally slated for a September release date, Honda's redesigned subcompact Fit jumped the gun and went on sale Aug. 26 to overlap with decreasing 2008 inventory and high demand for the fuel-efficient hatchback. There are already hundreds of 2009 Fits in Cars.com's new-car listings. If we've left off a car you're interested in, please let us know in the comments. As always, we remind our readers that we don't list models that are rumored; we only list confirmed vehicles.
Since our previous New Car Tracker update, Ford and General Motors have announced release dates for many products, up to the 2011 model year. Lengthy specs are now available on the 2010 Chevrolet Camaro, and the 2010 Ford Mustang has an official release date. Both will hit the streets in early 2009 to resume the pony car rivalry that’s been on hiatus since 2002. If we've left off a car you're interested in, please let us know in the comments. As always, we remind our readers that we don't list models that are rumored; we only list confirmed vehicles.
Summer is a busy time for car sales. A lot of new models will sneak onto lots over the next few months. Because of a down economy and high gas prices, cars that once captured our attention may go entirely forgotten, and that would be too bad. Below is our most current list of upcoming new models. If we've left off a car that you're interested in, please let us know in the comments. As always, we remind our readers that we don't list models that are rumored; we only list confirmed vehicles.
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