Virginia Beach Jaguar dealer, Checkered Flag Jaguar, announces that the 2011 Jaguar XJ is the winner of a Green Award in the Luxury Car category from this year’s What Car? Green Awards. The XJ is Jaguar’s top of the line model, known for its traditional British luxury interior and silky smooth ride.

The judges from the What Car? Awards said that the 2011 XJ is the best green luxury car money can buy and had this to say, “In a class dominated by understated design, the Jaguar XJ’s styling takes your breath away. It’s powerful yet athletic, imposing yet sleek. No other luxury car gets as much attention for the way it looks. You’ll enjoy driving the XJ an awful lot more than most of its competition, too. The Jaguar XJ is stunning, in every sense of the word.”

2011 Jaguar XJ Features Most Powerful Powertrains for Norfolk Shoppers

The XJ benefits from the most advanced, powerful and efficient Jaguar powertrains ever and is constructed using Jaguar’s aerospace-inspired aluminium body technology, which makes the XJ lighter than its rivals by at least 150kg. These technologies significantly improve performance, handling and economy, while delivering increased strength, refinement and safety.

What Car? editor-in-chief Steve Fowler said, “Look no further if you want a luxury car that’s as good for the driver as it is for the environment.”

Fulfilling Jaguar’s commitment to style and safety, the XJ is equipped with standard safety features like dual front airbags, side curtain airbags, and front side-impact airbags. Anti-lock brakes, traction control, and electronic stability control are standard.

The Jaguar XJ is available in a gorgeous array of color selections for Virginia shoppers.   The color palette includes Botanical Green, Cashmere, Radiance, Salsa, Spectrum Blue and more.

During its first full month on sale, the XJ took the market lead outselling the Mercedes S Class and BMW 7-Series

Virginia Jaguar shoppers who would like to learn more about the 2011 Jaguar XJ can call 877-891-620.

Checkered Flag Honda, Virginia’s premiere Honda dealer, will soon be getting its new inventory of the highly anticipated Honda CR-Z.  With a 6 speed manual transmission and a fantastic new design, this much-awaited model from Honda is not to be missed.  Norfolk Honda shoppers will soon be able to take to the road in the newest and sportiest hybrid model on the lot.  Checkered Flag anticipates its arrival by next week.

2011 Honda CR-Z

The Honda CR-Z is a stunning new hybrid vehicle that is turning heads in the automotive industry.  The environmentally friendly coupe sports car features 16 inch alloy wheels and an Eco Assist system, allowing for a fun driving experience.  Additional features include:  Bluetooth Hands Free Link, fog lights, leather wrapped steering wheel, textured aluminum panels, and Premium Audio System with MP3/Windows Media Audio (WMA).  The CR-Z also boasts an impressive 31 city and 37 highway MPG rating.

The CR-Z’s safety features are unmatched, and include a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), Security System with remote entry, and Vehicle Stability Assist with Traction Control.

Virginia Honda shoppers with their eye on the new CR-Z can get the latest information on its upcoming arrival by visiting Checkered Flag Honda online.

Norfolk Hyundai dealer, Checkered Flag Hyundai, announces that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded the 2010 Hyundai Tucson a “Top Safety Pick” designation for achieving the highest possible rating of “Good” in all crash test categories.

Vehicles were judged as “Good” had to pass a frontal offset crash test, side impact test, rear crash protection/head restraint rating and rollover roof strength test. To pass the roof strength testing, vehicles had to withstand a force equal to at least 4 times the vehicle’s weight.  The current federal standard is 1.5 times weight.

As a final consideration, an IIHS “Top Safety Pick,” vehicles must also feature Electronic Stability Control (ESC)—a safety feature that has been standard on Tucson since the fall of 2004. This year, Hyundai has continued to improve the safety package on the Tucson, debuting new standard technologies such as Downhill Brake Control (DBC) and Hillstart Assist Control (HAC).

Checkered Flag Hyundai offers both the GLS and Limited trim levels. The GLS comes standard with steel wheels, air-conditioning, full power accessories, a tilt steering wheel and a six-speaker CD stereo with an iPod/USB interface. To this list of features, the Limited trim adds alloy wheels, leather upholstery, heated front seats, a tilt-and-telescoping multifunction steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control and Bluetooth.

Norfolk Hyundai Tucson

Learn more about the 2010 Hyundai Tucson

“The Tucson was the first vehicle in our lineup that so artfully combined state-of-the-art safety features, design and affordability,” said Mike Nino, Tucson’s Product Planning Manager. “The IIHS Top Safety Pick confirms what we’ve known all along—that the Tucson is an attractive CUV and both a safety and value leader in the market.”

For more information on the Hyundai Tucson, or any of the other great Hyundai vehicles in stock, visit www.hyundaivirginia.net