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The 2019 Ford F-150 Limited Photo Credit Ford
 

If you like power, durability, and an overall “Ford Tough” look, look no further than the new 2019 Ford F-150.

The Limited comes with a high-output 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine, making it the most powerful light-duty pickup in America. 

“F-150 Limited customers created their own success. The truck is their reward”, says Todd Eckert, Ford truck marketing manager. They wanted more power, so we combined Raptor's engine with Limited's business-class features to deliver Baja fierceness, boardroom style and the grit to tackle tough jobs”. 

Congratulations to our Kelly Ford and Kelly Honda dealerships for being named 2018 Automotive News Best Dealerships To Work For.

Being named as an Automotive News Best Dealership To Work For is one of the top honors any dealership can receive in the automotive community.

This is Kelly Ford's first time making the Automotive News best dealerships listing. Kelly Honda, in addition to this year, has been named as a top dealer to work for by Auto News four times over the past six years (2013, 2016, 2017).

The 2019 INFINITI QX80 shown in Champagne Quartz. Photo Credit INFINITI
 

If you are the kind of person who believes bigger is better, the 2019 INFINITI QX80 is the SUV for you.

The full-sized SUV first arrived in special-edition form at the 2018 New York Auto Show. The special-edition, known as the QX80 Limited comes with an impressive dose of features, including upgrades to its interior and exterior.

First, we will go into discussing the interior and its features. INFINITI InTouch Services provides you with a whole suite of safety, security and innovative convenience features such as...

The 2019 Honda Ridgeline in Lunar Silver
 

If you are looking for the conventional idea of what a pickup truck should look like, look no further than the Honda Ridgeline.

First, we will get down to the basics. The Ridgeline comes in five trims: the RT, sport, RTL, RLT-T, and RTL-E. The base model, the RT starts at $29,990 and the highest trim, the RTL-E starts at $41,920.

Shown here are the Pilot, CR-V and HR-V. Photo Credit Honda
 

If you needed another reason to love Honda SUVs, we just gave you one.

U.S. News & World Report has awarded Honda with Best SUV Brand of 2018. The SUV lineup consists of the Pilot, CR-V and HR-V.

According to Motor Trend, the CR-V model has been named Motor Trend SUV of the Year. Within the award's 20-year history, this is the second time the CR-V has taken home this award. 

The 2019 QX50 shown in Graphite Shadow. Photo Credit INFINITI
 

When you are in the market for a new SUV, you will often find yourself debating between a couple of different brands. Questions such as gas mileage, safety, and of course price will all come to mind.
 

Starting at $36,550, the 2019 QX50 blows its competitors out of the water in several different areas. The QX50 has the highest fuel economy (for city/highway) than the Audi Q5, Acura RDX, and the Lexus NX 300. You will also find that the QX50 comes with a Variable Compression Turbo Engine…

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The new 2019 Jeep Cherokee comes with many new and updated features, many of which attract loyal Jeep customers. Here are a list of reasons why you should purchase the 2019 model:

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Not only does the new 2019 Honda Pilot stick to its family-friendly roots, it has upgraded several of its technology.

The 2019 Pilot puts a lot of focus on its new tech gadgets such as its upgraded infotainment interface. Along with an improved display system, the Pilot makes it easy to communicate with rear-seat passengers using the available CabinTalk in-car PA system. While the feature is new in the 2019 Pilot, the technology has been borrowed from the Honda Odyssey…

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Pricing for the popular sedan will start at $18,480 and go up to $25,840. While the 2019 model has many of the same features as its predecessor, the newest version comes with additional features such as Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and NissanConnect. 

On top of the enhanced tech features, the 2019 Sentra will also offer a new trim: the SV Special Edition Package...

Our service team at Kelly Honda in Lynn, MA

The Kelly Honda service center in Lynn, MA offers a wide variety of services that are meant to be convenient and most importantly, stress-free.

The “Partners In Quality” award from Ford Motor Company is one of the highest honors a Ford dealership can receive. It is an award given by Ford Credit to dealers who exhibit top customer satisfaction and loyalty.

Kelly Ford in Beverly, MA is proud to be named as a “Partners In Quality” award winning dealership. It is a great testament to the culture created at Kelly Ford by Kelly Auto Group President Brian Kelly and Chief Operating Officer Brian Heney.

Ford Motor Company has received their best-ever rating in J.D. Power's annual Initial Quality Study, continuing to improve their scores each year.

Among all automakers, Ford ranked second in the industry with major improvements coming in the form of advanced audio, connectivity, entertainment, and navigation technologies.

It is the fifth consecutive year Ford has improved on their quality ratings. In total, Ford and Lincoln earned five quality segment awards which was more than any other automaker.

Recently, Kelly Auto Group customer Sarika purchased a new 2017 Jeep Wrangler Willys Edition in Firecracker Red! Congratulations Sarika!

We asked Sarika if she would like to share her special Wrangler experience and what she enjoyed most about her purchase. Sarika was more than happy to share her feelings with us!

For the third consecutive year, Kelly Jeep – Chrysler on Route 1 North in Lynnfield, MA has been named to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles' (FCA) Customer First Award For Excellence.

The Customer First Award program was started in October 2015 in an effort to improve customer satisfaction. Each of FCA's 2,600 Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Fiat, and Chrysler dealerships are eligible to win the award, which encompasses five key areas: Facility Certification, Performance Measures, Training Certification, Employee Surveys, and Process Validation.

The Kelly Automotive Group recently purchased the Clark Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram dealership in Methuen, MA.

The Kelly Family has been operating north of Boston for the last 53 years and has an impeccable reputation for their level of care and service. Brian Kelly now represents 18 brands and continues to look for...

 

Nissan is giving their fans a completely new Altima for 2019 with some additional goodies

Consumer Reports (CR) released their 10 Top Picks of 2018 highlighting the best cars of the year, and their choice when it comes to full-sized pickup trucks is the 2018 Ford F-150.

The Ford F-150 has been the standard by which all trucks are measured in the U.S. for many years. In fact, it's continued it's run as the best-selling truck in America for more than 40 years. So how does Ford continue to make trucks loved by so many consumers?

Congratulations to Kelly Nissan of Lynnfield for being named a Nissan Top 50 Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) dealer in the U.S for 2017.

Nissan sold more than 200,000 CPO vehicles in 2017, highlighting the quality and reliability found within the automaker's certified inventory. U.S. News and World Report also recently listed Nissan as one of the manufacturers on their best used car financing deals.

Nissan is offering...