After more than 400 miles of driving the new Acura RLX, I can think of little good to say about it. Being neither luxurious nor sporty, the RLX fails to excite. And that's putting it mildly. The brand-new RLX—Acura's flagship sedan ...
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CarBuyCo, a national car-buying company that purchases consumer vehicles through an Internet-based mobile buying service, is the first in its field to offer a fully virtual car selling experience using FaceTime. This brand-new service is ...
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Earlier this month, the Consumer Reports auto engineers hosted a pilot program, taking live calls from readers in a radio-show format. This trial episode is complete and now available for viewing or download. In looking for a fresh way to ...
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The Tesla Model S continues to entertain us with its engaging driving characteristics and wicked speed. And now, it provides three-row seating in an electric sport sedan—an ability more often associated with some fuel-guzzling SUVs. ...
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You'd think that treating yourself to a shiny new $42,000 upscale sedan would be enough of a gift. But some car companies now give you a present at delivery—one that you pay for. So, do you want a black walnut presentation box or an ...
Buying a new car on a budget can be a challenge, and you should prepare for some compromises. The trick is getting the right balance of value and quality for your money, without accepting one or more significant sacrifices that you may ...
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Are you in the market for a new or used car and need some advice? Our automotive experts can help. On Friday, March 8th, from 12-1 p.m. EST, Auto Testing Director Jake Fisher, Senior Automotive Engineer Tom Mutchler, and Program Manager ...
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Acura's redesigned RLX sedan is a rolling example of the challenges faced by Honda's luxury brand. We drove an RLX press car to get a first impression. Like most other Acuras, the RLX aims to give you a lot for your money. (The compact ...
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Driving off a dealer's lot in a shiny new car can be exhilarating, but the hours you might spend haggling to get to that point can be about as pleasant as a tax audit. Buyers tell us they often feel manipulated by sales staff. Or they worry ...
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The rollout party for the next-generation Chevrolet Corvette continues, with the C7 convertible making its debut this week at the Geneva Motor Show. The words "Corvette" and "convertible" have gone together since the first fiberglass ...
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Google "I hate buying a new car" and you'll get about 96,900,000 results. Yes, many people can't stand the process buying a new car. But over the last 13 years and 102 transactions buying cars for Consumer Reports' test program, I've seen ...
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The Lincoln brand has been in trouble for years. Lincoln models have been too similar to their Ford counterparts to make it as credible luxury cars, and no amount of cosmetics and feature enhancements have made them feel all that special. ...
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Computerworld - Ford dealers now have an iPad app they can use to quickly check available inventory and offer product information to help out customers in their showrooms. Also included in the Showcase app is video content on car features ...
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If you ask Tesla, they'll tell you the company's mission is not just to build a better car, but to change the world. And they are off to an exciting start. The roadster was the company's first salvo into the car business. That $110,000 ...
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The holiday season is upon us and if you're in the market for a new car either as a generous gift or for winter family travel, there are plenty of deals available. The 2013 model year is in full swing, but there are lots of incentives on ...