For East Coasters, dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy has been made more challenging with a gas shortage and endless lines at stations for refueling. It made us think that not only would a more fuel-efficient car be great in ...
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Few redesigns are received with as much fanfare in the automotive industry as a new Chevrolet Corvette. Self-proclaimed as America's sports car, the Corvette has been an icon and inspiration since 1953. As the hype machine begins firing on ...
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One of the biggest dilemmas when buying a car is whether to purchase new or used. As we head toward the end of summer, the 2012 model year is winding down. There are tempting deals being advertised at every turn. In these dynamic economic ...
The 2013 Geneva motor show might still be three months away,but the electric Rinspeed Micromax concept has already put its hand up for the title of 'Quirkiest in Show'. Headlining the Rinspeed Micromax's unique equipment list is its ...
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We recently looked at some of the best deals on car leases, focused on outgoing models about to be redesigned, and found you could still beat the advertised offers by just taking out a traditional loan and/or buying the car outright. Now, ...
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For those on the East Coast recovering from Hurricane Sandy, you can still cash in on a variety of dealer incentives available toward the purchase of a new car. In the days immediately following the storm, many automakers announced ...
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Japanese brands dominate the latest Consumer Reports' Car Reliability Survey, claiming the top seven spots in new-car reliability. At the other end of the spectrum, Ford now ranks second from the bottom, followed closely by Lincoln. The ...
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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 ...
Just because a model is reliable, doesn't mean it is recommended by Consumer Reports. Two out of the top 10 most reliable vehicles don't perform well enough in our tests for us to recommend them. The opposite happens as well--some vehicles ...
If you are looking for a reliable car, don't assume that certain brands are always the best. Each manufacturer has models that offer a range of reliability, as identified in Consumer Reports' annual car reliability survey. When ...
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The Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) recently released their claims data showing which vehicles have the highest and lowest overall insurance losses. The safety research organization found that even though many vehicles now do well in ...
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Taipei, Dec. 7, 2012 (CENS)--Hota Industrial Manufacturing Co., Ltd. of Taiwan, a major automotive transmission parts maker, recently said that it has just won two big, long-term orders, including a seven-year order from an Australia-based ...
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Pope Benedict XVI has taken delivery of a brand new'Popemobile'based on the Mercedes-Benz M-Class luxury SUV. The new Popemobile represents a significant trade-up for His Holiness,who has been riding in the back of the customised G-Class ...
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A set of official teaser images of the all-new Skoda Octavia has given us our first look at the interior of the third-generation mid-sizer ahead of its 2013 debut. The single interior image uncovers a corner of the new Skoda Octavia's ...
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Even with gas prices approaching record levels, there's good news for fuel-economy champions: Cars have never been more efficient than today. That's the conclusion of a new study by the University of Michigan, which finds that more ...
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