The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has issued its Top Safety Picks for 2011, with 66 vehicles making the grade. This year's evaluations show that when it comes to vehicle safety features, a strong roof, one that offers exceptional protection in the event of a rollover accident, is ...
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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) have released their findings on insurance losses for vehicles built between 2007 and 2009. It might surprise some to see that the top three models with the lowest losses during that time are all sports cars: ...
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Consumer Reports ranks just below recommendations from friends when it comes to the influence it wields in the automotive marketplace, according to a USA Today survey. So when the venerable magazine weighs in on quality and reliability, consumers pay attention. This year, the magazine says Honda ...
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It doesn't matter the era, driving enthusiasts have always wanted automobiles willing to play along when the mood strikes. That has traditionally meant something with a manual transmission. As any car guy can tell you, there’s nothing more satisfying than rowing the gears of a close-ratio, ...
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Read & Discuss »In a world of mind-numbingly similar consumer products, the companies that get the edge tend to be those that focus on customer satisfaction. The car business is no different, but automakers tend to fall victim to their business structure: whereas a company like Apple can sell you an iPod at one of ...
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Read & Discuss »In Pictures: 2010 Chevy HHR 10. Chevrolet HHR October 2009 Sales: 6,414 Change vs. October 2008: Up 31.0% MSRP: $18,720 - $26,255 Fuel Economy: 32 mpg Hwy, 22 mpg City Get A Free Price Quote Inspired by its trucks and cars of the '40s, Chevrolet revealed the retro HHR in 2006, offering SUV styling ...
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Read & Discuss »In Pictures: 2010 Ford Flex10. Ford FlexSeptember 2009 Sales: 2,033Change vs. September 2008: Up 3.8%MSRP: $28,550 - $42,065Fuel Economy: 24 mpg Hwy/17 mpg CityGet A Free Price Quote The front-wheel or all-wheel drive Flex is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine. New and only offered on the all-wheel ...
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Read & Discuss »In Pictures: 2010 Porsche 91110. Porsche 911 Carrera / GT3September 2009 Sales: 674Change vs. September 2008: Up 49.8%MSRP: $77,800 - $112,200Fuel Economy: 25 mpg Hwy/18 mpg CityGet A Free Price Quote The Porsche 911 comes as either a coupe or a cabriolet in either a rear-wheel drive (C2) or an ...
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Read & Discuss »The impetus for this story is a conversation car people have all the time. It begins with a simple question: "What's your favorite car?" For many, design is the driving force behind their choice. Having listened to dozens of such conversations, your author developed a premise that automotive design ...
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Read & Discuss »More Autos Stories Other auto articles from U.S. News & World Report: 2009 Car Rankings Best Cars for the Money More Cars That Could Be Killed This Year 6 Myths About GM, Ford, and Chrysler Have you ever seen an ugly car and thought to yourself, "What on Earth would possess someone to buy that?" The ...
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Read & Discuss »Think about celebs with cool names, names completely in sync their personalities: Jay-Z, Kat Von D, Slash; they're much more fitting than Shawn Corey Carter, Katherine Von Drachenberg and Saul Hudson.Despite what Ford, Lincoln and Mercury have demonstrated in recent years, it's critical for ...
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Read & Discuss »SUV-lovers enjoy having the towing capacity of a truck, the carrying space of a minivan or station wagon, and the off-road capability, and there are lots to choose from. Check out our most popular SUVs, and consider buying one for yourself! Jeep Liberty Smooth & CompactIt's slightly bigger and ...
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Read & Discuss »Roomy and versatile on the inside, rides higher than a car, sporty design; is it any wonder that crossovers are becoming more and more popular? Take a look at these crossover vehicles and find out what makes them so special. Dodge Caliber All-Around FunThe Dodge Caliber is a well-rounded package ...
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Read & Discuss »The numbers don't look good. November car sales were down 30 percent from last year. While shoppers are used to doom and gloom sales numbers coming out of Detroit, the declines are now industry-wide, with Honda posting a 32 percent decline, Toyota sales dropping 34 percent, and even venerable ...
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Read & Discuss »IRVINE, Calif. -- Kelley Blue Book, the leading provider of new- and used-vehicle information, has announced the all-new 2009 model-year vehicle winners of its annual Best Resale Value Awards, which recognize current and upcoming vehicles for their projected retained value five years from now. Since ...
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Read & Discuss »The conventional wisdom, among most folks, anyway, is that buying a used car is usually something done out of necessity, by those on a budget -- that is, people who want, or need, to "move down" from the new-car market because a new model is simply out of their reach.However, there is another ...
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Read & Discuss »NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Volkswagen has the best "certified pre-owned" car program of any non-luxury brand, according to a survey by IntelliChoice.com.Among luxury brands, Cadillac's "certified" program is the best, the IntelliChoice.com survey said.IntelliChoice.com is known for its "cost of ...
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Read & Discuss »You can tell a lot about a person by the used truck they drive. Don't think so? Savvy used truck buyers today are demanding both rough and tumble power and still comfortable enough to drive every day. If that doesn’t say "I'm going to push my used truck to the limit, and want to look cool doing ...
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Read & Discuss »The best way to save money on a car is by buying used cars that are fuel-efficient car -- and put the several thousand dollars in "up front" costs you'll avoid toward fuel instead.But which cars make the cut?Try buying used cars that are only slightly used -- models (including late model hybrids) ...
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Read & Discuss »As we follow the automotive sales data from month-to-month it has been hard to deny that we are in the most challenging economic condition carmakers have faced in decades. But we were surprised to see one company stand out in the doom and gloom of monthly auto sales figures. That company is Honda, ...
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