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2013 Ford Escape Updated: Fri, May 11, 2012 The Ford Escape has been a fixture on the American automotive landscape--in part because it's been around for eleven years in essentially the same form, and in other part because that form looked very much like the time-honored, first-generation Ford Explorer. All that changes without much visible regret with the... Read More
Small cars, family sedans deliver most bang for the buck Published: Mon, Jan 23, 2012 Despite the influx of new vehicles into the small- and budget-car marketplace, the Honda Fit remains on top in Consumer Reports' list of best value small cars. The Fit also reemerged as the best overall value among some 200 different vehicles that were analyzed. Scores were calculated based on the five-year owner... Read More
SNEAK PEAK OF FORD'S NEW FUSION SEDAN Updated: Fri, Jan 13, 2012 It was like a private screening of a new Hollywood movie. Ford had invited a horde of auto journalists from around the country to a suburban hotel in Dearborn, Michigan for a sneak peak of the newest version their best selling sedan, the Fusion. To view the new model everyone had to sign a form which confirmed... Read More
Fiat 500: a fun city car Published: Tue, Sep 6, 2011 After Fiat's being out of the U.S. car market for nearly 30 years, Consumer Reports revealed the Fiat 500 to be a fun-to-drive car in its recent tests of fuel-efficient vehicles. Although it couldn't score high enough in the magazine's tests to be labeled "Recommended" due to shortcomings like a tight rear seat and... Read More
Best new cars for fuel economy Published: Mon, Jun 27, 2011 With high pump prices, Consumer Reports says the most effective way to cut your gasoline use is to buy a more fuel-efficient car. CR named the best cars for fuel economy of those the magazine recently tested in its own real-world fuel-economy tests, as well as those that got the lowest mpg in each class. Below... Read More
AAA announces top vehicle picks for road trips Updated: Thu, Jun 16, 2011 To assist motorists who are seeking the ideal vehicle for that trip, AAA Auto Buying experts developed a list of its top 2011 picks for road trips, taking into consideration a variety of factors including interior comfort, cargo size, passenger room and comfort, fuel economy, safety, vehicle performance and handling. Read More
Hybrid cars: the performance cars of the future Published: Wed, May 11, 2011 If you're thinking that hybrid cars are mild-mannered, easy-going machines, you haven't seen the latest in their variety. Someday, you just might see hybrid racecars burning up the tracks. Read More
California firm will sell China-made electric cars in U.S. Published: Mon, Mar 7, 2011 CODA Automotive Inc.'s four-door sedan will be produced by a Chinese partner based on one of its models that has been adapted for electric drive and to meet U.S. safety standards, said CODA's CEO, Philip F. Murtaugh. He said CODA will produce batteries in China with another partner and supply technology and... Read More
Honda recalling Civic hybrids over engine stalling Published: Mon, Mar 7, 2011 Honda Motor Co. is recalling more than 35,000 Civic hybrids in the United States to fix a problem with the electrical system that could cause the headlights to turn off or the engine to stall. Honda says the recall covers 2006-2007 model year Civic hybrids. The company says the voltage converter that relays power... Read More
Is an electric car right for you? Updated: Wed, Oct 13, 2010 You'll soon be hearing a lot of buzz -- and a dose of sales hype -- about a new wave of electric cars that will begin humming down our roads. Read More
AAA picks best cars for pet safety Updated: Wed, Sep 8, 2010 With more than 80 percent of dog owners bringing their canine companions in the car, dog lovers are looking at more than just engine specs and cup holders when buying a new vehicle. AAA announced its top picks for dog friendly vehicles in August. More than 45 million households in the U.S. have a dog, so many... Read More
2011 Honda CR-Z Updated: Fri, Jul 9, 2010 The all-new 2011 Honda CR-Z sport hybrid coupe introduces sleek styling and sporty handling to the hybrid segment. The exterior’s distinctive “one-motion” wedge form originates from its low-slung hood to form a broad forward stance. A side profile with a deeply inset beltline conveys a dynamic tension,... Read More
Freewheeling Updated: Thu, Apr 15, 2010 It's going to be a pivotal year in the auto business. As 2010 plays out, the industry will be holding its collective breath to determine, first and foremost, whether buyers are going to come back to showrooms in a meaningful way after they abandoned car buying for most of 2009, leaving the auto industry licking its... Read More
From hybrids, technology, new vehicles and the environment, to saving money at the pumps. Updated: Fri, Apr 9, 2010 Ferrari unveils a hybrid, but it won't be available for years: Ferrari unveiled a hybrid model of its 599 at the Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland, a car that uses all-wheel drive and kinetic-energy recovery technology rather than a conventional battery-electric system. KERS, as it is called, uses braking energy to... Read More
From hybrids, technology, new vehicles and the environment, to saving money at the pumps. Updated: Fri, Apr 2, 2010 Sporty Honda hybrid launches in summer; larger system for sport-utes in the works: One of Japan's largest automakers is hard at work developing an all-new hybrid drive system that will go into large cars and sport-utility vehicles within the next two years. The first part of that strategy will include the unveiling... Read More
From hybrids, technology, new vehicles and the environment, to saving money at the pumps. Updated: Fri, Mar 26, 2010 Audi Web site provides a clue that the A1 is destined for North America: Audi hasn't made any promises about delivering its forthcoming A1 premium small car to the North American market, but a new Web site contest could signal the car's arrival here. The United States is included as an available region on the A1's... Read More
Small and family cars provide most bang for buck Updated: Thu, Mar 25, 2010 A low purchase price doesn't mean that a car is a good value, according to the editors of Consumer Reports. When comparing economy cars, for example, you might think that the Chevrolet Aveo and Honda Fit, each priced at about $16,000, would provide the same overall value down the road. But according to CR's new... Read More
From hybrids, technology, new vehicles and the environment, to saving money at the pumps. Updated: Wed, Mar 17, 2010 BMW enters the electric-supercar EV race: Audi is launching its e-tron within two years, the Mercedes-Benz SLS is already electric and now rival BMW is moving forward with an eco-supercar of its own. Based on the Vision EfficientDynamics concept shown at the auto show in Frankfurt, Germany last September, the sports... Read More
2010 Honda Civic Hybrid Updated: Fri, Mar 12, 2010 The 2010 Civic Hybrid with advanced Integrated Motor Assist IMA hybrid technology includes Vehicle Stability Assist and an available leather-trimmed interior with heated front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, and heated side mirrors. A continuously variable transmission is standard equipment.... Read More
From hybrids, technology, new vehicles and the environment, to saving money at the pumps. Updated: Tue, Mar 9, 2010 Pint-sized Porsche performers on a budget: Volkswagen Group chairman Martin Winterkorn has finally confirmed what some have suspected for months: a smaller Porsche car and sport-utility vehicle is under consideration. VW now controls Porsche. The small Porsche car, code-named 356, will share its steel and aluminum... Read More
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