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George F. Will: The American dream in an automobile Published: Sun, May 13, 2012 WASHINGTON — Prius, which is Latin for “to go before” or “lead the way,” is the perfect name for the car whose owners are confident they are leading the way for the benighted. “Prius preening,” an almost erotic pleasure, is, however, a perishable delight because the status derived from enlightened... Read More
SUSPECTED CHEAP SALES TACTIC IS JUST THAT Updated: Fri, May 11, 2012 Dear Tom and Ray: I have a 2007 Toyota Prius. I was hoping you could help me with what I suspect is a cheap sales tactic by my Toyota dealer. The dealer says that if I buy tires from anyone else, I will adversely affect my gas mileage. He says that the Prius takes a special low-rolling-resistance tire that is... Read More
2013 Dodge Dart Updated: Fri, May 4, 2012 The 2013 Dodge Dart gets Chrysler back into the compact sedan game, and it does so with more than a little attitude and rakish design. Instantly distinctive on the road, the new Dart is one of the roomiest entries among compact four-door sedans. Dodge will offer three engines, three gearboxes, several trim levels,... Read More
Rolling out the best tires Published: Mon, Apr 30, 2012 Choosing good tires is critical -- they can bring out the best in a car's braking and handling capabilities and keep occupants safe in an emergency situation. In its latest tests of more than 150 tires, Consumer Reports identified a selection of good choices in nine categories. Models from Bridgestone,... Read More
IT'S TIME TO LET THIS CAR GO Updated: Fri, Apr 27, 2012 Dear Tom and Ray: My boyfriend drives a 2000 Ford Taurus station wagon with 112,000 miles. He's an MD and specializes in palliative care medicine, which is to say he helps patients, families and other doctors navigate the scary time around the end of life. Almost all of the patients have a definitive... Read More
Subaru drives into top automaker spot as Honda slips Published: Mon, Apr 9, 2012 Riding a wave of impressive redesigned models in the last few years, Subaru has earned the top score in Consumer Reports' automaker report cards for 2012 for the first time. Subaru's score of 75, two points higher than last year, reflects better test scores for such redesigned models as the Impreza, Legacy and... Read More
2012 Chrysler 300 - Review Updated: Thu, Mar 22, 2012 The most satisfying Chrysler sedan you can buy, the 300 returns for the 2012 model year with better performance at the entry level and the top end, and with more tech and luxury features. It's a swaggering hulk of a sedan, and the redesign it received last model year made the Chrysler 300 a more appealing luxury... Read More
2012 Hyundai Genesis Sedan R-Spec Updated: Fri, Mar 2, 2012 by Marty Bernstein Most of us love the New Year because of the promise its beginning symbolizes, but maybe not so much for the folks at Hyundai who probably wish 2011 would reset like Bill Murray’s alarm clock from “Ground Hog’s Day”. Hyundai had a great year; it truly was an amazing for everyone... Read More
BMW X3 outpoints Range Rover Evoque in tests Published: Mon, Feb 27, 2012 The BMW X3, which originated the compact luxury SUV market, handily outpointed its European rival, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, in Consumer Reports' recent head-to-head match up. While the X3 scored an 80 in CR's road test, the Evoque received a road test score of 60, scoring near the bottom of its... Read More
Tulsa driver headed wrong way injured in Rogers County crash Updated: Sat, Feb 11, 2012 A Tulsa woman is in serious condition after the vehicle she was driving the wrong way on the Will Rogers Turnpike early Saturday morning struck a tractor trailer, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported. Erika Whitt, 27, was taken by helicopter to St. John hospital with internal head and leg injuries. According to... Read More
2012 TOYOTA CAMRY: Re-invented for a new generation Updated: Wed, Jan 25, 2012 It was a little bit chilly and quite windy, but the introduction and day’s test drive of the new 2012 Toyota Camry was great. A large group of automotive journalists gathered in downtown Fort Worth for the introductions and briefing, including all the specifications and special items added to the new model.... 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
2012 Toyota Yaris Updated: Thu, Jan 19, 2012 The color? Blazing Blue Pearl. The inside? Standard Gray. Size of the car? Sub-compact. Good gas mileage? 29 to 41 mpg average. Low-priced or expensive? $15,625. This was the new Toyota Yaris that was delivered to my office for a one week’s test drive. It was small, yes, but it was quite roomy on the... Read More
LEAKY STRUT ISN'T AN EMERGENCY, BUT IT'S NOT GOOD Updated: Fri, Jan 13, 2012 Dear Tom and Ray: We have a 2009 Toyota Camry. When our local mechanic was checking the brakes, he noted that the left rear strut was leaking fluid. He informed us of the issue, and since the car was still under warranty, I took it to the dealer. The dealer noted that it is normal for Camry struts to leak, and... Read More
2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco Updated: Wed, Jan 4, 2012 Chevrolet's car fortunes are on the upswing, the momentum generated by new vehicles like the beautifully finished Cruze compact sedan and the eager little Sonic hatchback. Now it's the Malibu's turn, and the venerable nameplate ushers in big changes for the 2013 model year, all in the name of getting smaller and... Read More
Redesigned Chrysler 300 ranks among better upscale sedans Published: Tue, Nov 8, 2011 Revamped for 2011, the Chrysler 300C scored an "Excellent" overall road test score of 80 in Consumer Reports' recent tests of four upscale sedans, up from 64 for the previous model. The 300C now ranks midpack among the 10 upscale sedans that CR has tested. Previously, it had been near the bottom of the pack. It's... Read More
Ford sweeps Texas Truck Rodeo –- F-150 named 2012 Truck of Texas Updated: Tue, Oct 25, 2011 The weather was beautiful. The Texas Hill Country was challenging. The historic Knibbe Ranch in Bulverde, near Canyon Lake, was the site of this year’s Texas Truck Rodeo. The Truck Rodeo is major event in the vehicle award circuit and recognized globally. The Rodeo has been held in the Fort Worth and Dallas... Read More
2012 Volkswagen Jetta – clean diesel, terrific mileage, larger, and lower priced Updated: Wed, Oct 19, 2011 American consumers want all the benefits of small cars with all the roominess of larger one.  So, VW’s engineers have responded.  The wheelbase of the 2011 Jetta is almost 3 inches longer and the overall length has been stretched 3.54 inches longer.  That allowed the interior to be increased.  Even the rear... Read More
Best used cars under 2000 dollars: How to find a deal Updated: Thu, Oct 20, 2011 If you are on a budget, finding a used car under 2000 dollars is tough, however, with some knowledge, you can come out with a decent used car for that much and sometimes even less. As always with buying a car you’ll want to consider the make, the model, the age, the mileage, the condition and to pull the CARFAX... Read More
New Nissan Versa sedan value priced Updated: Fri, Sep 16, 2011 Nissan has launched the all new 2012 model of its best selling Versa family sedan that represents more than just a good value. This is a real car, a true family sedan not one of those little boxes on wheels that pass for a car, much less a sedan that can hold four adults. This is an all new and improved Versa... Read More
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