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The past week was a fun one for new cars, with Bentley unveiling an all-new Flying Spur, Chevy getting back into performance sedans with the SS, and VW revealing the production version of its mileage-maxing XL1. ... Read Full Article
The surest way to leave the dealership with a small payment is to drive off in a small car. And automakers are making it even easier this month, offering some great cash back and lease deals on a range of small cars including the new-for-2013 Nissan Sentra and the Ford...
Read Full Article The 2013 Chicago Auto Show is off and running, where Toyota unveiled a new Tundra, Kia introduced a 5-door version of its all-new Forte, and Nissan unleashed the first Nismo version of its funky Juke. The...
Read Full ArticleYou always want to get the best deal possible, but the price you pay for a new car is only the beginning. Fuel, financing and insurance are a few of the costs that add up every month, and the actual cost of the vehicle itself -- the amount you pay...
Read Full ArticleThe bar has been raised: 40 mpg combined is the new 40 mpg highway. While our 2012 list of fuel misers included every car with a highway (or city) rating of 40 mpg or better, this year we required the tougher rating of 40 mpg combined. Click the arrow above...
Read Full ArticleNew cars have never been more reliable, so used-car buyers have never had it so good. For the following list we first compiled all the used cars 2003 and newer with a Kelley Blue Book Retail Value of less than $8,000 as of January 2013, then handpicked 10 standouts based...
Read Full Article The Short Answer: 2013 Honda Pilot How Close? Close, but we expected it to be a little closer Honda Pilot Key Advantage: Superior driving manners Ford Explorer Advantage: More in-vehicle tech Downsizing without Compromise Until recently, lofty full-size SUVs were the de facto choice for...
Read Full ArticleWhen all four tires are working to move a car forward, each requires less traction. And when one tire does slip, there are three more to shoulder the load, not just one. That, in a nutshell, is why all-wheel drive is good in the snow, and so popular in the...
Read Full Article The eyes of the automotive world were fixed on the 2013 Detroit Auto Show this January, as carmakers from every corner of the globe unveiled dozens of brand new models set to go on sale later in the year, or sooner. The two-day series of unveilings started...
Read Full Article In our latest video Micah Muzio notes, the current Avalon looks downright daring, subscribing to the bigger is better philosophy of grille design. But only after he asks, because who wants strained conversation during double date night with...
Read Full ArticleEvery new model year brings us dozens of brand-new vehicles, and most of them are next-generation versions of cars we already know and love (or like, at least). Here we've rounded up the redesigns of 2013 -- counting down to the most affordable -- so that you'll know what's new...
Read Full ArticleIf you're looking for an affordable small car that's not boring, check out our annual list of the 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000. On the list that follows -- our first look at the Coolest Cars Under $25,000 - you're going to run into some legendary firepower with names like...
Read Full Article Is the totally redesigned 2013 Lincoln MKZ still just a gussied-up Ford Fusion, or is it now different enough to deserve its own identity? In the video review above Micah Muzio checks out the MKZ's big sunroof, push-button...
Read Full Article The Short Answer: 2013 Honda Accord How Close? As close as we expected Honda Accord Key Advantages: More technologies, more satisfying to drive Toyota Camry Key Advantages: Softer and quieter highway ride, simpler to operate Longtime Rivals Celtics vs. Lakers, Chicago deep dish vs. New York...
Read Full ArticleJust as the 2013 model year is getting under way, it's time to start taking a look at what the automakers have in store....
Read Full ArticleIf all you want out of your next car are good ride, handling, fuel efficiency, features and value, today you don't have to look any further than the average sedan. If you want to get greedy and add some sportiness, luxury or refinement, you don't have to look beyond this...
Read Full ArticleSome are a blast off road, others are more exciting on the street, but each of the following 10 SUVs is something much more than your typical grocery-getting, soccer-shuttling suburban transport - although some of them will happily and competently play the part.
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Read Full Article By Tony Swan Concerns about fuel prices may have tempered America's love affair with sport-utility vehicles, but it has by no means brought it to an end. Think of it as a refocusing, a renewal based on a reassessment of contemporary realities. As a consequence of these re-prioritized priorities,...
Read Full ArticleWhy has the crossover segment been one of the biggest growth areas in the car market for the last several years? One big reason is that crossovers offer the same versatility and flexibility as SUVs but are more fuel-efficient. Here is a look at the 10 most fuel-efficient utility vehicles...
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