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Honda Recalls Accord, CR-V and Element

September 15, 2011

Honda is recalling 1.5 million cars and crossovers to reprogram the transmission control software to prevent damage if the automatic transmission is used to rock the vehicle out from being stuck in mud or snow. The recall involves the Accord and the CR-V and Element crossovers from the 2005 through 2010 model years. The vehicles being recalled have four-cylinder engines. Honda [...]

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Cool Crossovers with a Cheap Price Tag

August 30, 2011

MSN.com composed a list of the top crossovers that are not only stylish but also economical. Nissan JUKE This is Nissan’s second crossover, priced between $19,570 and $25,000, the JUKE is fun, and original turbocharged, direct-injected 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine gives peppy power and offers 27 mpg city/32 mpg highway mileage ratings. Range Rover Evoque Range [...]

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Family Cars Under $30k

August 29, 2011

MSN.com put together a list of the top family vehicles that don’t break the bank. 2011 Honda CR-V = Base price: $21,695 2011 Hyundai Sonata = Base price: $19,195 2010 Mazda Mazda5 = Base price: $18,510 2011 Toyota Sienna = Base price: $24,460 2011 Subaru Outback = Base price: $23,195 2011 Ford Fusion Hybrid = Base price: $28,240 2011 Kia [...]

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College Cars

August 22, 2011

MSN.com compiled a list of the top college cars for selected universities. Here is there recommendations: For the University of Oregon, the Toyota FJ Cruiser is recommended for its stylish after-school adventuring to allow for easy storage for hiking boots, bikes, etc. For the UCLA student Lexus RX 450h, appearances are everything. This sharp looking, luxury [...]

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Cars Aiming for the Number One Spot

July 15, 2011

New or redesigned cars on the way to the top of their class while tackling the competition. The full-size luxury car class has been largely consumers of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class but the Jaguar XJ is closing the gap. Compact crossover utility class has been dominated by the Toyota RAV4 but the Kia Sorrento is challenging this [...]

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Common Car Buying Mistakes

June 3, 2011

Forbes recently constructed the list of common car buying mistakes. If you or someone you know is in the market for a new car, read on.  Bottom line – know before you go! 1. Entertaining fantasies about your current transportation needs. Before you hit the dealership lot, take a good look at the kind of [...]

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Black Box – In Your Vehicle

May 31, 2011

Earlier this week it was reported that the NHTSA was considering requiring the installation of Event Data Recorder (EDR) black boxes in all new vehicles. GM has voluntarily installed EDRs in its vehicles for the past 20 years. There is wide controversy surrounding a government-mandated data recorder in one’s personal car. Additions such as these [...]

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Top 10 Gas-Guzzling Cities

May 16, 2011

Forbes put together a top 10 list of the top gas-guzzling cities in America. Does your city top the list? 10. Riverside-San Bernardino, Calif. Annual miles driven per household: 19,700 Gallons used per household: 969 Fuel expense at $4/gal: $3,880 9. Washington, D.C., and suburbs Annual miles driven per household: 19,900 Gallons per household: 979 [...]

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10 Popular Car Dealer Scams

May 13, 2011

Forbes.com reports on the top car dealer scams to watch out for. The Upsell Alarms, extra cleaning, “prepping,” rust-proofing, fabric protection and paint sealant are all common add-ons that dealers sometimes sneak onto the invoice without the buyer’s knowledge. Most of these things you don’t need. The Unwanted Warranty Nothing is free, not even those [...]

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Popular Cars Might Lose Top Spot

April 29, 2011

Automakers are designing vehicles with a special mix of styling, reliability, utility and value in an effort to rise to the top of their respective classes. 10 top vehicles are in danger of losing top spot in popularity in the U.S. The premium compact crossover utility class current leader Audi Q5 is being challenged by [...]

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