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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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Oddly Named Features for Cars

July 19, 2011

Automakers are constantly trying to create new gadgets to assist drivers and to help sell vehicles. Forbes put together a  list of contemporary new-car features carrying odd names. Openometer MINI Cooper convertibles come with an Openometer, which is a gauge that tells the driver how long the convertible top has been lowered. Gentleman Function BMW [...]

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Toyota Recall

June 30, 2011

On Wednesday, Toyota Motor Corporation reported it will recall over 80,000 hybrid SUVs due to possible faulty wiring within the computer boards. The affected vehicles were only sold in the U.S. and involve about 45,500 Highlander Hybrid and 36,700 Lexus Rx 400h vehicles. This recall involves the 2006 and 2007 model year Highlander and Lexus brand hybrid [...]

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Most Fuel Efficient Cars

June 29, 2011

Consumer Reports magazine recently conducted its own independent testing to assess the 2011 model vehicles on the market. Consumer Reports named both the best and worst cars for fuel economy in six different categories. Here is what they found: Subcompact Car Best: Honda Fit – 30 mpg Worst: Chevrolet Aveo LT – 25 mpg Small Wagons and [...]

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30 mpg or better – Luxury Cars

May 19, 2011

Luxury does not always equal economical. These are mainstream luxury cars that get at least 30 mpg and do not sacrifice performance or comfort. Here’s a look at some of the most-economical luxury cars for model-year 2011: 1. Lexus CT 200h. Myriad safety equipment and luxury features are standard, with a sticker price starting around [...]

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Prius Production Continues in Japan

March 28, 2011

Toyota Motor Corp reports it would continue construction of three hybrid models today following the massive earthquake that interrupted production across the industry. Production will resume for the Prius, Lexus HS250h and CT200h at the Tsutsumi factory in central Japan and Toyota Motor Kyushu in the south, spokeswoman Shiori Hashimoto said. The 18 factories that [...]

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New Survey of Vehicle Dependability

March 25, 2011

Lincoln recently takes the lead in the industry for the most reliable vehicles, according to the J.D. Power and Associates’ 2011 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, this is the first time Ford Motor Co.’s premium brand has received the title. Lincoln took the spot from Porsche in the annual survey released on March 17. Lincoln was [...]

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Lexus CT200h is Set to Appear at Chicago Auto Show

February 11, 2011

Lexus is set to debut the edgy hybrid, CT200h at the 2011 Chicago auto show.  In an effort to prove that hybrids can appeal to younger drivers, Lexus had this CT made up by Five Axis.  It is complete with a custom body kit and distinct Dark Passage green paint.  The hybrid rides on a Tein [...]

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