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Toyota

Best Used Trucks for Around $10,000

September 6, 2011

AOL recently put together a list of the best used trucks for around $10,000 based on value, brand, year and service records. Toyota Tacoma Year: 2004 Equipment: 4-cylinder, 5-speed manual, 2WD Ford F-150 Year: 2004 Equipment: V-8, automatic, short bed, 2WD Chevrolet Silverado Year: 2004 Equipment: V-8, automatic, short bed, 2WD Dodge Dakota Year: 2005 Equipment: V-8, automatic, short bed, 2WD Dodge Ram [...]

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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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The Safest Cars in America

August 26, 2011

MSN.com composed a list of the safest cars in America. See if your car makes the list: Subcompact Car: Ford Fiesta Small Car: Honda Civic Small SUV: Subaru Forester Family Sedan: Hyundai Sonata Midsize Crossover: Volvo XC60 Large Car: Buick LaCrosse Luxury Car: BMW 5-Series Minivan: Toyota Sienna Sport-Utility Vehicle: Jeep Grand Cherokee Station Wagon: [...]

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Top Cars for Young Drivers

August 23, 2011

MSN.com recently reported on the top car for first time drivers. Here are their thoughts, what are yours? 2009 HONDA CIVIC Dealer price: $17,863 Service costs (5-year): $5,777 MPG (city/hwy): 26/34 2011 KIA SOUL Sticker price: $16,190 + Service costs (5-year): $3,568 MPG (city/hwy): 26/31 2011 HYUNDAI SONATA Sticker price: $21,145 Service costs (5-year): $4,152 [...]

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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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Patriotic Car Shopping

July 7, 2011

Consumer Reports recently reported on American made cars. The report informs customers of the vehicles made in the U.S. and recommends buying them. But, one doesn’t have to only buy a Ford or Chevy to “buy American,” Toyota and Honda make vehicles in the U.S. The list constructed by Consumer Reports also includes recommended vehicles [...]

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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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Toyota Expects Drop in Profits in Wake of Earthquake

June 15, 2011

Toyota’s latest financial reports reveal that the company’s full-year profits may fall 31 percent to about $3.5 billion this year versus $5.1 billion last year. Automotive News reports that the loss has been attributed to the effects of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, as well as an unfavorable international exchange rate. Supply [...]

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