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Two Chevy Models Deemed Most Dependable by J.D. Power and Associates

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 10:30:18 -0500

A new J.D. Power and Associates report has found that two very different Chevrolet vehicles have a lot in common when it comes to avoiding the repair shop. The 2010 Chevy Tahoe and 2010 Chevy Camaro both led their segments in the consumer-research...

Mercedes-Benz Intensifies Its High-Performance C63 AMG with 'Edition 507'

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 09:26:36 -0500

With its 451 horsepower, the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG already churns out awe-inspiring performance, but this summer high-end-car buyers will be able to take home an even more aggressive version. The recently announced 2014 C63 AMG "Edition 507" will...

KBB.com Honors Trio of Ford Models for Long-Term Value

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 10:00:26 -0500

Though today's car buyers have a number of tools at their disposal to find the lowest prices in their area, Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com asserts that getting the best deal on a vehicle means looking far beyond the initial sticker price. In its rece...

Jeep Patriot Climbs to Top of Its Segment in KBB.com 5-Year Cost to Own Awards

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 09:30:17 -0500

The 2013 Jeep Patriot is already the lowest-priced SUV on the market, but according to Kelley Blue Book's KBB.com, the capable compact is also the most affordable in its segment when it comes to long-term cost of ownership. Topping the Compact SU...

New 2013 Nissan LEAF Calls America Home

Wed, 06 Feb 2013 09:30:15 -0500

Nissan has found a way to make its all-electric LEAF more affordable, and the solution may be surprising: it has brought production to America. The Japanese automaker has started manufacturing the Nissan LEAF at its Smyrna, Tenn., assembly plant,...

New Ford Fusion Adds to Safety Credentials with NHTSA Five-Star Rating

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 09:30:16 -0500

In December the redesigned 2013 Ford Fusion received the exclusive new Top Safety Pick+ designation from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Now the sleek midsize sedan has added another bullet point to its safety resume, earning a...

Chrysler 300 Glacier Edition Arrives to Tame the Worst of Winter

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 10:00:30 -0500

Coinciding fittingly with an Arctic-driven surge of subzero temperatures across the East Coast, the new 2013 Chrysler 300 Glacier edition, designed to offer comfort and capability during even the worst of winter, has arrived at dealerships. The s...

MINI's Capable Countryman Drives Brand to Best-Ever US Sales in 2012

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 09:30:19 -0500

Following its arrival for the 2011 model year, the MINI Countryman quickly became the second best seller for the eccentric auto brand. In 2012 the compact crossover was instrumental in MINI's best-ever year of U.S. sales, accounting for nearly a ...

Ford's Atlas Concept Previews Fuel-Efficient Future of Best-Selling F-150

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 11:00:23 -0500

Ford changed the landscape of the pickup truck segment when it launched the powerful-yet-efficient 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine in its Ford F-150 in early 2011. Now, with the debut of its Atlas Concept truck at the Detroit Auto Show last week, th...

New Ford Fusion Rakes In Car of the Year Awards

Tue, 22 Jan 2013 09:30:19 -0500

A year ago, the redesigned 2013 Ford Fusion was named Best in Show by Autoweek magazine following its debut at the Detroit Auto Show, raising expectations for the dealership arrival of the midsize sedan. Fast-forward to the present day, and the n...

Aggressive Toyota Furia Offers Glimpse of Corolla's Future

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 09:30:19 -0500

While the popular Toyota Corolla has long held a reputation for quality and reliability, the compact sedan's styling is probably more aptly described as safe rather than sporty. That could be about to change following the debut of Toyota's Furia ...

Boosted by the Evoque, Land Rover's Sales Climb 15 Percent in 2012

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 10:00:24 -0500

Once again, the Range Rover Sport was Land Rover's best seller in 2012, but this time a new model took the number-two spot: the Range Rover Evoque. In its first full year on the market, the compact crossover SUV sold 8,901 units, helping the luxur...

Nissan Begins US Production of All-Electric LEAF

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 09:30:17 -0500

Nissan has begun U.S. assembly of the 2013 Nissan LEAF at its Smyrna, Tenn. manufacturing plant. The move will help to fulfill demand in the United States for the all-electric vehicle, which is now entering its third year on the market. About 19,5...

Acura RDX Churns Out Eighth-Straight Record Sales Month in December

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 09:30:18 -0500

Awards and accolades look nice in the trophy case, but what really determines a redesigned vehicle's success is whether or not it makes a measurable impact on the sales floor. The 2013 Acura RDX crossover continues to do just that following its l...

Details on Chevy's Lighter, Sleeker Corvette Emerge Ahead of Jan. 13 Debut

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 09:30:17 -0500

While driving enthusiasts will have to wait until the all-new 2014 Chevy Corvette debuts on Jan. 13 in Detroit to learn the official details, it appears that the latest iteration of the iconic sports car has received some big changes. Confirming ...

As 2013 Rolls In, Forbes Finds the Kia Soul to Be in High Demand

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 09:30:15 -0500

As 2013 begins and many auto brands wrap up their holiday sales, Forbes has released a list of the vehicles that were in the highest demand during the busy selling season. Coming in at number four on the publication's Top 10 Hard-to-Get Cars list...

2013 Ford Fusion Surpasses Top Safety Pick Status with Stricter IIHS Award

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 10:00:25 -0500

Earning a Top Safety Pick from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is already a challenge for many automakers, but the organization has now created a new award for vehicles that offer even more comprehensive crash protection. Dubbed...

New Subaru BRZ Races to Spot on Car and Driver's 10Best Cars List

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 09:30:18 -0500

Subaru has hung its hat on all-wheel-drive vehicles for decades, but when it broke outside that comfort zone this past year with its new BRZ sports car, it left nothing on the drawing board. As the automaker's first rear-wheel-drive car since the ...

Ford Introduces Its Versatile, Fuel-Efficient 2014 Transit Van Family

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 09:30:17 -0500

As businesses continue to look for more fuel-efficient and practical means of transportation, global sales of commercial vehicles are expected to grow by 4.8 million units in the next five years. Ford is hoping to take advantage of that lucrative ...

Mercedes-Benz Previews Revamped 2014 E-Class Ahead of Detroit Debut

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:00:24 -0500

Typically, a car's mid-cycle refresh will include small tweaks to its styling, drivetrains and interior, but Mercedes-Benz appears unwilling to settle for simple updates to its E-Class vehicles. Signaling the competitiveness of the midsize luxury...

Jaguar Chills Out with New Winter Test Facility in Minnesota

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 09:30:15 -0500

Jaguar may have a reputation as a cool auto brand, but when it comes to testing its newest vehicles, the British automaker is looking to go sub-zero. As part of its increased focus on the U.S. market, Jaguar recently opened up a winter test facili...

Trio of Dodge Models Earn Best Buy Awards for Their Versatility and Rides

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:30:17 -0500

There are a variety of factors that consumers consider when purchasing a new vehicle, but when it comes to versatility, cargo space and ride quality, there are three Dodge models that stand out, according to Consumer Guide Automotive. The vehicle-...

More Milestones Reached as Subaru Passes 300,000 Models Sold in 2012

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 10:00:23 -0500

Back at the end of October, Subaru of America broke its all-time annual sales record in the United States with two months to spare, and on Dec. 1 the automaker passed 300,000 models sold. This comes after a record November in which Subaru moved 2...

Mazda MX-5 Miata Once Again Races onto Car and Driver's Annual 10Best List

Tue, 18 Dec 2012 09:30:15 -0500

Precise handling and affordability have long made the Mazda MX-5 Miata a rapidly selling favorite of driving enthusiasts, and those same attributes helped land the 2013 model on Car and Driver's 2013 10Best Cars list. This year marks the eighth y...

2013 Ram 1500 Is Clear Choice for Motor Trend Truck of the Year

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:00:26 -0500

Few accolades hold as much weight for pickup trucks as the Motor Trend Truck of the Year award, and the magazine's editors say the redesigned Ram 1500 is the clear choice for 2013. Indicating that the rest of the half-ton segment will now have to ...