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Luxury for Less
Many American drivers want to live large but need to spend small — impulses that might seem mutually exclusive when it’s time to buy a new car. Too often, the concept of luxury seems way out of reach for the average consumer, especially in a...
Tags: BMW, Lexus, Acura, Passenger Cars, Interstate 4
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Green Wheels: 2012 in the Rear View
I'm writing this as the last column of 2012, but you're reading it as the first one of the new year. Allow me to revisit some of my back pages, cars I enjoyed recently, beginning with the most recent one. The 2013 Ford Focus ST was a rousing way to...
Tags: Fuel-efficient Vehicles, Hybrid Vehicles, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Ford, Nissan
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Experian ranks auto brands with lowest customer credit scores
Which auto brands have the buyers with the absolute worst credit scores? They include some of the brands with the fewest buyers. Buyers of Mitsubishi vehicles have the worst credit scores among car shoppers, according to Experian Automotive, a...
Tags: Chrysler, Google+, Lexus, Scion, Dodge
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Show Spotlight: Volvo S60 T5 AWD
Volvo’s All-Wheel Drive with Instant Traction is now available as a stand-alone $2,000 option on its amazingly affordable S60 T5 compact executive sedan (which starts at $31,900 for 2013). The T5 AWD’s sure-footedness in all road conditions is...
Tags: Auto Trends, Car Safety Tips and Advice
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AAA wants sale of new ethanol-laced gasoline suspended until consumers get more information
The nation’s leading travel organization Friday urged the Obama administration to block the sale of E15, a new ethanol-laced gasoline, that could damage as many as 228 million vehicles that are not designed to run on it.
After years of controversy,...Tags: Ethanol, AAA, Chrysler, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen
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December's Fastest- and Slowest-Selling Cars
KickingTiresAutomakers won't report December sales results until later today, but we have data on the month's fastest and slowest sellers. The redesigned Toyota Avalon hit dealerships in the first week of December, and it stormed the fastest-selling list, with...Tags: Volkswagen, Lexus, Vehicles, Dodge, Cadillac
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Why Isn't the Buick Regal Selling Well?
KickingTiresOver the past few years, we've seen a global convergence and streamlining of major vehicle lineups, which means more of the Eurocentric vehicles that automotive enthusiasts covet are coming here. But many of them aren't selling well. For proof, just......Tags: Consumers, Europe, Volkswagen, Scion, Lexus
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Cupholders Take on Starbucks' Trenta Size
KickingTiresIn 2011, after finding some two-thirds of iced-beverage customers already pony up the stomach capacity for a Venti, Starbucks introduced its Trenta size ??? a 31-ounce tribute to America's appetite for 1,000-watt stereos, quadruple burgers and Cowboys...Tags: Foods and Beverages, Apple iPad, Starbucks Corp., Honda, Infiniti
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2013 Volvo S60: Car Seat Check
KickingTiresAlthough it's on the compact side, Volvo's five-passenger sedan can easily carry a small family in comfort and style. The S60 has a high-quality interior and easy-to-access lower Latch anchors and top tether brackets. For the Car Seat Check, we......Tags: Parenting, Graco Incorporated, Passenger Cars
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Black Friday: Best Cars for Serious Shoppers
KickingTiresA successful Black Friday shopping trip is all in the planning. Bargain hunters study store ads and websites as though they're cramming for a test, and now they have less time to do so as several major chains ??? Sears,......Tags: Volkswagen, Scion, Vehicles, Cadillac, Subaru
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Suzuki Bankruptcy: What You Need to Know
KickingTiresSuzuki filed for bankruptcy Monday, officially eliminating its automotive arm in the U.S. That leaves current and potential owners with a lot of questions. We answer the most significant ones below, but if you have a question, please ask it......Tags: Vehicles, Acura, Luxury Vehicles, Bankruptcy, Services and Shopping
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October's Fastest- and Slowest-Selling Cars
KickingTiresIt appears shoppers clamored more aggressively for incoming 2013s last month. Cars for the 2013 model year averaged just 23 days to sell from the day they hit lots while 2012s averaged 121 days. Combined, the group averaged 73 days......Tags: Volkswagen, Lexus, Vehicles, Cadillac, Subaru
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