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• With Low Pump Prices, Motorists Dash Worries And Hit The Road
  Heading out to the beach, or up to the mountains this weekend? Pump prices aren’t nearly as high as they were this spring, but they’re still enough to make cost-conscious, recession-battered travelers crunch the numbers before hitting the road. At only about 11 cents higher per gallon this year (to about $2.69 a gallon, on average)... […]
• Frugal Shopper: Best Local Prices Could Broaden Your Horizon
  If you're heading out to do some new-car shopping this weekend but not entirely comfortable with what comes after the test drive, you're not alone. It's easy to get overwhelmed, especially in the negotiation stage. Exactly how much of a discount, in light of all the incentives, should you be asking for? And if you take your negotiating skills. […]
• "Tool Man" Tim Allen Is The Voice Of Chevrolet, 2011 Cruze
  Tim Allen, the voice of Michigan tourism, Toy Story's Buzz Lightyear, and Home Improvements Tim Taylor will soon be the voice of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, and the rest of the Chevrolet brand, GM announced today. The ads running Allen's voice will start September 7, the day before the official retail launch at GM's Lordstown plant. In addition […]
• Five Great Labor Day Deals
  by Sean Tucker It might be the only time of year that TV commercials tell you the truth. Our pricing partners at TrueCar.com confirm it: Labor Day weekend is a great time to buy a car. The best deals of the month may actually be found a few days before the holiday -- but don't be afraid to shop on Labor Day itself. A dealer who knows that this is... […]
• Friday Video: MINI Countryman Zips Through Multiple Universes (Which All Look A Lot Like Italy)
  The weekend's coming, and we know many of you are planning last-minute getaways and Labor Day cookouts. Sadly, like some of our East Coast pals, we're stuck poking around the interweb and trying not to resent our meteorologically advantaged colleagues. For us, there's only one vacation we can manage right now, and it comes in the form of a new […]
• Mercedes-Benz's New Mbrace System Offers Primo Concierge And Roadside Services
  Pretend you're on a road trip. You've taken the family shopping, maybe indulged the younger ones (or your spouse) with a few hours of miniature golf, and now, you're ready for some You Time. Sushi and a day spa sound great, but you're on unfamiliar turf: to whom should you turn for advice? If you're a Mercedes-Benz owner, the answer […]
• 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Configurator Live, Full Pricing Revealed
  We're just five days away from the launch of the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze to retail buyers at GM's Lordstown plant, and today those looking to be among the first in line can get a feel for what sort of options and pricing they can expect thanks to the new configuration tool on Chevrolet's site. Starting at $16,275 (excluding delivery) the 2011 Cru […]
• 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCrew Preview
  The Blue Oval will be adding a new model to its F-150 pickup truck line, with the unveiling today of the all-new 2011 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCrew. The purpose-built off-road version of the popular F-150 workhorse has proven very popular, and it’s only set to get better thanks to improvements in technology, towing and flexibility for the... […]
• Today in Car News: Car Sales, GM Fours, and Ghostbusters
  By all accounts, this year's car sales are as nostalgic and flat as a three-week-old A&W root beer left in your cupholder inn summer. [Consumerist] And in what was supposed to be the year of the small car, it's --not shocking--that the two best-selling vehicles are big ole pickup trucks. [Detroit Free Press] While U.S. sales are sluglike, the.. […]
• Today at High Gear Media: 2011 Dodge Durango, Sorento SX and Civic
  Dodge calls its 2011 Durango a "performance SUV." Does that mean an SRT8 suffix is a-comin'? [MotorAuthority] We've driven the 2011 Kia Sorento SX--the one with the turbo--and it's a big step up. If you're short. It's an SUV, after all. [MotorAuthority] Meanwhile, Kia's recalling the Sorento and the perky 2010 Soul for […]
• Where Are America's Safest Drivers? Not In Philly Or Los Angeles...
  Fort Collins, Colorado has again been named America's Safest Driving City, while drivers in Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and Dallas leave a lot to be desired—if you wish to avoid an accident, that is. So assesses Allstate Insurance Company [NYSE:ALL], in its annual America's Best Drivers Report, which looks at collision frequency in the 200... […]
• Signs Of A Rebound, Yet The Worst Auto Market Since The 1950s
  Some of the phrases used in headlines this week, to describe August auto sales, have been brutal: "sales slowing to a crawl," "taking a tumble," or "struggling along" were just a few. But they're pretty appropriate. "We saw the worst August in 28 years," looking at sales altogether, assessed Jesse Toprak, VP of in […]
• 2011 Lexus CT 200h Features Four Drive Modes
  Whether it's the rather bland looks or the underwhelming stats, the 2011 Lexus CT 200h hasn't primed us for our first shot behind its wheel. Today's announcement of four driving modes for the car doesn't do much to change that, though we're interested to see just how much sport can be added to the car with the press of a button. In a […]
• Luxury Sales Surge: Are The Fat Cats Not Feeling The Recession?
  Are luxury-car shoppers feeling the recession in the same way everyone else is? Take a look at the boarded-up store fronts on Main St., then check out the country club parking lot, political contribution coffers, and luxury dealerships and you might feel differently. There's a distinct division as well between the Miracle Mile auto malls and... […]
• First Drive: 2011 Kia Sorento SX
  Crossovers don't really get my blood flowing. They're useful, to be sure, and some even look decent, in a tall-hatch kind of way. But really, at the end of the day, they're about functionality, not passion. Nonetheless, the sporty model in Kia's crossover range, the 2011 Kia Sorento SX, nails the functionality and even manages to toss in […]