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2011 BMW 1-Series M Coupe Preview

Posted: 09 Dec 2010 03:00 PM PST

The 2011 BMW 1-Series M Coupe has been BMW's worst-kept secret of the past year, with official "spy" photos and even a video preview of the car in its entirety spoiling some of the fun of today's official unveiling. The fun of the car, however, is sure to remain intact. Packing a now-familiar 335-horsepower, twin-turbo variant of BMW's venerable...


Experian: Auto Credit Continuing To Loosen, Loan Amounts Up

Posted: 09 Dec 2010 01:45 PM PST

To get the vehicle you want, and the right credit terms, having a high credit score has been extremely important over the past couple of years. With credit tight, lots of consumers who would have been green-lighted in the past have been simply turned away—or pointed toward high-risk lenders that border on exploitative in some situations...


2012 Volkswagen Jetta GLI First To Get Fender Car Audio System

Posted: 09 Dec 2010 12:12 PM PST

Mention the name Fender with respect to music and sound, and you'll likely think of electric guitars, loud amps, and the likes of Jimi Hendrix or Stevie Ray Vaughn—or even John Lennon. Fender's Stratocaster has become one of the biggest names in guitars. Now, the Fender name is playing a part in the transformation of car audio. Now...


Breaking: 2012 Volkswagen Golf R Confirmed For U.S.

Posted: 09 Dec 2010 11:28 AM PST

The rumors have proved true: the 2012 Volkswagen Golf R will be making its way to America in late 2011 or early 2012, according to Volkwagen of America CEO Johnathan Browning at an International Motor Press Association meeting today. So what can we expect? According to Browning, the U.S. version of the car will get the same 2.0-liter turbocharged...


Frugal Shopper: Men Get Better Car Deals? It Might Just Be A Myth

Posted: 09 Dec 2010 10:56 AM PST

Men tend to get better deals than women when shopping for new cars, right? Not true in most cases, says at least one company that analyzes sales data. Perhaps you don't need to bring 'the man' along, or change your name on those initial e-mails. It might be a myth, or a relic from another time when shoppers didn't come armed with vehicle market...


2011 Detroit Auto Show Preview: 2012 Ford Escape Concept

Posted: 09 Dec 2010 09:56 AM PST

The current Ford Escape (pictured) has lived an abnormally long life, still based, albeit distantly, on the Mazda 626. But that's about to change with a new concept slated for introduction next month at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show. Details on the vehicle itself remain hazy, as Ford announced the concept as part of an upgrade and hiring program...


2011 Nissan Quest: Do You Really Need Fold-Away Seats?

Posted: 09 Dec 2010 08:30 AM PST

It's a year of change in the auto industry--as usual--but in the minivan market, it's as radical as it gets. Every minivan offered to American family car shoppers is new or revamped this year: the 2011 Toyota Sienna and 2011 Honda Odyssey are striking in their reinventions, the Chrysler minivans have great new interiors and new powertrains. The...


40-MPG Cars Are Better Than Ever; Too Bad They're Not Selling

Posted: 09 Dec 2010 07:25 AM PST

Today's small cars are better than they've ever been, even if few of them are among the EPA's all-time gas mileage champs. And spurred by tighter fuel-economy laws, 40 miles per gallon on the highway is becoming the new target for subcompact and even compact cars. There's just one little problem: Not only are 40-mpg models not selling particularly...


Video: General Motors Does The Robot, Dreams Of Moonwalking

Posted: 09 Dec 2010 07:12 AM PST

The words "General Motors" conjure up different images for different people. GM's fans think of Cadillac, Chevy (not Chevrolet), the Camaro, baseball, Detroit. Detractors think of HUMMER, Saab, bankruptcy, bailouts. But few people think of robots -- and yet, that's just what GM is working on these days. Granted, GM's robotics program pales in...


FamilyCarGuide Tip: Thwart Car Thieves During the Holidays

Posted: 09 Dec 2010 06:49 AM PST

While the economy may be inching its way out of the downturn, consumers and their families need to beware this holiday season of one recession-proof activity: car theft. While car theft was down in 2009 for the sixth consecutive, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), the holidays are a perfect opportunity for thieves to turn...


Honda Standing By Accord Crosstour

Posted: 09 Dec 2010 06:38 AM PST

With Honda downsizing its current lineup, it’s natural to wonder if the slow-selling Accord Crosstour would be next on the chopping block. After all, the enlarged Accord has fallen short of Honda’s sales expectations. The Crosstour is currently assembled in Ohio, and was introduced to the United States market last November. Honda had...


Car Companies Flock To Air Ads on Super Bowl XLV

Posted: 09 Dec 2010 06:23 AM PST

When Super Bowl XLV is broadcast live on Fox Network from Cowboys Field in Arlington, Texas, on February 6, 2011, there’ll be a whole lot of car company commercials during the annual NFL throw-down. With an audience expected to top 100 million viewers, automakers have eagerly jumped on-board with at least 20 spots, according to MediaWeek...


2011 Dodge Grand Caravan

Posted: 08 Dec 2010 05:46 PM PST

The Basics: For 2011, Chrysler has rehabbed the Dodge Grand Caravan with a mini-facelift. While not much has changed on the outside, its plasticky, creaky cabin is much-improved, and a more powerful and refined engine together give this family hauler a fresher feel. The massaged minivan greets a slew of new competitors nose-on. It's an interesting...


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