Friday, February 26, 2010

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Frugal Shopper: For Happiness, Don't Sweat The Numbers

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 12:55 PM PST

Consumer Reports, as part of this week's torrent of announcements from its Annual Auto Issue, named the 2010 Honda Fit and 2010 Toyota Prius the best new-car values of the year. While it so happens we like both of those models very much (and appreciate the Prius' 51-mpg rating), they definitely wouldn't fit every shopper—not even every shopper...


Nearly 11,000 Drivers Pony Up For The 2011 Ford Mustang

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 09:07 AM PST

It's hard to find a crack in Ford Motor Company's armor these days. For months, the company has been on an astounding roll: the quality of Ford vehicles is sky high, the company posted an impressive profit for 2009, and the public is excited about new models like the 2011 Ford Fiesta. Unfortunately for Ford haters, we have even more good news from...


Volkswagen Brings The 2010 Geneva Auto Show To Your iPhone

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 07:30 AM PST

It's hard to believe, but the 2010 Geneva Auto Show is already upon us: doors open to journalists next Tuesday, March 2, and the displays will remain on view for the public through March 14. We'll provide ongoing coverage of the unveilings, updates, concepts, and clunkers -- but of course, we know even that won't be enough for some of you...


Geneva Motor Show Preview: BMW ActiveHybrid 5 Concept

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 03:00 AM PST

We've already seen two hybrids from BMW: the 2010 ActiveHybrid X6 "sport activity vehicle" and 2010 ActiveHybrid 7 full-size sedan. Now BMW's third hybrid model, which it has hinted at for several months, will be unveiled next week at the Geneva Motor Show. As a show car, its full name is the BMW Concept 5-Series ActiveHybrid. But in fact, it's a...


2010 Nissan Cube Bottom Line

Posted: 26 Feb 2010 01:56 AM PST

Is the 2010 Nissan Cube a new kind of utility vehicle, a city-friendly microvan, or an especially tall compact wagon? It's tough to say; the quirky new Nissan Cube fits into several existing categories but ends up being the odd one out—in a positive sense. The previous-generation Scion xB—sold in the United States from 2004 through 2006—turned...


2010 Geneva Motor Show Preview: 2011 Lexus CT 200h

Posted: 25 Feb 2010 05:50 PM PST

Lexus has released details for its all-new 2011 Lexus CT 200h compact hybrid, which is set to star next week at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Serving as a new entry point to the Lexus brand the CT 200h will enter production towards the end of the year for worldwide sale, which presumably means the car will be headed to local showrooms. Lexus is...


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