Friday, March 26, 2010

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Frugal Shopper: Pricey Parts Can Push Ownership Costs Upward

Posted: 26 Mar 2010 02:21 PM PDT

The Yugo sure doesn't have a reputation for reliability or durability. But they sure are cheap to repair. Meanwhile, for several Mercedes-Benz AMG models, the cost of parts alone for routine maintenance could leave a much larger hole in your wallet than you might anticipate—even if can afford the monthly payments. The auto-parts...


Report: Geely Chairman In Sweden To Close Volvo Deal This Weekend

Posted: 26 Mar 2010 01:27 PM PDT

Saab has found a new home with Spyker, and now it looks like Sweden's other iconic brand is soon to be finally sold to a more remote buyer. Geely's chairman Li Shufu is reported to be in Sweden this week to finalize the deal to buy Volvo from Ford. Ink is expected to hit the bottom line as early as Sunday, according to a Wall Street Journal...


Panamericana Reborn: Puebla To Oaxaca In The 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Posted: 26 Mar 2010 09:54 AM PDT

As you round the bend, a single solid yellow line dividing the two-lane stretch of smooth, undulating blacktop stretched along the side of a Oaxacan canyon, you flick the right paddle to grab the next gear, rocketing forward on a wave of eight-cylinder sound, quickly moving to the brake, flicking the left paddle, a smooth turn-in, apex--don't...


Video Of The Week: Volkswagen's Lane-Assist Ad, Featuring Construction Bear

Posted: 26 Mar 2010 09:39 AM PDT

It's Friday, and we can already hear our office manager banging the tequila slammers, but before we head home to pack for the 2010 New York Auto Show, we'd like to leave you with our favorite video clip of the week. It's a German spot advertising Volkswagen's lane assist feature, which you'll find on models like the 2011 VW Touareg at left. It's...


2010 New York Auto Show: Lexus Hosts Global Warming Debate, Sarah Silverman Moderates

Posted: 26 Mar 2010 08:33 AM PDT

Most debuts at auto shows are fairly simple affairs. A little hip hop, a couple of smoke machines, a stray dancer or two, and voila -- a new ride is launched. But Lexus is taking a different route for the Lexus CT 200h's appearance at the 2010 New York Auto Show: to celebrate the hot, hybrid hatch, Lexus is sponsoring a debate. On global warming...


Honda Counters Toyota Incentives With New Leasing Deals

Posted: 25 Mar 2010 05:56 PM PDT

Honda has announced its biggest set of lease deals ever, which market experts are identifying as an effort to stoke sales and save its market share against the aggressive incentives now being offered by archrival Toyota. The so-called Feature Special Lease program that runs through May 3 allows a low monthly lease payment on nearly every...


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