Monday, August 16, 2010

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Suzuki Dealership Network Shrinks, As Cars Become More Appealing

Posted: 16 Aug 2010 04:55 PM PDT

If you're shopping for a sporty, economical compact sedan, we'd recommend that you put the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi on your shopping list. But there's a potential snag: With Suzuki cutting its dealership base, you might find that you no longer have an outlet nearby. Despite strong, almost unanimously positive reviews of the 2010 Suzuki Kizashi sedan—we...


Invisible Monkey II: PETA Defends Dodge, Gets All Up In Our Grille

Posted: 16 Aug 2010 01:14 PM PDT

Ah, the Interwebz. We wrote a little story last Thursday about how Dodge digitally erased the image of a monkey from an end-of-year clearance commercial after People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals complained. And it sorta went viral. Tens of thousands of people viewed it, and more than 50 people left comments. Many of them, ummmmm, not...


2007-2009 Mazda3, Mazda5 Recalled For Power-Steering Issue

Posted: 16 Aug 2010 11:54 AM PDT

Mazda is recalling 2007 through 2009 model-year Mazda3 and Mazda5 models for an issue with the power-steering system. The recall follows an investigation from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), looking into power-steering system failures in the 2007-2009 Mazda3. Altogether, 33 complaints were received and three crashes...


2011 Nissan Leaf: Your Ultimate Reference Guide

Posted: 16 Aug 2010 09:38 AM PDT

Here at AllCarsElectric.com we've covered a lot of news featuring the 2011 Nissan Leaf. So much, in fact, that it may be difficult keeping track of them all. What we thought may help is an index page of all of our favorite articles featuring the 2011 Nissan Leaf. Bookmark it in your browser or rss reader, as we'll be updating it every time a new...


Video: Dodge Challenger's 'Revolutionary' Campaign Tries To Go Viral

Posted: 16 Aug 2010 08:10 AM PDT

  Chrysler's recent ad campaigns have been pretty hit-or-miss. We've enjoyed the Dodge ads voiced by Michael C. Hall, despite the heat they've taken from PETA. The commercials for the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee were kind of a win, though they could use some judicious editing. On the other hand, the 'Revolutionary' ads for the Dodge Challenger (also...


Infographic: The History Of the Ford Mustang, 1964-2010

Posted: 16 Aug 2010 08:00 AM PDT

So you weren't ever all that interested in the Mustang until they managed to pack 30 mpg and 300 horsepower into the 2011 V-6 model? Or maybe you've always been a fan, but wish you knew a bit more trivia about America's first pony car? Well, either way, we've got you covered with this infographic, which spans the 46 years of production from...


And The Fastest-Growing Car Brand Is...Buick?

Posted: 16 Aug 2010 08:00 AM PDT

Look, we all miss Pontiac. Saturn, too. A few even miss Saab. (Fewer miss HUMMER.) But although General Motors' bankruptcy and brand sale may have been painful for fans, it's begun to pay off for the automaker and its remaining marques -- especially Buick. Not so long ago, Buick was on the skids, with flagging sales and a consumer base that...


Why The Cost of Insuring Your Hybrid Car Is Going To Rise

Posted: 16 Aug 2010 06:51 AM PDT

We already knew that the quintessential hybrid car, the Toyota Prius, costs a little more to repair than non-hybrid cars. Now, the news gets worse: Insurance rates for hybrids are going to rise, probably at a faster rate than auto insurance premiums overall, according to Mitchell International's Industry Trends Report. The culprit is an evolution...


2011 Nissan Rogue Priced From $20,810

Posted: 16 Aug 2010 06:00 AM PDT

For the 2011 model year Nissan has sharpened the exterior, upgraded the interior, and improved the fuel economy of its Rogue crossover, but thankfully pricing has remained almost unchanged. Yes, the 2011 Nissan Rogue comes onto the market with a base price of $20,810, just $350 more than the outgoing 2010 model. Once again, the Rogue will be...


Pebble 2010: 1933 Delage D8S De Villars Roadster Wins Best Of Show

Posted: 15 Aug 2010 06:30 PM PDT

There can be few higher honors for the world's elite car collectors than Best of Show at the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. This year, the award goes to a 1933 Delage D8S De Villars Roadster, selected from among the hundreds of cars and tens of contenders vying for supremacy on this highly exclusive strip of grass. The Delage D8S Roadster comes...


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