Friday, August 13, 2010

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2011 Infiniti G25 Sedan Preview

Posted: 13 Aug 2010 02:10 PM PDT

The idea of a more affordable Infiniti G sedan is intriguing. One does have to wonder, however, what implications moving further down-market and into a lower price segment might have on Infiniti's brand perception as a whole. With the new M on the way and Infiniti's efforts to move that nameplate even further up-market, a more affordable G sedan...


2011 Cadillac CTS-V: First Drive Review

Posted: 13 Aug 2010 09:40 AM PDT

It's not often that a manufacturer has the courage to turn dozens of auto journalists loose on a racetrack with pricey copies of its new, 556-horsepower performance coupe. So we were eager to get behind the wheel of the 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Coupe and find out whether it was as much fun as the CTS-V sedan that's been on sale for a year or so. Short...


Battle Of The Brands: YouTube's Winners And Losers Revealed

Posted: 13 Aug 2010 08:42 AM PDT

And so it's come to an end -- this week-long look at automakers and their YouTube channels. We've been amused, intrigued, and sometimes bitterly disappointed by what we've seen. Now it's time to announce the best (and worst) in show. But first, a couple of notes. First, we were surprised by the varied quality of YouTube channels we reviewed. Some...


Who's The Boss? The 2012 Ford Mustang Boss, That's Who

Posted: 13 Aug 2010 08:01 AM PDT

The Boss is back. And no, we're not talking about Bruce Springsteen or Tony Danza. There's a 302 involved, which takes  us back to a completely different boss: the original, championship-winning Parnelli Jones 1970 Trans Am car. Just as with the Boss 302R, unveiled last year and offered in a very limited lot of 50, the new 2012 Ford Mustang Boss...


Video: Could You Spot A Buick Without Badges?

Posted: 13 Aug 2010 07:54 AM PDT

Remember those Folger's commercials -- the ones shot in high-end restaurants with an announcer who whispered, "We've replaced their premium roast coffee with Folger's Crystals!" The theory was that customers would sneer at Folger's instant coffee if they saw it coming, but if they consumed it unawares, they'd be impressed. Buick's newest ad...


Charging Your Electric Car At Home: What You Need To Know

Posted: 13 Aug 2010 06:05 AM PDT

One of the most important aspects of electric-car ownership might not be how they drive, or how far you'll go on a charge, but how you'll actually charge it in the first place. That's why we asked "What comes first, the car or the charger?", with many potential EV owners waiting for a public charging network to appear so they can be sure they'll...


As Dealership Ranks Fall: Hyundai, Kia Among Those Opening Showrooms

Posted: 13 Aug 2010 05:57 AM PDT

The next time you're out shopping for a new vehicle, you could find your options considerably more limited than last time. The reason: due mostly to the economy but also due to other changes in the industry, the ranks of dealerships have been culled over the past couple of years like never before. In 2009, the number of U.S. dealerships fell by...


Solar Array, Lithium Cells To Power Part of Ford Focus Plant

Posted: 13 Aug 2010 05:45 AM PDT

Many houses, stores, and factories across the U.S. now have arrays of photovoltaic solar cells mounted on their roofs. These days, that's hardly news. But Ford's announcement that it will install half a megawatt of power-generating solar panels at its Wayne, Michigan, assembly plant has a new angle: The plant will also store some of that solar...


Why Gap Insurance Is Critical For A New Car

Posted: 12 Aug 2010 07:51 PM PDT

GAP insurance is short for "Guaranteed Auto Protection" insurance and is critical for anyone purchasing or leasing a new model car. GAP insurance works as an extra layer of insurance coverage on top of your basic auto insurance policy. When a vehicle suffers total loss, or is considered a "write-off" by a car insurance company, standard coverage...


Popular Car Insurance Discounts

Posted: 12 Aug 2010 07:41 PM PDT

Some people estimate over 50 percent of car insurance customers pay higher premiums than required every month, however, the little industry secret is that many times your present car insurance company can provide lower rates just by you making a phone call. Think about this … When was the last time you shopped for car insurance? How long have you...


Honda Civic Hybrid: Software Upgrade Fixes Battery Issue

Posted: 12 Aug 2010 05:59 PM PDT

Honda is asking Civic Hybrid owners to bring their cars back to the dealership for a software upgrade, as the hybrid system's original power management tactics might result in a battery life that's shorter than intended. "We discovered that under certain circumstances the earlier version of the software would allow the battery to frequently reach...


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