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- Chrysler Ties Up With U.S. Bank To Expand Leases
- 2010 Paris Auto Show Coverage
- U.S. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Production Starts, Deliveries Begin Soon
- 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid: First Drive
- Child Booster Seats Are Improving, IIHS Finds
- TCC's Top Reviews for August 2010: Some Surprises
- Video: Behind The Scenes Of The New 'Music Track' Commercial For The Lexus IS
- Rumor: GM Will Offer Some OnStar Services For Free To Take On Ford Sync
- 2012 Chevrolet Aveo Preview
- Today at High Gear Media: MKZ Hybrid, Chevy Aveo, and Paris
- Today in Car News: Car Sales, F-150, and Camaro Vs. Mustang
- 2011 Fiat 500: Will It Be a Hit With American Families?
- Valet Parking Always A Little Risky: Tips To Minimize Mischief
| Chrysler Ties Up With U.S. Bank To Expand Leases Posted: 08 Sep 2010 03:53 PM PDT  Chrysler has just inked a new partnership with U.S. Bank to expand leasing options. Starting this month, a new leasing deal will be offered on new Chrysler 300, Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Charger, Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Journey, Dodge Nitro, Jeep Wrangler, and Jeep Liberty models. While Ally Bank remains Chrysler's preferred lender...
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| Posted: 08 Sep 2010 02:00 PM PDT  Concept cars, green cars, electric cars--new cars. It's all coming to the 2010 Paris Auto Show at the end of this month, and High Gear Media is gearing up to bring you wall-to-wall Paris coverage starting...now. Of course, the show itself doesn't open to the media until September 30, but we've already previewed some of the dozens of new cars we'll...
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| U.S. 2011 Chevrolet Cruze Production Starts, Deliveries Begin Soon Posted: 08 Sep 2010 12:04 PM PDT  If you've been eagerly awaiting your own 2011 Cruze or are just anxious to see them up close at the dealership, your wait is nearly over. The first Cruze models built in the U.S. rolled off the line today, headed to dealerships all over the country. The Cruze is built for the U.S. at GM's 4,500-worker Lordstown, Ohio plant. The conservatively...
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| 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid: First Drive Posted: 08 Sep 2010 12:00 PM PDT  When your lead-in to a first-time-ever hybrid sedan is a North American Car of the Year trophy winner, things are probably okay in your world. That's Lincoln's world right now, where the brand is embarking on a complete renovation that will include 7 new or refreshed vehicles in the next four years. Whatever corporate agita was induced by the Ford...
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| Child Booster Seats Are Improving, IIHS Finds Posted: 08 Sep 2010 11:35 AM PDT  Have little ones too large for child seats but not large enough for a normal seatbelt fit? Research shows that the likelihood of injury is reduced significantly if booster seats are used. And depending on where you are, they could be required by law. But shopping for a booster seat can be a little overwhelming. There's just not a lot of...
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| TCC's Top Reviews for August 2010: Some Surprises Posted: 08 Sep 2010 08:54 AM PDT  High Gear Media's editors know plenty about the newest 2011 cars, trucks and crossovers--but you, dear shoppers, are where the rubber truly meets the road. So, what cars are getting you interested in buying something new? According to last month's HGM traffic numbers, it's another strong month for Ford, Hyundai and Kia--the same brands that...
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| Video: Behind The Scenes Of The New 'Music Track' Commercial For The Lexus IS Posted: 08 Sep 2010 08:49 AM PDT  Late last week, Lexus launched an eye-catching new commercial for the 2011 IS sedan. It's also proven to be fairly ear-catching, and now Lexus has uploaded a YouTube clip to show how the ad was made. The commercial is called "Music Track", and it features an Ultrasonic Blue Lexus IS drifting through an empty warehouse and throttling down a...
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| Rumor: GM Will Offer Some OnStar Services For Free To Take On Ford Sync Posted: 08 Sep 2010 08:06 AM PDT  OnStar is the 800-pound gorilla of telematics systems: it came out early, and it came out swinging. OnStar is now available on 40+ vehicles across GM's wide-ranging lineup, meaning that customers in every income bracket have access to OnStar services (and its $199 - $299 annual subscription fee). But increasing pressure from competitors may force...
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| Posted: 08 Sep 2010 07:01 AM PDT  With the 2012 Chevrolet Aveo, General Motors is taking its small car destiny in its own hands, bringing its Honda Fit fighter home to North America--at least in terms of design and production. Unlike the first-generation model, which was designed largely in South Korea, the new Aveo is mostly homegrown and will be making its world debut later this...
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| Today at High Gear Media: MKZ Hybrid, Chevy Aveo, and Paris Posted: 08 Sep 2010 06:47 AM PDT  Think you know everything about the 2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid? Well...what flower's displayed on its green-o-meter? Our first drive knows. [GreenCarReports] We're headed to the 2010 Paris Auto Show in two weeks, but here's a petit hors d'oeuvre in the form of the 2012 Chevrolet Aveo. [TheCarConnection] We'll also get a look at the new Opel GTC in...
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| Today in Car News: Car Sales, F-150, and Camaro Vs. Mustang Posted: 08 Sep 2010 06:47 AM PDT  Don't count on a big car-sales turnaround anytime soon, CNN reports a little belatedly. Hey, way to be all Debbie Downer. [CNNMoney] We're driving the 2011 Ford F-150 lineup in two weeks; we'll let you know if its new electric power steering is good or just plain shocking. [PickupTrucks] The last BMW M6, and BMW's final V-10 for that car, have...
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| 2011 Fiat 500: Will It Be a Hit With American Families? Posted: 07 Sep 2010 05:51 PM PDT  With the success of the MINI Cooper, Smart ForTwo, and other small-but-very-fuel-efficient cars, the news that an American version of the Italian-spec 2011 Fiat 500 may be coming to the U.S. as early as the end of 2010 has caused more than a few automotive reviewers to stop and think. Will the tiny car be a hit with American consumers? Why Fiat...
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| Valet Parking Always A Little Risky: Tips To Minimize Mischief Posted: 07 Sep 2010 05:17 PM PDT  Leaving your car with valet parking attendants? It's likely it will be responsibly parked, with the keys placed on a wall or in a drawer. But if you're not as lucky—or if you drive something irresistibly flashy like a Porsche 911 Turbo or a Lamborghini Gallardo—it could turn into a scene right out of Ferris Bueller's Day Off. CBS News...
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