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- 2011 GMC Canyon
- 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
- Frugal Shopper: Should I Pay Cash For My Next Car?
- 2011 Hyundai Equus: Third Drive
- Volkswagen Names Jonathan Browning New U.S. Chief
- Ford F-150 Investigated For Rusty Gas-Tank Straps
- Today in Car News: Ford F-150 Safety, Mazda Pickup, and Volt
- Ask TCC: What Should I Know About Buying A 2008 BMW 3-Series?
- Starting Tomorrow: Zipcar Launches Month-Long 'Low-Car Diet' Challenge
- AdAge Names The Top 10 Viral Videos Of All Time: How Many Automakers Made The List?
- Today at High Gear Media: Lincoln MKX, Oprah, and CT 200h
- Updated - Oprah SORT OF Hugs GM, Doesn't Give Away Chevrolet Traverse?
- Why Do I Have to Pay Another $40 For A Car iPod Cable?
- How To Steer Clear of the Swoop and Squat and Other Car Fraud
- The FCG List: Top Safety Picks Among 2011 Luxury Large Cars
| Posted: 13 Sep 2010 03:13 PM PDT  It's been seven years since the GMC Canyon and its Chevrolet Colorado sibling replaced the GMC Sonoma and the Chevy S-10. Time hasn't been a big ally for the trucks, which sidle into the 2011 model year with few changes. The Canyon is a decent, inexpensive option for those seeking a basic work truck--the same reasons you'd choose the Ford Ranger...
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| Posted: 13 Sep 2010 03:10 PM PDT  One of the few truly compact pickup trucks left on the market, the 2011 GMC Canyon returns for another model year with few changes and with an uncertain fate, since its Louisiana factory is one identified by GM for closure. The Colorado is a mechanical cousin to the GMC Canyon--and both trucks, like the Ford Ranger, are dated designs with fewer...
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| Frugal Shopper: Should I Pay Cash For My Next Car? Posted: 13 Sep 2010 01:11 PM PDT  At a time when credit isn't taken for granted the way that it was just a few years ago, some are rediscovering the idea that new cars don't have to be financed. If you've been good at saving money, you know that it hasn't been earning much interest anyway. But does taking out that bank check or fat wad of bills make you look like a smart...
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| 2011 Hyundai Equus: Third Drive Posted: 13 Sep 2010 01:00 PM PDT  As you've seen across the High Gear Media empire of automotive Web sites, we've spent some quality time with the 2011 Hyundai Equus. In fact, we've driven it once in what was clearly "not a first drive" and then a few months ago in South Korea. Now, we've had a shot at the final production Equus. The third time's definitely a charm, since the 2011...
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| Volkswagen Names Jonathan Browning New U.S. Chief Posted: 13 Sep 2010 12:00 PM PDT  Volkswagen of America has been without a CEO since Stefan Jacoby resigned earlier this year, but confirmation has come that the American arm of the German automaker will soon have a new leader. The automaker has announced today that former GM executive Jonathan Browning has been named president and CEO of Volkswagen of America effective October 1...
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| Ford F-150 Investigated For Rusty Gas-Tank Straps Posted: 13 Sep 2010 11:31 AM PDT  The 1997-2001 Ford F-150 is being studied for a possible safety defect involving gas-tank straps. On its SaferCar.gov Web site, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirms that it's investigating whether those straps rust prematurely on the full-size pickup, the best-selling vehicle in America for more than three decades...
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| Today in Car News: Ford F-150 Safety, Mazda Pickup, and Volt Posted: 13 Sep 2010 11:30 AM PDT  The Feds want to know if gas-tank straps on the popular Ford F-150 show cause for concern. So do we. We imagine, so does Ford. [New York Times] Mazda's sent out illustrations that preview its next-generation small pickup truck. Only as with the Ford Ranger, it's built overseas and no, you can't have one. [PickupTrucks] In Wisconsin, a last-minute...
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| Ask TCC: What Should I Know About Buying A 2008 BMW 3-Series? Posted: 13 Sep 2010 11:03 AM PDT  As you might imagine, we get a lot of questions about buying cars--both new and used. Our friend Scott Mowbray wrote: I'm looking at a 2008 BMW 328 or 335, with about 25,000 to 30,000 miles, from a dealer, warranty remaining one owner etc. Possibly with a six-speed standard transmission. Any issues? There are buy-back 335s with replaced fuel pumps...
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| Starting Tomorrow: Zipcar Launches Month-Long 'Low-Car Diet' Challenge Posted: 13 Sep 2010 09:24 AM PDT  If you live in an urban area, you've probably fantasized about ditching your car. It's to be expected, given all the traffic and construction detours and clueless pedestrians and parking hassles. But kicking the car habit is tough, and if you're serious about it, you may need help. To make the transition a little smoother, Zipcar is preparing to...
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| AdAge Names The Top 10 Viral Videos Of All Time: How Many Automakers Made The List? Posted: 13 Sep 2010 09:01 AM PDT  Just a few weeks ago, Forbes magazine published its picks for the 20 best social media campaigns of all time. Given the huge sums of ducats that automakers spend on advertising, we'd expected to see several car companies on Forbes' list, but there were only two. Now, AdAge has published a slightly different list: the ten best viral videos ever...
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| Today at High Gear Media: Lincoln MKX, Oprah, and CT 200h Posted: 13 Sep 2010 08:10 AM PDT  We've seen the 2011 Lincoln MKX, we've driven the 2011 Lincoln MKX. You, sir, are no Lincoln MKX. You might want to start with a stovepipe hat. [MotorAuthority] Oprah could be giving away dozens of Chevrolet Traverse crossovers as we speak, as she kicks off a long broadcast-TV farewell. [SocialCarNews] Are heavier cars safer that light ones?...
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| Updated - Oprah SORT OF Hugs GM, Doesn't Give Away Chevrolet Traverse? Posted: 13 Sep 2010 07:45 AM PDT  UPDATE: Turns out that Oprah and GM did not end up giving away Chevrolet Traverses today. Instead GM gave a few super fans a road trip in the Traverse to the premier episode of the new season. The fans actually thought they were going to the hotel but instead they drove right on stage. It was pretty epic...for the Oprah Winfrey Show. Regardless...
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| Why Do I Have to Pay Another $40 For A Car iPod Cable? Posted: 13 Sep 2010 07:00 AM PDT  Now that you've laid out $20,000, or $30,000--or even $100,000--for your new vehicle,you may be asking a touchy question of your salesperson: "Why the heck do I have to pay $40 more for a proprietary cable, just to run my iPod?" Not surprisingly, it's pretty much the fault of Apple and its walled-garden philosophy. The whole Apple universe of...
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| How To Steer Clear of the Swoop and Squat and Other Car Fraud Posted: 13 Sep 2010 06:07 AM PDT  Lackluster economies bring out the worst in people, as they attempt to adapt to diminishing incomes. Some turn to easy money in the form of insurance fraud--and some become part of it on a huge scale that goes far and beyond low-level "mom and pop" fraud scams. The Greater Toronto Area is Canada’s “staged auto collision capital,”...
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| The FCG List: Top Safety Picks Among 2011 Luxury Large Cars Posted: 13 Sep 2010 05:31 AM PDT  Consumers looking to lease or buy a larger, more upscale car--and who want to be sure it’s safe for the family--have several excellent choices in six 2011 large luxury cars rated Top Safety Picks by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). You might note that some names are missing (as of now) from the list, although they appeared...
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