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- Get Some Rest: 17 Percent Of Fatal Crashes Involve Drowsy Driving
- Five Reasons Small Diesels Won't Dominate the U.S. Car Market
- 2011 Mazda Mazda2
- Smart Launches All-Out Assault On Dumb
- Poll: Does The 2012 Buick Regal GS Meet Your Expectations?
- Today at High Gear Media: Holiday Driving, Trashed Porsches
- Best Family Luxury Coupes: BMW 3-Series
- Gas Prices To Climb Before Thanksgiving Travel Time
- NY Marathon: 2011 Nissan Leaf Acts As Zero-Emission Pace Car
| Get Some Rest: 17 Percent Of Fatal Crashes Involve Drowsy Driving Posted: 08 Nov 2010 04:16 PM PST  The next time you try to convince yourself and your passengers that it's okay to splash some water on your face and driving a few more hours, or chug an energy drink and go a few more exits, please think again. Driving while drowsy shouldn't ever be seen as some kind of personal challenge; it puts lives at risk. And, as new data enforces, it...
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| Five Reasons Small Diesels Won't Dominate the U.S. Car Market Posted: 08 Nov 2010 09:41 AM PST  There's nothing like a rant from an old friend to focus the mind. We recently read a profanity-laced note from a high school pal excoriating all the major automakers for not selling small, high-mileage diesel cars and trucks in the U.S. We referred him to an article about why we can't buy small European diesel cars in the States. After further...
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| Posted: 08 Nov 2010 09:03 AM PST  The Basics: Mazda is taking 'zoom-zoom' down a size for 2011 with the introduction of the new Mazda2. The Mazda2 matches up with models like the Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit, and Chevrolet Aveo, as well as the new 2011 Ford Fiesta. It's related to the Fiesta but far from identical to it, with completely different powertrains, interiors, and design...
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| Smart Launches All-Out Assault On Dumb Posted: 08 Nov 2010 08:22 AM PST  Smart has published a manifesto on its Facebook page -- a manifesto against "dumb". The headline spells out the concept pretty clearly: "smart is against dumb, mindless consumption. Are you?" The manifesto goes on to list examples of the "dumb" that smart seeks to eradicate: • Dumb is Venti when Tall is plenty. • Dumb is 2-for-1 when all...
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| Poll: Does The 2012 Buick Regal GS Meet Your Expectations? Posted: 08 Nov 2010 08:00 AM PST  Last week Buick showed off the production version of the 2012 Regal GS to some very mixed reactions. The interwebz went ablaze with enthusiasts and non-enthusiasts both commenting on the looks and powertrain of the Regal GS. Making 255 horsepower and 295 pound-feet to only the front wheels, many screamed that there will be too much torque steer...
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| Today at High Gear Media: Holiday Driving, Trashed Porsches Posted: 08 Nov 2010 07:39 AM PST  Thanksgiving is creeping up on us--and so are gas prices, in advance of the biggest travel holiday of the year. [TheCarConnection] Naked and armed is no way to go through life, son--but if you're going to do it, do it in a Bentley. [MotorAuthority] If you missed the New York Marathon in all its 26.4-mile wonder, you missed the 2011 Nissan Leaf...
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| Best Family Luxury Coupes: BMW 3-Series Posted: 08 Nov 2010 07:36 AM PST  Today’s segment on our week-long look at best family luxury coupes focuses on the 2011 BMW 3-Series. The 2011 BMW 3-Series is a sporty midsize luxury rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive car that’s beloved by those who want excellent driving dynamics, exuberant performance, and loads of high-quality features. True to BMW bandwidth, the...
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| Gas Prices To Climb Before Thanksgiving Travel Time Posted: 08 Nov 2010 04:46 AM PST  Gas prices have been remarkably stable through this past summer and into the fall. But it looks like that might be due to change. According to experts, it's likely that pump prices could rise significantly—up to 15 cents per gallon—before the busy Thanksgiving travel weekend. For those who plan on Interstate travel, that perhaps means...
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| NY Marathon: 2011 Nissan Leaf Acts As Zero-Emission Pace Car Posted: 07 Nov 2010 04:03 PM PST  A single zero-emissions 2011 Nissan Leaf electric car served as pace car for the world renowned New York City Marathon, held this morning in crisp, sunny autumn weather. Its presence slightly reduced the exhaust that surrounded the lead racers as they covered the 26.2-mile, five-borough course amid a flotilla of camera trucks, NYPD motorcycle...
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