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• 2012 BMW 1-Series Coupe And Convertible Preview
• First 2011 Chevy Volt Buyer in U.S. Gets His Keys In New Jersey
• Sleeping Rich Guy Says 'New-Car Fumes' Made Him Hit Cyclist
• Electric-Car Deliveries? Mercedes-Benz Says, Hey, Fuel Cells Too!
• Chrysler Moves Up 8-Speed Transmission Production Plans
• 2011 Suzuki Kizashi Gets Impressive Front And Side Safety Ratings
• 2011 Lexus CT 200h Priced From $29,995
• How to Choose Mobile Auto Repair Services
• Progressive's 'Snapshot' Program Tracks Your Driving To Lower (Or Raise) Your Rate
• New Yorkers: Win A 2011 Ford Fiesta In Next Week's City-Wide Scavenger Hunt
• 2011 Acura RL Preview
• 2011 GMC Terrain

2012 BMW 1-Series Coupe And Convertible Preview Posted: 15 Dec 2010 04:00 PM PST Hot on the heels of last week’s unveiling of the new BMW 1-Series M Coupe comes the first details on the 2012 BMW 1-Series Coupe and Convertible, both of which have been subtly updated for the latest model year. Set to go on sale in the spring of 2011, the new cars get some very modest styling updates and a new straight-six engine for the...

First 2011 Chevy Volt Buyer in U.S. Gets His Keys In New Jersey Posted: 15 Dec 2010 02:32 PM PST It's been four years coming, but today, the first retail buyer in the U.S. took delivery of his 2011 Chevrolet Volt range-extended electric car. The happy event occurred on a cold winter day at Gearhart Chevrolet, in Denville, New Jersey. The buyer is Jeffrey Kaffee, a retired airline pilot who lives in nearby Parsippany. He was surrounded by a...

Sleeping Rich Guy Says 'New-Car Fumes' Made Him Hit Cyclist Posted: 15 Dec 2010 12:51 PM PST The laws of physics dictate that when a two-ton car hits a 150-pound rider on a 30-pound bicycle, the cyclist loses. Which is why drivers have an extra responsibility to be careful ... or so it used to be. Enter one Martin Joel Erzinger, a (presumably) wealthy Denver fund manager for Smith Barney who allegedly hit a cyclist last July in the tony...

Electric-Car Deliveries? Mercedes-Benz Says, Hey, Fuel Cells Too! Posted: 15 Dec 2010 12:43 PM PST It's the week of green-car delivery publicity. Nissan delivered its first Leaf in San Francisco Saturday (and three more in San Diego, Portland, and Southern California this week), and not to be left out, Chevy delivered a Volt this morning in New Jersey. Well, damnit, says Mercedes-Benz, we delivered our own green car too! Indeed, yesterday, the...

Chrysler Moves Up 8-Speed Transmission Production Plans Posted: 15 Dec 2010 11:24 AM PST We've known since the summer that Chrysler is planning a new range of eight-speed transmissions, licensed from ZF and built in the U.S., but this week the company announced it plans to move production dates up from their previous 2013 target. How early will we see the transmission? Chrysler hasn't said. The transmissions have also moved plants...

2011 Suzuki Kizashi Gets Impressive Front And Side Safety Ratings Posted: 15 Dec 2010 11:03 AM PST The 2011 Suzuki Kizashi now has one positive: good front and side crash-test results. The Kizashi is already one of our top sedan picks if you happen to be on a very tight budget and don't quite need a mid-size to large sedan as large as the Honda Accord or Hyundai Sonata. The Car Connection has been impressed by the Kizashi's handling...

2011 Lexus CT 200h Priced From $29,995 Posted: 15 Dec 2010 09:14 AM PST Lackluster is perhaps the best description for Lexus' hybrid offerings thus far, with the RX 450h and HS 250h returning unimpressive efficiency and high prices. The 2011 CT 200h aims to change that with a starting price of $29,995 including delivery. At 42 mpg combined EPA-rated fuel economy, the CT 200h is off to a much better start than the HS...

How to Choose Mobile Auto Repair Services Posted: 15 Dec 2010 07:58 AM PST When does on-site car repair make sense, and when does it invite fraud and environmental damage? Some types of repair can be safely and conveniently performed at your home or workplace, while others just beg for problems. Knowing which services can be done responsibly can make the difference between a convenient service call and unwitting support...

Progressive's 'Snapshot' Program Tracks Your Driving To Lower (Or Raise) Your Rate Posted: 15 Dec 2010 07:50 AM PST Are you a safe driver? Are you sure about that -- sure enough to let your insurance company monitor your driving habits? What if the company offered you the chance to lower your premium by 25%? Progressive Insurance hopes that some of its customers will be brave enough to give it a shot. Progressive's new program is called "Snapshot", and it's...

New Yorkers: Win A 2011 Ford Fiesta In Next Week's City-Wide Scavenger Hunt Posted: 15 Dec 2010 07:30 AM PST If you happen to live in New York City -- or if you're going to be there next Tuesday, December 21 -- you might want to pay attention, because two of the web's hipper lifestyle magazines have put together a city-wide scavenger hunt, and the winner will receive a new 2011 Ford Fiesta. The contest is organized by Mental Floss and Neatorama, and it...

2011 Acura RL Preview Posted: 14 Dec 2010 08:00 PM PST The current-generation Acura RL has been on the market since late 2004 and since then has only undergone one major facelift to keep it looking fresh amongst a sea of strong competitors. In 2011 that same car is soldiering on, receiving only minor updates to keep it ticking until a replacement arrives--if at all. The 2011 Acura RL makes do with a...

2011 GMC Terrain Posted: 14 Dec 2010 06:24 PM PST The Basics: The GMC Terrain was all-new last year and slots into the brand's lineup as a little brother to the successful Acadia full-size crossover. It's closely related to the Chevrolet Equinox, which means there's a tidy exterior package with good room inside, and thoughtful features that maximize either cargo or passenger capacity. Front-wheel...

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