Monday, December 27, 2010

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2011 Chrysler 200 Configurator Live

Posted: 27 Dec 2010 04:02 PM PST

In the market for a very affordable midsize sedan with aspirational tendencies? Chrysler offers up the 2011 200, now available for your custom configuration online. Though it's up against some of the strongest competition in the business, Chrysler thinks the not-Sebring packs enough punch to fight above its weight. Our first drive experience with...


Fewer Auto-Insurance Claims In 2010, Yet Premiums Are Rising

Posted: 27 Dec 2010 03:02 PM PST

Average auto-insurance premiums for U.S. families have fallen for five straight years through 2009, yet rates have risen slightly in some parts of the country in 2010. And that goes against a host of indicators that you think would actually be lowering rates. According to the New York Times, there's been little growth in how much we drive;...


Auto Sales Finishing 2010 Strong, But Recovery Will Be Slow In 2011

Posted: 27 Dec 2010 01:50 PM PST

While the U.S. auto market outlook can hardly be called bullish, sales this past month are pointing to some growth, and some further steps toward a rebound, in 2011. And that rebound still looks quite far away. AutoPacific is anticipating 12.4 million next year, and J.D. Power predicts that U.S. sales will reach 12.8 million next year and...


Ford Adding Start-Stop To U.S. Fleet In 2012

Posted: 27 Dec 2010 12:09 PM PST

Europe is already knee-deep in start-stop technology, but we Yanks haven't been invited to that party yet. Why? Because of differences in the way the U.S. tests fuel economy, for the most part. Without a real numbers difference to sell the feature, it's hard to justify the added cost. Ford, however, is moving ahead with plans to add the...


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