Tuesday, November 20, 2012

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Audi R8

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 10:00 AM PST

Audi might still be better known for its quattro (all-wheel drive) sport sedans, but the Audi R8 is closing in on that reputation, with true supercar looks and performance. Shod with a body that's an artful blend of German technophile cues, and fitted with racing shoes borrowed from fellow Volkswagen Group brand Lamborghini, the R8 has become an...


Seatbelt Usage Hits All-Time High, Thanks In Part To Southern Drivers

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 08:35 AM PST

In August, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed that fewer Americans used their seatbelts in 2011. According to NHTSA, the percentage of drivers and passengers wearing the safety devices slipped from 85% to 84%. At first glance, that change might seem insignificant, but 1% of the 314,686,189 folks living in the U.S. is more...


Ford’s Frugal EcoBoost Fiesta, Rental Car Shortages, 2015 Mustang Spied: Car News Headlines

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 08:00 AM PST

Today at High Gear Media we bring you news of a frugal new three-cylinder, 1.0-liter EcoBoost engine option for the 2014 Ford Fiesta, warn you about a potential Thanksgiving rental car shortage caused by Hurricane Sandy and bring you spy shots of the eagerly-anticipated 2015 Ford Mustang caught in testing. We also give you the rundown on four new...


Win A 2013 Ford Fusion Or 2013 Ford Escape In The Winter Vehicle Giveaway

Posted: 20 Nov 2012 07:07 AM PST

Like it or not, shopping season is upon us. Before Thursday's tables have even been cleared, many bargain-hunters will leave the comfort of their homes and line up for Thanksgiving Day sales at malls and big-box stores across the country. But if you're looking for a truly special gift, and you're feeling a little lucky, Ford may have just the...


Toyota Yaris

Posted: 19 Nov 2012 07:48 PM PST

The Toyota Yaris is a family of frugal subcompact hatchbacks and sedans. As the most affordable model in Toyota's lineup, it slots below the Corolla and Matrix and could be a good alternative to the Honda Fit, Nissan Versa, or Chevrolet Sonic (Aveo). New to the U.S. for 2006, the Yaris replaced the homely Echo in Toyota's lineup and was almost...


2013 Toyota Yaris

Posted: 19 Nov 2012 07:18 PM PST

The 2013 Toyota Yaris is a good small car, albeit one with a muddled purpose for the U.S. market. With the Toyota Prius C here and starting below $20k--with an EPA 50-mpg Combined rating--and the Scion xD and iQ models both offering sporty and quirky alternatives across the same sales lot in most cases, it's a little mysterious at...


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