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- 2013 Chevrolet Tahoe
- 2013 Mazda 5
- 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek
- 2013 Ford Flex
- 2012 Toyota Yaris Recalled To Fix Power Steering Glitch
- 2013 Toyota Sienna
- 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
- 2013 Nissan Maxima
- 2013 MINI Countryman
- 2013 MINI Cooper
- 2014 Mazda6: Tech Package Earns 40 MPG Highway
- Women Pay More For Car Repair When They Look Less Confident
- The 10 States Most (And Least) Likely To Buy "American"
- Adding A Teen Driver Can Send Parents’ Auto Policy Rates Soaring
- 2014 Audi Allroad Changes, Panamera S E-Hybrid Driven: Car News Headlines
| Posted: 03 Jul 2013 10:20 AM PDT  Back when the current generation of the Chevrolet Tahoe went on sale--in 2006, for the 2007 model year--the new-vehicle market was very different. GM didn't even have a larger crossover ute (the Chevy Traverse was still a couple of years away), and large swaths of America looked to these more truck-like SUVs for everyday family use...      |
| Posted: 03 Jul 2013 10:16 AM PDT  Minivans might be a necessary evil for a particular stage in life, but accepting the utility of a family hauler doesn't mean a life sentence to dull driving. The Mazda 5 is our proof--it's charming in its simplicity, with the dynamics of a hatchback more so than a minivan. It looks and acts the part of a sliding-door wagon, but it sure...   |
| Posted: 03 Jul 2013 10:15 AM PDT  The 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek may be best thought of as the automotive equivalent of a good cross-training shoe--not sharply honed for any one thing, but surprisingly fit and fortified for a wide range of conditions. As the epitome of a crossover, the Crosstrek looks brawnier yet not too carlike; it adds some rugged off-road ability but...   |
| Posted: 03 Jul 2013 10:13 AM PDT  The boxy 2013 Ford Flex wagon isn't just fashionable; it's one of the better picks for a cross-country trip; and for carrying six adults out for the evening; and for busy moms; and for all of an afternoon's ill-advised IKEA purchases. Catch our drift? While the Flex looks like a vehicle that must have some sort of deal-breaking...   |
| 2012 Toyota Yaris Recalled To Fix Power Steering Glitch Posted: 03 Jul 2013 10:02 AM PDT  Toyota is conducting a voluntary safety recall of certain 2012 model year Toyota Yaris compact cars for an issue with the power steering. The automaker said on its website that approximately 74 vehicles are involved in the recall in the United States. The problem At issue is a relay in the power steering control module of the Yaris electronic...   |
| Posted: 03 Jul 2013 09:58 AM PDT  One of the few minivans still available at present, the Toyota Sienna, loses its base four-cylinder engine for 2013. The 2013 Sienna becomes an even more direct competitor to the Chrysler minivans and the Honda Odyssey this year, with more features in its most popular version. Few of us shop for minivans based on style, but Toyota at...   |
| Posted: 03 Jul 2013 09:33 AM PDT  The Nissan Pathfinder is a mighty familiar SUV nameplate in the U.S. market. It's been around more than a quarter century; yet this year it warrants a complete reintroduction. Current or former Pathfinder owners looking to rekindle their relationship with the new version are likely to be sorely disappointed, as the 2013 Pathfinder...   |
| Posted: 03 Jul 2013 09:28 AM PDT  Nissan reclaimed the "4-Door Sports Car" catch-phrase with the current generation of the Maxima, but with so many true sport sedans available in 2013, it's proved to be a bit of a stretch. In truth, the front-wheel-drive Maxima does remain a solid choice for those who want a little more of a sporty edge, and more specifically one that...   |
| Posted: 03 Jul 2013 09:25 AM PDT  Though it may be brand's largest vehicle, the MINI Countryman is still compact in absolute terms. Whether that clouds the message or not, the MINI Countryman does two things unexpected--it hangs on to plenty of the MINI driving essence, while lifting its roof to give four adults lots of space and comfort. At a distance totally MINI...   |
| Posted: 03 Jul 2013 09:19 AM PDT  If you're looking for the best possible combination of performance, hatchback practicality and style, in a zippy, city-friendly small-car package, the MINI Cooper lineup pretty much has the market cornered--and that's not at all a bad thing. Ranging from the pint-sized Cooper hatchback and convertible, to the closely related Clubman...   |
| 2014 Mazda6: Tech Package Earns 40 MPG Highway Posted: 03 Jul 2013 08:55 AM PDT  Mazda has released gas mileage numbers for its top-of-the-line, mid-size 2014 Mazda6—with the GT Technology Package that arrives in dealerships beginning this month—and they're better than some you'll find in efficiency-minded compacts or subcompacts. How does 40-mpg highway, and 32 mpg in the EPA Combined cycle, sound for one of the...   |
| Women Pay More For Car Repair When They Look Less Confident Posted: 03 Jul 2013 08:49 AM PDT  Very few people walk into repair shops knowing exactly what's wrong with their vehicles. Some folks have hunches, though, and that can make all the difference when it comes to the price they're quoted -- especially if those folks are women. That's the finding of a study conducted by the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and...   |
| The 10 States Most (And Least) Likely To Buy "American" Posted: 03 Jul 2013 08:02 AM PDT  Americans have conflicting ideas about what makes a car truly "American". According to an AutoTrader survey released last year, "a vehicle that is made in the U.S. by a foreign automaker is more likely to be seen as 'American made' (57 percent) than one from a U.S. automaker that was built outside the U.S. (43 percent)". But that doesn't mean that...   |
| Adding A Teen Driver Can Send Parents’ Auto Policy Rates Soaring Posted: 03 Jul 2013 08:01 AM PDT  With summer almost here and teens eager to get behind the wheel, parents may be weighing the prospect of adding their son or daughter to their existing auto policy. This could prove very costly to the family budget. Based on a new study from InsuranceQuotes.com, families adding a teen driver will see an average annual premium increase of 84...   |
| 2014 Audi Allroad Changes, Panamera S E-Hybrid Driven: Car News Headlines Posted: 03 Jul 2013 08:00 AM PDT  The 2014 Audi Allroad is coming. After spending a month with the 2013 model, we spent some time examining what will change for the 2014 model year. Can a luxury sedan be sporty and still manage meaningful plug-in hybrid features and efficiency? Porsche wants to try with its Panamera S E-Hybrid. All of this and more can be found in today's car...   |
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