The editors over at Kelley Blue Book have picked the top ten cool, new, affordable cars that are selling for under $18,000. Not only are these cars “sporty”, many are smaller vehicles that have great fuel economy. All but one of the cars on the list gets at least 30 miles per gallon or better. […]
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In anticipation of the release of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) “Early Assessment” of 2006 traffic crashes, SUV Owners of America, released today an expert analysis of 1997-2005 data for vehicle performance in all kinds of crashes. It found that SUVs are 5-7 percent safer than passenger cars in reducing fatality risk. This
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Nissan has officially announced the pricing on 2008 Altima Coupe; the all-new Nissan Altima coupe, which goes on sale May 25, 2007, starts at at $20,490 MSRP. The newest extension of Nissan’s best-selling Altima lineup offers dramatic styling, a sport-inspired interior and a choice of two advanced powerplants — a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder or
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Electric car pioneer ZAP, which stands for “Zero Air Pollution,” is asking people to celebrate Earth Day with them by inviting everyone to local dealerships to experience “Zero Air Pollution Driving.” ZAP is promoting electric cars as a way to fight global warming, but also has a simpler idea — planting trees. As part of
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Professional BMX rider Dave Mirra posted the fastest qualifying time among the celebrity drivers in the 31st Annual Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race. As the fastest qualifier, Mirra earns the coveted inside track position for tomorrow’s race and $15,000 will be donated by PEOPLE Magazine to Mirra’s charity of choice, the Multiple Sclerosis Society in honor of
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If you’re looking for a ZAP electric car and you live near Davis, California, then you’re in luck–a ZAP car dealership opened this week in Davis. This is the first electric car dealership for Davis, California. Davis is famous for being one of the most bicycle-friendly towns in the world. The University of California at
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Kelley Blue Book is now posting the resale values for every new vehicle. Now you can find out what your new car will be worth five years from now. Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com), the leading provider of new and used-vehicle information, now provides projected resale values for all new vehicles on its Web site. Available
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Automotive Engineering International Magazine has named the Lexus LS 460 as the 2007 Best Engineered Vehicle. The Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra has been named runner-up. “The voters had good reason for choosing the Lexus LS 460,” Kevin Jost, Editor-In-Chief of Automotive Engineering International, said. ‘The LS 460 brings consumers at least nine world-firsts, including safety breakthroughs
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New York’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center hosts a special North American premiere today as American Suzuki Motor Corporation is unveiling its new 2008 SX4 sedan. Blending driving excitement and performance in a stylish, head-turning package, the sporty SX4 sedan joins a growing array of spirited Suzuki products displayed at this year’s New York International
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Every 2008 Infiniti model will have an XM Radio installed–as standard equipment. XM (NASDAQ:XMSR), the nation’s leading provider of satellite radio with more than 7.6 million subscribers, along with luxury auto maker Infiniti, have announced that XM Radio will become a standard factory-installed feature on all 2008 Infiniti models. Infiniti vehicles featuring XM Radio are
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The all-new 2008 Infiniti G37 Coupe, which makes its world debut at the 2007 New York International Auto Show, combines the exhilarating performance, stunning styling and modern, sporty interior of the original Infiniti G Coupe and accelerates each to new levels. Among the key enhancements to the new second-generation G Coupe are a larger, more
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Volkswagen’s first-ever SUV has been restyled for the 2008 model year, returning as the Touareg 2. The updated version will enter showrooms with refreshed exterior styling, an impressive list of safety features and vehicle capabilities, and three powerful engine options. After its U.S. debut at the New York International Auto Show, the Touareg 2 arrives
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Cars.com today launched their Smart Target Price and 5-Year Ownership Costs, two new site features designed to prepare car shoppers for a new vehicle purchase. Smart Target Price goes beyond invoice or Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) to offer shoppers a realistic estimate of what they will pay for a new car based on current
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GoldenPalace.com is putting up the Infamous Pope Benedict XVI Mobile up for sale on eBay…and it’s being sold for charity. The car that drew international attention and broke eBay records with over 10 million visitors to its auction page in May 2005, is now going to be put back on the auction
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Audi has officially announced the pricing for the new Audi 2008 R8. The new Audi R8 with a six- speed manual transmission will have a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $109,000 when it launches this fall in the United States. Models equipped with the six-speed R tronic automatic gearbox will start at $118,000. Take a
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XM, the nation’s leading satellite radio service with more than 7.6 million subscribers, has announced that its real-time XM NavTraffic satellite information service for GPS navigation will add six new cities, allowing XM NavTraffic subscribers in the U.S. to access the real-time traffic data service in 50 major North American markets, beginning March 31. For
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Hyundai will debut its Concept Genesis during a press conference at the New York International Auto Show on April 4. The concept car heralds the future architecture and design of a rear-wheel drive premium sports sedan scheduled to grace the Hyundai lineup in 2008. Concept Genesis rides on a prototype of Hyundai’s all-new rear-wheel drive
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If there’s one thing that Chrysler— maker of Jeep vehicles and Jeep auto parts such as Jeep fuel pump— can boast of is its ability to produce a hit vehicle in times when everybody thought that all hopes are gone for the automaker. There could never be a much perfect timing for the creation of
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Like many of the most popular contract hire companies Audi has roots in Germany. The company was originally founded in 1910 in Bavaria and has been owned by the Volkswagen Group since 1964. The company has been so successful that the tag line to the company Vorsprung durch Technik is known across the globe. Though
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The temperature outside is beginning to rise and its time to think about summarizing your car. You would probably think that summarizing and winterizing your car are different. In fact, they are very similar. To summarize your car correctly basically involves some simple automotive tools and four fairly simple steps that you can complete before
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I haven’t ridden in a Dodge Pickup Truck for several years. I was pleasantly surprised recently when I got to ride with a friend. There have been some major changes since the late 90’s, that’s for sure. Remember the Old Days with Diesel? Most people equate a bit Ram 3500 Turbo Diesel Pickup truck with
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Auto shows are an American tradition, some of which have continued into 100 years of automotive existence. The 2007 automotive shows again brought in the crowd to admire the new innovations, concepts, and imagination of the leading automobile manufacturers. Typically, the popular auto showcases are held by the International Auto Show in Detroit and the
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Asian brands have been enjoying much success in the United States in recent years. The Asian invasion of the U.S. auto market is led by the surging Toyota Motor Company which is poised to take over General Motors’ spot. But aside from Toyota, other Asian brands are making waves in the U.S. auto scene. One
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