2013 Honda Civic Changes Emerge in Advance of L.A. Auto Show

Monday, November 12, 2012

When the redesigned 2012 Honda Civic debuted, automotive critics were unimpressed, and were not shy about chastising Honda for what reviewers thought was a lackluster follow-up to the…

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Dodge Goes All AC/DC with Avenger, Challenger, Charger R/T Blacktop Models

Saturday, November 10, 2012
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AC/DC’s “Back in Black” is a classic rock anthem, one that has apparently been downloaded to many a car designer’s iPod in recent years. The proliferation of new…

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2013 Ford Fusion Earns “Top Safety Pick” Rating

Friday, November 9, 2012

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the redesigned 2013 Ford Fusion is a “Top Safety Pick” thanks to the car’s top-rated performance in four different…

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Chevrolet Malibu Turbo Performance Concept is SEMA-bound

Sunday, October 21, 2012

The problem with getting so far out in front with news about your redesigned family sedan is that by the time it goes on sale, it’s actually old…

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Dodge Dart and Hyundai Santa Fe Named “Top Safety Picks”

Wednesday, October 3, 2012
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Parents who love to drive but want a safe car in which to transport loved ones have two more models to place on their shopping lists: the 2013…

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2013 Mazda CX-5 Test Drive Review

Sunday, September 30, 2012
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If you’re the kind of driver who believes “fast” is a necessary ingredient for “fun,” you can stop reading right now. The 2013 Mazda CX-5 is not fast….

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Redesigned 2014 Volkswagen GTI is Faster, Safer, and More Fuel Efficient

Thursday, September 27, 2012
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Volkswagen introduced the redesigned 2014 Golf in Berlin in early September, but now the car has rolled under the lights at the 2012 Paris Auto Show, and more…

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2013 Kia Optima Test Drive Review

Monday, September 24, 2012
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While performing a test-drive of the 2013 Kia Optima SXL, a fun, fast family car that should definitely be on your shopping list when considering a midsize sedan…

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How Much is a Loaded 2013 Ford Fusion? $38,865

Sunday, September 23, 2012

Ford has finalized pricing for the redesigned 2013 Fusion, and many publications have reported that price, which is $22,495 for the Fusion S with no options. Our question…

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2013 Chrysler 300C Limited and Luxury Editions Mark the Return of the American Designer Luxury Car

Monday, September 17, 2012

When I was a kid, my father traded his ’77 Thunderbird for a 1979 Lincoln Mark V Cartier Edition, one of several designer versions of that grotesquely ornamental…

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