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2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in – The Most Popular Hybrid in the U.S. 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in – The Most Popular Hybrid in the U.S.
The 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid is an all-new model that combines the best hybrid technology and adds pure electric drive.  Up until just recently, hybrid models were not moving off dealer lots and most buyers didn’t really understand the new...
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With M Out Of The Picture, 2013 BMW 135is Launches As Fastest 1-Series With M Out Of The Picture, 2013 BMW 135is Launches As Fastest 1-Series
For a while, most of the automotive world was intently focused on the BMW 1-Series M. A lot of news, teasers and relentless speculation lead to its debut. Then, BMW announced it was a “one and done”, with it being put into production for just one...
With M Out Of The Picture, 2013 BMW 135is Launches As Fastest 1-Series »
Dodge Dealer Training Required to Sell 2013 SRT Viper Dodge Dealer Training Required to Sell 2013 SRT Viper
Ahh, the joys of branding and rebranding. Chrysler is no stranger to this. Since its partnership with Fiat it has separated RAM from Dodge (go figure), introduced standalone Fiat stores, and launched a new plan for Street Racing Technology. Chrysler has been...
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Acura TL sedans recalled due to fluid leak in power-steering hose Acura TL sedans recalled due to fluid leak in power-steering hose
Honda has recalled 52,615 of its 2007-2008 Acura TL sedans because over time, the power steering hose can deteriorate and develop a fluid leak, leading to a loss of power steering assistance. In addition, if fluid leaks onto a catalytic converter it can result...
Acura TL sedans recalled due to fluid leak in power-steering hose »
2012 Chrysler 300C Update One: Miles, Smiles, and Some Minor Confusion With the Dials 2012 Chrysler 300C Update One: Miles, Smiles, and Some Minor Confusion With the Dials
As we spent January and February preparing for a winter that never quite did arrive, our 300C continued to consume miles at a steady pace. In the seven months since the sparkly gray Chrysler arrived on our doorstep, we’ve managed to push the odometer a few...
2012 Chrysler 300C Update One: Miles, Smiles, and Some Minor Confusion With the Dials »
2013 Subaru BRZ Tested, Tackles France’s Route Napoléon 2013 Subaru BRZ Tested, Tackles France’s Route Napoléon
This is a story of unlikely scenarios. The first concerns the Subaru BRZ, a rear-wheel-drive sports car from the company famous for making all-wheel-drive station wagons pretending to be SUVs. It’s equally unlikely that this Japanese car finds itself on southern...
2013 Subaru BRZ Tested, Tackles France’s Route Napoléon »
The Diesels are Coming: Is Kia Next? The Diesels are Coming: Is Kia Next?
High gas prices make most people think differently about driving. Carpooling, driving less, switching to more fuel-efficient vehicles – those are all options many consider. Truck and large SUV sales usually correspond closely with changes in prices. Hybrids...
The Diesels are Coming: Is Kia Next? »
Automaker tests show damage to older car engines from running on E15 ethanol Automaker tests show damage to older car engines from running on E15 ethanol
A 2010 decision by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to allow the sale of gasoline blended with up to 15 percent ethanol (called E15) has come under fire from many groups. The latest is the Auto Alliance, an auto industry lobbying group representing several...
Automaker tests show damage to older car engines from running on E15 ethanol »
Our new 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 brings top-down fun to the track Our new 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 brings top-down fun to the track
We just took delivery of a car that is made for spring: a “Mars Red” SLK250. This two-seat convertible is just what the doctor ordered to get us out of the winter doldrums. And if the cold weather reappears, our SLK has a folding hardtop, heated seats,...
Our new 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK250 brings top-down fun to the track »
Toyota to field GT 86 and Lexus LFA at 24 Hours of Nürburgring Toyota to field GT 86 and Lexus LFA at 24 Hours of Nürburgring
Toyota’s Gazoo Racing is entering a pair of race-prepped GT 86s (the Toyota-badged sibling of the Scion FR-S) in the 24 Hours Nürburgring endurance race, in addition to its successful LFA race car. Read full story ?
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