Jonathan McGrew, Contributing Writer
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When you think of small and affordable cars, responsive handling might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, it turns out that just because a car is small or reasonably priced...
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Audi A2 Goes 375 Miles On a Single Electric Charge
Since the automobiles were invented there as been movements to make them electric. In fact, there was a time in the 1890s and the early 1900s where the electric car was a fierce competitor to the internal combustion powered car. There were even fleet applications of the electric car in New York...
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Ready For a T-Top Reunion? 2010 Camaro Conversion Comes To SEMA
When you think of T-Tops, what comes to mind? Maybe it is the Burt Reynolds and Jackie Gleason cult classic, Smokey and the Bandit. Or if you were into Cadillacs it could be memories of the power T-Tops in the ‘70s Eldorados. Interestingly enough the T-Top is a concept that has been around...
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Ever Wonder How Nissan Makes the LEAF? Check this out!
We have been all over the 2011 Nissan LEAF since we first heard the car was coming to market. We have even been “green” with envy as people have driven the LEAF all around the world, but we have yet to see one at a mile high. However, our interest has been perked yet again with the...
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This 2011 Camaro Has Style And The Neiman Marcus Badge Of Approval
Style has a lot of meaning in some circles and special edition cars from fashion designers and fashion retailers are no strangers to the automotive industry. Just in the past year AllSmallCars.com has reported on the special edition Fiat 500’s from Diesel and then of course who can forget the...
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Ever Wonder How Durable Your New Chevy Cruze Is?
Ever heard that saying, “They just don’t make them like they used to.”? It is a saying that comes up fairly often in the classic car circle and it is the perception (I believe fueled by ‘80s cars) that newer cars just aren’t built to last. Without going all political...
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Recently, our counterparts over at AllCarsElectric.com reported on how to make your Chevrolet Volt feel more like a Tesla (more here). Really, it comes down to one basic principle—competition....
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Porsche Looks At Hybrids For All Model Lines
Sports cars have always been a lifestyle vehicle; they are cars for people who like speed, agility and, in some cases, enough power to make even the most talented driver be on the edge of control. However, the pure joy and passion of a sports car isn’t protecting the segment from the coming...
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Newspaper Reports Ford Divesting Of Mazda Ownership Stake
Ford and Mazda have had a relationship for over three decades and Ford has owned a controlling interest in the company for most of that time starting with their purchase of 25 percent of Mazda’s shares in 1979. You might not have noticed the influence since the Mazda’s of the ‘80s...
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The Italian Invasion: Fiat 500 Getting Closer To American Showrooms
It has been a little while since we have checked in on Fiat and Chrysler—specifically about the coming of the Fiat brand to American showrooms. Even more specifically, we are foaming at the mouth for the Fiat 500 to come to American shores and the Fiat 500C would be an even bigger hit for the...
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MINI Takes Ownership Poll On Facebook
Are you on Facebook? If you aren’t, then you might be missing out. MINI has their own official Facebook Fan Page for people around the world to “like” MINI and currently it shows that 441,716 people have signed up. Pretty impressive considering Facebook is really something that...
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2011 Nissan Leaf: Free Rental To Allay Range Anxiety?
Electric cars are becoming more commonplace on motorways around the world, especially in Europe where there are many urban cities that don’t require people to drive long distances. However, Nissan is starting to understand that the consumers may have “range-anxiety” do to the...
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For those that live near San Francisco you might have seen a couple of 2010 Toyota Prius vehicles and possibly an Audi TT with an interesting roof top camera attachment. Those familiar with the...
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Ford Continues Social Media Blast With Fiesta Facebook Contest
You really do have to chuckle at the amount of communication one can have in this era. The irony is that it might all be with the aid of a computer of some shape or form. Ford has really tapped into this concept of social media, as we mentioned in our earlier article today about their Scribd.com...
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Looking For a Deal On a Car? Ford Helps With Scribd Tech Rebate
If you are in the market for a small car, but still want some of the comforts and whiz-bang features of a more expensive luxury car, then Ford may have just what you are looking for. Ford has published through Twitter via Scribd.com a Focus Technology Rebate program. All you have to do is print it...
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2010 Toytoa Scion xB: The Ultimate Cab For Urban Cities?
Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting downtown Chicago, specifically the Magnificent Mile (Michigan Avenue for those not familiar with the windy city). Everyone has his or her preferred method of travel in Chicago, some rent cars, some take cabs and others brave the bus and train system. Now I...
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2012 Ford Focus To Start In Interactive Road Rally Series
If you are fans of The Amazing Race, then you are going to have to mark your calendars for the debut of a new kind of reality television series from the same creators. Ford announced this week that they are teaming up with the creators of The Amazing Race — Bertram van Munster and Elise...
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2010 Paris Motor Show: Nissan Puts a Face On the Term EV
As smitten as we are here at AllSmallCars.com with the 2011 Nissan Leaf, we can’t help but be intrigued by the company’s latest concept at the 2010 Paris Motor Show. Are partner site, AllCarsElectric.com, got a sneak peak at the Nissan Townpod concept prior to its unveiling in Paris...
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Convertibles seem to be all the rage in the news lately, from the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro convertible to the new Audi E-Tron Spyder debuted at the 2010 Paris Motor Show earlier today. You have probably...
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Fun in the Sun Stays Affordable With 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
Camaro fans have been waiting for the debut of the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro convertible and now that it has happened there was a nagging little question left. The question: How much is it going to cost? Let’s face it, no matter how good or how cool the car is, price always plays a factor into...
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2010 Paris Motor Show: MINI Shows Off World Rally Championship Car
Who says MINIs are to small to be big contenders? Certainly not it parent group BMW or the people behind the scenes at MINI that develop the little car for all different types of segments. During the summer we reported on the MINI Takes the States event, which had the cool and clean MINI E, as well...
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Take a SEAT in the New IBE Concept At the 2010 Paris Motor Show
Ever seen a SEAT? Of course we aren’t talking about the kind you sit on, despite our attempt at humor in the title. No, we are talking about the SEAT car company, a brand that is apart of the Volkswagen Audi Group (VAG). SEAT, a Spanish company, handles the niche youth-oriented sports market...
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Electric Cars Benefit Reducing Oil Dependency More Than Public Policy
In today’s fast paced world we, that is the “global” we, are looking at a multitude of ways to solve a multitude of problems that exist in the world. One of those problems for U.S. citizens is the dependency on foreign oil. The good news, at least for electric car manufacturers...
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Los Angeles Harbor Lowers Toll For Zero-Emissions Cars
When you think of L.A. congested traffic, the smog cloud and higher than average gas prices problem are some of the things you think about. Okay, okay, if you are a negative nelly and a car nut. To be fair, you might have thought of Hollywood, Rodeo Drive, Santa Monica Beach and the Music...
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