Jonathan McGrew, Contributing Writer
Articles
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First drive reviews can be some of the most exciting moments in the launch of a new car; not just for automaker, but for journalist and consumers alike. It is the moment of truth where we find out...
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Volt Dealer Says MSRP Plus $20K, While GM Says Shop Around
Mark Ups Aren’t New, But They Can Catch A Buyer Off Guard
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Need a Smart Car? Try Giving Blood
Blood Centers of the Pacific Entice Donors With a Small Car
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2011 Nissan Leaf: Air Conditioner Infused With Vitamin C?
Nissan’s Exciting Electric Car Adds A New Twist In Japan
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2011 Nissan Leaf Is Driven By Reporter, Result Might Surprise You
The Thing Everyone Wants To Know, How Does The Leaf Feel?
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2011 Chevrolet Cruze Impresses Critics In First Drive
Not As Anticipated As the Volt, But a Win In The Small Car Category
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It isn’t any secret that President Barack Obama toured Chrysler’s Jefferson North Assembly Plant this past week. It is also no secret that this was one of a couple of tours the President was on...
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Ford Fiesta Takes Gold At X-Games With Foust Behind The Wheel
The Fiesta Certainly Brings The Party Everywhere It Goes
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MINI Asks: Are You An Adrenaline Junkie?
Direct Mail That Teases MINI and Their MINIcross Event
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Another Chevy Volt Surprise: Premium Fuel Required
If You Want Maximum Efficiency, You Will Have To Pay For It
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Car Sales Surpass Cash-For-Clunkers For The First Time In 2010
Could Higher Sales Forecasts Mean The Industry Is Coming Back?
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A World Where We Launch Cars On Facebook
Mazda Taps Into the Youth and Social Media Segments With Mazda2
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Over the month of July I have been posting my account of driving a 2009 Smart ForTwo Passion Cabriolet from L.A. to San Francisco and Back in what I have dubbed the “Great Smart Car Road Trip”...
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L.A. Auto Show Scheduled For More Than 20 World Vehicle Debuts
More Auto Debuts Seem To Signify Shows Importance
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2011 Buick Regal Touts German Engineering In New Commercials
A Move That Might Have Some Up In Arms
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Volt Production Increase: Does It Indicate Future Success?
Could the Volt Be Chevrolet's Next Blockbuster?
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VIDEO: Ford Says “Rock it Like Block” In New Ford Fiesta Commercial
The Fiesta Shows Its Racing Pedigree
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Renting a Dollar Small Car Gets Charged By Hertz Competition
Avis Puts a Bid To Grab The Thrifty Rental Chain
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When we left off last time I had just accounted my journey with the 2009 Smart ForTwo Passion Cabriolet through the hills of San Francisco. If you missed the full story, be sure to check it out...
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Volt Price Revealed: Be Prepared For a $41K Sticker Price
After Rebates the Pain In Your Wallet Should Lessen By $7K
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New Reports Say To Expect U.S. Mitsubishi i-MiEV in Late 2011
Volt and Leaf Not For You, Then You Might Wait For the i-MiEV
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Want a New Volt? The Price To Be Announced Tomorrow
Will Price Make the Anticipation Greater?
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AmeriCredit Aquired By GM To Provide More Finance Options
Need A New Car, GM Beefs Up There Ability To Finance
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Lincoln Moves To Under Cut Other Hybrid Competition
Gas or Hybrid, When They Are the Same Price How Do You Choose?
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