Kurt Ernst, Contributor
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On paper, the 2012 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport sounds like the ideal compact crossover solution for those on a limited budget.
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2012 Honda Civic Models Recalled For Possible Assembly Error
Honda is recalling 50,190 model year 2012 Civics to inspect and possibly replace the left driveshaft, which may not have been properly assembled.
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Scion iQ Hybrid Possible - Report
In U.S. trim, the 2012 Scion iQ is capable of delivering fuel economy as high as 36 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway. Those numbers are based on the iQ’s 1.3-liter four-cylinder engine, which is the only option for U.S. buyers. European buyers can opt for a 1.0-liter, three-cylinder...
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2013 Nissan Altima 2.5: First Drive
The all-new 2013 Nissan Altima 2.5 does a surprisingly good job of blending fuel economy, performance, comfort and value in a midsize sedan.
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Renting By The Hours: Enterprise Follows Zipcar, Hertz
Zipcar, it appears, has uncovered a niche that’s no longer ignorable by large rental car firms scrambling for market share and sales growth. Hourly car rentals have grown into an estimated $1.8 billion business in the U.S., which represents nearly six-percent of the $30.5 billion U.S. rental...
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2012 Ford Focus Electric: Overly Timid Or Cleverly Cautious?
By carefully controlling the launch of the 2012 Ford Focus Electric, Ford is trying to appease buyers who want an electric car, while satisfying accountants who are hesitant to invest heavily in the launch.
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“It’s better to burn out, than to fade away,” once penned songwriter Neil Young, addressing the hazards of a life lived in the spotlight.
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Honda Wins Round In Long-Running Hybrid Gas-Mileage Lawsuit
The long-running saga of Heather Peters versus Honda Motor Company has apparently come to an end after a Los Angeles Superior Court Judge overturned a previously awarded small claims judgement in Peters’ favor. Peters had been successful in pursuing her case against Honda, with a lesser court...
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Magna Steyr To Build New Compact Infiniti In Austria
Magna Steyr may be one of the most significant automakers you’ve (likely) never heard of. There are no Magna Steyr dealers, and it doesn’t sell directly to the public, but if you’re an automaker, the company is at the top of your call list when engineering services or contract...
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Was A Fisker Karma The Cause Of A Recent House Fire?
If authorities in Fort Bend County, Texas are correct, there’s more bad news in store for extended-range electric automaker Fisker. Last week, a 2012 Fisker Karma owner in Fort Bend County parked his Karma in an attached garage, alongside a Mercedes SUV and an Acura NSX. Three minutes later...
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2013 Audi Q5 Hybrid Coming To The U.S. Soon: Report
Audi will reportedly export its 2013 Q5 Hybrid to the United States in the not-too-distant future.
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2013 Dodge Dart Compact Sedan Priced From $16,790
Dodge has priced its new Dart compact sedan from under $17,000, including destination charge.
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Toyota has released new or updated pricing information on the 2013 RX 450h hybrid crossover and the GS 450h hybrid sedan.
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Fisker Emphasizes Its Focus On Product Quality
Fisker wants critics to know that it takes quality seriously, and that the automaker is making an effort to offer superior customer service.
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2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel Live Photos: 2012 New York Auto Show
The 2013 Porsche Cayenne Diesel will deliver better fuel economy than the Cayenne Hybrid, at a considerably lower starting price.
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2013 Nissan Altima Promises Up To 38 MPG Highway Fuel Economy
The 2013 Nissan Altima appears as if it will raise the bar for midsize sedan style and fuel efficiency.
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Fiat 500L-Based Crossover Coming In 2013: Report
Fiat, like MINI, realizes that small isn’t for everyone, which is why the Italian automaker recently announced the four-door Fiat 500L for the U.S. market. It turns out that the 500L won’t be the only model built on a widened version of Fiat’s Punto platform, as Fiat is reportedly...
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Want A Used Small Car? Consumer Reports Rates Best Deals
Shopping for a used car can be one of life’s more frustrating experiences. If you know what you’re looking for in terms of year, make and model, the trouble is often in finding the specific car you’re seeking. If you're just shopping for a used small car, and you're flexible...
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If you want to cover all of the potential new car sales bases, having a compact crossover vehicle is essential. Mazda sank serious development money into its CX-5, as did Ford with its new Escape.
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Contest Promotes Soon-To-Be-Born Sport Of Electric Drifting
This much is clear: as long as there are cars, there will be people who want to race them. While the bulk of today’s racing takes place in fossil-fuel-powered automobiles, racing of the future will very likely be based around electric cars. Electric drag racing is already an established...
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2013 Mazda CX-5 Configurator Microsite Goes Live
Mazda has launched a microsite dedicated to its new CX-5 crossover.
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Smaller, More Efficient Engines: Volvo To Rely On Fours Soon?
Volvo will move from six-cylinder engines to fours over the next few years, in an effort to boost fuel economy.
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Tiny, Rare And Green: Cyclops II Shown At Amelia Island
Amidst the Bugattis and Duesenbergs at last weekend's Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance was a rare gem: a faithfully recreated Cyclops II.
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Wubbo Ockels' Electric Superbus Undergoes Winter Testing: Video
Dutch astronaut Wubbo Ockels is also the driving force behind the development of a high-speed, electric powered bus.
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