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2009 Toyota Highlander
The Toyota Highlander is a family hauler that's smooth and comfortable with generous space for passengers and cargo.
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2009 Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry does just about everything very well and it's supported by Toyota's well-earned reputation for quality, reliability and resale value. It's the best-selling midsize sedan in America.
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2009 Nissan Altima
An all-new Chevy Silverado debuts this fall. Redesigned and re-engineered from the ground up.
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2010 Ford Fusion
The Vue Green Line ($22,995) is hybrid-powered, with a 170-hp 2.4-liter engine and a battery-operated electric motor plus a four-speed automatic transmission.
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2010 Honda Insight
Toyota is introducing an all-new Camry for 2007. Gone is the Camry criticized as stodgy and plain.
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2010 Toyota Prius
The all-new 2010 Toyota Prius offers no surprises, just significant improvement. It's sleeker and better looking, and more powerful while delivering an EPA-rated 51/48 mpg City/Highway, up by 3 miles per gallon.
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2010 Mini E
Here in the United States, the Mini Cooper comes with a 1.6-liter gasoline engine or the turbocharged 1.6-liter engine in the Cooper S
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2010 Fisker Karma Hybrid
The gorgeous 2010 Fisker Karma sports sedan promises so much that some auto-industry watchers fear it's almost too good to be true. The verdict should come with the Karma's scheduled production debut in late 2009.
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2010 Lexus HS250h
A hybrid joins line of high-performance sedans. By New Car Test Drive The 2007 Lexus GS makes its mark with sense as well as speed, restraint as well as luxury. Although it's easy
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The future of fuel cell vehicles
At this year's NAIAS in Detroit, Honda called fuel cell technology the best solution for combating CO2, so why are they being put on the back burner in favor of battery electrics?
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Will 2010 be a better year to buy a car?
After the carnage and fallout of 2008-2009, consumers now find themselves in a buyers' market with significant bargains at most every turn.
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15 ways to protect your car from theft
You don't want your car to be stolen, so what can you do to protect yourself from the huge and organized hazard that car thieves pose? Here are some suggestions.
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Honda’s design philosophy stresses function
Honda has been capturing kudos for its leading-edge design work. Nobuki Ebisawa, the general manager of styling and design development, sat down to talk about it.
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J.D. Power’s 2009 customer satisfaction rankings
This year's study marked the first time that an Indian-owned brand, Jaguar, topped the list in sales satisfaction among American consumers.
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Ford to combine seat belt with air bag for increased safety
Air bags and seat belts have saved thousands of lives. So, why not combine the ideas? That’s the thinking behind the world’s first automotive inflatable seat belts.
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Special sales tax deduction for car purchases
With 2010 models arriving in dealer showrooms, the IRS reminds taxpayers that purchasing a new vehicle could qualify them for a special deduction on their 2009 tax returns.
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Consumers catch Cash for Clunker-mania
It is hard to judge the success of an effort after its first few days, but if the initial results are any indication, Cash for Clunkers is a certified hit.
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Cash for Clunkers law grabs consumer interest
Many consumers have become enticed by the idea of the government offering up to $4,500 for their old gas-guzzlers, even if they do not know the actual terms of the deal.
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Summer driving is hardly carefree
The nation's largest motor club expects rise in roadside assistance requests and offers motorists tips to avoid becoming stranded.
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