Fiat 500, Though Tiny, Shows Signs of Complexity
You know what they say about the Fiat 500, right? “Born in Italy, manufactured for the millionth time in Poland.”
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2013 Mazdaspeed3
You’re going to like this sequel
There’s a reason why the toothless grille of the Mazdaspeed3 always seems to be smiling. Find out the secret to its happiness with a bit of knowledge.
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Click it. Or ticket
Record Seat Belt Usage; Is it Due to a Catchy Phrase?
Beep beep beep beep beep beep beep.
GM’s narrows green-car efforts
GM Shuns Hybrid Vehicles, May Develop Natural Gas-powered Cars
Looks like that’s it for GM’s conventional hybrid powertrains. Product chief Mary Bara says GM’s future green-car efforts will now focus on plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles:
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Honda CR-V
The little crossover that could
Honda is looking to go all the way to the top with the 2013 version of their popular crossover. Check it out and see if they’ve got what it takes.
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2013 Nissan Pathfinder
Back to new
Whether you prefer to call the 2013 Pathfinder a crossover or SUV, we can all agree that it’s a great vehicle. Check out what’s new.
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Best Winter Tires
Most people view tires like they do sports referees: if they do their job right, you don’t even notice that they’re there. Those of us who live in four-season areas know that investing in a good set of winter tires prevents ‘replacement ref’ syndrome, meaning that there’s no substitute for competence. It’s not going to warm up for a while, and some of you may be reading this while snow is already piling up. But, hey, better late than never, so get that shovel out and get some proper snow shoes for your ride. Here are a few of the best winter tire options.
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Bruce Springsteen’s auto industry intersections
Sandy’s Effect on Cars in Her Path, and a Boss is Retired (But not THE Boss)
You’re a beautiful human being, Bruce Springsteen. He was last seen railing and wailing for President Obama during the President re-elect’s final campaign push, but Springsteen’s echoes are reverberating through the automobile industry.
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Kia Sportage
It’s lively
Out to prove that good things do come in small packages, the 2013 Kia Sportage offers an affordable sporty choice in the compact crossover segment.
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Odd and ends in the auto industry
A Child Seat Recall and Suzuki Calls it a Day
First, the (kind of) odd. Britax is an elite company that makes car seats, strollers, travel systems and baby carriers. They’ve been around for more than 70 years, and are the leading retailer for child car seats in the U.S. and Europe (where the company is based). Which isn’t all that odd. What IS odd, however, is the recall that extends to the Boulevard 70-G3, Pavilion 70-G3, and the Advocate 70-G3 child restraints.
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Why a Balance Transfer Credit Card Can Be a Car Buyer’s Best Friend
It’s a pretty good time to get a new set of wheels. The average interest rate on a new car loan is 4.24%, lenders are doling out higher amounts as well as more time in which to pay it back, and they aren’t being quite as picky with whom they give it to as in years past. Balance transfer credit card offers are also about as attractive as they’ve ever been.
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