Posted in Car Reviews, car shopping, Comparisons, Fuel Economy, New cars, resale values, Research, Reviews, Toyota on Jan 19th, 2011
The Toyota Camry is the most popular car in America, and for good reason. The Camry’s legendary reliability and high resale value combine to make it a wise purchase whether you plan to keep your car forever or trade it in after a few years. The Camry is available with the choice between a frugal […]
Posted in Car Reviews, car shopping, Cars For Commuting, Cars for families, Commuting, Compact cars, Comparisons, Fuel Economy, Honda, Toyota on Jan 18th, 2011
The Civic started life as a cheap commuter car with great gas mileage and not much else. The ultimate A to B car has grown over the years into a comfortable daily driver with amenities like heated leather seats and satellite navigation. Now the Civic competes with the other former commuter car, the Toyota Corolla, […]
Posted in Car Reviews, Ford, Fuel Economy, New cars, SUV on Jan 10th, 2011
The 2011 Ford Explorer has replaced the traditional body-on-frame, truck-like build for a unibody construction, making the legendary SUV a crossover for the 2011 model year. The 2011 Ford Explorer’s new unibody construction allows the SUV to weigh less than the outgoing model, as well as having more car-like road manners. The new 2011 Ford […]
Posted in Car Reviews, car shopping, Hyundai on Jan 6th, 2011
Completely redesigned for 2011, the Hyundai Sonata is now truly a competitor in the mid-size car segment. The 2011 Hyundai Sonata competes with the stalwart Toyota Camry and Honda Accord, so buyers looking for a car that’s a bit more outgoing than the Camry and Accord might want to consider the Sonata. The Sonata’s stylish […]
Posted in Car Reviews, Research, Reviews, SUV, Toyota on Jan 3rd, 2011
The 2011 Toyota RAV4 is a standout in the mid-size SUV segment. Buyers looking for comfort, capability, economy and Toyota’s rock-solid reputation for reliability have made the Toyota RAV4 a popular choice. The 2011 Toyota RAV4 starts at $21,295 for a four-cylinder, two-wheel drive model and ranges to $28,235 for a V6 four-wheel drive. The […]
Posted in Car Reviews, car shopping, Convertibles, Luxury vehicles, New cars, Nissan, SUV on Jan 3rd, 2011
The 2011 Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet convertible fills a niche that most people didn’t know existed. Trying to decide between a sporty convertible and a comfortable SUV? Why not buy both? Nissan has built a two-door convertible version of the Murano crossover SUV that combines the open-air feel of a convertible with the ride height and […]
Posted in Car Reviews, car shopping, Cars for families, Honda, Toyota on Aug 19th, 2010
AAA says that 80 percent of all dog owners take their canine companions in the car for errands and short trips. Because of that, many dog owners add Fido’s comfort and safety to the list of things they consider when purchasing a new car, as well as the convenience of getting the dog in and […]
Posted in Car of The Year, Car Reviews, car shopping, Ford, Ford Focus, Hybrids on Feb 28th, 2010
Each year, Consumer Reports recommends Top Picks for a variety of car and truck segments. Vehicles on the Top Picks list combine high scores from Consumer Reports’ tests with above average reliability, as reported by Consumer Reports readers. Consumer Reports also compiles a list each year of American made Top Picks for consumers who are […]
Posted in Automotive, Car Reviews, car shopping on Feb 27th, 2009
If you’re in the market for a new car, you should check out this list just released by Consumer Reports. The magazine tested more than 300 vehicles at its Auto Test Center to come up with the top picks for 2009. Reliability is such a huge factor right now in car shoppers’ vehicle considerations, especially […]
Posted in Automotive, Car Reviews, Sports cars on Sep 28th, 2008
A recent survey by renowned California-based automotive marketing and product-consulting firm AutoPacific that surveyed over 33,500 new car owners came to the conclusion that the Porsche lineup was the most desired in America. The full line of 2008 Porsche sports cars topped the field in the Premium Sports Car segment, and Porsche ranked as the […]
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