2009
Frugal Shopper: GM Unloading Pontiac, Saturn Vehicles
If you've been on the lookout for a new car but you're a little short on cash, General Motors may have a deal for you. In a clever shell game that should pay off nicely for consumers, the company is offering dealers $7,000 for every Pontiac and Saturn vehicle that they move to their rental-vehicle...
CR: 41 Percent Of Acceleration Complaints Involve Toyotas
Whether or not so-called "sudden acceleration" problems involve issues with floor mats, operator confusion over pedals, or actual vehicle defects, several automakers rank far... December 7, 2009 by Bengt Halvorson 7
Video: Wrapping A Ferrari F430 Spider (Not For Christmas)
Ever wondered how car wraps are applied? We'd always assumed it was a little like using one of those children's Colorforms playsets, and it turns out, we were right --... December 7, 2009 by Richard Read 1
Dr. Gizmo Solves Your Car Troubles - Part II
Clicking Tappets Not Normal Question 1 I have a 1991 Audi 90 Cabrio with a 2.3-liter engine and 150,000 miles. For the last six months when I start the car, the tappets... November 30, 2009 by Phil Arendt
New Cadenza Could Feature First Kia Direct-Injection Engine
The affordable large car segment is starting to get just a little overcrowded, and in a time where customers all around the world are downsizing to smaller midsize models... November 30, 2009 by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Should You Pick a Subaru Legacy Over an Accord or Camry?
(Legacy 2.5i Starting at $19,995) In the past the Subaru Legacy was always the wacky cult option when it came to midsize sedan choices like the Camry, Accord and Altima. One... November 25, 2009 by Jim Hamel
2011 Kia Cadenza To Replace Amanti, Meanwhile Optima Is Top Model
Hyundai has risen from barely-noticed econo-car maker to winner of the North America Car of the Year with the Genesis Sedan, but what of little sister Kia? They've been hard... November 24, 2009 by Nelson Ireson
Ford Gaining On Honda And Toyota In Perceived Quality
Among mainstream brands, consumers still rate Honda and Toyota highest in quality—whether that is or isn't the case on actual quality surveys. But Ford is quickly gaining... November 23, 2009 by Bengt Halvorson 1
'Black Friday:' Car Buyers Get Best Deals of the Year
As the old saying goes, hope springs eternal... in the minds of some car marketers. It happens every year about this time. About two weeks before Thanksgiving this year... November 22, 2009 by Marc Stern
IIHS Top Safety Picks: Ford, Subaru Make Grade, Unhappy Toyota Airs Concern
Toyota, the number one-selling automaker worldwide, is firing back today at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Picks for 2010, saying that the... November 19, 2009 by Marc Stern
CarMax Releases List of Ten Features Car Buyers Want, World Ignores Them
CarMax, those automotive supermarkets full of overpriced used cars, have decided that they too want to be a vital information resource for car shoppers. As such they polled a... November 18, 2009 by Jim Hamel 1
Toyota Floor Mat Safety Recall: My Prius Goes On Notice
You're well aware that Toyota is recalling the 2004-2009 Prius--among a list of vehicles--for an issue with floor mats. Here at High Gear Media, we have at least two vehicles... November 18, 2009 by Marty Padgett 7
AdWatch: Alfa Romeo MiTo Video Is Simple, Clever, Jeans-Free
Last time we heard from Alfa Romeo, we wondered what new drugs had found their way to Europe. (Seriously, that genes/jeans campaign from London's Performance PR was... November 18, 2009 by Richard Read 1
Why Are There "Chick Cars," "Guy Cars," "Gay Cars," and "Lesbian Cars?"
How is it that the Mercedes SLK is not considered a chick car when there is a Neck Scarf that blows warm air over your hair and shoulders? Perfect for the young lady late for... November 16, 2009 by Jim Hamel 1
October 2009 Market Report: No Clear Trends Yet, But Some Interesting Results
Here's an interesting riddle: how can a leader be a follower, and a follower be the leader? Here are a couple of hints: Percentages Sales We'll help you find the answer to... November 15, 2009 by Marc Stern
Mercedes-Benz May Launch Smaller Cars In U.S. By 2012
Readers of a certain age will recall a time when America's roadways were clogged with Gremlins, Rabbits, and other fuel-efficient minicars. That historical moment was caused... November 13, 2009 by Richard Read 4
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