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2012's Best Small Cars For Less Than $20,000
If you're shopping for a new car, it's likely to be smaller than the vehicle it will replace. SUVs are still popular, no doubt--but high gas prices and new entries like the Focus, Elantra, and Cruze alike are changing the makeup of America's new-car fleet. Size isn't the only factor changing hearts...
Choosing A Car? Go With Your Gut
One of the occupational hazards of being an automotive journalist is that friends, neighbors and relatives come to you for car advice on a regular basis. They don’t... September 26, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 2
2012 Toyota Prius Lineup Grows With Prius V, Plug-In Models
Even as the auto industry sputters, Toyota's family of Prius hybrids is under rapid expansion. For 2012, the Toyota Prius is joined by the new, larger 2012 Toyota Prius V... September 16, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson 4
J.D. Power: Most Interior Quality Problems Are Design Issues
A good Initial Quality report from J.D. Power and Associates can give a manufacturer bragging rights and increase showroom traffic. Conversely, a bad initial quality report... September 16, 2011 by Kurt Ernst
Hyundai Aces Brand Loyalty Study; Toyota, Ford Make The Top 100
The good news -- for Hyundai fans, at least -- is that the Korean automaker has driven to the top ten of Brand Keys' Customer Loyalty Leaders Index for a second year in a... September 13, 2011 by Richard Read
Poll: Shoppers Still More Willing To Pay For Convenience Than Safety
American car shoppers are considering safety in a way they never did just a decade or two ago. Thanks to rigorous testing programs from the Insurance Institute for Highway... September 12, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson 1
"No Payments For Life" Ad Costs American Suzuki $18.5 Million
We’ll let you in on an auto industry trade secret: sometimes car dealerships, in an effort to move units, artificially embellish the truth. We’d never accuse them... September 9, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 4
Would You Buy A Car Without Driving It First?
The idea of buying a car over the Internet is nothing new, but recent data shows that the trend is increasing as manufacturers offer consumers more tools to design specific... September 8, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 7
Back To School: It's Difficult Finding Good Used Cars For Students
The current shortage of used cars is making it challenging for parents to find reasonably priced vehicles for their sons and daughters as they head back to school. A perfect... September 6, 2011 by L James Johnson 1
Illinois Town Gives Car Shoppers Their Own Test Track
If you live near Chicago, you may want to head down to Naperville, Illinois, the next time you’re in the market for a new or used car. We can’t tell you that... August 30, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 3
2012 Toyota Camry Shaping Up To Have Highest American Content
The most American vehicle for 2012 probably isn't going to be a Ford, or General Motors product, or even a Chrysler or Jeep. It's most likely going to be the 2012 Toyota... August 25, 2011 by Bengt Halvorson 5
Reader Advice: What Car To Replace A 1997 Mazda Miata?
We get a lot of reader mail at High Gear Media, and we’re happy to report that very little of it involves threats of bodily harm. The most common question we get... August 15, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 6
Need A Ride? Chrysler Launches 'No Payments For 90 Days' Promo
If you're a fan of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or Ram and you're looking for a new set of wheels, it may be time to start shopping. Chrysler has just announced the launch of a "No... August 11, 2011 by Richard Read 1
Can You Afford To Buy A Car? #YouTellUs
America has a budget crisis on its hands: simply put, it can't pay its bills. This is already affecting our economy and the market for new cars. Some consumers may consider... July 27, 2011 by Joel Feder
Wading Through Dodge’s Changing Trim Names for 2012
Dodge is making changes to some trim names on the bulk of its product lineup for 2012. Trouble is -- you may need a roadmap to figure out what’s what. Why automakers... June 11, 2011 by Suzanne Kane 1
2012 Honda Civic Ultimate Guide: Reviews, Gas Mileage, Videos
While the launch of the all-new 2012 Honda Civic was slowed somewhat by the after-effects of the Feburary earthquake and tsunami in Japan, 2012 model cars are now in... June 8, 2011 by John Voelcker 1
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