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2013 Family Sedans: Buyer’s Guide

Consumers in the market for feature-packed, affordably priced family sedans have a number of all-new 2013 products to consider in the compact, mid-size and large sedan categories. Compact 2013 Dodge Dart With its distinctive sporty styling, surprising interior space and comfortable seating...

June 7, 2012 by Suzanne Kane

Luxury Car Concierge Services: Who's The Best Jeeves?

June 6, 2012

2012's Best Small Cars For Less Than $20,000

May 9, 2012

2012 Ford Focus: TheCarConnection's Best Car To Buy 2012

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What’s Behind Automaker Price Cuts On Some 2012 Models?

In a tight economy, families are searching for ways to stretch the dollar. Automakers know that one way to entice buyers in such times is to drop the prices on certain... October 14, 2011 by Suzanne Kane

To Trim Prices, Automakers Dropping Content

When it comes to selling cars, one tried and true method to move inventory is this: drop the price. In the past, manufacturers often did so without de-contenting, since... October 14, 2011 by Kurt Ernst 1

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 V station wagon, Half Moon Bay, CA, May 2011

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

Volvo animal detection safety development

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

2008 Honda Civic Sedan 4-door Man Si w/Summer Tires Angular Front Exterior View

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

An aerial view of the Naperville test track. Image: City of Naperville, IL

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