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Car Review – The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid

By: James Clausen

The new Ford Fusion Hybrid incorporates the latest in Hybrid technology. At 41-mpg, the Fusion Hybrid is the most fuel-efficient mid-size car in America. more...

The Cars Allowance Rebate System Bill

By: James Clausen

Car manufacturers are gearing up to start offering up to $4,500 for older vehicle trade-ins on a new vehicle purchase. But how does the CARS program work? more...

Fiat Bravo 1.9 Multijet Road Test

By: Nick Ross

Fiat has always been expert in the field of small, city cars. Can Fiat apply its expertise to the slightly larger Bravo, an amalgamation of city car and large hatchback? more...

NAIAS Auto Show in Detroit January 17-25 2009

By: Christine Nyholm

The North American International Auto Show is a premier automotive event in Motor City for a look at the vehicles that the world will be talking about tomorrow. more...

Review from an Owner of a Toyota Prius

By: Marcy Paulson

What are Prius owners saying about their new hybrids? Can their cars possibly manage to live up to Toyota's claims? more...

New Hybrid Cars

By: Brent Miller

Many shoppers today are looking for information on new hybrid cars. This article takes a quick look at four of them, quoting information from Consumer Reports. more...

2009 Model Car Features

By: Carroll Trosclair

2009 models are rich in innovations to make vehicles safer and more fun to drive, but some won't please consumers concerned about emissions and the cost of gasoline. more...

Best Luxury Sedans of 2008

By: Carroll Trosclair

Editors compare the MSRP and 5-year ownership costs for the Audi A8, BMW 750, Jaguar XJ, Lexus LS 460 and Mercedes-Benz S550. But are those buyers concerned with price? more...

How to Use Vehicle History Reports

By: Lisa Nichols

Learn more about vehicle history reports. Get information from CarFax or Experian AutoCheck car history reports and utilize VIN number checks before you buy a used car. more...

Leasing or Financing your Vehicle

By: Anne-Marie Hardie

This article will provide you with some specific life style questions to help determine whether you should lease or finance your next vehicle. more...

Winter Driving Glossary

By: Sheryll Alexander

For drivers and their vehicles alike, winter is the most testing time of the year. Here, Saab gives you some winter driving tips from A to Z. more...

Buying a Car Holiday Gift Guide

By: Sheryll Alexander

Luxury car manufacturers sell some of the world's best high-end goods online. Here's our picks for the best holiday gift ideas in travel, technology, fashion and design. more...

Winter Driving Tips

By: Sheryll Alexander

Several new driving technologies help make wet and snowy winter driving more safe and certainly more enjoyable including AWD, ABS and stability control. more...

Volvo Shows Off New Safety Tech

By: Sheryll Alexander

We road test Volvo's all-new S80 to check out its two new high-tech safety features -- the world's first blind spot detection device and an advance braking warning system more...

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