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2009 Model Car Features

By: Feature Writer 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: Feature Writer 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: Feature Writer 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: Feature Writer 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: Feature Writer 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: Feature Writer 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: Feature Writer 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: Feature Writer 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...

Top Navigation Systems

By: Feature Writer Sheryll Alexander

Buying a car picks Toyota/Lexus as the No. 1 voice-activated GPS navigation system. We tell you what to look for in graphics, features, voice commands and ease of use. more...

Navigating Through Wine Country

By: Feature Writer Sheryll Alexander

Ever dream about taking a road trip through "Sideways" country? Read about our recent trip to Santa Barbara's Santa Ynez Valley in a 2007 Lincoln Navigator. more...

Top Five Hybrid Cars

By: Feature Writer Sheryll Alexander

We discovered speed, fuel efficiency and cool styling in our quest for the best hybrid cars. Take a look at our top picks. more...

Online Car Communities Popular

By: Feature Writer Sheryll Alexander

Carster.com, a new online community for car enthusiasts, is just one in a new trend of online "garages" that stores video, pictures and background information on members. more...

Leasing a Car Tips

By: Feature Writer Sheryll Alexander

KTLA Morning News car correspondent Michael Caudill relieves your stress about leasing a car. Breathe. Drive. Repeat. more...

Buying a Pre-Owned Car

By: Feature Writer Sheryll Alexander

Mark McCready, director of pricing strategy and marketing analysis at CarsDirect.com tells you why buying a pre-owned car is one of the best buying a car deals. more...

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