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Top 12 best cars for the money
Consumer confidence may be rising, but it still makes sense to watch every penny – especially with big purchases, like a new car. Although auto sales perked up in 2011, value is still the name of the game. U.S. News Best Cars spent months analyzing thousands of professional reviews, as well as reliability and safety data, to create the 2012 Best Cars for the Money Awards. Here are the 12 most highly praised low-cost, low-maintenance models for 2012:
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In Pictures: Detroit Auto Show 2012
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Oil reaches $100 a barrel: Five winners, five losers
With gasoline now at $3.37 per gallon – 20 cents higher than last week, and rising daily – who is profiting from higher prices and who is not?
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2011 safest cars announced: Is your dream car a top pick?
A total of 66 cars were designated the 2011 safest cars, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced Wednesday. They include 40 cars, 25 SUVs, and one minivan, which “do the best job of protecting people in front, side, rollover, and rear crashes,” the institute says. Here are the 2011 safest cars, listed alphabetically by automaker. Did your dream car make the cut?
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Auto sales: seven cars in fast lane despite slow economy
Auto sales in the US fell sharply in August, compared with numbers that were juiced a year ago by the federal "cash for clunkers" incentive program. But when you compare sales so far this year with the first eight months of 2009, industry sales have at least moved in a positive direction. Here are the top-gaining models for each of the seven biggest car sellers.
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In Gear
Do hybrids save money? Website lets you calculate it.
Hybrids cost more upfront but are cheaper to operate than nonhybrids. The federal government has launched FuelEconomy.gov so consumers can calculate the payback period for buying a hybrid.
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Japan tsunami brought home hard lessons for automakers
On the first anniversary of the Japan tsunami, the auto industry is returning to normal after some significant disruptions. But the face of the industry has shifted.
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Top 12 best cars for the money
Consumer confidence may be rising, but it still makes sense to watch every penny – especially with big purchases, like a new car. Although auto sales perked up in 2011, value is still the name of the game. U.S. News Best Cars spent months analyzing thousands of professional reviews, as well as reliability and safety data, to create the 2012 Best Cars for the Money Awards. Here are the 12 most highly praised low-cost, low-maintenance models for 2012:
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Dodge Dart returns at Detroit Auto Show, 36 years after ceasing production
Dodge Dart fans saw production of their beloved compact cease in 1976. The return of the Dodge Dart at the Detroit Auto Show signals a change of priorities for the US auto industry as it seeks to grab more market share.
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In Pictures: Detroit Auto Show 2012
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Horizons
2013 Ford Fusion branded as 'new face' of Ford
The 2013 Ford Fusion, which debuted in Detroit this week, gets a sweeping makeover and a plug-in hybrid brother called the Fusion Energi.
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An AK-47 and $4 million in cash: How an Alaska bank heist ended in Tijuana
Authorities say bank vault manager, Gary Cazarez, drove away from Key Bank in Anchorage, Alaska with over $4 million dollars in tow. It wasn't until Mr. Cazarez hit Tijuana, Mexico, that things went awry.
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The Vote
Donald Trump's plan to lower $4-a-gallon gas prices
Donald Trump, sounding increasingly like a serious presidential candidate, suggests OPEC and a lack of drilling are the causes of high gas prices. He has a multipoint plan.
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Electric cars? Sales are blah. But other 'green' cars surge.
Electric cars aren't selling well. But Ford and GM get boost from fuel-efficient models that aren't electric cars.
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Chrysler 200 review controversy causes critic to quit
Chrysler 200: Detroit News' auto critic's original review made it into the newspaper's March 10 print edition. But some of the most critical passages, including Burgess' calling the sedan a 'dog,' were removed from the paper's online version.
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Ford stock: CEO Mulally gets $56.5 million of it
Ford stock – nearly $57 worth' – has been awarded to its CEO. Is the Ford stock package too generous?
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Oil reaches $100 a barrel: Five winners, five losers
With gasoline now at $3.37 per gallon – 20 cents higher than last week, and rising daily – who is profiting from higher prices and who is not?
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What January auto sales say about industry comeback
Auto sales in January were up from last January but down from December. The figures suggest the auto industry is on track for a second straight profitable year.
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Car of the year? Volt. Truck? Explorer.
Car of the year is awarded to the Chevy Volt, GM's cutting-edge hybrid.
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Detroit's Big 3 all turn profits in 2010, pulling out of long skid
The Big 3 – GM, Ford, and Chrysler – each reported a profitable 2010. Their collective unit sales rose 19 percent from 2009, one of the worst years ever, as more consumers returned to showrooms.
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2011 safest cars announced: Is your dream car a top pick?
A total of 66 cars were designated the 2011 safest cars, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced Wednesday. They include 40 cars, 25 SUVs, and one minivan, which “do the best job of protecting people in front, side, rollover, and rear crashes,” the institute says. Here are the 2011 safest cars, listed alphabetically by automaker. Did your dream car make the cut?
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Auto sales: seven cars in fast lane despite slow economy
Auto sales in the US fell sharply in August, compared with numbers that were juiced a year ago by the federal "cash for clunkers" incentive program. But when you compare sales so far this year with the first eight months of 2009, industry sales have at least moved in a positive direction. Here are the top-gaining models for each of the seven biggest car sellers.
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The New Economy
As 2011 Ford Explorer turns heads, so does its marketing campaign
The Facebook campaign for the 2011 Ford Explorer illustrates how corporations increasingly rely on social media to reach consumers.
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Hybrid cars pricing by Ford mirrors gas model
Hybrid cars from Ford will be offered for the same price as its gas-powered counterpart, removing at least one obstacle for drivers who want a greener ride.
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The New Economy
Flying car: It flies! It drives! But will it sell?
Flying car has generated more than 70 preorders, according to Terrafugia, which aims to capture about 10 percent of the general aviation market.
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Mercury may have its wings clipped by Ford
Ford Motor Company is considering the elimination of its Mercury brand automobiles and SUV's.
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Kelley Blue Book: top 10 green cars of 2010
Kelley Blue Book announces its picks for the top 10 green cars of 2010. Despite recent recall woes, the Toyota Prius is at the top of the list.
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Surprise! Ford, GM post sales gains by making cars people want to buy.
Two months into an uncertain recovery, Ford and GM show they’re building cars that attract buyers. Chrysler slides.
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Rising auto sales could rescue Michigan, Big Three
Auto sales are up, even for the Big Three. The worst may be over for US automakers – and for Michigan.
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In Pictures: Opening Day of the Detroit Auto Show
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