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Top 10 cars with the best resale value
These 10 vehicles have the best resale value among 2013 models. Can you guess which auto came out on top?
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Nine great cars for back to school
While students don’t necessarily have a car on their back-to-school shopping list, when they do, it’s safe to say that they’re “budget constrained” – and that their parents will want safety and dependability. So that gem with the loud exhaust and fast-and-furious spoiler strapped to the trunk is probably a no-go. Instead, think affordable style. Here are nine great used cars that just might occupy the crossroads where young drivers, their parents, and their budget can meet:
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In Pictures: New York International Auto Show 2011
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the day 12/28
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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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Sandy's silver lining? Superstorm boosts US auto sales in Nov.
Toyota, Volkswagen and Chrysler were among the companies posting impressive increases for November, which is normally a lackluster month because of colder weather and holiday distractions.
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Top 10 cars with the best resale value
These 10 vehicles have the best resale value among 2013 models. Can you guess which auto came out on top?
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Energy Voices
Electric cars: niche technology or the auto industry's future?Despite the electric auto industry's current struggles and high costs, the future is bright for electric cars, Dikeman writes.
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In Gear
Honda recalls CR-V over window switch. Is yours on the list?Honda recall involves 2002-06 models with switch that can cause fire. Beyond the Honda recall of the CR-V, the automaker in the past month has issued major recalls of Civics, Pilots, and Accords for various safety problems.
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In Gear
Failure? Hardly. Chevy Volt outsells half of all US cars.Chevy Volt sales figures this year are higher than roughly half of the 260 or so car models sold in the US.
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In Gear
The most fuel-efficient cars that aren't hybridsInterested in great gas mileage but reluctant to buy a hybrid? Ingram offers up five fuel-efficient options for the hybrid-averse consumer.
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In Gear
Most stolen car of 2012? The 'winner' is...The most stolen car of 2012 isn't fancy, expensive, or even new. For the fourth year in a row, the 'winner' is the 1994 Honda Accord. Here's why the popular family car topped thieves' lists.
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Nine great cars for back to school
While students don’t necessarily have a car on their back-to-school shopping list, when they do, it’s safe to say that they’re “budget constrained” – and that their parents will want safety and dependability. So that gem with the loud exhaust and fast-and-furious spoiler strapped to the trunk is probably a no-go. Instead, think affordable style. Here are nine great used cars that just might occupy the crossroads where young drivers, their parents, and their budget can meet:
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In Gear
What cars do the 1 percent drive: Rolls-Royces or Honda Accords?Families in the wealthiest Zip Codes typically drive family cars, not Rolls-Royces. Here's a look at their Top 10 favorites.
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In Gear
Want a BMW for an hour? Carmaker's rental service to debut in US.BMW On Demand, available since 2010 in Germany, is coming as a pilot program in New York City. No word yet on pricing.
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In Gear
Win for Indiana: Honda to produce 2013 Civic Hybrid in the USIn a move that should benefit US manufacturing, Honda has announced it will move production of the 2013 Civic Hybrid to Indiana. The move will mark the first time the Civic Hybrid sedan has been made outside of Japan since it launched in 2001.
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GM recalls Chevy Cruze for engine fire risk. Is yours on the list?
GM (General Motors) is recalling more than 475,000 Chevy Cruze models due to a risk for engine fires. The GM Chevy Cruze has been one of the most popular compact cars n the US in recent years.
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In Gear
Used car prices: Some models could plummet $900 in JuneUsed car prices have already begun to drop after a surge earlier this year. Easier credit, lower gas prices are among the factors easing still high used car prices.
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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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Electric cars: Big climate aid in L.A., but not Wichita
Electric cars benefit the climate depending on where they're plugged in. In some cities, electric cars do no better than high-mileage gasoline-powered cars.
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Are EVs worth it? Study helps calculate savings on emissions, fuel.
How much an EV saves on fuel or cuts greenhouse gas emissions depends on many variables, including gas prices and whether the local electric grid is fed mainly by coal power. The Union of Concerned Scientists helps out with the calculations.
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Electric cars, hybrids see record sales
Electric cars like the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt and hybrids like Toyota's Prius C and Camry are selling better than ever. Automakers sold a record 52,000 hybrids, electric cars in March.
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Robert Reich
Gas prices rising: Why GOP won't address real causeGas prices are rising not because of increased demand but because Wall Street is betting on higher gas prices.
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Hybrid vehicles: Judge approves Honda settlement
Hybrid vehicles settlement between Honda and owners of Honda hybrid vehicles gets judge's OK, despite a $9,900 small claims award for inflated mileage claims for a Honda hybrid vehicle.
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From Model T to Prius: 13 big moments in fuel efficiency history
It took a long time for America's average fuel efficiency to surpass the M.P.G. rating of the Model T.
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Hybrid cars 101: How long should batteries last?
Owners complain that some hybrid-car batteries conk out early. What is the lifespan of a hybrid battery?
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Car sales surge in February at a pace not seen since early 2008
Several forces combine in the stronger car sales: an improving economy, carmakers eager to lure buyers with incentives, and mild winter weather.
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Honda hybrid: False mileage claims, court rules
Honda hybrid promotions misled consumers, a small-claims court decides. But automaker says it will appeal the $9,867.19 award to an outspoken Honda hybrid owner.
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Honda hybrid: Suit over mileage claims goes to court
Honda hybrid doesn't live up to mileage claims, says a woman suing in small claims court. She's urging other Honda hybrid owners to sue individually for $10,000 rather than accept $100 to $200 from a class-action settlement.
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Car of the year award: prestige. But more sales?
Car of the year is Hyundai Elantra, while Range Rover Evoque named truck of the year at Detroit auto show. But car of the year winner doesn't always see a boost in sales.
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