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Seven hot cars for Valentine’s Day
It’s Valentine’s Day, and those “sexiest cars” lists are rolling in. Silly? A little, but it’s too much fun not to play along. We looked at 2011 cars that were attainable (sorry, Dr. Porsche, Jaguar, Tesla), not overly obvious (Chevy Camaro, Ford Mustang, BMW 3-series), and sporting a noticeably new look. We like the Volvo C30, but it didn’t much improve a reliably pretty fleet. I haven’t driven all these vehicles, but over several years of test-driving I did race through several of these cars’ predecessors. You can still see the skid marks. Here, in random order, are my seven hot cars for Valentine’s Day 2011:
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Super Bowl commercials 2011:The best 3 online now (video)
You don't have to wait until Sunday. Many companies are already airing their Super Bowl 2011 commercials days before the Big Event. The goal is to create a pre-game buzz around their ads. Check out our favorites, so far.
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In Gear
First lawsuit over gas mileage claims of 2013 Ford hybridsLawsuit says fuel economy claims for C-Max Hybrid and Fusion Hybrid are 'false and misleading.' Ford says cars can deliver 47 m.p.g. with right driving style.
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In Gear
EPA to review 2013 Ford Fusion, C-Max fuel economy claimsThe EPA will review complaints about the 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid and 2013 Ford C-Max hybrid, Read writes, both of which are advertised as earning a combined fuel economy of 47 mpg.
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In Gear
Ford hybrids fail to meet gas mileage ratings, Consumer Reports saysFord's 2013 hybrids aren't living up to their EPA fuel efficiency ratings. According to Consumer Reports, The 2013 Ford Fusion Hybrid and Ford C-Max 'have the largest discrepancy between our overall-mpg results and the estimates published by the EPA that we've seen among any current models.'
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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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In Gear
MINI, Lexus get top marks in sales satisfactionThe results are in, and once again, Lexus and MINI have proven masters of the sales process and making customers happy, according to J.D. Power and Associates. Why are Lexus and MINI so successful on this front?
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In Gear
Hyundai, Kia owners seek $775 million over fuel economy fibsHyundai and Kia owners are suing the companies for $775 million after the EPA announced that 13 Hyundai and Kia models misstated their fuel-economy ratings, Read writes.
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Hyundai, Kia overstated mileage, EPA finds. What it means for consumers
Korean auto manufacturers Hyundai and Kia are being forced to reduce the fuel economy estimates on their cars. They will also compensate owners of at least 900,000 2011-13 model-year vehicles.
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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
Looking for a high MPG car this summer? Get in lineToyota, Volkswagon among companies who say demand for fuel-efficient cars may outstrip supply this summer. According to some industry insiders, the demand for so-called "green" cars is already so high that four automakers are dramatically increasing production.
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Super Bowl ads battle for top spot
Super Bowl ads ranged from overweight dogs to naked M&Ms. In the end, the game between the Patriots and Giants outshone the Super Bowl ads.
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CES: Why car gadgets are making inroads at Las Vegas electronics show
At CES, six of the top 10 automakers are promoting their technological gadgetry, an increasingly important factor in car sales. The Las Vegas electronics show is coinciding with the Detroit Auto Show.
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Fuel-efficient cars drive US sales surge
Fuel-efficient cars – like Chevy's Cruze, Hyundai's Elantra, and Ford's Focus – led an estimated 19 percent car sales increase in April. GM says rising gas prices started pushing drivers into fuel-efficient cars in March.
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Top picks in 2011 Consumer Reports car issue: Ford, Kia, and Used
The 2011 Consumer Reports car issue recommends new models by familiar brands, including Toyota and Honda. And for value-conscious buyers, it offers this time-tested advice: Buy Used.
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Seven hot cars for Valentine’s Day
It’s Valentine’s Day, and those “sexiest cars” lists are rolling in. Silly? A little, but it’s too much fun not to play along. We looked at 2011 cars that were attainable (sorry, Dr. Porsche, Jaguar, Tesla), not overly obvious (Chevy Camaro, Ford Mustang, BMW 3-series), and sporting a noticeably new look. We like the Volvo C30, but it didn’t much improve a reliably pretty fleet. I haven’t driven all these vehicles, but over several years of test-driving I did race through several of these cars’ predecessors. You can still see the skid marks. Here, in random order, are my seven hot cars for Valentine’s Day 2011:
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Super Bowl commercials 2011:The best 3 online now (video)
You don't have to wait until Sunday. Many companies are already airing their Super Bowl 2011 commercials days before the Big Event. The goal is to create a pre-game buzz around their ads. Check out our favorites, so far.
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Hyundai Sonata: Steering hazard causes recall
Hyundai Sonata recall involves 139,500 sedans from 2011 model year.
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The New Economy
Toyota Financial: Great time to buy a Toyota?Toyota dealers are eager to deal, but supplies are limited. So try Toyota's competitors, too.
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The New Economy
Year of the tiger? No, year of the hamster.The Chinese calendar says it's the year of the tiger, but 2010 sure feels like a hamster.
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The New Economy
Unemployed? Target the South with your job search.Columbus, Ga. headlines a group of southern cities who forecast strong hiring in the first quarter of 2010.
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Is hydrogen the future? This car goes 0 to 60 in 12 seconds.
US Energy Secretary Steven Chu has said that hydrogen-fueled cars will not be pratical for a decade. But researchers at Hyundai-Kia Motors in South Korea say they're on course to make them in six years.
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South Korea invests big in green industry – or does it?
Some 80 percent of its $38 billion economic stimulus package is for clean technology. But environmentalists say half the money is 'greenwash.'
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Car sales down, but Ford is catching its Japanese rivals
Overall sales plummeted with the end of 'cash for clunkers.' Ford has taken a hit too, but it's still doing better than Toyota, Honda, or Nissan.
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US cars are finally a match for Asian autos, consumers say
In a survey of customer satisfaction, American-made brands pull even for the first time in a decade. GM's Cadillac ties for first place.
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Detroit's auto troubles test brand loyalty
General Motors will drop four of its eight nameplates. What about service and warranties?
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America's 'other' auto industry
In the South, host to foreign-owned plants, there is little sympathy held for Detroit.
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