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Posts Tagged ‘cars’

Holiday Gifts for Drivers with iPods

Holiday Gifts for Drivers with iPods

Tuesday, December 23, 2008 4:05

Do you have an iPod, iPhone or other MP3 player? How about someone on your holiday shopping list? “Everyone with an iPod and a car wants to be able to use both at the same time,” said Doug Newcomb, Senior Contributing Technology Editor. “Edmunds.com’s Car Audio & Electronics Center ...

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Auto Industry EV-olution

Auto Industry EV-olution

Saturday, December 20, 2008 7:16

What is the future of the automobile industry? Within a single century, personal transportation has progressed from horse-and-buggies to nearly one billion private automobiles. While our lives are unimaginable without cars, the vast majority of vehicles depend on oil, a problematic and limited natural resource that contributes to global warming. ...

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November Auto Sales: Gas Prices and Heavy Incentives Helped Sales

November Auto Sales: Gas Prices and Heavy Incentives Helped Sales

Monday, November 24, 2008 9:36

This month's new vehicle sales (including fleet sales) are expected to be 850,000 units, a 27.6 percent decrease from November 2007 and a 1.9 percent increase from October 2008, according to Edmunds.com, the premier online resource for automotive information. The Seasonally Adjusted Annual Rate (SAAR) for the month is expected ...

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Top 10 Scariest Car Features

Top 10 Scariest Car Features

Friday, October 31, 2008 6:15

Now more than ever, manufacturers are including features in their cars to make a driver’s life a little easier. However, some of these new additions evoke more fright than delight. Cars.com’s editors hit the road in a lot of new cars this past year, and in keeping with the Halloween ...

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2009 smart fortwo Ranked as Most Fuel Efficient All Gas Powered Vehicle in the US

2009 smart fortwo Ranked as Most Fuel Efficient All Gas Powered Vehicle in the US

Wednesday, October 22, 2008 0:45

The 2009 smart fortwo has been ranked as the most fuel efficient, non-hybrid vehicle in the United States by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s 2009 Fuel Economy Guide. The guide places the fortwo as fifth overall in the ranking for fuel efficiency. The smart fortwo is sold in the United ...

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CarMax Advises How to Avoid Flood-Damaged Cars

Tuesday, September 30, 2008 3:40

I love it when auto dealers offer information beyond just sales propaganda, and that was why I was impressed that, in the wake of a destructive hurricane season that brought flooding to many areas of the country, CarMax is advising consumers on how to avoid purchasing flood-damaged vehicles.

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Top 10 Smart Deals for September

Wednesday, September 17, 2008 3:31

For those who love warranties and that new car smell, MyRide.com has compiled the Top 10 Deals for September to help consumers save cash on a brand new set of wheels. Between special financing, employee pricing and cash-back incentives, dealers and manufacturers are offering their best deals now before rolling ...

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Drive It Now

Saturday, September 6, 2008 3:17

Automobile Consumer Services announced a new service that gives vehicle sellers who list their cars on eBay, classifieds, and their own websites, the ability to quote competitive loan and lease payments with the “Drive It Now” advertising banner button.

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Top Cars for Teens

Tuesday, September 2, 2008 3:10

With the school year starting, many teens will find themselves behind the wheel of a car for the first time. When shopping for a first-time driver, it’s important to find a vehicle that is safe, reliable, efficient and – for most parents and their teens – affordable. To help parents ...

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‘Snobootz’ Designed for Safer Winter Driving

Sunday, August 31, 2008 3:30

A unique new, lightweight tire accessory designed to help provide safer driving conditions in winter weather coupled with easy installation compared to snow chains is being offered by Navimetrix.

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