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Ford Fusion Has Elegance, But Also Small Flaws

2013 Ford Fusion (Ford Motor Co.)
2013 Ford Fusion (Ford Motor Co.)

The ambitious 2013 Ford Fusion comes tantalizingly close to setting a new standard for midsize sedans. ... ...continue

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2013 Ford Fusion (Ford Motor Co.)

Cadillac Ready to Take on BMW, Mercedes With Redesigned CTS

If price is a sign that an automaker thinks it has a hit in its...
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2013 Ford Fusion (Ford Motor Co.)

Top-selling U.S. Compact Gets a Radical Makeover

A sportier new version of the Toyota Corolla aims to shed the ...
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2013 Ford Fusion (Ford Motor Co.)

Ford to Introduce New F-150

Ford figures that Atlas, a mythological figure known for carryi...
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Cutting Edge

Ford Dumping Touchscreens on Entertainment Systems

After complaints about touchscreen controls for its in-car entertainment systems, Ford Motor says it will return to physical radio tuning knobs and buttons....continue

Honda Fit EV (photo: American Honda Motor)

Honda Says Sorry About the Lack of Electric Fits

Honda issued a rare apology last week to frustrated customers who were having trouble locating an electric version of its popular Fit hatchback....continue

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How to Calculate Cost of Electricity vs. Gasoline

The Department of Energy has created a website that computes the cost of electricity to go the same distance as a comparable car on a gallon of gasoline....continue

Industry News

Value of Used EVs Should Drop in 2013

Values for used plug-in electric vehicles may decline as much as 30 percent in 2013, the highest depreciation rate of all auto segments....continue

Chrysler, NHTSA Resolve Jeep Recall

Chrysler and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration sorted out a recall of Jeep Grand Cherokees and Libertys, Chrysler announced today....continue

GM Recalling SUVs Due to Fire Danger

General Motors is recalling 231,000 sport utility vehicles for a fire risk and recommends owners park them outside until they are fixed....continue

Advice

Where to Buy a Cruze Diesel

The Chevrolet Cruze diesel is on sale in just 13 cities at first, before rolling out nationwide this fall....continue

Ten Expensive Auto Repair Mistakes to Avoid

About 60 percent of car owners who normally take their vehicle to the repair shop report spending between $500 and $2,000-plus a year on auto repair and maintenance -- while 60 percent of DIYers report saving $500 or more from doing their o...continue

U.S. Expert Suggests End Of Fractionation Of Gasoline Market To Lower Gas Prices

An American scholar has suggested the reduction of taxes and end of fractionation of the gasoline market as short term ways to lower gas prices in the United States. ...continue

Dealerships
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Will We Be Paying for Test Drives?

From time to time, readers recount awful experiences they've encountered at auto dealerships, but the recent, miserly news out of California ranks among the most penny- wise, pound-foolish examples....continue

Ford Offers Dealers Remodeling Incentives

The automaker's customers in this case are Ford dealers who plan to take advantage of the offer to cover half of the cost of remodeling, up to $1.5 million. ...continue

Chevy SS is Bringing Power Back to Dealers

Motors revealed the production version of the all-new Chevy SS, the brand's first eight-cylinder rear-wheel drive performance sedan in 17 years. ...continue