Thursday, June 26th, 2008
Automakers are having to work hard to make a truck or an SUV look like a good purchase in the face of $4 a gallon gas. The 2009 Dodge Ram is promising to play nice at the pump and the company swears the two models coming in 2010 will have all the fuel efficient street [...]
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Thursday, May 29th, 2008
Although there was a time when I never expected to use the words “Hyundai” and “luxury” in the same sentence, the Hyundai Genesis, the company’s first upscale product, will arrive at dealerships in July and is a truly beautiful machine. Look for the V6 at $33,000 and the V8 at $38,000 (both prices with shipping.)
The [...]
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Thursday, May 15th, 2008
A few little tidbits for your consideration . . .
Smart ForTwo
The insurance industry is regarding the Smart car as small, but safe although — as only insurance agents can do — the pros are quick to point out that smaller vehicles are riskier than big ones.
Uh, duh?
Hummer vs. Semi
ForTwo vs. Semi
You do the math.
Ford [...]
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Thursday, March 20th, 2008
The 2009 Acura TSX will feature a wider stance (3 inches) , but overall, reviewers are calling the image “sporty.” Granted, that’s an over-used term, but there point is that your husband won’t be ashamed to pick up the kids in this sedan. Add a longer wheelbase (1.3 inches) and you’re going to have a [...]
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