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by the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide
Heavy Metal: The 2010 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500
Date: 11.06.2009
By Jack Stewart
The Dodge Ram 1500 was redesigned for 2009 and got good reviews. Now it's the Ram Heavy Duty's turn.
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2010: What's New for Jaguar
Date: 11.05.2009
By Ed Piotrowski
Model-year 2010 is an important one for Jaguar. Leading the lineup is a redesigned XJ flagship sedan.
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First Spin: 2010 Land Rover LR4
Date: 11.04.2009
By Don Sikora II
Though based on the outgoing LR3, the new model boasts many changes, both visual and mechanical.
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2010: What's New for Nissan
Date: 11.02.2009
By Don Sikora II
Nissan enters 2010 with minor tweaks for nearly all of its products
.
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First Spin: 2010 Volkswagen Golf
Date: 10.30.2009
By Jennifer Geiger
VW’s diesel program is back on in the States, re-launched with the 2009 Jetta TDI and now the 2010 Golf TDI.
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2010: What's New for Subaru
Date: 10.28.2009
By Ed Piotrowski
The new Outback and Legacy will hog the spotlight in 2010, but some of Subaru’s other vehicles make news too.
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Setting the Record Straight:
An Interview With Bob Lutz
Date: 10.21.2009
By Tom Appel
We sat down with marketing czar Bob Lutz to get the scoop on all things GM.
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Collectible Automobile
Wins Award
Date: 10.20.2009
By John Biel
Collectible Automobile
has been honored by the Society of Automotive Historians for the magazine’s coverage of automotive history.
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2010: What's New for Land Rover
Date: 10.15.2009
By Don Sikora II
Land Rover enters 2010 with significant changes to three of the company’s four models.
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First Spin: 2010 Acura ZDX
Date: 10.14.2009
By Jennifer Geiger
ZDX blends a little bit coupe, a little bit sedan, a little bit SUV, and a whole lot of style.
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Wolves in Sheep's Clothing: Five Surprisingly Sporty Models
Date: 10.13.2009
By Ed Piotrowski
Need a practical car that's not mundane? We've assembled a list of vehicles that are fun to drive, yet surprisingly sensible.
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Swan Song: Cars That Won't See Model-Year 2010
Date: 10.07.2009
By Jennifer Geiger
Many automakers are slashing models and even whole brands in an
attempt to recover from the sales freefall of the last year.
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2010: What's New for
Buick-Pontiac-GMC
Date: 10.05.2009
By Ed Piotrowski
More reorganization is in store for GM's brands during the new model year.
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2010: What's New for Chevrolet
Date: 10.01.2009
By Ed Piotrowski
GM's volume division makes news this year with the revival of the Camaro nameplate.
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2010: What's New for Mazda
Date: 09.28.2009
By Rick Cotta
Mazda redesigns its most popular model for 2010 while some others get styling tweaks, trim changes, and more power
.
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First Spin: 2009 Nissan 370Z NISMO
Date: 09.25.2009
By Ed Piotrowski
The 370Z NISMO is beefed up with more power, a firmer suspension, wider tires, and aerodynamic body modifications.
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2009 IAA Frankfurt Auto Show:
The Highlights
Date: 09.22.2009
By Don Sikora II
The 2009 IAA International Auto Show just opened in Frankfurt, Germany, marking its 63rd season
.
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2010: What's New for
Lincoln and Mercury
Date: 09.18.2009
By Ed Piotrowski
The major news here is the all-new MKT SUV from Lincoln and a hybrid model joins the Milan lineup for 2010.
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First Spin: 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster
Date: 09.17.2009
By Ed Piotrowski
As it did more than five years ago, Nissan is introducing a new convertible version of its high-performance “Z” car.
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Test Drive: Toyota Prius PHEV
Date: 09.11.2009
By Dave Hall
The
Prius is one of the most fuel-efficient cars in existence right? That’s what I thought, until I met the plug-in Prius.
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2010: What's New for Ford
Date: 09.10.2009
By Jack Stewart
Ford's newest product, the Transit Connect, makes its U.S. debut, and the Flex and Taurus get the
new EcoBoost powertrain
.
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CarPoole: Government Motors,
Part 2
Date: 09.08.2009
By Chris Poole
At the risk of sounding pessimistic, I think it's way too early to sound the "all clear" for GM and Chrysler--here's why.
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2010: What's New for Cadillac
Date: 09.03.2009
By Ed Piotrowski
Cadillac makes news for model-year 2010 with a redesigned SRX and the new CTS Sport Wagon.
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Cash for Clunkers Provides Anticipated Sales Boost
Date: 09.02.2009
By Jennifer Geiger
Which brands came out ahead from the government's $3 billion incentive program?
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2010: What's New for Audi
Date: 09.01.2009
By Ed Piotrowski
New to the lineup is a diesel-powered A3 and a convertible body style joins the A5 coupe.
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2010: What's New for Acura
Date: 08.27.2009
By Jennifer Geiger
The big news for the 2010 model year is the addition of a swoopy-styled premium midsize SUV, the ZDX
.
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Five with Four: Luxury Meets Frugality and Fun
Date: 08.26.2009
By Ed Piotrowski
Many luxury brands are offering vehicles with thrifty 4-cylinder engines while providing expected upscale features.
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All Charged Up: Five Plug-in Hybrids
on the Horizon
Date: 08.24.2009
By Jennifer Geiger
Who will win the race to release the first mass-produced, commercially available plug-in hybrid vehicle?
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First Spin: 2010 Buick LaCrosse
Date: 08.21.2009
By Tom Appel
For 2010, LaCrosse gets a promotion to top dog, growing in size, price, and in some cases, available power.
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The Five Best Connected Auto Brands
Date: 08.20.2009
By Ed Piotrowski
Here are five automakers that are at the head of the class in terms of cell-phone and MP3-player connectivity.
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Ford's New Approach: Innovative Features and Internet Marketing
Date: 08.18.2009
By Dave Hall
Ford is loading the Taurus with new tech features and turning to the Internet with its video marketing plans.
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An Interview With Henrik Fisker,
Part Two
Date: 08.13.2009
By Tom Appel
In part two of this exclusive interview, Fisker talks about his career, the future of the auto industry, and his growth plans for the brand.
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A Lead Foot's Guide to Hypermiling
Date: 08.12.2009
By Jennifer Geiger
Fuel-economy superstar and hypermiling ace Wayne Gerdes gives me a lesson in conservation.
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An Interview With Henrik Fisker,
Part One
Date: 08.11.2009
By Tom Appel
In part one of this exclusive interview, Henrik Fisker talks about his company, premium-green-car buyers, and future Fisker products.
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First Spin: 2010 Cadillac SRX
Date: 08.08.2009
By Rick Cotta
Most vehicles grow a bit with each new generation, but the
redesigned
2010 SRX shrinks in both size and price.
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2010 Ford Flex with EcoBoost: Five New Features
Date: 08.07.2009
By Don Sikora II
Ford’s big and boxy three-row crossover gets some changes for 2010, namely the more powerful yet fuel efficient EcoBoost engine.
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Five Frugal Fun Machines
Date: 08.06.2009
By Damon Bell
Some of today’s compacts and subcompacts deliver commendable fuel economy and driving enjoyment.
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Five New Safety Systems
Date: 08.05.2009
By Jennifer Geiger
Your vehicle safety-system options have come a long way from antilock brakes, airbags, and traction control
.
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Meet the Editors
By The Auto Editors of Consumer Guide
Meet the test-car editors behind Consumer Guide's new- and used-car reviews and articles
.
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