2013 Acura ILX
First Spin: 2013 Acura ILX
Date: 05.15.2012
By Rick Cotta
The ILX is Acura's all-new compact car. Check out our first impressions.

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2013 Dodge Dart
First Spin: 2013 Dodge Dart
Date: 05.14.2012
By Rick Cotta
Dart joins the compact-car class for 2013. How does it measure up to the competition?

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First Spin: 2013 Scion FR-S
Date: 05.02.2012
By Dave Hall
Scion's new rear-wheel-drive sports car is lightweight and agile. But does the FR-S carry the spirit of the original Toyota Corolla AE86?

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2013 Acura RDX
First Spin: 2013 Acura RDX
Date: 04.26.2012
By Rick Cotta
Acura's premium-compact SUV is redesigned for 2013. But how does it stack up against the competition?

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2012 Ram C/V
Five Things You Should Know About the Ram C/V
Date: 04.24.2012
By Jack Stewart
Need a van for your business, but don’t want a full-size rig? The 2012 Ram C/V might be for you.

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2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550
First Spin: 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550
Date: 04.24.2012
By Ed Piotrowski
The SL-Class has only been redesigned 6 times, including the 2013 model year. Find out what's been updated. 

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State of the Diesel Art--Part II: What’s Due and What’s Coming After That
Date: 04.19.2012
By Rick Cotta
While diesel engines have long been popular in heavy-duty full-size pickups, they’ve recently become more common in cars and SUVs as well.

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2012 Mitsubishi i
Hey Chicagoans, Save Over $20,000 on the Mitsubishi i
Date: 04.18.2012
By David Aretha
While other electric vehicles may be too costly, the much-less-expensive i can be a pretty smart choice--especially for Chicagoans.

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2011 Dodge Grand Caravan
Special Safety Features for 2012 Vehicles
Date: 04.18.2012
By David Aretha
Are today’s drivers smarter and safer? That’s open to debate. But one thing that’s certain is that the vehicles themselves are safer.

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2012 Toyota Prius c
First Spin: 2012 Toyota Prius c
Date: 04.10.2012
By Rick Cotta
The quintessential hybrid gets a little smaller. Check out our impressions of the 2012 Toyota Prius c.

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2013 Ford Taurus Limited black front side
What's New for the 2013 Ford Taurus
Date: 04.10.2012
By Don Sikora II
Ford’s flagship sedan, the Taurus, received its last major redesign for 2010. Now for 2013, it receives some worthwhile updates.

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2012 BMW 3-Series Sedan
First Spin: 2012 BMW 3-Series Sedan
Date: 04.10.2012
By Damon Bell
For 2012, BMW redesigns its best-selling car. Does the 3-Series retain its classic character?

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Johnson Controls' Virtual Test Drive: Watch How Energy Efficient Vehicles Impact Your Wallet and the Environment
Date: 04.02.2012
By Rebecca Artz
Interested in comparing the fuel economy, CO2 emissions, and trip costs between 3 different types of vehicles all at once? Take this virtual test drive.

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2013 Mazda CX-5
First Spin: 2013 Mazda CX-5
Date: 03.28.2012
By Don Sikora
Check out our first impressions of Mazda's all-new 5-passenger crossover SUV equipped with SKYACTIV technology.

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2013 Infiniti JX
First Spin: 2013 Infiniti JX
Date: 03.26.2012
By Ed Piotrowski
The 2013 Infiniti JX is the company's first 7-passenger premium-midsize crossover SUV. Does JX have what it takes to trump its competition?

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2012 Mercedes-Benz C350 4Matic C-Class coupe front side black all-wheel drive snow
Four New Mercedes-Benz 4Matics: Fresh Soldiers for the Battle Against Mother Nature
Date: 03.20.2012
By Rick Cotta
What happens when a quartet of Mercedes-Benz's new all-wheel-drive 4Matic models invades snowy Jackson, Wyoming?

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2012 Volvo XC60
Volvo’s Power-Boosting Polestar Upgrade: The Sporty Side of the Safety-Conscious Swede
Date: 03.20.2012
By Rick Cotta
You may not have heard of Polestar, but they've developed all sorts of go-fast goodies for Volvo. Find out which models get upgraded.

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2012 Ford Mustang GT
Horsepower-per-Dollar Values for 2012 Cars, Trucks, and SUVs
Date: 03.19.2012
By David Aretha
Want to maximize speed but minimize cost? Consider these 2012 vehicles that deliver the most bang for your buck.

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Warm Up Your Winter with a Remote Engine Starter
Date: 03.08.2011
By David Aretha
Hate shivering while your car's interior warms up? Well, 85 model-year 2012 vehicles offer this feature.

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2012 Chevrolet Volt
California’s HOV Lanes Welcome the 2012 Chevrolet Volt
Date: 03.07.2012
By Rebecca Artz
California's carpool lanes say hello to the Volt. Check out the latest alternative-fuel-vehicle news.

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Bobby Rahal's Garage
What's in Bobby Rahal's Garage?
Date: 03.07.2012
By Dave Hall
Bobby Rahal is a racing legend. The former racecar driver now co-owns a race team and has acquired an impressive car collection.

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1960 Saab 93
Goodbye to a Brand: Ten Memorable Saabs
Date: 03.06.2012
By John Biel and Jack Stewart
Saab's clever engineering, innovation, and quirkiness gained it a loyal following during its 61 years as an automaker.

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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The Mercedes, Amex Card: Spend a Ton, Save a Fortune
Date: 03.05.2012
By David Aretha
Mercedes-Benz and other automakers are offering rewards cards to consumers. Check out what cardholders can earn with their points.

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2012 Nissan Leaf
Car Wars: 2012 Chevrolet Volt vs 2012 Nissan Leaf
Date: 03.01.2012
By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide
Going green? Find out which of these alternative-fuel compact cars you should buy.

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A $7,500 Federal Tax Credit? Not for Joe Sixpack
Date: 02.29.2012
By David Aretha
If you buy an electric car, we've been told you'll qualify for a $7,500 tax credit. But what exactly does that mean?

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2012 Volkswagen Jetta
It's Diesel's Time to Shine
Date: 02.29.2012
By David Aretha
Many diesel cars and SUVs are earning critical acclaim in the U.S. due to their robust performance and outstanding fuel economy.

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2012 Nissan Versa
The 25 Least Expensive 2012 Cars with Automatic Transmission
Date: 02.28.2012
By David Aretha
Find out which new cars offer the least expensive automatic transmission.

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2011 Nissan Leaf Charging Port
AAA to Offer Recharge Services for Stranded Motorists
Date: 02.28.2012
By Rebecca Artz
Interested in purchasing an electric vehicle but have range anxiety? Check out the details on what AAA will soon offer for its members.

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2012 Ford Fiesta
Car Wars: 2012 Chevrolet Sonic vs 2012 Ford Fiesta
Date: 02.22.2012
By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide
The traditional “Chevy vs. Ford” battle continues with the Sonic and Fiesta. Which one would you buy?

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2012 International Car of the Year Awards
2012 International Car of the Year Awards
Date: 02.22.2012
By Rick Cotta
The International Car of the Year jury handed down its decisions at the recent 2012 Detroit Auto Show.

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2012 Chicago Auto Show Chevrolet Sparks
Local Color 2012: Hot Hues at the Chicago Auto Show
Date: 02.22.2012
By Damon Bell
At the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, we took a lap of the show floor to find unusual factory color offerings.

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2012 Chicago Auto Show: the Old Cars at the New-Car Show
Date: 02.16.2012
By Jack Stewart
While people go to auto shows to see new cars, it’s nice to mix things up with a few vintage models.

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In Detail: A Few Vehicles From the 2012 Chicago Auto Show
Date: 02.15.2012
By Jack Stewart
Auto designers spend hours ensuring that certain small features are artistic or original, and those facets can be easily overlooked.

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Kia Track'ster Concept
Things That Caught My Eye at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show
Date: 02.14.2012
By Don Sikora
The 2012 Chicago Auto Show was a bit light on new-car introductions, but that doesn't mean there wasn't anything to see.

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2012 Ferrari 458 Italia
14 Hot Red Cars for Valentine's Day
Date: 02.13.2012
By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide
Forget the chocolate-covered cherries. We've got some special Valentine's Day candy for you right here. Eye candy, that is.

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Chrysler Assembly Plant
Chrysler to Add 1,800 Jobs at Illinois Assembly Plant
Date: 02.07.2012
By Don Sikora
Chrysler invested over $700 million to build a new body shop for the 2013 Dodge Dart. Check out the news from our trip to the assembly plant.

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Colin Wickstrom
Challenges On the Front Line: Selling Cars During a Recession
Date: 01.30.2012
By Tom Appel
Consumer Guide spoke with the head of a local car dealer group about satisfying the needs of recession-era buyers.

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2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG
First Spin: 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG
Date: 01.26.2012
By Ed Piotrowski
Can the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG continue to run with the pack of ultra-high-performance luxury SUVs?

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Chevrolet Camaro Hot Wheels concept
Things That Caught My Eye at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show
Date: 01.24.2012
By Don Sikora II
It was a hectic couple of days, but between the new-vehicle introductions, I made time to look around the rest of the show.

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2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
First Spin: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Date: 01.20.2012
By Don Sikora II
Mercedes-Benz has given its volume-selling C-Class a significant mid-cycle update.

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2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible
First Spin: 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Eco
Date: 01.19.2012
By Rick Cotta
The redesigned Malibu no longer offers a V6 or standard 4-cylinder engine. In their place is a "mild hybrid" powertrain.

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2012 Best Buy and Recommended Awards
Date: 01.16.2012
By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide
Consumer Guide's editors offer Best Buy and Recommended picks in 18 distinct vehicle classes. Check out this year's awards.

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2012 Ford Mustang V6 Coupe
Cars We'd Like For Christmas
Date: 12.20.2011
By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide
In lieu of big holiday bonuses and Secret Santas, CGA editors got to choose the cars they want for Christmas!

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2012 Buick Verano
First Spin: 2012 Buick Verano
Date: 12.14.2011
By Dave Hall
We spent some time with the 2012 Buick Verano to see if the company's newest entry is up to snuff in the premium-compact class.

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2013 Lexus GS
First Spin: 2013 Lexus GS
Date: 12.14.2011
By Ed Piotrowski
The GS is redesigned, but does it have what it takes to vault to the head of the very tough premium-midsize-car class?

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2012 Volkswagen Up!
Wish You Were Here: 2012 Volkswagen Up!
Date: 12.08.2011
By Chris Poole
Volkswagen Group’s all-new minicar, called the Up, is getting good reviews overseas, but it’s not coming to America. Why?

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Ford Shelby Cobra
2011 SEMA Show Gallery: Vintage Classics
Date: 12.07.2011
By Damon Bell
Take a look at some of the vintage vehicles that were on display at this year's SEMA Show.

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2012 Honda CR-V
Five New Things About the 2012 Honda CR-V
Date: 12.07.2011
By Jennifer Geiger
Though CR-V's always been on the A-list, will the new one catch buyers’ eye in this increasingly crowded and competitive class?

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2011 Chevrolet Express
Aftermarket Backup Cameras: Adding Eyes to the Back of Your Head
Date: 12.06.2011
By Rick Cotta
Considering buying an aftermarket rearview camera for your car? Check out what the installation process is like.

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2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible
A Day in the Life of a Fuel-Cell Vehicle
Date: 11.30.2011
By Rick Cotta
Our resident "green car" expert spends some time with a Mercedes-Benz powered by hydrogen.

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2012 Ford Focus
Car Wars: 2012 Chevrolet Cruze vs 2012 Ford Focus
Date: 11.30.2011
By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide
Cruze and Focus go head-to-head in our comparison. Which would you buy?

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2012 Ford Mustang GT
Car Wars: Camaro vs Ford Mustang
Date: 11.22.2011
By the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide
Pony power or bow-tie brawn? Which of these sporty/performance rivals would you buy?

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2012 Ford Focus Electric
Driving on Sunshine: Can You Afford to Do it?
Date: 11.21.2011
By David Aretha
Ford and partner SunPower recently announced a joint venture to generate enough electricity to power the 2012 Ford Focus Electric via solar energy.

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2011 SEMA Show
SEMA 2011 Gallery - Made in the Suede
Date: 11.15.2011
By Damon Bell
Over the past few years, low-gloss finishes have proliferated at SEMA, with a growing number of show vehicles sporting “suede” hues.

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2011 SEMA Show
SEMA 2011 Gallery - Weird and Wild
Date: 11.14.2011
By Damon Bell
The annual Specialty Equipment Market Association Show in Las Vegas can be summed up in two words: sensory overload.

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2011 SEMA Show
SEMA 2011 Gallery - A Kaleidoscope of Products and Concepts
Date: 11.09.2011
By Harry Kapsalis
Enjoy this gallery of just a fraction of the visual overload that the SEMA show has to offer.

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2009 Infiniti G37 Convertible
Car Wars: 2012 Honda Accord vs 2012 Toyota Camry
Date: 11.09.2011
By The Auto Editors of Consumer Guide
They're two of the most popular midsize cars on the market. Which one should you buy?

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2011 SEMA Show
SEMA 2011 Gallery - Wheels of Fortune
Date: 11.08.2011
By Harry Kapsalis
This gallery is just a small glimpse of the wide range of wheel styles spotted at the 2011 SEMA show this year.

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2012 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV
First Spin: 2012 Mazda 3 SKYACTIV
Date: 11.08.2011
By Rick Cotta
With Mazda's SKYACTIV technology, the 2012 Mazda 3 has joined the "40-mpg club."

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EcoBoost
First Spin: Ford's 2012 EcoBoost SUVs
Date: 11.07.2011
By Damon Bell
For 2012, Ford is expanding the EcoBoost line to include a turbocharged, direct-injection 2.0-liter 4-cylinder.

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2012 Nissan Frontier
What's New For 2012: Nissan Trucks & SUVs
Date: 11.02.2011
By Don Sikora II
Here's a rundown of what to expect from Nissan next year.

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2011 SEMA Show
Aftermarket Wonderland: A 2011 SEMA Show Gallery
Date: 11.01.2011
By Damon Bell and Harry Kapsalis
Consumer Guide is at SEMA, cameras in hand, to capture the action. Check out our gallery of OEM manufacturer show vehicles.

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2011 BMW 1-Series M
Hot Lap: 2011 BMW1-Series M
Date: 11.01.2011
By Dave Hall
We recently had the chance to pilot the 2011 BMW 1-Series M around the track at the Autobahn Country Club in Joliet, IL.

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World Traveler: At 100 Years Old, Chevrolet is a Global Brand
Date: 11.01.2011
By John Biel
Chevrolet, the brand that long billed itself “USA-1,” is, in fact, a fixture of the automotive landscape around the world.

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2009 HowStuffWorks
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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