2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Review – 26 MPG Over 900-Mile Road Trip

Posted by Michael Waterman on April 9th, 2012

The Dodge Grand Caravan minivan is easily one of the best options for a long road trip. With comfortable seating for seven, a rear-entertainment system, and enough space behind the rear seats to stow gear for a five-day jaunt to Southern Utah, we loaded up the car and headed for Moab for an annual spring break adventure.

We’ve reviewed the 2012

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First Drive – 2013 Acura RDX Built for Couples Without Kids

Posted by Michael Waterman on March 28th, 2012

Scottsdale, Arizona — The Acura RDX first arrived in showrooms back in 2006. The latest version of this compact crossover enjoys a redesign and some significant changes for 2013. Highlights include a new V6 engine, an improved cabin, slightly larger dimensions and a softer, but still responsive ride. Is that enough to persuade shoppers to choose Acura in the crowded

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Meet the Most Reliable Small Cars of 2012

Posted by Michael Waterman on March 27th, 2012


Small cars are fast becoming popular choices for a few very practical reasons: they’re affordable and they get decent fuel-economy scores.

That makes today’s small cars affordable.

But are today’s small cars reliable?

That’s the question we recently explored to create our list of the most reliable small cars of 2012. And frankly, we were a bit surprised by a

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Consumer Reports Favors Kia Rio in Small Sedan Comparsion

Posted by Michael Waterman on March 23rd, 2012


Consumer Reports recently announced the results of their small-car evaluation and the Kia Rio emerged as the top choice.

“The Kia Rio is a solid and well-equipped car,” writes Consumer Reports. “It benefits from nimble handling and very simple controls and provides plenty of features for the price. The Rio sedan is the top-scoring car in

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Mini Celebrates 10 Years in the USA

Posted by Michael Waterman on March 21st, 2012

Has it really been 10 years since Mini USA launched in the United States? Indeed it has, and the quirky sub-brand of BMW continues to turn heads and evoke passion in owners who like to think small.

Although Mini launched with a single model (the Mini Hardtop), today’s Mini buyers can choose from six different models:

The Mini Hardtop is the

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2012 Jeep Wrangler Review – The Classic Gets Better with Age

Posted by Michael Waterman on March 20th, 2012

Vehix editors are big fans of the 2012 Jeep Wrangler. As the successor to the original World War II-era Willy’s Jeep, the Wrangler debuted in 1987 and continues to get better with each generation. In fact, we’re convinced the 2012 Jeep Wrangler is the best Jeep ever. Here are a few reasons why.

Let’s start with the engine and transmission that

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5 Best Family Sedan Deals for March 2012 – Family Sedan Incentives and Rebates

Posted by Michael Waterman on March 16th, 2012

Three Ford sedans and one sedan each from Chevrolet and Dodge represent the biggest family sedan discounts this month. American car companies continue to use incentives and rebates to pull buyers into showrooms and the five vehicles we’ve highlighted below are all worth your attention.

All of these vehicles offer zero-percent financing for qualified buyers and up to $3,000 in cash

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5 Best Truck Deals for March 2012 – Pickup Truck Incentives and Rebates

Posted by Michael Waterman on March 16th, 2012

Americans love their trucks and we love bringing the best truck deals to your attention.

This month we’ve identified five pickup truck deals that offer between $1,500 to $2,500 in cash incentives. Plus, each of these trucks offer zero-percent financing for qualified buyers.

While we’ve seen bigger truck discounts before, zero-percent financing and cash back are always attractive. And each of these

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4 Best Hybrid Car Deals for March 2012 – Hybrid Car Incentives and Rebates

Posted by Michael Waterman on March 16th, 2012

St. Patrick’s Day is March 17. Besides a pub crawl, there may be no better way to celebrate than by visiting your local car dealer and driving home in a green car. No, not green in color, but a fuel-efficient hybrid that helps you reduce your trips to the pump.

Gas prices continue to rise at a rapid clip. A recent

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3 Best Small SUV Deals for March 2012 – Small SUV Incentives and Rebates

Posted by Michael Waterman on March 15th, 2012

Small SUVs make good sense for American drivers. They offer a high driving position, improved fuel economy compared to larger SUVs, extra room for gear and, in the case of the Jeep Liberty, decent off-road capability.

What small SUVs don’t offer is a third row. So if room for six, seven or eight passengers is a requirement for your next SUV,

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