IIHS Names Three New Cars as Top Safety Picks

Posted by Michael Waterman on May 17th, 2012

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently added three new vehicles to their growing list of Top Safety Picks. These additions include the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu ECO, the 2012 Hyundai Azera and the 2012 Toyota Prius c.

We’ve recently had the chance to drive each of these vehicles and each has their merits. We like the fuel-efficiency of the Prius

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20 Most Popular Car Brands for Men and Women

Posted by Michael Waterman on May 4th, 2012

Remember when Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus was one of the best-selling books in the land? That was the early 1990s in case you’ve forgotten.

Two lists of the most popular car brands by men and woman add more fuel to the fire or proof in the pudding or whatever other cliche you want to use here that

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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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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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5 Best Large SUV Deals for March 2012 – Large SUV Incentives and Rebates

Posted by Michael Waterman on March 15th, 2012

When you need room for seven or eight passengers on a regular basis, it’s time to step up to a large SUV.

You’ll find room for all your gear, plus the ability to easily tow a boat or a trailer behind your big rig.

We’ve identified five large SUVs this month that offer all the space, comfort and capability you seek. If

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5 Best Midsize SUV Deals for March 2012 – Midsize SUV Incentives and Rebates

Posted by Michael Waterman on March 15th, 2012

Midsize SUVs are a popular choice for people who need space for family and gear, but don’t want a minivan (which, frankly, may be a better choice in many cases). Most offer a third row, although the Jeep Grand Cherokee only offers two rows and seating for five. Choose a three-row SUV and you’ll have room for 6 to 8

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