| 2013 Ford F-150 Limited Tested: Top-Shelf F-150 Comes Only EcoBoosted |
Mar 21st, 2013 |
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Ford’s mega-selling F-150 pickup rolled into the 2013 model year packing no fewer than 10 distinct trim levels. Starting with the entry-level XL, the line climbs through the STX, XLT, FX2, Lariat, FX4, King Ranch, SVT Raptor, and Platinum trim levels before finishing off with the new-for-2013 Limited. Although the bewildering number of choices may [...]
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| 2010–2012 Chevrolet Camaro: A Certified Pre-Owned Guide |
Mar 21st, 2013 |
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After a seven-year hiatus, the Chevrolet Camaro reappeared for 2010 sporting a slightly retro but mostly modern superhero outfit and an up-to-date chassis with an independent rear suspension. It’s heavier than we would like, and its sightlines were sacrificed on the altar of expediency, but the Camaro is quick and fun, if you’re the type [...]
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| Here’s What the 2014 Audi A3 Looks Like Under a Sheet, Plus a Glimpse of Its Back Seat |
Mar 21st, 2013 |
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Today, Audi released the photo above and announced that the unspecified mystery car in it is an all-new ride. Given the absence of any scale-providing objects, it could be argued that literally any Audi sedan could be hiding under that sheet—admit it, they all look pretty similar—but it’s a pretty safe bet that this is [...]
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| 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG Photos Leak Online [2013 New York Auto Show] |
Mar 21st, 2013 |
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By now, Mercedes-Benz’s 2014 CLA45 AMG, the high-performance iteration of the new CLA250 sedan, is the biggest non-surprise in the industry. Not only have our spy photographers captured CLA45 test mules in the wild, but Mercedes-Benz itself published a few “spy” photos of mildly camouflaged CLA45s, as well as a screengrab from an upcoming video [...]
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| Hyundai HND-9 Concept Hints at the Shape of the Next Genesis Coupe |
Mar 21st, 2013 |
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Hyundai calls its new HND-9 concept a “modern reinterpretation of the elegant image of a classic sports coupe.” We call it a pretty good barometer for where the design of the next-generation Genesis coupe is headed. The latest evolution of Hyundai’s oft-referenced fluidic sculpture design philosophy and the ninth vehicle to be penned at Hyundai’s [...]
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| DAA Seattle Set for Spring Opening |
Mar 21st, 2013 |
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 DAA Northwest president Bob McConkey announced recently that the auction is expanding into Western Washington and will be opening DAA Seattle this spring.
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| Auction Celebrates 12th Anniversary |
Mar 21st, 2013 |
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 Charleston Auto Auction's two-day anniversary event in March culminated in its largest sale ever.
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| CFPB: Lenders Are Responsible for Discriminatory Markups |
Mar 21st, 2013 |
In a bulletin issued today, the CFPB warned banking institutions that they could be on the hook for discriminatory markups imposed by dealers. The bureau’s notice also contains guidance on how finance sources should address fair lending risk.
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| Auto Loan Default Rate Inches Up in February, S&P/Experian Report |
Mar 21st, 2013 |
The auto loan default rate rose slightly from January to February, but remains below year-ago levels. The two firms also report that overall consumer credit remains healthy.
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| 200-Unit 2013 Chrysler 200S Special Edition Revealed |
Mar 21st, 2013 |
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For the next installment in Chrysler’s Imported From Detroit series of special editions (300 Motown, 300 Glacier), the company is collaborating with Detroit-based work-clothier Carhartt on the 2013.5 200S Special Edition. How special will it be? Only 200 examples will be built, selling for $29,865 — $3495 more than a 200 Limited sedan with 18-inch [...]
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