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Affordable Performance – 2011 Ford Fiesta

The latest hybrid/electric cars are not cheap and it could take many years before the fuel saved justifies the price tag on a small car that costs over $25,000. However, there are many non-hybrid cars that get pretty good gas mileage too, the Honda Civic, Toyota Echo, Scion XA, Ford Focus, Honda Fit, and the ...

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Can You Really Get 300 Miles To The Gallon?

Everyone knows that the latest generation of hybrid automobiles delivers much better fuel mileage than the gas guzzlers of yesteryear. The Toyota Prius gets 51 mpg on the highway, 60 mpg in the city, the Honda Civic Hybrid gets 51 mpg on the highway, 49 mpg in the city, and the other hybrids on the ...

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The New 2011 Ford Explorer

Ford’s 2011 Explorer may be in its third decade of production but it is actually an all-new vehicle aside from the nameplate. Reflecting the recent trend toward lighter, smaller, and more car-like SUV’s, the latest Explorer has shed most of its rugged, off-road persona and become a lot more civilized in its’ newest incarnation. Explorers ...

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Not Ready for the Mini-Van? Check out a Crossover

Crossover vehicles are perfect if you are outgrowing your sedan but are not ready to jump into a min-van. This vehicle class includes sport wagons and small to mid-size SUVs. With every car maker getting in on this market segment, one is sure to be right for you. Honda CR-V The Honda CR-V is agile, ...

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4 Non-hybrid Gas Sippers

Nervous about buying a hybrid, but still want a fuel efficient car? These four cars are non-hybrids that can compete with hybrid fuel efficiency while still offering the familiarity of traditional engines. 1. Smart ForTwo EPA estimates: 36 MPG city/41 MPG highway/36 combined MSRP: From $11,990 Available as both a classic couple and a convertible, ...

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Subcompacts Make a Giant Leap

Increasing environmental awareness as well as rising gas prices has created a demand for small, fuel-efficient automobiles. While the diminutive size of these subcompact cars used to draw stares a few years back, they are becoming an increasingly common sight on today’s roads. The following list profiles some of the most popular and recognizable ultra-small ...

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Top SUVs: Get the Most Car for Your Buck

The news of Sport Utility Vehicle sales flat-lining spells good news for car buyers. Amazing deals are now available to allow you to purchase new big cars for way less money. Here are the top six SUVs for 2010: Chevrolet Silverado and Chevrolet Traverse At 16 mpg the Chevy Traverse is not great on gas ...

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