Don't Be A Crash Test Dummy!
Article by John Giamalvo
NHTSA has significantly changed its 5-Star Safety ratings system.... I can hear you guys already, "Not that important. What do I really need to know to sell a car?" Read on.
Toyota Camry, perennial top-selling family sedan in the U.S. just went down from a 5-Star front and side crash rating to a 3-Star rating. Did I catch your attention yet?
Edmunds Market Intelligence
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Please note, this data is derived from the automakers' monthly press releases, and the figures are a combination of retail and fleet (rental, government, business, etc.).
What Edmunds Users Are Talking About
From The Edmunds Forums
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- 2011 Honda Odyssey prices are falling fast. More...
- 2011 BMW 5-Series owners report alignment issue. More...
- How does gas at $4 and higher impact you? Members bemoan rising gas prices. More...
- 2004 Cadillac CTS owners experience serious brake issues. More...
- 2008+ Honda Accord owners upset with performance of VCM. More...
- Members debate whether Lexus can be called a luxury vehicle. More...
Hyundai Predicts Breaking All-Time U.S. Sales Record This Week
Article by AutoObserver
The modest recovery in auto sales this year has been a little more than modest for Hyundai Motor America, the South Korean automaker steamrolling the U.S. market with a blitz of alluring new products, including the 2011 Sonata, which has emerged as a breakout success in the mega-competitive midsize-sedan segment.
Top 10 Coupes With the Highest Insurance Expense for 2010
Article by Edmunds.com
Performance cars offer lots of driving excitement, so much so that they can sometimes invite poor decisions by tempting you to go faster than the law allows. The end result? Speeding tickets at the very least, and accidents at the very worst. It's no surprise, then, that performance two-doors have steep insurance rates - these models dominate our list of the 10 coupes with the highest insurance expense for 2010.
Top 10 Crossovers and SUVs With the Highest Insurance Expense for 2010
Article by Edmunds.com
If you're shopping for a crossover or SUV, you're likely focused on things like horsepower and cargo capacity. One other consideration is insurance expense. Your insurance premiums can take a big bite out of your budget, especially if you're leaning toward a luxury model.
Test Drive: 2011 Honda Odyssey
Article by Edmunds.com
The 2011 Infiniti G25's 2.5-liter V6 sings through the rev range with such willingness and subtlety that it embarrasses the larger, more powerful V6 in the G37. In fact, this new, smaller engine in the G sedan family is utterly smooth all the way up to 7,000 rpm, at which point it has 500 rpm remaining before its rev limiter puts a firm but refined stop to the fun.
Ford Focus Electric To Directly Tangle with Nissan Leaf by Late 2011
Article by AutoObserver
Ford Motor Co. Monday released a list of U.S. metro areas in which its all-electric 2011 Focus Electric will be launched, beginning late next year.
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"Top Gear" Teaser
Article by Inside Line
This is a tease. You know, a preview of things to come. We're hoping that it will be enough to keep you on the hook for now, as Inside Line isn't quite ready to cough up what we learned during our trip to the studio taping of America's version of Top Gear.
2012 Honda Fit Hybrid First Drive
Article by Inside Line
The 2011 Infiniti G25's 2.5-liter V6 sings through the rev range with such willingness and subtlety that it embarrasses the larger, more powerful V6 in the G37. In fact, this new, smaller engine in the G sedan family is utterly smooth all the way up to 7,000 rpm, at which point it has 500 rpm remaining before its rev limiter puts a firm but refined stop to the fun.
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe Spy Video
Article by Inside Line
Caught testing on the Nurburgring test track recently, this prototype of the C-Class coupe reveals some pretty conservative styling. Compared to the larger E-Class coupe, this two-door has a softer design up front and a less aggressive roofline. In terms of size, we expect this coupe will match the dimensions of its primary competitor, the BMW 3 Series coupe.
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