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5 questions with Ford sales analyst Erich Merkle on car trends
Posted from Consumer Reports News 21 days ago
Car Technology : Alternative fuel
Sometimes certain types of cars become popular not because they're practical, efficient, perform well, or even make sense. Sometimes it's pure demographics. That's the conclusion of Erich Merkle, head U.S. sales analyst at Ford Motor Company. We caught up with Merkle on a recent visit to New York C... (original story)
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Driving the new electric Ford Focus spurs competition among green drivers
Posted from Consumer Reports News 21 days ago
Car Technology : Alternative fuel
Not many consumers have even seen Ford's new electric Focus hatchback on the road. Fortunately, we had a chance to drive a couple Focus EVs and learn why they're so rare. For starters, Ford isn't planning to sell very many Focus BEVs (for "battery electric vehicles"). With a price about $2,500 hi... (original story)
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Average gas prices--April 30, 2012
Posted from Consumer Reports News 21 days ago
Car Technology : Alternative fuel
Drivers continue to see some relief at the pump as gas prices are down all areas around the country compared to the week before. The national gasoline average is $.13 below the price this time last year. Diesel fuel is about five cents below this time last year. At $4.10, premium gasoline is down ... (original story)
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Family friendly Honda CR-V vs. fun-to-drive Mazda CX-5
Posted from Consumer Reports News 21 days ago
Car Technology : Alternative fuel
The redesigned Honda CR-V and new Mazda CX-5 appear to have a lot in common. These small SUVs seat five passengers, are of similar size, and cost about the same. So far so good. But when we dig deeper, two distinct personalities emerge. The CR-V is more of a family-oriented model than the Mazda. ... (original story)
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Living with the BMW Active E proves electric cars can be fun
Posted from Consumer Reports News 21 days ago
Car Technology : Alternative fuel
BMW is currently offering 700 people the opportunity to lease the Active E, an electric version of the BMW 1 Series. This car is essentially a test bed for BMW's electric drive research, underwritten by participating consumers at $499 a month. The company has loaned us an Active E for 10 days, and ... (original story)
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I can do without premium fuel, and so can you
Posted from Consumer Reports News 21 days ago
Car Technology : Alternative fuel
Too many motorists who routinely take a proverbial slap in the face at the gas pumps, turn the other cheek for further punishment. These are drivers who power their ride with premium fuel. And why not? With a name like "premium," it has to be better than plain-old "regular," right? Not really. Th... (original story)
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Behind the wheel of the all-new 2013 Dodge Dart small sedan
Posted from Consumer Reports News 21 days ago
Car Technology : Alternative fuel
Chrysler dusted off the "Dodge Dart" nameplate for a small sedan based on an elongated and stretched platform shared with the Alfa Romeo Guilietta, a premium compact sold in Europe and elsewhere. This is the first new Dodge car to emerge from the Chrysler-Fiat alliance, and others are expected to s... (original story)
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Best end-of-the-month new car deals for April
Posted from Consumer Reports News 21 days ago
Car Technology : Alternative fuel
April is coming to a close and some of us are looking forward to a tax refund dropping in our mailbox soon. If you combine returned tax funds with various dealer incentives and rebates available this month, you could get a new set of wheels for a great price. Whether you need a new car to replace a... (original story)
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Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month reminds drivers, riders to share the road
Posted from Consumer Reports News 21 days ago
Car Technology : Alternative fuel
May kicks off Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, an initiative supported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). With spring well underway, riders are hitting the highways and byways, and this serves as a reminder to all drivers to be mindful that motorcycles are sharing the ... (original story)
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2013 Ford Shelby GT500 rated at 662 hp, Chevrolet Camaro drivers weep
Posted from Consumer Reports News 21 days ago
Car Technology : Alternative fuel
There is always a risk in announcing estimated horsepower or fuel economy figures before final certification has been completed. Miss the mark and the car's reputation is tainted at launch, potentially turning off consumers. Of course, sometimes a manufacturer low-balls the estimate, such as the ca... (original story)
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