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Honda Offers Aggressive Lease Program

Last Updated on Friday, 26 March 2010 04:41 Written by Ngọc Ánh Thursday, 25 March 2010 04:40

As Toyota rachets up incentives to combat its recent bout of negative publicity, Honda has entered the end of its fiscal year with an aggressive incentive in the form of new lease program. Kelley Blue Book speculates that Honda may be feeling a drag from Toyota’s incentive programs and has launched its own special program to forestall any drastic customer exodus and nail down some sales before the end of its fiscal year. The national lease program includes no down payment, no security... Detailt »»

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Cars.com Reviews the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse

Last Updated on Friday, 5 March 2010 02:23 Written by Mai Chi Thursday, 4 March 2010 09:15

With very little changed from the 2009 model, the 2010 Chevrolet Traverse still sits atop its class as one of the best three-row crossovers on the market, according to Cars.com reviewer David Thomas. Even as competitors ramp up their offerings, the Chevy continues to offer quite the package, even as its price tag remains on the high end. Check out Thomas’ full review to find out what Chevy is doing so well. 2010 Chevrolet Traverse Review See more here: Cars.com Reviews the 2010... Detailt »»

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Hybrids Loaded With Too Many Luxury Features, Group Says

Last Updated on Thursday, 4 February 2010 11:53 Written by admin Monday, 1 February 2010 02:33

Automakers are including too many unnecessary luxury amenities on their hybrid vehicles, driving up the prices of what should otherwise be more affordable cars, according to the Union of Concerned Scientists . So-called “forced features” such as leather interiors and pricey navigation systems represent a considerable price bump that pushes hybrids into unaffordable territory for many potential customers, the nonprofit group says. The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid and 2009 Honda Civic Hybrid... Detailt »»

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Inside the Vauxhall Meriva

Last Updated on Monday, 1 February 2010 01:47 Written by admin Monday, 1 February 2010 01:45

We get world first access to groundbreaking new supermini-MPV Vauxhall is opening up about its all-new Meriva – and Auto Express was first to jump into the driver’s seat! Practicality is key in the supermini-MPV class, and the Meriva is stuffed with fresh ideas. Bosses say the car is groundbreaking – so to put these claims to the test, we got exclusive access to an early Opel-badged model. The new Meriva has been designed from the ground up to be the most versatile and stylish car... Detailt »»

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Ford Ka

Last Updated on Monday, 1 February 2010 01:00 Written by admin Monday, 1 February 2010 12:55

After 12 years sterling service the original Ka has finally been replaced. Based on the Fiat 500, the newcomer has a tough act to follow. Styling/Image When it was unveiled in 1996, the original Ka redefined the style standard for city cars. Unfortunately, the second-generation car can’t match the visual impact of its predecessor. As a result of being based on the same platform as the Fiat 500, the Ford’s exterior design is compromised. It looks particularly ungainly from the rear, where... Detailt »»

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Taking Woodstock

Academy Award-winning director Ang Lee tells the story of the Greenwich Village interior designer who inadvertently helped to spark a cultural revolution by offering the organizers of the Woodstock Music and Arts Festival boarding at his family's Catskills motel. The year is 1969. Change is brewing in America, and the energy in Greenwich Village is... Detailt »»