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Rising concern about home values and mortgage payments is causing more buyers to slam the brakes on new car purchases.Already-battered U.S. auto sales could be the next victim of the problems with mortgages, declining home and stock prices as potential car buyers delay purchases due to uncertainty.Industrywide U.S. auto sales in August could be off 10 percent from a year ago, according to an

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One of these sexy drop-tops could be the perfect reward for your hard labor. There are plenty of options, from affordable to extravagant, so you don't have to blow your retirement savings.Buying a car purely as a personal indulgence may be more within reach than you think. The article list of Top 10 Summertime Toys includes racy convertibles that start at about $20,000 and go up to more than 10

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Millions of drivers will take to the roads for the great Bank Holiday getaway next weekend.But with one in five having no breakdown cover, there are sure to be plenty of motorists stranded by the roadside.Those who don't have cover could end up paying a hefty call-out fee of up to pounds 100 at peak times in the UK, plus anything between pounds 2 and pounds 25 a mile for recovery of a broken-down

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If you are considering leasing, you need to do your homework. Here is some advice on how to get the best deal.Aside from having a new car every few years, a major attraction to leasing is that "you get more car for the same monthly payments," says Robert Haber, a New York City art dealer who is leasing his Lexus RX 330 SUV.These pluses will seem convincing to many new car shoppers, but to lease

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Mercedes-Benz takes a crack at the full-size SUV market with a vehicle that marries expected luxury with surprising off-road prowess.MSRP: $52,400 - $54,900The Mercedes-Benz GL450 competes directly with the Audi Q7 and is among a new breed of big SUVs that takes advantage of a more sophisticated unibody construction (meaning a superstructure, body panels and underbody platform welded together as

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Pocket Rocket With a Gee Factor.Type: Compact front-drive performance sedan.MSRP: $20,525 - $22,880 (tested).Engine: A 2.5-liter in-line 4-cylinder (200 horsepower, 180 pound-feet of torque); six-speed manual transmission.Consumption: E.P.A. mileage estimate is 24 m.p.g. in town, 31 on the highway.Alternatives: Honda Civic Si sedan ($21,685), Chevrolet Cobalt SS ($19,515), Hyundai Tiburon GT (

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From the outside, the dark blue Saturn Aura accelerating to a steady 50 miles an hour on the high-bank oval here at General Motors’ proving grounds looked altogether unremarkable.In fact, it was not much to look at under the hood either, despite an experimental engine using a method of burning gasoline that may prove to be the next major advance in fuel economy and emissions control. Only a

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Despite a more civilized demeanor, the new Chevy Avalanche maintains its unique versatility and raucous persona.MSRP: $32,460 - $36,165Trading a little of its maverick character for a dash of distinguished poise, the redesigned 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche has become a stronger player in a growing market of luxury-appointed four-door pickups. Its added refinement won’t shock the system of the

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Chrysler has hired Deborah Wahl Meyer as the vice president and chief marketing officer of Chrysler.Meyer spent the past six years with Toyota and was recently vice president of marketing for Lexus. Meyer, 44, will report to Steven Landry who is the executive vice president of North American sales.“She’s young, she’s hip and she’s a fast-tracker from Toyota,” said Jack Nerad, editorial director

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The Pontiac Solstice is a much more convincing roadster in GXP trim, but there's still room for improvement.MSRP: $21,515 - $26,515Even though it baked for more than three years, GM pulled the Pontiac Solstice from the oven too soon. It looked done, but the inside wasn’t quite cooked through. As a result, the two-seat roadster cloaked in gorgeous skin was undermined by several flaws — excess

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The Tesla Roadster hits the highway later this month for the electric sports car's first public road trip, a 200-mile journey from San Francisco through the Sierras to Lake Tahoe. Sure, it's a publicity stunt but one designed to demolish the perception that electric cars are short-range put-put mobiles more suited to suburban cul-de-sacs than the open road. As the Silicon Valley startup gears up

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High-priced cars aren't just expensive to buy — they can cost a lot to protect, as well. The more expensive the car, the more it costs to insure. But just how expensive may come as a shock. For modest coverage ($500 deductibles on collision and comprehensive coverage, $100,000 each for personal and property coverage, and $25,000 each for medical and uninsured coverage) on this year's $135,400

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Customers without appointments are more pleased with their dealership service experience than those who plan ahead. The good news is, car quality is increasing industry-wide.Customers who simply drop into a dealer for servicing a vehicle are generally more satisfied with their experience than those who make an appointment ahead of time, according to J.D. Power and Associates’ 2007 Customer

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The most significant and sought-after technology on modern vehicles makes the road safer for drivers, passengers, pedestrians and even animals. We now have vehicles that can park themselves, car radios that can hold enough music for a cross-country trip and climate controls that can measure occupants' body temperature. But of all the great gadgets on cars these days, safety technology is by far

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Ford's revamped small SUV hybrid combines cool technology with fuel-thrift economy.MSN (Doug Newcomb's) Rating: 7.5 out of 10Pros:Great gas mileage for its classPunchy performanceVivid multifunction touch-screen displayCons:Noisier than most other hybridsLacks steering-wheel audio controlsNo traction or stability control availableThe 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid goes further on less fuel and also

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The most popular passenger cars on MSN Autos, based on visits to the site's vehicle research pages. Passenger cars have traditionally come in small, midsize or full-size but a new entry-level class was introduced recently when automakers began making more fuel-efficient subcompact cars. However, small and midsize cars continue to be the bread and butter of the segment and it's evident on MSN

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When Luca De Meo, 40, became chief executive of the Italian carmaker Fiat Automobiles five years ago, one of his relatives — he forgets whether it was his aunt or his mother — told him, “Luca, you’ve got to bring back the 500,” or the Cinquecento, the chubby little car that symbolized Italy’s postwar economic miracle.And now, following in the tire tracks of the latter-day Beetle from Volkswagen

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Super-Fast Luxury. Reach warp speed without even feeling it.MSRP: $85,750 - $181,500The new Mercedes-Benz S600 will boggle even the most jaded luxury-car owner. Now, most people will probably be satisfied with the V8-powered S550 (roughly $86,000), which restored the S-Class' flagging profile among top luxury cars. But for buyers who'd never consider themselves "most people," Mercedes will tack

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European delivery programs aren't just a glorified vacation: many offer discounts on new vehicles and attractive travel packages.Many European car manufacturers offer special programs that allow buyers to purchase a vehicle at a dealer in the U.S., pick it up at the factory in Europe, drive it around and then drop it off at a designated port for shipment back to the U.S.Often called "European

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Depending on your tastes and needs, buying an outgoing model just before it's replaced by a new one can be a good deal. But holding out for newer versions has its own rewards.It’s not exactly Christmas come early, but automakers have gotten a flying start this year on model-year blowouts. At dealerships around the country, 2007 models are being hustled off the lots to make room for the incoming

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Think diesel doesn't get a bad rap? The ML320 CDI is nimble, fuel-efficient, as clean as anything on the road -- and outlawed in five states, writes Business 2.0 Magazine.It's a wonder criminals get caught in this country. I recently spent a week on the lam, and not once did a policeman give me a second glance.And it's not as if I was being inconspicuous -- my getaway vehicle was a shiny 2007

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The rebirth of the Taurus name was greeted by laughs but, it turns out, Ford has made a good car out of what was the Five Hundred.Base prices: $23,000 to $28,000Seating: Four comfortably, five maximumFuel mileage: 22 mpg overall, according to new EPA testing methodPower: 3.5-liter V6, 6-speed transmissionPity the new Ford Taurus. It's a restyled and slightly re-engineered version of the Ford Five

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Survey finds Detroit brands making headway against Japanese competitors.For the first time in 12 years, Toyota's Lexus luxury brand has to share its top rank in J.D. Power and Associates' annual Vehicle Dependability Study.And it has to share it with an American car.General Motors' Buick brand tied Lexus in the study, which measures the number of problems owners experience with their cars after

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Cars at the lower end of the luxury class are the least costly to own because their lower starting prices minimize the effects of depreciation.Luxury car buyers looking for the best long-term value should cross-shop vehicles at the lower end of the price spectrum. The lower the starting price of a vehicle, the more likely it is to mitigate the single largest financial hit associated with car

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Mercedes officially confirmed yesterday that its upcoming compact SUV will be named the GLK class.Mercedes showed a prototype of the GLK yesterday to the press. Mercedes said that the GLK is a smaller version of the GL-Class SUV, with a relatively squared-off exterior.At the press event Mercedes showed the interior of the GLK which had white leather seats with black piping, black wood trim, the

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