05/18/2012 03:02 PM
This Week's Most-Read Stories
How far can you go in a 2012 Volkswagen Passat TDI on a single tank? At least 1,626 miles, if you're John and Helen Taylor. The Taylors drove from Texas to Virginia with just one tank of gas. To read...
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05/18/2012 02:55 PM
Most-Watched Video Reviews of the Week
People who own Jeep Wranglers love them with a burning passion, according to Cars.com Executive Editor Joe Wiesenfelder. Unfortunately, the cult of the Wrangler, and its unique off-road capabilities, isn't the best fit for most drivers on the road today,...
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05/18/2012 01:00 PM
Cars.com Reviews the 2012 Cadillac CTS
The CTS has been the keystone to Cadillac's "reinvention" since 2003, according to Cars.com editor Mike Hanley. Despite being on the road for nearly four years, the second-generation CTS still holds up well, Hanley says. For the 2012 model year,...
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05/18/2012 11:01 AM
Lexus Discontinues the HS 250h
Weak sales and a new hybrid on the horizon have prompted Lexus to cancel its HS 250h compact hybrid sedan. "Production of the HS 250h ceased in January 2012. Lexus continues to monitor sales for each product and we make...
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05/18/2012 10:40 AM
Daily News Briefs: May 18, 2012
Event data recorders, aka "black boxes," are already prevalent in new cars, but a new law would make them standard on all vehicles, according to Car and Driver. The U.S. Senate has passed a bill that would mandate event data...
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05/18/2012 09:34 AM
Recall Alert: 2013 Lexus GS 350 F
Today, Lexus announced it's recalling around 650 model-year 2013 versions of the GS 350 F rear-wheel-drive sedan because of issues with the variable gear ratio steering electronic control unit. According to Lexus, the electronic control unit for the VGRS system...
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05/17/2012 04:03 PM
Why Your Neighbors Will Hate the Fiat 500 Abarth
In the search for power and a nice exhaust sound, I’ve installed aftermarket exhausts on my cars that attracted unwanted attention. My neighbors tipped off the police, leaving me with a $75 noise violation ticket. Thanks again, jerks. Fiat’s turbocharged,...
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05/16/2012 12:50 PM
2013 Mazda CX-5: Car Seat Check
The all-new Mazda CX-5 has its work cut out for it. This compact crossover is Mazda's latest attempt to compete in a segment chock-full of popular family vehicles. The CX-5, which replaces the Tribute SUV, seats five. For the Car...
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05/17/2012 01:41 PM
Study Warns of E15 Fuel Dangers
The EPA recently approved the use of E15 fuel at gas stations, but several groups, including the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers, say that the ruling is premature and will have dangerous consequences. The organization contends that the 15% ethanol...
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05/17/2012 02:27 PM
Cars.com Family Reviews the 2012 Volvo XC70
If you have one or two children and like a bit of luxury with your practicality, the 2012 Volvo XC70 is worth a look, says Cars.com Family contributor Courtney Messenbaugh. While this five-seat wagon is versatile, it lacks great fuel...
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