As the country heads into another winter season, an SUV can be an attractive choice for versatility and all-weather traction, with plenty of utility for holiday travels. Small SUVs, in particular, can offer a good balance of size, driving dynamics, and even fuel economy, without breaking the bank. If you’re in the market, rather than [...]
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“Aveo is a four-letter word,” quipped a General Motors engineer to us. GM is happy to move beyond their bottom-feeder Aveo subcompact, giving their new car a new name in this market.
The Sonic works hard to erase bad memories from Aveos of rentals past. As we said in our First Look video, the Sonic feels [...]
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“Small Buick” may sound as unnatural as “loose tights” given Buick’s long history of large cars. But the newly reconstituted General Motors has been gradually recasting Buick as a full-line brand, and the Verano is a building block toward that goal. It’s a small sedan using the same platform as the Chevrolet Cruze, but with [...]
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Good news for motorists and travelers this Thanksgiving holiday–gasoline prices were down around the country compared to the week before. The national gasoline average is $.45 above the price this time last year. Diesel fuel is about $.80 above this time last year. Premium fuel is $3.58, down $.05 from last week.
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On the heels of Subaru showing off an almost production-ready BRZ at the LA Auto Show, Toyota shows off the GT 86 ahead of the Tokyo Motor Show. An early concept of the sports coupe was shown as the Scion FR-S at the New York International Auto Show, and that’s how the car will [...]
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In an effort to get the message out to teens about the dangers of distracted driving, the Department of Transportation has released a new public service announcement (PSA) titled “OMG” that will be shown next month at movie theaters and gas stations nationwide.
Throughout the month of December, the PSA will appear on Regal Cinema movie [...]
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Following an incident with a Chevrolet Volt catching fire after being crash tested, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched a safety investigation into the plug-in hybrid sedans. And General Motors has announced it will offer free loaner cars to any Volt drivers who are concerned about the risk. (Download the letter that [...]
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The latest Consumer Reports holiday shopping poll finds that 44 percent of Americans will do all of their shopping at actual stores this holiday season. And that could make a traditional holiday headache—finding a parking spot at the local mall or store—even more of a hassle this year.
According to the International Parking Institute in Fredricksburg, [...]
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It’s almost here: Black Friday is in two days, and holiday shopping is about to get serious. We at Consumer Reports have been working feverishly to provide you with the best advice on how to survive and even thrive on Black Friday and beyond.
Below are links to all the stories we ran this season [...]
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Planning to hit the road for the Thanksgiving holiday to visit with family and friend? You won’t be alone. The AAA forecasts 42.5 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, marking a 4-percent increase over last year. Before you embark, consider these tips to help prepare you [...]
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