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More Reason to Be Skeptical About New-Car MPG Claims
By now, drivers should know that auto mpg claims can be exaggerated. If you buy a car that’s listed as getting 47 mpg, you might be satisfied with, say, an average of 45 mpg. But 37 mpg?
Just How Often Are Car MPG Claims Inflated?
A recent mini-scandal reveals what many drivers have long suspected: The gas mileage claims listed prominently on the windows of new cars can be overstated. Unfortunately, this may not be an isolated incident.
Cars for Comic Book Geeks? Curious Auto-Selling Strategies from Kia, Toyota
It’s unlikely that Batman or Bruce Wayne would ever be seen driving a Kia. The practical, commuter brand just wouldn’t be rugged (or bulletproof) enough to suit Batman’s crime-fighting activities, and Kia’s reputation for …
The Blurring Line Between Cheap and Luxury Cars
Pickup trucks are being sold with heated steering wheels and snakeskin leather accented interiors. Middle-of-the-road cars like the Ford Fusion come with sport-stitched leather-trimmed 10-way power seats. Even Kia, which has won …
Study: We’re Paying Nearly $2,000 More for New Cars This Year
There’s a theory holding that when gas prices are high, consumers wind up paying higher prices for cars—especially vehicles with good gas mileage. Well, gas prices are rising, and sure enough, the numbers show that we’ve been …
Best Cars for the Least Money Are Made by … Kia?
In a study evaluating the total costs of owning a car—including initial price, as well as likely fuel expenditures and expected maintenance and depreciation—Kia has been crowned as the overall lowest-projected-cost champ.
The Super Bowl Has Morphed into an Entire Season—for Advertising
Now that the New England Patriots and the New York Giants are set to play in Super Bowl XLVI, the hype for the “Super rematch” of the championship from four years ago can begin. (Where is David Tyree these days anyway?) The hype …
Big Discounts on New Cars: Honda and Toyota Finally Ready to Wheel and Deal
Most automakers experienced decent, if not strong, sales growth over the past year. Among the few car companies suffering from a sales slump are the two Japanese auto manufacturers normally known for both their reliability and …
How to Drive 1,418 Miles on a Single Tank of Gas
The 2011 Kia Optima Hybrid is estimated to get a solid 40 mpg on the highway. But a team of “hypermiling” specialists—who utilize special driving techniques to boost a vehicle’s fuel economy—just finished a trip through every …
The New New Cars That Are Priced Like Used Cars
They’re not cheapo, stripped, bare-bones vehicles. They’re “value cars.”
Gas for $1.49 a Gallon, Guaranteed
Hyundai has a promotion starting today: If you buy or lease a new Hyundai between now and August 31, you’ll receive a special gas card that guarantees you’ll pay $1.49 a gallon for one year. The promo would have been an even more enticing a year ago, during the days of $4 a gallon, but still, it’s a pretty decent deal if you’re in the …
