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2014 Honda Accord Hybrid

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What do a Porsche 911 and the hybrid Honda Accord have in common? Image. Oh, sure - there's more to it than just that. But you know and I know that there are...

2014 Nissan Altima

9
You may have heard this story: Back in the mid '60s, that wild and crazy guy John Z. DeLorean - father of the GTO - almost fathered a Pontiac rival to Chevy's...

2014 Toyota Camry Hybrid

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Does the Camry hybrid - vs. the regular Camry - make economic sense? Or is it an emotional (and political) thing primarily - as in: Hey, look how much I care about...

2014 Audi A8

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Two things about the Audi A8. First, it's a relative bargain. $75,100 to start - and that's with Quattro all-wheel-drive. To put that in some perspective, Mercedes wants $92,900 for the least expensive...

2014 Jeep Cherokee

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Here's what didn't work: Liberty (2002-2012). Commander (2006-2010). Which probably accounts for the new Cherokee . . . and what it's not. It isn't a traditional SUV. Reason? They're a hard sell these days. At least, as...

2014 BMW 328d

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Downsizing is hitting diesels too. I wrote a week or so ago about the 2014 BMW 320i - a new, economy-minded (for a BMW) and smaller-engined/lower-powered version of the 3 sedan. This week,...

2014 Honda Insight

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There are two hybrid models on the market that address what's arguably the most persuasive argument against buying a new hybrid: They cost too much. Or, to put a finer point on it:...

2014 BMW 320i

12
Don't say it out loud - but there's now an economy version of the BMW 3 Series sedan. Well, a more economical - to buy and drive - version. It's the...

2014 Mercedes CLA 250

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The new Mercedes CLA is one thing no previous Mercedes-Benz has ever been - front-wheel-drive (with AWD optional) and also another thing very few Mercedes Benzes have ever been - fairly...

2014 Nissan Versa Note

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In '07 Nissan introduced the Versa hatchback, which stood out among economy cars - literally - because it was taller-roofed and had a much roomier (almost mid-sized car's) back seat and...
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