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Welcome to MotoringFile 5.0

found 7 months ago by Gabe on MotoringFile
We’ve given MF a makeover in a couple of key ways. With this latest release we’ve dramatically widened the site to better house images and video within the main content area. This means you can see all those beautiful images how they were...
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Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from BimmerFile

found 7 months ago by Gabe on BimmerFile
We’d like to wish everyone happy holidays as we close out 2009. It’s been an incredible year at BimmerFile and we owe it all to you the readers. We’ll be taking the next few days off (or at least trying to) as we gear up for next week, next...
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2009 in Review: Automotive Roller Coaster

found 7 months ago by David Thomas on KickingTires
We can say this about 2009: At least it’s over. Car sales plummeted then skyrocketed with the Cash for Clunkers program, and two of the largest automakers in the world went bankrupt. And those were just the major plotlines of what was a busy...
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BimmerFile Gears up for the Detroit Auto Show

found 7 months ago by Gabe on BimmerFile
Over the next few weeks we expect the automotive industry to slowly come out of its late December combo to prepare for what still is the largest automotive event in the US: NAIAS. However this year we’ll be covering the show from every angle....
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MotoringFile Gears up for the Detroit Auto Show

found 6 months ago by Gabe on MotoringFile
Over the next few weeks we expect the automotive industry to slowly come out of its late December combo to prepare for what still is the largest automotive event in the US: NAIAS. However this year we’ll be covering the show from every angle....
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This Week's Most Read Stories

found 6 months ago by Stephen Markley on KickingTires
KickingTires readers seemed to be in a very practical, just-the-facts-ma’am kind of mood. The top three stories of the week were essentially lists — lists of what cars sold in 2009, what cars sold in December and which of those cars might be...
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MotoringFile Gears up for the Detroit Auto Show

found 6 months ago by Gabe on MotoringFile
Over the next few weeks we expect the automotive industry to slowly come out of its late December slumber to prepare for what still is the largest automotive event in the US: NAIAS. However this year we’ll be covering the show from every angle....
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Cars.com Names 2010 Lifestyle Award Winners

found 6 months ago by Stephen Markley on KickingTires
Cars.com’s reviewers get a chance to test drive dozens of vehicles each year, and besides grading them on their individual merits, they can size up how each vehicle would suit different needs. Although one midsize sedan may be great for a long...
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Real Electric Cars Not Here Quite Yet

found 6 months ago by Stephen Markley on KickingTires
After the 2010 Detroit auto show and the surrounding media hype, one might think we’re on the verge of zipping around in snazzy, new vehicles powered entirely by electricity. The auto show included a showcase called Electric Avenue that...
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Top Five Stories of the Week

found 6 months ago by Stephen Markley on KickingTires
Sure, there was plenty going on in the automotive world this week. For instance, Mini released photos of its new Countryman, whetting the appetites of many interested enthusiasts. Meanwhile, the Buick Regal got a price tag. But let’s face it:...
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Become a Cars.com Facebook Fan

found 6 months ago by David Thomas on KickingTires
Are you addicted to Facebook? Do you update your status more often than you talk to your significant other? It’s OK. There are a lot of people like you out there and now Cars.com has a fan page all its own.On the Cars.com fan page you can check...
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Most Read Car Reviews of the Week

found 6 months ago by Stephen Markley on KickingTires
The Hyundai Tucson continues its reign at the top of the charts this week, but we have a few upstarts elbowing their way in. The Suzuki Kizashi returns to the list at No. 5, and the 2009 Toyota Venza cracks the top 10. Click on a few reviews,...
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Most Read Stories of the Week

found 6 months ago by Stephen Markley on KickingTires
Surprisingly, the most read story of the week had nothing to do with the Toyota recall. Although the ongoing brouhaha with Toyota’s sticking accelerator pedals occupied four of the top five slots, the most read story of the week was the details...
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Cars.com Lists the 10 Little Things That Count in a Vehicle

found 5 months ago by Stephen Markley on KickingTires
We test hundreds of cars every year at Cars.com, and there are certain features that our reviewers have just grown to love. These aren’t high-end options like DVD players; they’re the little things. From one-touch power windows to a tilt and...
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Cars.com Compares Luxury Sedans

found 5 months ago by Stephen Markley on KickingTires
Cars.com reviewers Mike Hanley and Kelsey Mays have a fantastic gift idea for Valentine’s Day: a luxury sedan. Before their respective significant others get too excited, though, it should be noted that their gift idea is for other, richer...
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Most Read Car Reviews of the Week

found 5 months ago by Stephen Markley on KickingTires
Continuing its utter domination in the Most Read Reviews tally, the Hyundai Tucson certainly seems to have piqued our readers’ interest, as it remains way ahead of the pack. Vaulting to third place in its first week, the Volkswagen GTI may find...
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Welcome to Automoblog.net Version 2.0!

found 5 months ago by Chris Burdick on Automoblog.net
That’s right, after a long four years, we’ve finally updated out busted old design and gave Automoblog.net a fresh new modern look. So, what do you think!? The old design is up there on the left, compared with the new look on the right. The...
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2010 Chicago Auto Show: Day 1 Recap

found 5 months ago by Stephen Markley on KickingTires
Although it’s in our backyard, the 2010 Chicago Auto Show sees fewer debuts of both concept and production cars compared with some of the other major auto shows. However, there are still some interesting debuts, and we have plenty of pictures of...
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Most-Read Car Reviews of the Week

found 5 months ago by Stephen Markley on KickingTires
Hyundai had better be selling some Tucsons because the other reviews on Cars.com are getting jealous. The Tucson maintains its dominance this week as our most-read review, with the rest of the lineup more or less remaining the same. The only new...
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Rick Popely Answers Your Questions

found 5 months ago by David Thomas on KickingTires
Former Chicago Tribune automotive reporter Rick Popely is now answering your questions on Ask.cars.com. Rick has been covering the automotive industry for more than 25 years and brings his wealth of knowledge to our question-and-answer site. Want to...
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