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January 6, 2009
2010 Cadillac SRX, Smaller, More Efficient Crossover With Turbo Power: 2009 Detroit Auto Show Preview
Cadillac has downsized its 2010 SRX. The luxury crossover must compete with the Lexus RX350, Acura MDX, BMW X3 and X5; so unlike the previous version, the shape of this new SRX is more in line with the rest of the class....
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January 5, 2009

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2010 Lexus RX350
2010 Lexus RX350 and RX450h Test Drive: Hot Infotainment Tech and Hybrid Efficiency
For people seeking refinement in a vehicle that boasts all the trappings of fine living with none of the crass exhibitionism of huge bling-mobiles, the RX holds considerable attraction....
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2010 Ford Shelby GT500
2010 Ford Shelby GT500 Struts with 540 Horses: 2009 Detroit Auto Show Preview
Hot on the heels of the 2010 Mustang comes the souped-up SVT version. According the Director of Advanced Production Creation for Mustang, Herman Salenbach, the 2010 version "Summarily outperforms the old car in all parameters."...
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December 30, 2008

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2009 Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI
2009 Volkswagen Touareg V6 TDI Test Drive: So. Cal. to Baja Road Trip with a Clean Diesel Engine
As we road-tripped from Los Angeles to Ensenada, Mexico for the 41st annual running of the Baja 1000, the V6 TDI offered a revealing look at how next-gen clean-diesel technology can make long trips in a large vehicle efficient, and fun too....
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December 26, 2008
Backlash over Chrysler Aid: 12/26/08
It's only been a week since Bush announced the Auto Industry federal bailout plan and already there's a treasure trove of second guessing. In particular, the $4 billion for Chrysler has raised the most eyebrows....
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December 23, 2008
2009 Toyota Highlander 2.7-Liter Four-Cylinder Test Drive
For 2009 the best-selling crossover is now available with a four-cylinder under the hood. We put 400 miles on the downsized model, and can report that smaller engine size doesn't relegate you to the slow lane. But it does make for better gas mileage....
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2010 Kia Soul Sport Test Drive: A 30 MPG Scion Competitor for around $13,000? Bring it on
It's safe to say that the 2010 Kia Soul was deliberately created to attain some kind of iconic status. PM's been handed the keys to the first one on North American shores. Let's see how she drives....
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December 22, 2008
2009 Ducati Monster 696 Test Drive: Is 16-Year Old Monster Still The King of Naked Bikes?
Though it's priced a notch above its Japanese counterparts, the Ducati Monster 696 offers a riding experience that's a bit more engaging. And while it may not boast the highest horsepower figure, it performs well for a middleweight naked bike....
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2010 Chevrolet Equinox: 2009 Detroit Auto Show Preview
With a new chassis, a new body, and two new engines, the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox crossover will go into production in the middle of 2009 with the fuel economy of a small sedan and the room and functionality of an SUV....
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December 19, 2008
Bush Provides The Bailout!: 12/19/08
President Bush has announced a $13.4 billion federal loan package for GM and Chrysler. Ford has said it doesn't need money at this time and was not included in the plan....
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