The 2010 Nissan Versa and 2010 Buick LaCrosse have both been named 2009 Top Safety Picks by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety. To win the award, a vehicle must earn a “Good” rating, which is the highest, in all...
Topics: Buick, Buick LaCrosse, Nissan, Nissan Versa

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Today, a reader has a simple question: When will the 2010 Hyundai Veracruz hit dealerships? Ask.cars.com has some good news and provides all of the details. Then, MotherProof.com has a preview of the 2010 GMC Terrain, a midsize crossover that...
Topics: Ask.cars.com

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A California-based solar power company and a bank have unveiled the first “charging corridor” in the U.S. — and given its distance, perhaps in the world. The corridor is only five 240-volt charging stations strong at five locations along U.S....
Topics: Hybrids/Alternative Fuels, In The News

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A reader asks about the towing capacity of minivans, and Ask.cars.com explains which vans have the best towing. Then, PickupTrucks.com has a report on the ratings for Ford’s 6.7-liter V-8 Power Stroke diesel engine. Finally, MotherProof.com has a...
Topics: Ask.cars.com, PickupTrucks.com

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While most of the news coming out of Congress this month will center around the raucous health care debate, the U.S. House of Representatives will consider a bill that would boost research spending on new vehicle technologies by $216 million....
Topics: Hybrids/Alternative Fuels, In The News

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