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Ten Small Cars You Can Live With
Think you need a big car? Think again -- here are ten small cars that do the job just as well as large cars or SUVs, and yet have the low pricing, easier driving, and superior fuel economy of a small car.
2012 About.com Cars Readers' Choice Award Winners
Introduction to the 2012 About.com Readers Choice Award Winners
My Favorite Fuel Efficient Cars
My philosophy about fuel-efficient cars is that one shouldn't give up an enjoyable drive just to save fuel. That's why this isn't just a by-the-numbers list of cars with the best fuel economy. Instead, I've put together a list of cars that I think are the most enjoyable of the misers. Here they are -- ten high-MPG cars that constitute my favorite fuel-efficient cars.
Ten Most Fuel-Efficient Cars of 2012
You can find plenty of lists of the most fuel-efficient cars on the US market -- but how many would you want to drive? We'll take you through each of these cars and tell you which ones you'll want to drive and which ones you'll want to leave by the side of the road.
Ten Best Cars for Teens
Here are ten cars that are easy to drive and affordable to buy, insure and run. Another Top Picks list from the road testers at About Cars.
Ten 2012 Cars Worth Waiting For
Ten 2012 Cars Worth Waiting For - My most-anticipated new 2012 cars
Best New Cars of 2012
Best New Cars of 2012 - About.com picks the best new and redesigned cars of 2012
Least Expensive Cars of 2012
Are cheap cars really all that cheap? We've driven the ten least-expensive 2011 cars on the American market, and here we share our opinions of the cars that carry the lowest sticker prices in the US.
Ten Japanese Cars I'd Like To See In America
Ten Japanese-Market Cars I'd Like to See in America
Ten Best American Cars
Ten Best American Cars
Ten Most Fuel-Efficient Cars of 2011
Ten Most Fuel-Efficient Cars of 2011
Ten Cheapest Convertibles of 2011
About.com's guide to the 10 least-expensive convertibles sold in the US for 2011. We'll tell you which cheap convertibles are good buys and which ones aren't worth the dough.
About.com Cars: 2011 Readers' Choice Awards
2011 Readers' Choice Awards
2011 About.com Cars Readers' Choice Award Winners
2011 About.com Cars Readers' Choice Award Winners - Find out which cars YOU picked as the Best Family Car, Best Compact Car, Best Car for Teens, Best Car Under $16,000, and Best New Car of 2011!
What's Gone for 2011
What's gone for 2011: Cars that have been discontinued for the 2011 model year
How to clean, detail and wax your car's exterior
Regular washing is important, but in order to keep your car looking good, you should clean, detail and wax it from time to time. Even if you've neglected your car's finish, you can still bring it back to almost-new appearance -- and it really isn't that difficult to do. The folks at Mothers showed me how to use their products to bring that new-car shine back to my long-neglected Honda -- and the results were really impressive. This article will tell you how it's done.
How to wash your car like the pros
A good, thorough car wash involves more than simply running your car through a machine. I visited Mothers, well-known manufacturer of car washing and detailing products, to learn how to wash a car the way the pros do it.
Preview: Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and Lincoln Zephyr
Now that platform sharing has become the norm rather than the exception, it’s up to each division to make those vehicles different enough to interest a wide variety of buyers. The trio of sedans from Ford: the Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, and Lincoln Zephyr, are based on Ford’s global CD3 platform, but have been infused with enough differentiators that should make them appealing to different buyers.
2006 Scion xB
The Scion xB was introduced in the US in 2003, a box-on-wheels that was intended to appeal to young'uns who wanted something different from the norm. The 2006 Scion xB provides lots of carrying space for the money, but the options can boost the 2006 Scion xB's price clear across state lines. The 2006 Scion xB: Tested, reviwed and analyzed by Aaron Gold, one of the expert test drivers at About.com Cars.
2005 Ford Mustang Convertible Test Drive
Beefy V-8 + no top + affordable price = woohoo! Looks like someone at Ford got out their history books and decided enough is enough, THIS is what a Mustang ought to be. We couldn't agree more. In fact, if every Ford were designed as well as this, Ford would top the top seller in America. An About Cars test drive by Colin Hefferon.
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Test Drive
Yeah, this is the one you want. I don't even need to go on any more about the 2005 Porsche 911 -- it's nearly the perfect race car for you and me. What a car! An About Cars test drive by Colin Hefferon.
Test drive: 2005 Saturn Ion
It's affordable, features ding-and-dent resistant plastic body panels, is fun to drive with the Ecotec 2.2 liter four, but comes with uncomfortable seats and gaps in quality. Still, the Saturn Ion deserves your attention. An About Cars test drive by Philip Powell.
Test drive: 2005 Toyota Avalon Touring
It's third time lucky as Toyota finally gets the 2005 Avalon right. The 2005 Toyota avalon is luxurious, beautiful, and in the Touring edition, a sporting performer. The 2005 Toyota Avalon is a Lexus for a lot less loot. Tested, reviewed and thoroughly enjoyed by Philip Powell, one of the expert road testers at About Cars.
2005 Volkswagen Jetta Photo Gallery
2005 Volkswagen Jetta Photo Gallery
Five fuel-efficient cars to ease the strain on your wallet
High gas prices making a dent in your budget? Here are five cars using a variety of technologies - hybrids, diesels, alternative fuels, and good ol' small size -- that will help cut your fuel budget. Toyota Prius, Scion xA, Jeep Liberty CRD, VW Jetta TDI, Honda Civic GX - road tested and analyzed by the cheapskate road testers at About Cars!