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NHTSA to Study Power-Steering Complaints in the Toyota Corolla

U.S. highway safety officials will begin a formal investigation into electric power steering complaints in the Toyota Corolla, a person familiar with the plan said.
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2010 Acura ZDX — Review

2010 Acura ZDX

2010 Acura ZDX — Review
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2010 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo — Review

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2010 BMW 5-Series Gran Turismo
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IntelliChoice announces it picks for Best Overall Value of the Year

IntelliChoice.com, which since 1986 has been providing research, resources and education for car buyers and sellers, has just announced its annual Best Overall Value of the Year (BOVY) awards at the Chicago Auto Show.

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Don’t Count Out Toyota, Ever!

2010 Toyota Camry LE (© Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.)

This Japanese automaker’s reputation will survive the recall.
A little perspective, please.

That’s my gut response to the near-hysteria caused by Toyota’s recalls to address concerns over unintended acceleration.
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Hyundai ix35 aims high

Hyundai ix35.

Hyundai ix35.

A new name heralds the arrival of a fresh new compact off-roader for Hyundai.

Hyundai’s new ix35 soft-roader is stepping up in size, stature and price – all with aspirations of taking on the big players in the compact 4WD market.

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Used Car Audi A3 Sportback 2005-2009: Review

Audi A3 Sportback 2005-2009

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Used Car  Audi A3 Sportback 2005-2009: Review

This small hatch is much more than just a luxury Volkswagen.
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2010’s Top Fuel-Economy Leaders

2010 Audi A3 TDI (© Audi of America)

Since there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution to everyone’s vehicular needs, and since fuel efficiency is on the minds of most Americans, here are the EPA’s top fuel misers by vehicle type.
Most Americans are struggling to make ends meet these days, pinching pennies wherever they can.

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Toyota Camry Hybrid: Review

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Toyota Camry hybrid at its Australian launch

The basic details of the Camry hybrid have been public since the car was introduced in 2006 in the USA, but there has been a lot of work on ‘Australianising’ the car, both for production and driving. “Right from day one we knew that the American version wasn’t going to work,” says Phil King, who headed local chassis tuning work.
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Toyota brake problems hit Australia

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The brake and accelerator pedals as seen in a 2010 Toyota Prius hybrid car February 4, 2010 in San Francisco, California. More than eight million Toyota Prius vehicles have been recalled in the US Europe and China to address braking problems.
Toyota’s world-wide woes which have culminated in millions of cars being recalled to address safety issues may have reached Australia with reports of problems with brakes in the new generation Prius hybrid.
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