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The Nissan Cube may be new to the U.S. market, but the miniature box shaped people mover has been on sale in Japan for over a decade. For 2009 Nissan has redesigned the Cube and decided that they can compete with other space conscious small cars like the Scion xB and the new Kia Soul. Our car came with a 122 HP 1.8 Liter four cylinder engine connected to a Xtronic CVT, continuously variable transmission...
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The Nissan Cube may be new to the U.S. market, but the miniature box shaped people mover has been on sale in Japan for over a decade. For 2009 Nissan has redesigned the Cube and decided that they can compete with other space conscious small cars like the Scion xB and the new Kia Soul. Our car came with a 122 HP 1.8 Liter four cylinder engine connected to a Xtronic CVT, continuously variable transmission...
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The Nissan Cube may be new to the U.S. market, but the miniature box shaped people mover has been on sale in Japan for over a decade. For 2009 Nissan has redesigned the Cube and decided that they can compete with other space conscious small cars like the Scion xB and the new Kia Soul. Our car came with a 122 HP 1.8 Liter four cylinder engine connected to a Xtronic CVT, continuously variable transmission...
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"Which brings me to the BMW Z4. To a racing driver, who is used to slick tyres and fish-sharp reflexes, it’s wallowy and slithery and horrid. But to me it’s brilliant. Mostly because you can drive for more than 10 minutes without your head coming off," says Clarkson of the redesigned 2010 BMW Z4.
Read his full review here. (Admittedly it's more about the experiences of driving an open-wheel race car, or rather, failing at driving it, and a one-paragraph review of the Bimmer, but it's quite a good story. Check it out.)
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Take a regular 2010 GT500 Mustang coupe, and have Shelby add their latest supercharger to the tune of 725hp and you'll be in for a good time, guaranteed. Suporting mods include an upgraded intercooler and radiator, a cold air intake, and a high-flow JBA exhaust system. A milder 630hp version, which replaces the JBA exhaust with a Borla cat-back unit, is also available.
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Subarus have always been a bit peculiar. From their exclusive use of horizontally opposed "boxer" engines and standard all-wheel drive to their trail-friendly wagons and turbo compacts with gigantic hood scoops and rear wings, the vehicles from Fuji Heavy Industries roll to the beat of a different drummer. As the automaker puts it, those characteristics are what make a Subaru a Subaru.
They're also what has helped make the small Japanese brand successful, especially during these current hard times. For 2009, Subaru's year-to-year sales, like all automakers,' are down, but only a scant 1.8 percent. Compare that to losses at Toyota (40.7 percent) and Honda (41.5 percent), and you can see why Subaru is feeling like the healthiest candy bar at the snack shop. With the launch of its all-new fifth-generation Legacy, Subaru is feeling even sweeter, as it finally has a flagship sedan that offers competitive performance, passenger volume, and fuel economy.
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Subarus have always been a bit peculiar. From their exclusive use of horizontally opposed "boxer" engines and standard all-wheel drive to their trail-friendly wagons and turbo compacts with gigantic hood scoops and rear wings, the vehicles from Fuji Heavy Industries roll to the beat of a different drummer. As the automaker puts it, those characteristics are what make a Subaru a Subaru.
They're also what has helped make the small Japanese brand successful, especially during these current hard times. For 2009, Subaru's year-to-year sales, like all automakers,' are down, but only a scant 1.8 percent. Compare that to losses at Toyota (40.7 percent) and Honda (41.5 percent), and you can see why Subaru is feeling like the healthiest candy bar at the snack shop. With the launch of its all-new fifth-generation Legacy, Subaru is feeling even sweeter, as it finally has a flagship sedan that offers competitive performance, passenger volume, and fuel economy.
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Take a regular 2010 GT500 Mustang coupe, and have Shelby add their latest supercharger to the tune of 725hp and you'll be in for a good time, guaranteed. Suporting mods include an upgraded intercooler and radiator, a cold air intake, and a high-flow JBA exhaust system. A milder 630hp version, which replaces the JBA exhaust with a Borla cat-back unit, is also available.
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"Which brings me to the BMW Z4. To a racing driver, who is used to slick tyres and fish-sharp reflexes, it’s wallowy and slithery and horrid. But to me it’s brilliant. Mostly because you can drive for more than 10 minutes without your head coming off," says Clarkson of the redesigned 2010 BMW Z4.
Read his full review here. (Admittedly it's more about the experiences of driving an open-wheel race car, or rather, failing at driving it, and a one-paragraph review of the Bimmer, but it's quite a good story. Check it out.)
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"Which brings me to the BMW Z4. To a racing driver, who is used to slick tyres and fish-sharp reflexes, it’s wallowy and slithery and horrid. But to me it’s brilliant. Mostly because you can drive for more than 10 minutes without your head coming off," says Clarkson of the redesigned 2010 BMW Z4.
Read his full review here. (Admittedly it's more about the experiences of driving an open-wheel race car, or rather, failing at driving it, and a one-paragraph review of the Bimmer, but it's quite a good story. Check it out.)
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Take a regular 2010 GT500 Mustang coupe, and have Shelby add their latest supercharger to the tune of 725hp and you'll be in for a good time, guaranteed. Suporting mods include an upgraded intercooler and radiator, a cold air intake, and a high-flow JBA exhaust system. A milder 630hp version, which replaces the JBA exhaust with a Borla cat-back unit, is also available.
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Subarus have always been a bit peculiar. From their exclusive use of horizontally opposed "boxer" engines and standard all-wheel drive to their trail-friendly wagons and turbo compacts with gigantic hood scoops and rear wings, the vehicles from Fuji Heavy Industries roll to the beat of a different drummer. As the automaker puts it, those characteristics are what make a Subaru a Subaru.
They're also what has helped make the small Japanese brand successful, especially during these current hard times. For 2009, Subaru's year-to-year sales, like all automakers,' are down, but only a scant 1.8 percent. Compare that to losses at Toyota (40.7 percent) and Honda (41.5 percent), and you can see why Subaru is feeling like the healthiest candy bar at the snack shop. With the launch of its all-new fifth-generation Legacy, Subaru is feeling even sweeter, as it finally has a flagship sedan that offers competitive performance, passenger volume, and fuel economy.
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As it turns out, that BMW 7 Series we spied early this month wasn't a carefully disguised Jaguar, but an M Sport. 7post.com member "philp" posted these (reportedly) official pictures of the gussied-up, European-only luxury sedan today.
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The Land Rover LRX was shown at the 2008 North American International Auto Show and given the green light for production earlier this year. Reports now suggest that Land Rover will also develop a hybrid version of the small SUV.
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TMZ reports: "We've just learned Michael Jackson has died. He was 50."
At the time of this writing, popstar Michael Jackson is known to have suffered a cardiac arrest earlier this afternoon at his Holmby Hills home. Paramedics were unable to revive him. (Details at TMZ)
The LA Times has a chronological account of what is known to have happened so far.
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TMZ reports: "We've just learned Michael Jackson has died. He was 50."
At the time of this writing, popstar Michael Jackson is known to have suffered a cardiac arrest earlier this afternoon at his Holmby Hills home. Paramedics were unable to revive him. (Details at TMZ)
The LA Times has a chronological account of what is known to have happened so far.
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The Land Rover LRX was shown at the 2008 North American International Auto Show and given the green light for production earlier this year. Reports now suggest that Land Rover will also develop a hybrid version of the small SUV.
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As it turns out, that BMW 7 Series we spied early this month wasn't a carefully disguised Jaguar, but an M Sport. 7post.com member "philp" posted these (reportedly) official pictures of the gussied-up, European-only luxury sedan today.
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As it turns out, that BMW 7 Series we spied early this month wasn't a carefully disguised Jaguar, but an M Sport. 7post.com member "philp" posted these (reportedly) official pictures of the gussied-up, European-only luxury sedan today.
Read MORE
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The Land Rover LRX was shown at the 2008 North American International Auto Show and given the green light for production earlier this year. Reports now suggest that Land Rover will also develop a hybrid version of the small SUV.
Read MORE
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TMZ reports: "We've just learned Michael Jackson has died. He was 50."
At the time of this writing, popstar Michael Jackson is known to have suffered a cardiac arrest earlier this afternoon at his Holmby Hills home. Paramedics were unable to revive him. (Details at TMZ)
The LA Times has a chronological account of what is known to have happened so far.
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If reports are correct, then Toyota has been working on its new sports car, Supra, even though earlier reports had suggested that the company had stopped work on this model, having shelved plans of making it. Speculation is now rife that work on the Supra continued and that the car may be debuting at the end of the year.
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If reports are correct, then Toyota has been working on its new sports car, Supra, even though earlier reports had suggested that the company had stopped work on this model, having shelved plans of making it. Speculation is now rife that work on the Supra continued and that the car may be debuting at the end of the year.
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If reports are correct, then Toyota has been working on its new sports car, Supra, even though earlier reports had suggested that the company had stopped work on this model, having shelved plans of making it. Speculation is now rife that work on the Supra continued and that the car may be debuting at the end of the year.
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It's not every day that the CEO of a car company takes you for a ride.
Especially if it's through the move-it-or-lose-it traffic of midtown Manhattan. In the rain. But Kevin Czinger seemed to enjoy it.
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It's not every day that the CEO of a car company takes you for a ride.
Especially if it's through the move-it-or-lose-it traffic of midtown Manhattan. In the rain. But Kevin Czinger seemed to enjoy it.
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It's not every day that the CEO of a car company takes you for a ride.
Especially if it's through the move-it-or-lose-it traffic of midtown Manhattan. In the rain. But Kevin Czinger seemed to enjoy it.
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HERNDON, Va., June /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced that the Rabbit has once again been named one of the "Top 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000" by Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com), a top rated consumer web-site that provides vehicle pricing and information.
The annual accolade acknowledges automakers for producing vehicles that emphasize performance, safety, fuel economy, interior size, and comfort. This year the editors also selected vehicles with a growing emphasis on personality, versatility, and technology.
"Volkswagen of America is thrilled that our Rabbit has once again been recognized by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com as one of the Coolest New Cars Under $18,000," said Mark Barnes, Chief Operating Officer, Volkswagen of America. "The Rabbit truly embodies the Volkswagen Brand--affordable German engineering in a stylish and fun-to-drive package," added Barnes.
Since 2003, Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com has announced the "Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000" to provide consumers a list of affordable and stylish vehicles. The editors at kbb.com compiled the list of qualifying vehicles using Kelley Blue Book's New Car Blue Book Values, which reflect real-world transaction prices and provides a useful comparison point as compared to the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP).
"The fun, refined and versatile Volkswagen Rabbit has found its way onto our Coolest Cars list yet again. This will be the last year, though, as a new, sixth-generation version of Volkswagen's venerable hatchback is set to show up for the 2010 model year and will again sport a 'Golf' nametag," said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com.
The 2009 Rabbit comes standard with a fun-to-drive 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder engine that delivers 170 horsepower and 177 lbs.-ft. of torque. The engine can be mated to either a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic®. Adding to the Rabbits fun-to-drive DNA is a multi-link rear suspension and an electro-mechanical power-assisted steering system that contribute to the vehicles agility and nimbleness. Regardless of which transmission is selected, the Rabbit's performance and fuel economy numbers add up to guilt-free fun. With the manual the Rabbit gets 29 miles per gallon (MPG) on the highway, and the automatic gets 30 mpg on the highway.
The Rabbit, like all 2009 model year Volkswagen's, is included in the no-charge Carefree Maintenance Program. Under this program all of the Rabbit's scheduled maintenance, as described in its maintenance booklet, is covered for the length of the new vehicle warranty--three years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
For more information about the 2009 Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, visit www.kbb.com/coolcars2009.
Source: Volkswagen
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It's only been a few months into its U.S. market introduction and Kia is already rolling out special editions of its hipster Soul people mover. Meet the Denim Edition, the first in what is anticipated to be a long line of special edition Souls.
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DETROIT - Ford is pretty proud of its latest JD Power and Associates Initial Quality Score (IQS) results, released Monday.
The Ford F-150 scored just 88 problems per 100 vehicles, tying the Toyota Tundra in its segment for best pickup truck score.
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DETROIT - Ford is pretty proud of its latest JD Power and Associates Initial Quality Score (IQS) results, released Monday.
The Ford F-150 scored just 88 problems per 100 vehicles, tying the Toyota Tundra in its segment for best pickup truck score.
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It's only been a few months into its U.S. market introduction and Kia is already rolling out special editions of its hipster Soul people mover. Meet the Denim Edition, the first in what is anticipated to be a long line of special edition Souls.
Read MORE
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HERNDON, Va., June /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced that the Rabbit has once again been named one of the "Top 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000" by Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com), a top rated consumer web-site that provides vehicle pricing and information.
The annual accolade acknowledges automakers for producing vehicles that emphasize performance, safety, fuel economy, interior size, and comfort. This year the editors also selected vehicles with a growing emphasis on personality, versatility, and technology.
"Volkswagen of America is thrilled that our Rabbit has once again been recognized by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com as one of the Coolest New Cars Under $18,000," said Mark Barnes, Chief Operating Officer, Volkswagen of America. "The Rabbit truly embodies the Volkswagen Brand--affordable German engineering in a stylish and fun-to-drive package," added Barnes.
Since 2003, Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com has announced the "Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000" to provide consumers a list of affordable and stylish vehicles. The editors at kbb.com compiled the list of qualifying vehicles using Kelley Blue Book's New Car Blue Book Values, which reflect real-world transaction prices and provides a useful comparison point as compared to the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP).
"The fun, refined and versatile Volkswagen Rabbit has found its way onto our Coolest Cars list yet again. This will be the last year, though, as a new, sixth-generation version of Volkswagen's venerable hatchback is set to show up for the 2010 model year and will again sport a 'Golf' nametag," said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com.
The 2009 Rabbit comes standard with a fun-to-drive 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder engine that delivers 170 horsepower and 177 lbs.-ft. of torque. The engine can be mated to either a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic®. Adding to the Rabbits fun-to-drive DNA is a multi-link rear suspension and an electro-mechanical power-assisted steering system that contribute to the vehicles agility and nimbleness. Regardless of which transmission is selected, the Rabbit's performance and fuel economy numbers add up to guilt-free fun. With the manual the Rabbit gets 29 miles per gallon (MPG) on the highway, and the automatic gets 30 mpg on the highway.
The Rabbit, like all 2009 model year Volkswagen's, is included in the no-charge Carefree Maintenance Program. Under this program all of the Rabbit's scheduled maintenance, as described in its maintenance booklet, is covered for the length of the new vehicle warranty--three years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
For more information about the 2009 Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, visit www.kbb.com/coolcars2009.
Source: Volkswagen
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HERNDON, Va., June /PRNewswire/ -- Volkswagen of America, Inc. announced that the Rabbit has once again been named one of the "Top 10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000" by Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com), a top rated consumer web-site that provides vehicle pricing and information.
The annual accolade acknowledges automakers for producing vehicles that emphasize performance, safety, fuel economy, interior size, and comfort. This year the editors also selected vehicles with a growing emphasis on personality, versatility, and technology.
"Volkswagen of America is thrilled that our Rabbit has once again been recognized by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com as one of the Coolest New Cars Under $18,000," said Mark Barnes, Chief Operating Officer, Volkswagen of America. "The Rabbit truly embodies the Volkswagen Brand--affordable German engineering in a stylish and fun-to-drive package," added Barnes.
Since 2003, Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com has announced the "Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000" to provide consumers a list of affordable and stylish vehicles. The editors at kbb.com compiled the list of qualifying vehicles using Kelley Blue Book's New Car Blue Book Values, which reflect real-world transaction prices and provides a useful comparison point as compared to the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP).
"The fun, refined and versatile Volkswagen Rabbit has found its way onto our Coolest Cars list yet again. This will be the last year, though, as a new, sixth-generation version of Volkswagen's venerable hatchback is set to show up for the 2010 model year and will again sport a 'Golf' nametag," said Jack R. Nerad, executive editorial director and executive market analyst for Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com.
The 2009 Rabbit comes standard with a fun-to-drive 2.5-liter inline five-cylinder engine that delivers 170 horsepower and 177 lbs.-ft. of torque. The engine can be mated to either a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission with Tiptronic®. Adding to the Rabbits fun-to-drive DNA is a multi-link rear suspension and an electro-mechanical power-assisted steering system that contribute to the vehicles agility and nimbleness. Regardless of which transmission is selected, the Rabbit's performance and fuel economy numbers add up to guilt-free fun. With the manual the Rabbit gets 29 miles per gallon (MPG) on the highway, and the automatic gets 30 mpg on the highway.
The Rabbit, like all 2009 model year Volkswagen's, is included in the no-charge Carefree Maintenance Program. Under this program all of the Rabbit's scheduled maintenance, as described in its maintenance booklet, is covered for the length of the new vehicle warranty--three years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs first.
For more information about the 2009 Top 10 Coolest New Cars Under $18,000 by Kelley Blue Book's kbb.com, visit www.kbb.com/coolcars2009.
Source: Volkswagen
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It's only been a few months into its U.S. market introduction and Kia is already rolling out special editions of its hipster Soul people mover. Meet the Denim Edition, the first in what is anticipated to be a long line of special edition Souls.
Read MORE
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DETROIT - Ford is pretty proud of its latest JD Power and Associates Initial Quality Score (IQS) results, released Monday.
The Ford F-150 scored just 88 problems per 100 vehicles, tying the Toyota Tundra in its segment for best pickup truck score.
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Trust us: If there's one time you can get away with a not-so-green lifestyle, it's when you're dead.
Still, this Toyota Prius Hearse plans to unleash its green yuppie fury on Japan's funeral circuit.
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06, 2009 - TORRANCE, Calif. -- The Honda CR-V, the top-selling CUV in the U.S., and the Honda Ridgeline pickup ranked highest in their respective segments in the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Initial Quality Study℠ (IQS), American Honda Motor *** Inc., announced today.
Honda's East Liberty, Ohio manufacturing facility, which assembles the Honda CR-V, also received a coveted Gold Plant award, ranking it as the top factory in the Americas.
IQS serves as the industry benchmark for new-vehicle quality measured at 90 days of ownership and captures problems experienced by owners in two distinct categories - quality of design and quality of production (defects and malfunctions). The study ranked nameplates and vehicles based on survey reports of Problems Per Hundred (PP100 studied).
Honda vehicles averaged only 99 PP100, an improvement of 11 PP100 over 2008. The Honda CR-V ranked highest in the Compact Multi Activity Vehicle segment for the third consecutive year, with an IQS rating of 93 PP100, and the Honda Ridgeline truck ranked highest in the Midsize Pickup segment, with an IQS rating of 81 PP100.
Source: Honda
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The sporty Volkswagen Scirocco, a top star in this year’s Wörthersee tour, just emanates fun.
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The sporty Volkswagen Scirocco, a top star in this year’s Wörthersee tour, just emanates fun.
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06, 2009 - TORRANCE, Calif. -- The Honda CR-V, the top-selling CUV in the U.S., and the Honda Ridgeline pickup ranked highest in their respective segments in the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Initial Quality Study℠ (IQS), American Honda Motor *** Inc., announced today.
Honda's East Liberty, Ohio manufacturing facility, which assembles the Honda CR-V, also received a coveted Gold Plant award, ranking it as the top factory in the Americas.
IQS serves as the industry benchmark for new-vehicle quality measured at 90 days of ownership and captures problems experienced by owners in two distinct categories - quality of design and quality of production (defects and malfunctions). The study ranked nameplates and vehicles based on survey reports of Problems Per Hundred (PP100 studied).
Honda vehicles averaged only 99 PP100, an improvement of 11 PP100 over 2008. The Honda CR-V ranked highest in the Compact Multi Activity Vehicle segment for the third consecutive year, with an IQS rating of 93 PP100, and the Honda Ridgeline truck ranked highest in the Midsize Pickup segment, with an IQS rating of 81 PP100.
Source: Honda
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Trust us: If there's one time you can get away with a not-so-green lifestyle, it's when you're dead.
Still, this Toyota Prius Hearse plans to unleash its green yuppie fury on Japan's funeral circuit.
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