DETROIT, M.I. -- Detroit trucks are tough but how would they handle going up against a competitor outside of their big three home base? MI Auto Times selected two more popular trucks for the second round of the "May the Best Truck Win" competition, this time the Dodge Ram 1500 SLT and the Toyota Tundra Regular Cab. The first round of competition featured the GMC Sierra SLE overtaking the Ford F150. The editors at MI Auto Times worked many tireless nights to see that an objective winner between ...
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  0% APR on Mazda Conditional Sale over 2 or 3 years with 50% deposit required on all Mazda2 models. Now is a great time to buy a Mazda 2, the super mini from Mazda. World Car of the Year 2008, the Mazda2 is agile, fuel-efficient and fun to drive. You'll find its eye-catching design; clever features and superb handling make it the perfect choice for today's urban lifestyle.

• Aerodynamic design
• Light and fuel efficient, with low CO2 emissions
• Clever use of space in a compact hatchback
• 5 Star

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Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) "YourMPG" database revealed that diesel-powered vehicles have higher mpg figures than those displayed on new car window stickers. The detailed findings were incorporated in EPA's "Final Technical Supporting Document," which has the new fuel economy labeling rule. The "YourMPG" data covers 221 diesel drivers quantifying their own fuel economy and giving out their real-world MPG to the Internet database. The data, compiled by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, ...
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The Lexus IS 350 is a Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD), 5-passenger sedan engineered to perform like a race car. The 3.5-liter, V6, 6 speed paddle-shift sequential automatic transmission pumps out 306 horsepower at 6,400 RPM and 277 lb-ft of torque at 4,800 RPM. Even more impressive is its ability to go from 0 to 60 mph in 5.3 seconds making it the fastest sedan in its class. The aerodynamics was designed specifically to enable the Lexus IS 350 to slice through wind and air with minimal drag allowing it ...
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Free fuel, anyone? With the current prices of fuel, we can only dream of getting it free. What we can all do, though, is learn how to cut on our fuel costs. It's not too difficult. We've made it easy for you by listing below some of the most practical ways to save money on gas. Follow the tips below and you'll be on your way to saving more bucks. In addition to this, you will free yourself from troubles and improve your overall gas mileage. Give Your Breaks a Break. The break pedal consumes ...
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Benefits of Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles. Are you considering converting your current hybrid into a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle but you're wondering what the benefits are? After all, being environmentally friendly is nice, but you should get some more benefits than just saving the planet, right? Fortunately, there are a lot of benefits that will help you actually save money, not just the planet. 1) Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) can get 100 mpg. That's right, if you're going ...
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You want to know how to get the best gas mileage while driving your car? While our gasoline prices increase daily some parts of Europe and Great Britain pay twice as much for their petrol. You may not be able to go out and buy that latest 20,000 dollar electric hybrid. You need to make sure that you keep up on your vehicles maintenance and should you notice a noticeable miles per gallon decrease you should schedule your vehicles for an engine tune up or engine diagnostics with your automotive ...
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With Toyota's well documented accelerator recall problems in recent times, you are likely on the fence about buying a Toyota at all. In fact, the 2010 Toyota Sienna itself faced a recall due to a potential corrosion problem in the spare tire carrier cable. What you may not know is that the new 2011 Toyota Sienna was not effected by any of these issues and is in fact the first totally redesigned Sienna in seven years. Moreover, it come standard with Toyota's Star Safety system and given that ...
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It is no secret that the compact SUV market segment is red hot. Demand is ever growing and competition among the top auto makers is fierce. The fact that the Toyota RAV4 has consistently been a top contender in this class in itself says a lot. It is not an exaggeration to say that very few vehicles can match the RAV4's all round qualities encompassing style, fuel economy, power, space, comfort, and affordability. Consumer Reports rates the RAV4's 4-cylinder engine at the top of its class in ...
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When it comes to performance upgrades, nothing beats the bang-for-your-buck power and easy installation of a performance programmer or module. For years, auto manufacturers have detuned their vehicles to appeal to the average driver. Depending on the vehicle, there could be triple-digit horsepower and torque numbers lurking under the hood. And, since youâ''re not the average driver, a programmer or module is the key to unlocking these hidden stores of performance. No matter how you ...
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