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The V-8 Powered M56 and M37

During back-to-back stints on the same roads with both cars, it quickly became apparent that the M37 is the weapon of choice for carving up back roads where the M56 felt more ponderous in the twisty sections. Open up the throttle, however, and the V8 delivers a steady power surge that is constant but not [...]

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The Infiniti

There may be five different nameplates in Infiniti’s current lineup but, for all intents and purposes, Infiniti is a three-vehicle brand, as the EX and FX crossovers as well as the different variants of the G provide the bulk of Nissan’s luxury division’s sales. With the new and completely redesigned 2011 model year M luxury [...]

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Making Your “Short List”

Analyze the type of driving you do (city, country, highway, commuting, weekend tours, shopping trips), and the distance you travel in a typical year. Determine the usual number of passengers in your car. Familiarize yourself with cars and options available; read car ads and articles in auto magazines and consumer publications. Decide on the price [...]

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Engines

The standard engine for a given model will usually be powerful enough for highway driving with moderate loads. However, if you drive on hilly roads, tow a trailer, or equip the car with air conditioning and powerful enough for highway driving with moderate loads. However, if you drive on hilly roads, tow a trailer, or [...]

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Better Driving

Station wagons, which account for some ten percent of North American car sales each year, are more versatile than sedans or hardtops. Their large cargo space can be enlarged even more by folding down the rear seat. But the seat and tailgate often rattle, while the interior may be noisy and hard to heat and [...]

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Buying a Car: Which Automobile to Choose?

Station wagons, which account for some ten percent of North American car sales each year, are more versatile than sedans or hardtops. Their large cargo space can be enlarged even more by folding down the rear seat. But the seat and tailgate often rattle, while the interior may be noisy and hard to heat and [...]

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Size Up the Right Car

Interior and Trunk Capacity: MINICOMPACT: 4 passengers; less than 2.4 m3 (85 ft3) Advantages: Excellent for city driving; maneuverable; easy to park. Lowest fuel consumption of any type of car; some models claim 4.8 L/100 km (59 mpg) with diesel engine and manual transmission. Disadvantages: Poor passenger protection in a collision. Highway performance only fair [...]

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Buying a New Car: Body Style

The size and body style of the vehicle you pick should be determined by the number of passengers and the amount of cargo you normally carry, how much comfort you want, and how far you will drive in a year. Sedans, both two- and four-door models, tend to resist drafts and rattles better than other [...]

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Buying a New Car: Choosing the Right Car for You

How do you decide which is the best vehicle for you and your family? First, establish the price range you can afford (including sales tax and other charges) and stay within it. Second, determine your needs and choose the car, truck, or van within your price range that will best serve those needs. It it’s [...]

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A Redone Nissan Altima is Coming Later in the Year

MELVILLE, N.Y. – At the traditional start of a new model year, new car sales are a bright spot in an iffy economy, helping to raise hopes that second recession will be avoided. Despite some clouds on the economic horizon, sales for all this year are almost sure to finish above last year’s dismal levels. [...]

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