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Scion FR–S pumps youth–driven brand
Toyota's Scion Division drives deeper the youth market with the arrival of the 2013 Scion FR–S sport coupe this week.
Heads Up
According to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and State Farm Insurance in Bloomington, Ill., of the more then 55,000 teenage drivers and their passengers who were seriously injured in auto accidents during 2009 and 2010, 30 percent suf…
Classier Crossover
Acura's compact RDX crossover SUV is redesigned for 2013 with added flair and refinement.
Cup It Up
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Dodge hits the marque with new Dart
Dodge Dart returns to the road after a 36-year hiatus targeted at compact car buyers looking for value with an Italian spin.
SPRING SALE FOR OPPORTUNITY ENTERPRISES
The Northwest Indiana Auto Trade Association will be hold their Spring Sale to benefit Opportunity Enterprises. The dates for the sale are Friday, Saturday and Monday; May 18, 19 and 21. During these 3 days, $25 from each New and Used vehicle…
Party Favors
Voters won't be riding donkeys and elephants to the voting booth this year. Here are the top motor picks for both parties
Back Seat Business
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Driving By the Seat of One's Pants
Cadillac is taking driver interaction in a new direction with technology that delivers tactile feedback via a vibrating seat bottom to warn of potential dangers.
Buick assists a new image
General Motors washes the gray out of its Buick Division with the 2012 Buick LaCrosse with eAssist.
What Women Drive
If men are from Mars and women are from Venus, why aren't we all driving space ships to work? At any rate, the statisticians at the auto information website InsideLine.com examined new-car sales from the 2011 model year to determine which mod…
Two-Wheel Coverage
Next to a helmet, sufficient motorcycle insurance is the best way to protect a rider on the open road.
Extra Baggage
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Mazda SkyActiv goes the distance
Japanese automaker Mazda joins the 40–plus mileage club with SkyActiv technology.
Positive-Energy Efficiency
Give your car's 'feng shui' a tune-up to help maintain inner peace, even in the worst traffic jams.
New and Improved
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Maximum MPG
You don't have to trade in your car for one with better fuel economy to save money at the pump. Most drivers can negate the financial effect of higher fuel prices simply by altering their driving habits and keeping their cars in top shape. He…
Abarth punctuates Fiat 500 lineup
Chrysler Group's Fiat brand takes to the road with high–performance swagger wrapped in the race–inspired 2012 Fiat 500 Abarth Hatchback.
Just Ahead: Higher Prices for Previously Owned Autos
Get set for higher prices on fuel-efficient pre-owned small cars this summer, as gas prices approach - perhaps exceed - record highs.
Small Car, Big Luxury
Ready to downsize? The Buick Verano offers unexpected comfort and performance.
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Mike Anderson Chevrolet of Merrillville Named One of General Motors’ Dealers of the Year!
This is a first-time honor for Mike Anderson Chevrolet being recognized by GM with this tremendous award! The honor is given to the top 2% of Chevrolet, Buick, GMC, and Cadillac dealers in the country.
Equinox shines with roomy style
Consumers interested in a value–packed crossover sport utility vehicle should add the midsize 2012 Chevrolet Equinox to their shopping list.
Rating Insurance Rates
Louisianans have had a rough go in recent years, and now they can add the most-expensive auto insurance premiums in the nation to their list of hardships. According to a study conducted for Insure.com in Foster City, Calif., Louisiana residen…
On Time With Oil
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M56 lays down power; panache
In the 1960s, they were called "sleepers" – plain wrapper sedans that looked tame on the surface but hid a high–output engine that challenged some of the most formidable Detroit–built muscle cars of the era.
Team Audi Earns Magna
"It's truly an honor for Team Audi to earn the Audi Magna Society Award from Audi of America for the 4th consecutive year in a row. I'm very proud of everyone at Team Audi for their dedication and hard work. It especially pleases me to know …
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Instant Collectibles
If we could predict the future, many of us would have bought Apple stock instead of Apple products. The valuation experts at classic-car insurer Haggarty Insurance in Traverse City, Mich. don't want to make the same mistake.
Mean and Green
One of the many benefits of a "greener" car - that is, one that emits fewer greenhouse gas emissions, and other factors - is that they're usually among the most fuel-efficient rides on the road. And with gas prices predicted to hit well over …
No Need To Add
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Too Fast, Too Expensive
"Dream no small dreams for they have no power to move the hearts of men." German philosopher Goethe said that nearly two centuries ago, with today's biggest dreamers focusing their attention on the latest "supercar" to come from Ferrari, the …
Bottom-Line Bargains
Paying attention to long-term ownership costs when shopping for a new car or truck can pay off in the long run.
Ram C/V hauls commercial needs
Small business owners helped build America. Today, a pioneer of U.S. auto manufacturing helps them build their trade.
ZL1 ignites muscle car mettle
Hammering the throttle of the 2012 Camaro ZL1 turns a new chapter in Chevrolet's muscle car history.
Best Deals on New Cars
Who's giving the best new-car deals these days? If recent history has any bearing, Jeep dealers could again be offering the deepest discounts in the industry. According to new-car transaction price data compiled by the website CarWoo.com, the…
Insurance 411
Select the right model and save big on car insurance. Here are 2012's best and worst insurance buys.
Hybrid Hubbub
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Small c joins Prius portfolio
Toyota grows bigger with a small version of its top-selling Prius hybrid.
Running On Empty
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Cars to Get an “Eco Label”
Chevrolet will be the first automaker to label its cars for their "cradle to grave" environmental impact, beginning with the model-year 2012 Sonic subcompact and extending across its entire line for 2013.
Spotlight On Safety
Cars with high scores in crash tests are hot commodities. Here's how to size up the best model in your price range.
Mercedes ML63 redefines SUV segment
Last week's warm weather heralded the arrival of the hot 2012 Mercedes–Benz ML63 AMG to the Midwest marketplace.
More Bag For Your Buck
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Mike Anderson Chevrolet of Merrillville Awarded GM Dealer of the Year
MERRILLVILLE, IN- MARCH 7, 2012-Each year General Motors honors the "best-of-the-best" Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac dealers. Mike Anderson has been invited to Detroit on May 2, 2012 to accept the award.
Regulator opens Ford Taurus safety investigation
A federal safety regulator has opened an investigation into reports of sticking throttles from a detached cruise control cable on Ford Taurus vehicles.
Driving a drop-top winter
This year's mild winter opens thoughts of an early spring. For convertible owners, warm weather is the lure that reels them closer to the open-air driving season.
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Team Honda Sales Consultant Steve Whaley Receives Gold Level Recognition by Honda
MERRILLVILLE, INDIANA, FEBRUARY 23, 2012 - Team Honda Sales Consultant Steve Whaley was recently honored by American Honda Motor Co., Inc., for achieving Gold level membership in the 2011 Council of Sales Leadership recognition program. He jo…
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