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All-new Ford Transit Connect van - No longer only for commercial use
All-new Ford Transit Connect van - No longer only for commercial use Some of my counterparts believe this microvan was the sleeper of the LA Auto Show. Although the Connect only arrived in the U.S....
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All-new 2013 Toyota RAV4, the most significant car of the LA Auto Show?
All-new 2013 Toyota RAV4, the most significant car of the LA Auto Show? Toyota introduced the fourth-generation RAV4 without much fanfare. That modesty belies the RAV4's importance as the model that...
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2014 Subaru Forester promises refinement, better mpg, new technology
2014 Subaru Forester promises refinement, better mpg, new technology Subaru previously took their time with Forester redesigns, with the car's basics going nearly unchanged through most of the last...
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150,000 Toyota Tacoma pickup trucks recalled due to rust risk
150,000 Toyota Tacoma pickup trucks recalled due to rust risk Toyota is recalling its popular Tacoma pickup truck, sold in certain parts of the country. At issue is the carriers that hold the...
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Ford to recall 2013 Escape, Fusion models to address engine fire risk,...
Ford to recall 2013 Escape, Fusion models to address engine fire risk, drivers advised to park Ford is issuing a voluntary safety recall of 2013 Escape SUV and Fusion sedans equipped with a 1.6-liter...
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150,000 Toyota Tacoma pickup trucks recalled due to rust risk
150,000 Toyota Tacoma pickup trucks recalled due to rust risk Toyota is recalling its popular Tacoma pickup truck, sold in certain parts of the country. At issue is the carriers that hold the...
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Extended Warranties - from Consumer Reports
Extended Warranties - from Consumer Reports While shopping this season, be prepared for the full-court press for you to add a service plan or extended warranty to your purchase. Should you bite?...
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Mitsubishi pulls the plug on rear-projection TVs
Mitsubishi pulls the plug on rear-projection TVs After several years as the last remaining maker of rear-projection TVs, Mitsubishi has finally told its dealers that it will no longer make the DLP...
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Practical tips for parents of teen drivers from someone who knows
Practical tips for parents of teen drivers from someone who knows Tragedies involving distracted driving are becoming all too familiar. Hearing firsthand about how a careless act can ruin lives can be...
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Owners report Ford's latest hybrids don't live up to 47-mpg claims
Owners report Ford's latest hybrids don't live up to 47-mpg claims Automakers have answered new fuel economy requirements and increased consumer demand with some lofty mpg claims. But it seems some of...
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Stocking up on pots and pans for the holidays
Stocking up on pots and pans for the holidays The average American will use seven pots and pans to prepare their holiday meals, according to the Holiday Cookaware Omnibus Study conducted by DuPont...
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CDC warns about bedbug pesticides
CDC warns about bedbug pesticides If you've got a bedbug infestation, you probably want to do whatever necessary to get rid of them, including spraying your home with pesticides. But earlier this week...
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Ford to recall 2013 Escape, Fusion models to address engine fire risk,...
Ford to recall 2013 Escape, Fusion models to address engine fire risk, drivers advised to park Ford is issuing a voluntary safety recall of 2013 Escape SUV and Fusion sedans equipped with a 1.6-liter...
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Packaging Gotchas - from Consumer Reports
Packaging Gotchas - from Consumer Reports Illogical, misleading, and over-the-top packaging continues to annoy us. And Consumer Reports has the letters, emails, and photos illustrating the 4 basic...
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Having winter tires installed just got more complicated
Having winter tires installed just got more complicated If you rely on winter tires and still haven't gotten them installed, don't delay. I'm reminded to make that public service announcement after an...
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Next-gen Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system goes custom
Next-gen Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system goes custom Chevrolet's MyLink infotainment system been treated to a major overhaul for 2013. When the next-generation version appears this spring in the...
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Government report highlights life-saving benefits of stability control
Government report highlights life-saving benefits of stability control The benefits of electronic stability control (ESC) have been increasing each year, according to a three-year study by the...
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Big box stores bet on different appliance brands
Big box stores bet on different appliance brands This week, Home Depot and Lowe's both announced new additions to to their major appliance lineups. Home Depot, the nation's largest home improvement...
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While you're away, give your home that lived in look
While you're away, give your home that lived in look Before you pack your bags for that holiday visit or end-of-year vacation, take a safety survey to make sure your empty house isn't putting out the...
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Verizon Leads Among Major Carriers In Latest Consumer Reports Cell-Phone...
Verizon Leads Among Major Carriers In Latest Consumer Reports Cell-Phone Service Ratings AT&T is Among the Lower-rated, but 4G Service is a Bright Spot YONKERS, NY — Verizon Wireless was the...
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