Sacramento woman ‘electrifying’ in her kiwi green ZAP car
Five years ago, Pennie and Howard Taylor of Sacramento, concerned about the environment and energy use, bought a 2006 ZAP! electric ...
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How to buy the best used electric vehicle
It’s been about 15 years since hybrid and electric cars first entered mainstream global automotive market. Which means, led by the ...
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2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport: Redesigned Crossover has sleeker styling
The mid-size 2013 Santa Fe Sport crossover has rakish new styling similar to that of Hyundai Sonata and Elantra sedans. It ...
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Hyundai Veloster, 2013: Looks like a sports car, drive disappoints (video)
The Hyundai Veloster joined the South Korean manufacturer’s lineup in 2012. As contributing editor Dan Jedlicka pointed out earlier this year ...
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Hyundai, Kia recalling nearly 2 million cars dating to 2007 via faulty brakes, air bags
Despite experiencing record sales and infiltrating many car-buying segments with innovation and value, Hyundai and Kia are facing major growing pains ...
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2013 Audi RS 5: Dynamic coupe a classically elegant race car
The all-new 2013 Audi RS 5 almost feels like a race car for the street, with its glued-to-the-road suspension, strong brakes ...
Read MoreHonda Civic Si, 2013: Coupe or sedan, it’s a sports car (video)
With the 2013 Honda Civic Si, there’s no transmission choice. The coupe and sedan only have a six-speed manual transmission option, ...
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Ford Taurus Ecoboost, 2013: Fuel stingy, surprisingly powerful
I expected the large, sleek 2013 Ford Taurus sedan with its turbocharged 2-liter “EcoBoost” four-cylinder to be lazy. But it turned ...
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Electric carmaker Coda pulls plug after one year, 100 sales
Coda, which joined the green car fraternity and introduced its vehicles to California consumers about one year ago, has filed for ...
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Lexus IS sedans for 2014: New design, new technology, wicked new grille
The newly desiged 2014 Lexus IS sedans, which will feature revamped seats, technology upgrades, more interior and cargo room and a ...
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2013 Buick Encore: Versatile crossover joins crowded SUV field
The new 2013 Buick Encore is the automaker’s first small crossover vehicle. It comes with front-or all-wheel drive and has luxury, ...
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Honda Accord, 2013: Family sedan turned luxury car
Now approaching middle age, the Honda Accord has been among the top-selling cars in the United States for nearly 25 years. ...
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2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid: New competitor for dominant Toyota Prius
The all-new 2013 Ford C-Max Hybrid is designed to outgun the popular Prius V model, the largest Prius hybrid model. That’s ...
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Kia Optima Hybrid: A 2012 Weekly Driver Top 10
Twelve years after the Kia Optima debuted in the United Sates with little fanfare and few sales, the 2011 Kia Optima ...
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Dodge Grand Caravan, 2013: Still leads the minivan pack
Although its glory days are gone, thanks to smaller SUVs and crossover vehicles, the minivan is still much alive. And Chrysler’s ...
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Car Review: 2013 Volvo S60 T5 is a four-door coupe with a sports car feel
It’s hard to keep track of Volvo. The Swedish manufacturerwhose emblem dates to the country’s early iron industry history, was sold ...
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