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The 13 Cars You Won't Be Able To Purchase in 2012

Automakers routinely weed out old models to update their ranks, but we don't often see many nameplates die off. But for 2012, a handful of lineups are going the wayside, including a quartet of big Detroit sedans that essentially mark the end of an era for six-seat passenger cars in the United States.

Don't go looking for the 2012 versions of any of these:

The 2012 Dead List
BMW M3 sedan
A new…

2012 Hottest Cars That Are Well Worth The Wait

It's a distinctly American trait to want what's next-even before it's here. Yes, Americans are spoiled, with too many choices in every genre of product, especially cars. But so what? This is the place where cars blossomed, where the first (and arguably best) car culture still exists. And where we haven't stopped loving-and lusting after-the cool car around the next bend. With that in mind, here's PM's calendar of…

Toyota Prius Goes Sporty!

Toyota has been hinting for years that it would be expanding its Prius model lineup, and the new Prius v we just took for a test drive is likely just the start of a bigger Prius family. Over the past two years, rumors of a minivan, a convertible, and even an SUV variant have been tossed about. But the one derivative of the bunch that has enthusiasts interested is the American-inspired Prius Sports Coupe project?

Does your vehicle have GAP?

You've got your auto lease deal all set when it hits you: "What happens if this car gets into an accident?"

Technically, the car still belongs to the manufacturer or leasing company. But, you're still responsible for replacing it. That's right. Even after your auto insurance company figures out how much the car is worth and pays off the damage, you may still owe the carmaker some dough. And that's where…

Five tips to keep your tires in good shape

"Ten years ago, NHTSA and AAA helped Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) launch National Tire Safety Week," said Charles Cannon, RMA president and CEO. "Our partnership and efforts continue today because our job is not finished. Too many drivers fail to do one simple task every month that will reduce their safety risk and help our nation conserve valuable natural resources. Checking tire pressure takes just five minutes, and it's worth every second."

There is…

Gas Prices Expected to FINALLY Go Down

Currently, the price of a gallon of gas is about $4.00 per gallon nation-wide, though many areas are paying much more.

Because of rising gas prices, sales of smaller, more fuel efficient cars have risen in demand in recent months. Honda saw sales of its Fit model rise 73% in April. Ford's new Fiesta sub-compact was up for the second straight month. Chevy is seeing strong demand for its new Cruze compact car. And Hyundai, which has been heavily advertising that four of its cars achieve 40 mpg-plus in highway driving, is doing well.

Gas prices will likely still climb for a few more weeks before backing down. That's because the gasoline that has been refined and in the distribution pipelines came from oil at the higher prices.

Toyota Prius Proves Long-Term Reliability

The roll-out of the Chevy Volt and Nissan Leaf electric cars in recent months has ignited a debate over this new technology.

Skeptics are posing questions about possible ghosts in the machine, wondering how long the batteries will perform at top level, worried about the length of the battery life, and want to know what it will cost to replace a battery if required.

If those questions sound familiar, it's because skeptics were asking?

Five Best-Selling Luxury Crossovers

Sitting in traffic at the stop light or cruising the freeways, it's impossible not to notice crossovers of every size all around. And sales of luxury crossovers reflect that proliferation. Today we continue a two-part series on the best-selling luxury crossovers in 2010.


Audi Q5
Number six on the best-selling luxury crossovers in 2010, the compact Audi Q5 posted a 70.5-percent increase in 2010 with sales of 23,518 - compared with 13,790…

The 2011 Models We Are Most Excited About!

Like the dawn of a new year, the 10 cars in this list are full of promise and potential. From high-powered exotics to lively family sedans and sporty hatchbacks, the class of 2011 has something for everyone. They're also the cars we're most excited to drive in 2011:

                                                                   McLaren MP4-12C
The McLaren F1 is still considered by many to be the ultimate supercar. Built from 1992 to 1998, the 3-passenger F1 (the driver…
With 20-inch wheels and styling that eschews typical SUV tough-guy cues such as faux skidplates,  the three-door and five-door are aimed at upscale urban drivers who aspire to but can't quite reach the Range Rover Sport. Dimensionally, the Evoque twins are the same except that the five-door is about one inch taller and rear-seat passengers get about two more inches of shoulder room in the more-spacious back seat.
As in the three-door, the five…
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