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A Quick Note Of Introduction

Copy of HGM network — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:22:00 +0000

Hello readers, I'd like to introduce myself as the new editor of Mustang Blog, Camaro Blog, and Challenger Blog. I come here after helming High Gear Media's Family Car Guide, All Pickup Trucks, and Ford Reports Web sites. Before I joined High Gear Media as a freelance contributor, I worked at Consumer Guide Automotive in suburban Chicago as an...

2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid: First Drive

Copy of HGM network — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:00:00 +0000

When your lead-in to a first-time-ever hybrid sedan is a North American Car of the Year trophy winner, things are probably okay in your world. That's Lincoln's world right now, where the brand is embarking on a complete renovation that will include 7 new or refreshed vehicles in the next four years. Whatever corporate agita was induced by the Ford...

2010 Ford Taurus SHO: A Sport Sedan Statement

Copy of HGM network — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:52:00 +0000

() Ford has taken the Taurus to a new level with its 2010 SHO all-wheel-drive model. The Taurus was already a terrific family car. Now the added luxury, added power along with AWD puts it into a higher class of family sedans. Those who enjoy having neighbors become envious of every new car on the block will be pleased with the Ford 2010 Taurus SHO...

2012 Tesla Model S: Reader Asks Why It’s Different, We Reply

Copy of HGM network — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:53:00 +0000

If nothing else, electric cars arouse the passions of their supporters. Take the note we got from reader Ryan, who wrote: I googled "electric car update" and found your site ... saw the Nissan Leaf (100 miles per charge), Chevrolet Volt (40 miles), Tesla Roadster ... sounds great! But nothing on Tesla Model S, a passenger car that gets up to 300...

Family Car Tech That Matters, Part Two

Copy of HGM network — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:19:00 +0000

In part one of this two-part series we looked at family car technology that kept us safe, made driving more enjoyable, and allowed the family wheels to last longer and cost less to own. Now, let’s take a closer look at family car tech that is a bit more exciting – especially to passengers during long road trips. Specifically...

2011 Fiat 500: Will It Be a Hit With American Families?

Copy of HGM network — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:51:00 +0000

With the success of the MINI Cooper, Smart ForTwo, and other small-but-very-fuel-efficient cars, the news that an American version of the Italian-spec 2011 Fiat 500 may be coming to the U.S. as early as the end of 2010 has caused more than a few automotive reviewers to stop and think. Will the tiny car be a hit with American consumers? Why Fiat...

2011 Fiat 500 Testing in Nevada: Exclusive Spy Photo

Copy of HGM network — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:30:00 +0000

The 2011 Fiat 500 will go on sale in less than six months, but the company is still hard at work roadtesting pre-production versions for North America. The latest proof is this photo of a Fiat 500 development prototype being road-tested outside Las Vegas, in the hot weather of Nevada. Our reader KJ Elias sent it to us after snapping the photo out...

Gas Prices: You Could Pay $10 A Gallon. Or Just 6 Cents. Why?

Copy of HGM network — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:28:00 +0000

What did you pay for gasoline the last time you filled up? If you're in the U.S., probably about $2.70 per gallon. But you may wish you were in Caracas, Venezuela, where enormous government subsidies cut the price to a ridiculous 6 cents per gallon. Yep, six pennies. And you may thank your stars you're not in Asmara, Eritrea, where taxes...

Nissan Intends To Sell Leaf EV In The Land Of Oil

Copy of HGM network — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:30:00 +0000

If you think that manufacturers have a hard time making EVs appeal to consumers who have got used to over a hundred years of fossil fuels, then feel grateful you aren't in Carlos Ghosn's shoes. The Renault and Nissan chief is visiting the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the hope of establishing a partnership with the country's governments to open...

Ten Things We'd Like To Tell Automakers About EV Publicity

Copy of HGM network — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:43:00 +0000

Automakers have had it tough over the past few years. An economic downturn, consumers looking for ever-fuel efficient vehicles and everyone clambering to make it to marketplace first. But just what do automakers need to keep in mind when advertising their first electric vehicle. We assume that any publicity is good, but here are ten facts we think...