by Evelyn Kanter The crystal-clear air of the Swiss Alps is a perfect place for a gathering of air-cooled vintage VW Beetles. More than 1,000 bugs and their Karman Ghia cousins, will be parking in the pastures surrounding the historic village of Chateau d’Oex, in the Alpine foothills east of Lake Geneva this weekend, August 26-28, 2011. How do you say 'show and shine' in French -- The … [Read more...]
Best 2012 cars under $20,000: 2012 Scion IQ
Pardon the pun, but the 2012 Scion IQ is a smart buy. This feature loaded premium micro-subcompact four-seater starts at just $15,265. The Scion iQ is only 10 feet long, making it the world's smallest four-seater, but it's big on safety and technology -- including the world's first rear window airbag -- plus other functionality and comfort unusual in a car this size or price. It begins … [Read more...]
Best cars under $15,000: 2012 Nissan Versa, starting price of $10,990
The 2012 Nissan Versa is the least expensive car in North America, with a starting price of just $10,990 MSRP and a budget-saving fuel economy of 33 mpg combined city/highway. Now that I have your attention -- The 2012 Nissan Versa is no upholstered roller skate, no stripped-down entry-level tin can that you'd be embarrassed to drive. Even for that astoundingly low price, you get air … [Read more...]
Best 2012 cars under $20,000: 2012 Volkswagen Beetle
The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle is an icon, a bargain, and fuel efficient,too. The redesigned third generation of the classic "people's car" will start at just $18,995, for a stylish, sporty, four-passenger car that's fun to drive , and loaded with what I call creature features. The 2.5 liter base model has a 170-horsepower in-line five-cylinder engine that cranks out 10 percent better fuel economy … [Read more...]
Best 2012 cars under $20,000: 2012 Ford Focus
Seats five, gets 40 mpg highway and 28 city, has a fun, sporty driving feel, a top safety rating, and a base price of $16,500. Even the fully-loaded top-of-the-line model clocks in at just $22,500. No wonder the Ford Focus is one of the bright stars in the Ford garage. The Ford Focus has been a top-seller in Europe, and Ford brings this so-called global car to North America with additional … [Read more...]
Best 2011 cars under $20,000: 2011 Nissan Juke Crossover
Some people say it's funny looking, but there's nothing funny about the price of the 2011 Nissan Juke crossover -- $19,570 MSRP for a model with the handline and perfomance of a sports car and the cargo space of an SUV. The 2011 Nissan Juke offers a sporty driving position and handling, thanks to a powerful 188 horsepower, 1.6-liter direct injection four cylinder turbo engine, and an advanced … [Read more...]
2011 best car buys for price, fuel efficiency, value and safety
Price, fuel efficiency, US government safety ratings, depreciation and residual value, and warranty coverage all determine whether a vehicle is a good buy. NADA Guides, a top provider of vehicle information and pricing, scores hundreds of vehicles each model year to determine the Best Car Buys. Here’s the 2011 list for the most popular car categories -- Hybrid -- 2011 Toyota Prius Five … [Read more...]
Fuel efficient diesel vehicles are alternative to hybrids and electric cars
With gas prices approaching $4 a gallon in many states, interest and demand is increasing for fuel-efficient diesel vehicles, including certified pre-owned models from diesel leaders Mercedes-Benz, Audi, BMW and Volkswagen. The Mercedes E350 Bluetec has the highest demand among diesel vehicles on LeaseTrader.com, with search demand up 6.4 percent compared with January 2011. For domestic … [Read more...]
Best 2011 Cars Under $20,000: 2011 Mazda3
Fuel efficient, fun to drive, starting price of just $15,800. No wonder nearly half of all Mazda models sold in North America are the Mazda3, which has been racking up awards -- the latest of which is as a "top safety pick" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), for achieving the highest crash safety rating in all four tests, front, side and rear impact, and the strength of the … [Read more...]
Best 2011 Cars Under $20,000: 2011 Kia Optima Mid-Size Sedan
The all-new 2011 Kia Optima has been collecting notable awards that would be impressive even for a sedan that costs a good bit more than this class-leading, family friendly, fuel efficient sedan with a starting price of $18,995. Most important for my money is that the 2011 Kia Optima is the first Korean-built vehicle to achieve the top safety rating under new, more stringent government … [Read more...]
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