2007 Nissan Versa First Drive

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A shift in expectations of what an entry-level car can be
Introduction

Nissan Versa — 2007 First Drive: Over the past few years, consumers have become more interested in vehicle affordability and efficiency. High gas prices, escalating unrest in the Middle East, and a hurricane-damaged domestic infrastructure are a few of the issues [...]

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2006 Mercury Milan Review

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Mercury adds a sexier name to the Ford Fusion
Introduction

Mercury Milan — Review: When a name is all that distinguishes your product, there’s a problem. Sure, it may work for the talentless hack that sells under the name Paris Hilton, but usually there’s more substance to a saleable good than a “That’s [...]

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2006 Ford Focus ZX5 Review

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Going green doesn’t mean going hybrid
Introduction
Ford Focus – 2006 Review: What’s the point of doing a story about the Ford Focus, a car that is seven years old and sitting, unloved, in the shadows of hot new models like the Honda Fit, Nissan Versa, and Toyota Yaris? We think it’s an [...]

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2005 Acura RSX Review

Acura sells two versions of the RSX: standard and higher-performance Type-S. The standard RSX includes a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine generating a respectable 160 horsepower, a four-wheel-independent suspension with MacPherson struts in front and double wishbones in back, front and rear stabilizer bars, 16-inch alloy wheels, and either a five-speed…

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2005: Seven Best Buys at the Show

Truth is that the value of a vehicle can’t truly be defined until it’s been thoroughly flogged. Until, then, however, it’s possible to make a pretty good guess based on price, features, style and the automaker’s reputation for reliability and dependability. With these criteria in mind, here’s a look at the seven best buys from this year’s Detroit and Los Angeles Auto Shows…

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