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Can you find Cheap Auto Insurance in NYC?

Shockingly, the answer is yes.But here are some things you need to know:Outside Agents are Expensive.Buying insurance from a company who uses outside agents to sell their products is expensive. Outside agents are a good way to drive ...READ»

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China Car Sales 63% Increase March

The Chinese Association of Automobile Manufacturers announced the countries passenger car sales jumped 63% or 1.26 million in March from a year earlier. Chinese auto manufacturers including Zhejiang Geely Holding Group (now owns ...READ»

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Geely China $1.8 Billion Volvo Deal

Major Chinese automaker signed a deal Sunday to purchase Volvo, a FORD Motor Company unit for $1.8 billion. READ»

APPLYING FOR AUTO LOANS ONLINE

It is great news to hear that your car loan is less than hour away from approval with the online lender. The borrowers can have the check in their hand once the loan is approved on the following day. Applying for auto loans ...READ»

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The Secret Weapon Driving Volkswagen's Hybrid Compact Coupe? Das CEO

With a new hybrid car and a new ad campaign, Volkswagen is gearing up to take over America. Can they get there from here?READ»

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Prius vs Porsche: Why You'd Choose a "Green" Car Over a "Dream" Car

Would you take a Prius over a Porsche? Global research firm Synovate asked more than 13,500 people in 18 global markets if--given that money is not an object--they would purchase a "dream" car or a "green" car. Six of 10 people said they would take the green car. But the deciding factors tended to be more economical than ecological.READ»

The 2009 Honda Accord: Keeping your Miami Reputation Solid

Over the past three decades few vehicles have received as much respect in the United States as the Honda Accord. Many cities, especially Miami, value reputation and use their cars to show it.  The Honda Accord doesn’t seem to be ...READ»

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Mercedes BlueZERO Eco Cars To Come With Three Alternative-Fuel Options

The automotive industry may be in financial tatters at least in the US, but progress marches on, and the future of cars is going to be alternative fuels, for oil-shortage and environmental reasons. Mercedes-Benz knows this, so it's ...READ»

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Inside The Chevy Volt [pics]

GM is gambling on the plug-in electric Chevy Volt to boost sales -- and recharge its fortunes.READ»

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Anti-Minivan Mommies

Moms,Looking for an affordable alternative to a minivan to tote your family around and still have style? As an assistant in the corporate of office of a major automotive dealer, I get asked quite often what the best non-minivan ...READ»

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Yada, Yada, Let's Yada!

Let’s Yada! (a division of WinPlus) is looking to make Bluetooth affordable and easy for everyone.  I had a chance to try two of their new units and speak with their CEO Dan Sheehan. The concept behind Yada is to make ...READ»