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Highlight: The third-generation Highlander is built-off the same platform as America’s best-selling car, the Camry. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $41,900 (Base Model starts at $30,075) Seating Capacity: 7 or 8, depending upon seating configuration Standard Safety Features: 8 airbags (driver, front passenger, knee, side-curtain); hill start assist, ABS, stability control; traction control; and a Tire Pressure […]

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At this year’s Detroit Auto Show, JeffCars.com had an opportunity to connect with Damon Lester, president of the National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers (NAMAD). Lester’s organization represents every ethnic-owned new-vehicle dealership in America. This group consists of women, African Americans, Hispanics, Asians and American Indians. Ethnic-Owned Dealerships In 2009, at the height of the […]

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What’s New: The Kia K900, the brand’s flagship, is all-new to the Korean brand. It’s based-off the same platform as its sibling, the Hyundai Equus. Price Point: $50,000 for a six-cylinder and upwards of $65,000 for the fully loaded eight-cylinder. First Impression: The K900 is the brand’s first luxury vehicle. The exterior styling follows the […]

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Highlights: According to AGL (Automotive Leasing Guide), the Mazda3 has the highest residual value in the compact segment. And, in the premium trims, the Mazda3 no longer offers buttons or knobs to control the radio and volume. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $24,635 (Base Model starts at $17,740) Seating Capacity:  5 Standard Safety Features: airbags (front, curtain […]

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Test vehicles MSRP: C-Max Energi: $36,635 (Base Model $33,745) PriusV: $37,411 (Base Model $27,445) Seating Capacity: 5 occupants Standard Safety Features: C-Max: airbags (1st and 2nd row with airbags, knee, front and side); ABS; a reverse sensing system; SOS post-crash alert system; a tire pressure monitoring system; stability control; traction control; blind spot mirrors; a […]

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What: The 2015 Lincoln MKC, the brand’s first compact premium luxury crossover, is expected to infuse new energy into the brand. This is second of four vehicles over the next four years expected to jump-start the dated brand. The MKZ luxury sedan, which joined the brand this year, was the first vehicle helping to kick-start […]

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Highlights: The current-generation Forte is based-off the same platform as the Hyundai Elantra. A restyled two-door coupe and a turbo model pushing out over 200 horses will be joining the line up soon. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $25,400 (Base Price Starts at $16,700) Seating Capacity: 5 occupants Standard Safety Features: airbags (front, seat-mounted, curtain); a Tire […]

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Highlights: The MDX is being built at Honda’s Manufacturing Assembly Plant in Alabama. Test vehicle’s MSRP: $57,400 (Base Price Starts at $43,185.) Seating Capacity: 7 occupants Standard Safety Features: airbags (driver, passenger, side and knee); ABS; LED daytime running lights; rollover sensors; side impact door beams; vehicle stability system; traction control system; electronic brake distribution; […]

What’s New: After a 6-year absence, the Buick Regal rejoined the line up in 2010. Since rejoining the brand, the Buick Regal receives its first major refresh. Check out our video interview with one of GM’s lead engineers Todd Pawlik, as he sits down and talks about what’s new with the Regal and the Regal […]

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Highlights: The Mazda6 is the only vehicle in the segment to offer a BMW iDrive-like system to control the audio system and navigation system via the use of a center rotating dial. And, while a 6-cylinder engine is no longer available, a fuel-sipping diesel engine will be available early next year. When the diesel arrives, […]

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What: The 2015 Cadillac Escalade When: The Cadillac Escalade will arrive in the first quarter of 2015. It made it world debut on Tuesday in New York City. New Design: The luxury SUV is the same size as the previous model. However, the engineers managed to squeeze more front legroom out of the luxury SUV. […]

Highlights: The Malibu is available with Chevy’s signature hybrid-like engine, which is known as eAssist. This hybrid-like fuel-saving technology is only available on the Eco model. With the eAssist engine, the Malibu is able to achieve 37-mpg on the highway. And, for the first time, the 2013 Malibu is only available with a 4-cylinder engine. […]