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CarGurus On our blog: Betting on Failure: What do you think of John McCain and an academic predicting the failure of Chrysler and the auto bailout? And many '90s vehicles were boring and/or big, but Tgriffith finds some wheat among the chaff. Which is your favorite?
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John McCain was never noted for being much of an economic analyst. During the 2008 election campaign he famously noted, to the delight of the press, that “the fundamentals of the American economy are strong.” Now the Senator predicts the demise of Chrysler.

CarGurus On our blog: The 2010 Ford Fusion, both regular-gas and hybrid versions, takes Motor Trend's Car of the Year award. And a look at the supercars, trucks, family cars, and minivans of the 1980s. Which was your favorite?
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In the world of automotive publishing, Motor Trend magazine seems to have been around forever. It’s consistently influential, particularly in giving out its Car of the Year Awards, which it has done for 60 years. ...

CarGurus On our blog: Green Update: New hybrid Mercedes SUV, smart rentals, the Nissan Leaf debuts, and the Electrification Coalition (!?!?!). And Best of the 1970s: There Has to Be Something Good from the ’70s, Right? Which is your favorite '70s car?
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1. The ML 450 Hybrid (shown here) is announced for sale in the U.S. with a 275-hp V6 and two electric motors. When both motors are needed, the system can generate some 335 hp and 381 lb-ft of torque, which ought to get you up to speed nicely. ...

CarGurus On our blog: GM's 3rd-quarter numbers drove a puzzling range of headlines, but the news was overall good. Can GM continue improving? And Tgriffith fondly remembers some of his favorite American cars from the 1960s. Which was your favorite '60s car?
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General Motors released its third-quarter figures yesterday, and the way in which these were reported by the media is pretty interesting. Bloomberg headlined the fact that the company “generated $3.3 billion” ...

CarGurus On our blog: Opel's successful Insignia sedan will arrive in the U.S. as a Buick Regal for the 2011 model year. Think it will sell? And Cars Coming Soon takes a look at the Volvo S60, Hummer restarting production, spy shots of 2011s, and more.
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We are not going to nitpick Buick here for rebadging and remarketing its award-winning Opel Insignia as the Regal. Some have gone out of their way to make fun of the international provenance of this car, which is like being critical of good imported cheese. ...

CarGurus On our blog: Gas-tax revenues drop as we drive fewer miles and do so in more fuel-efficient vehicles, so rates need to rise. Ouch. And VW outpaced Toyota in vehicle production for the first nine months of 2009, becoming the world's largest automaker.
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We know how you much you gurus love tax increases, especially when it comes to activities that impinge on cherished freedoms like driving your high-powered, high-consumption Camaros and Mustangs. Well, get ready to pay more for those freedoms, because higher gas taxes are coming. ...

CarGurus On our blog: Some of Ford's new cars, including the latest Taurus, are awfully big. Do you think the new Taurus is a good design? And do you look forward to cars having autopilot, or would you rather keep driving yourself?
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It’s like nobody cares any more about designing cars with enticing, functional looks. In particular, the larger vehicles look like styling exercises committed by people committed to stressing bulk. Cars ...

CarGurus On our blog: Will Chrysler selling the Fiat 500 in its U.S. showrooms next year help the company generate some new energy and fans? And check our list - The 8 Best Cars of SEMA: Which of these hot vehicles would you choose to drive home?
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Finally, something from Chrysler-Fiat that makes sense: importing the Fiat 500 to the U.S. Contrary to what some skeptics are saying, this move will help struggling Chrysler regain needed positive press and, perhaps, finally establish a niche market for its new products.

CarGurus On our blog: Two New Germans to Lust After: BMW M3 GTS and Porsche Boxster Spyder - watch video of both cars. And check our recap of Chrysler's big SEMA presentation yesterday, including future plans for current and upcoming models.
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BMW has created an M3 for the track, a car for club racing like Porsche’s 911 GT3 Clubsport, either of which would inspire dark lust in any Car Guru in his right mind. But it’s also homologated, says Autoweek, for the street if you register it as such. ...

CarGurus On our blog: A slowly rebuilding General Motors decides to keep Opel - does this business decision make sense? And watch video of a recent 100-car Ferrari parade in the United Arab Emirates. Yum!
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GM has reneged on a deal that was almost closed, choosing not to sell Opel/Vauxhall and leaving the Germans angry. The latest chapter in this complicated story came after a Tuesday GM board meeting in Detroit that put forward the new corporate strategy. ...

CarGurus On our blog: Green Update: BMW's new premium hybrid, Fisker wants less-expensive hybrids, Seattle investing in charging stations. And Acura Smartly Reverses Course, Nixes V8 Engines and Rear-Wheel Drive: Will a brave business decision help Acura succeed?
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The new BMW ActiveHybrid 7 was recently spotted by an alert Autoweek reader in Los Angeles. Car and Driver gave it a skeptical first-drive review, suggesting (without saying so exactly) that this is a somewhat ridiculous, redundant car in the BMW lineup.

CarGurus On our blog: China's becoming a more important auto market, particularly to GM, as its demand for and manufacture of new cars rises. And scientists believe they may have discovered a gene related to bad driving.
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The Chinese car industry has slowed down somewhat but, as most of you know, is still thriving. Much of its manufacturing capability has been traditionally grown by foreign carmakers who planted the seeds years ago. For instance, GM in 1997

CarGurus On our blog: Porsche likely to produce a new 928 on a shortened version of the Panamera platform, and it may get a hybrid powertrain. And Cars Coming Soon takes a look at the upcoming Honda Accord Tourer and the Volkswagen NMS, Ford Kuga comes to America.
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We’re seeing some interesting renderings of what purports to be the new Porsche 928. The car is presumed to be built on a shortened Panamera platform, giving the company another way to spread development costs and expand its range of offerings. ...

CarGurus On our blog: GMAC Wants $2.9 Billion More of Your Money - when will the ongoing auto-bailout spiral end? And Tgriffith shares his thoughts on what's wrong with car ads and how car manufacturers - and dealers - can improve them.
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We learned today that GMAC has been looking for a third round of bailout money from the Treasury—and they may have gotten it. The latest news is that the company has just put $2.9 billion of junk bonds (rated by Moody’s “two notches above default”) on the market. ...


























