Thursday, March 31, 2011
NYT: Rare 1967 Toyota 2000GT Hits eBay for $650,000
March 31, 2011, 6:00 AM
Rare 1967 Toyota 2000GT Hits eBay for $650,000
By RORY CARROLL
Finding a Toyota 2000GT while combing the assembled coterie of Camrys and Corollas that inhabit the Toyota section of eBay Motors is equivalent to finding King Tut’s sarcophagus at the Container Store. Sure, the sarcophagus is technically a container, and the Toyota 2000GT a used car, but both stand out slightly when placed among their more pedestrian brethren.
Rare 1967 Toyota 2000GT Hits eBay for $650,000
By RORY CARROLL
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| The 1967 Toyota 2000GT coupe for sale on eBay. |
Finding a Toyota 2000GT while combing the assembled coterie of Camrys and Corollas that inhabit the Toyota section of eBay Motors is equivalent to finding King Tut’s sarcophagus at the Container Store. Sure, the sarcophagus is technically a container, and the Toyota 2000GT a used car, but both stand out slightly when placed among their more pedestrian brethren.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
NYT: Porsche Panamera Turbo S Breaks Cover Ahead of New York Show
March 30, 2011, 1:46 PM
Porsche Panamera Turbo S Breaks Cover Ahead of New York Show
By PAUL STENQUIST
In what is becoming common practice, especially among German automakers, Porsche introduced its Panamera Turbo S four-door luxury sedan on the Web on Wednesday, three weeks ahead of its formal debut scheduled for April 20 at the New York auto show.
Porsche Panamera Turbo S Breaks Cover Ahead of New York Show
By PAUL STENQUIST
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| 2012 Porsche Panamera Turbo S |
In what is becoming common practice, especially among German automakers, Porsche introduced its Panamera Turbo S four-door luxury sedan on the Web on Wednesday, three weeks ahead of its formal debut scheduled for April 20 at the New York auto show.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
America's Best Cars 10 Pick-Up - Chevrolet Avalanche
America's Best Cars
Pick-Up - Chevrolet Avalanche
Price: $36,110 - $49,310
Mileage: 15 City / 21 Hwy
Part SUV and part pick-up, the flexible Avalanche was one of only two American vehicles -- along with the Mustang -- to earn a Consumer Reports' Top Pick.
From http://money.cnn.com/
Pick-Up - Chevrolet Avalanche
Price: $36,110 - $49,310
Mileage: 15 City / 21 Hwy
Part SUV and part pick-up, the flexible Avalanche was one of only two American vehicles -- along with the Mustang -- to earn a Consumer Reports' Top Pick.
From http://money.cnn.com/
America's Best Cars 09 Family Hauler - Ford Flex Ltd
America's Best Cars
Family Hauler - Ford Flex Ltd (with EcoBoost)
Price: $29,200 - $45,310
Mileage: 17 City / 24 Hwy
The Flex scored very well in this category, said Consumer Reports' Jake Fisher.
Family Hauler - Ford Flex Ltd (with EcoBoost)
Price: $29,200 - $45,310
Mileage: 17 City / 24 Hwy
The Flex scored very well in this category, said Consumer Reports' Jake Fisher.
Friday, March 11, 2011
America's Best Cars 08 Sports Sedan - Buick Regal
America's Best Cars
Sports Sedan - Buick Regal
Price: $26,245 - $28,745
Mileage: 19 City / 30 Hwy
The Regal finished about mid-pack in this category, said Consumer Reports' Jake Fisher. If that doesn't impress you, this might: It outscored a BMW 328.
Sports Sedan - Buick Regal
Price: $26,245 - $28,745
Mileage: 19 City / 30 Hwy
The Regal finished about mid-pack in this category, said Consumer Reports' Jake Fisher. If that doesn't impress you, this might: It outscored a BMW 328.
America's Best Cars 07 Family SUV - Chevrolet Equinox
America's Best Cars
Family SUV - Chevrolet Equinox
Price: $22,745 - $30,070
Mileage: 22 City / 32 Hwy
The category of "Family SUVs" includes vehicles that barely bigger than something like the Ford Escape.
Family SUV - Chevrolet Equinox
Price: $22,745 - $30,070
Mileage: 22 City / 32 Hwy
The category of "Family SUVs" includes vehicles that barely bigger than something like the Ford Escape.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
America's Best Cars 06 Small SUV - Ford Escape
America's Best Cars
Small SUV - Ford Escape
Price: $21,215 - $27,685
Mileage: 23 City / 28 Hwy
Small SUVs are another tough category full of new entries. The Escape -- which hasn't had a major redesign in many years -- was not among the top overall scorers, said Consumer Reports' Jake Fisher.
Engines are a particular issue. The Escape's four-cylinder engine is noisy, Fisher said, and the V6 is thirstier than its competitors.
The Escape does win points though, for its overall functionality and high crash-test scores. The Hybrid also scored higher.
Small SUV - Ford Escape
Price: $21,215 - $27,685
Mileage: 23 City / 28 Hwy
Small SUVs are another tough category full of new entries. The Escape -- which hasn't had a major redesign in many years -- was not among the top overall scorers, said Consumer Reports' Jake Fisher.
Engines are a particular issue. The Escape's four-cylinder engine is noisy, Fisher said, and the V6 is thirstier than its competitors.
The Escape does win points though, for its overall functionality and high crash-test scores. The Hybrid also scored higher.
America's Best Cars 05 Family Sedan - Ford Fusion
America's Best Cars
Family Sedan - Ford Fusion
Price: $19,820 - $28,745
Mileage: 22 City / 29 Hwy
The Fusion is a really good car in a really tough market segment, notes Jake Fisher of Consumer Reports.
"It's a high-scoring vehicle," he said of the Fusion, which he called "a very enjoyable car to drive."
However, Fisher says that fuel economy is an issue. The Fusion lags its main Japanese competitors by a couple miles per gallon.
Family Sedan - Ford Fusion
Price: $19,820 - $28,745
Mileage: 22 City / 29 Hwy
The Fusion is a really good car in a really tough market segment, notes Jake Fisher of Consumer Reports.
"It's a high-scoring vehicle," he said of the Fusion, which he called "a very enjoyable car to drive."
However, Fisher says that fuel economy is an issue. The Fusion lags its main Japanese competitors by a couple miles per gallon.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
America's Best Cars 04 Small Car - Chevrolet Cruze
America's Best Cars
Small Car - Chevrolet Cruze
Price: $16,275 - $21,975
Mileage: 24 City / 36 Hwy
Despite the existence of the Cruze Eco model that gets 42 mpg on the highway, Jake Fisher of Consumer Reports says the Cruze is generally rather porky compared to its competitors. For most Cruze models, fuel economy is lower than other cars in its category.
Small Car - Chevrolet Cruze
Price: $16,275 - $21,975
Mileage: 24 City / 36 Hwy
Despite the existence of the Cruze Eco model that gets 42 mpg on the highway, Jake Fisher of Consumer Reports says the Cruze is generally rather porky compared to its competitors. For most Cruze models, fuel economy is lower than other cars in its category.
America's Best Cars 03 Budget Car - Ford Fiesta
America's Best Cars
Budget Car - Ford Fiesta
Price: $13,320 - $17,120
Mileage: 28 City / 37 Hwy
The Fiesta came close to taking the overall Top Pick in this category, according to Consumer Reports' Jake Fisher. It's fun to drive and easy on gas. But it lost out to the Honda Fit and Nissan Versa -- the only two cars to score better -- because of its cramped back seat.
Budget Car - Ford Fiesta
Price: $13,320 - $17,120
Mileage: 28 City / 37 Hwy
The Fiesta came close to taking the overall Top Pick in this category, according to Consumer Reports' Jake Fisher. It's fun to drive and easy on gas. But it lost out to the Honda Fit and Nissan Versa -- the only two cars to score better -- because of its cramped back seat.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
America's Best Cars 02 Sporty Car - Ford Mustang
America's Best Cars
Sporty Car - Ford Mustang
Price: $22,145 - $37,845
Mileage: 19 City / 29 Hwy (V6)
The Ford Mustang won the overall Top Pick rating in this category -- domestic or import -- from Consumer Reports magazine.
Sporty Car - Ford Mustang
Price: $22,145 - $37,845
Mileage: 19 City / 29 Hwy (V6)
The Ford Mustang won the overall Top Pick rating in this category -- domestic or import -- from Consumer Reports magazine.
Monday, March 7, 2011
America's Best Cars 01 Green Car - Ford Fusion Hybrid
America's Best Cars
Car testers at Consumer Reports magazine rate these Detroit-brand cars, SUVs and trucks as America's Best for multiple reasons.
Green Car - Ford Fusion Hybrid
Price: $28,340
Mileage: 41 City / 36 Hwy
The Toyota Prius was Consumer Reports' Top Pick in this category, but the Fusion Hybrid actually outscored it in the magazine's testing.
Car testers at Consumer Reports magazine rate these Detroit-brand cars, SUVs and trucks as America's Best for multiple reasons.
Green Car - Ford Fusion Hybrid
Price: $28,340
Mileage: 41 City / 36 Hwy
The Toyota Prius was Consumer Reports' Top Pick in this category, but the Fusion Hybrid actually outscored it in the magazine's testing.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Cars: Consumer Reports' Top Picks: Family Hauler - Toyota Sienna
Cars: Consumer Reports' Top Picks
Family Hauler - Toyota Sienna
Price: $24,560 - $40,070
EPA mileage: 19 City / 24 Hwy
The redesigned 2011 Sienna minivan isn't as good as the model it replaces, Consumer Reports says, but it still gets high marks for its comfort, versatility and performance. The Honda Odyssey, also redesigned for 2011, actually outscored the Sienna in performance tests, but the magazine has yet to collect sufficient dependability data on the Honda and can't recommend it.
From http://money.cnn.com/
Family Hauler - Toyota Sienna
Price: $24,560 - $40,070
EPA mileage: 19 City / 24 Hwy
The redesigned 2011 Sienna minivan isn't as good as the model it replaces, Consumer Reports says, but it still gets high marks for its comfort, versatility and performance. The Honda Odyssey, also redesigned for 2011, actually outscored the Sienna in performance tests, but the magazine has yet to collect sufficient dependability data on the Honda and can't recommend it.
From http://money.cnn.com/
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Cars: Consumer Reports' Top Picks: Sports sedan - Infiniti G37
Cars: Consumer Reports' Top Picks
Sports sedan - Infiniti G37
Price: $35,400 - $57,250
EPA mileage: 19 City / 27 Hwy
The G37 offers good handling and quick acceleration, Consumer Reports says. While it's comfortable to ride in, it's also fun to take through a twisty road. Plus, it has a nicely designed luxury interior.
From http://money.cnn.com/
Sports sedan - Infiniti G37
Price: $35,400 - $57,250
EPA mileage: 19 City / 27 Hwy
The G37 offers good handling and quick acceleration, Consumer Reports says. While it's comfortable to ride in, it's also fun to take through a twisty road. Plus, it has a nicely designed luxury interior.
From http://money.cnn.com/
Cars: Consumer Reports' Top Picks: Family SUV - Kia Sorento
Cars: Consumer Reports' Top Picks
Family SUV - Kia Sorento
Price: $20,995 - $33,895
EPA mileage: 20 City / 27 Hwy
Redesigned for the 2011 model year, the Kia Sorento has emerged as a top contender in its class. An optional third row allows the Sorento to carry up to seven people, while Consumer Reports credits its smooth V6 engine with providing good performance and fuel economy.
From http://money.cnn.com/
Family SUV - Kia Sorento
Price: $20,995 - $33,895
EPA mileage: 20 City / 27 Hwy
Redesigned for the 2011 model year, the Kia Sorento has emerged as a top contender in its class. An optional third row allows the Sorento to carry up to seven people, while Consumer Reports credits its smooth V6 engine with providing good performance and fuel economy.
From http://money.cnn.com/
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Hot cars from the Geneva Motor Show: Ferrari FF
Hot cars from the Geneva Motor Show
Ferrari FF
The FF is a new four-wheel-drive shooting brake from Ferrari. A shooting brake is like a wagon, more or less. This car will replace the outgoing Ferrari 612.
Ferrari FF
The FF is a new four-wheel-drive shooting brake from Ferrari. A shooting brake is like a wagon, more or less. This car will replace the outgoing Ferrari 612.
Cars: Consumer Reports' Top Picks: Green car - Toyota Prius
Cars: Consumer Reports' Top Picks
Green car - Toyota Prius
Price: $21,650 - $28,320
EPA mileage: 51 City / 48 Hwy
The Prius has topped this category for eight straight years thanks, of course, to great fuel economy but also to the car's comfortable and roomy interior and outstanding crash test results.
From http://money.cnn.com/
Green car - Toyota Prius
Price: $21,650 - $28,320
EPA mileage: 51 City / 48 Hwy
The Prius has topped this category for eight straight years thanks, of course, to great fuel economy but also to the car's comfortable and roomy interior and outstanding crash test results.
From http://money.cnn.com/
Cars: Consumer Reports' Top Picks: Small SUV - Toyota Rav4
Cars: Consumer Reports' Top Picks
Small SUV - Toyota Rav4
Price: $22,025 - $28,335
EPA mileage: 22 City / 28 Hwy
The Rav4 has won in this category four times in the past five years. Consumer Reports credits the small crossover SUV's agilie handling, good fuel economy and roomy interior.
Small SUV - Toyota Rav4
Price: $22,025 - $28,335
EPA mileage: 22 City / 28 Hwy
The Rav4 has won in this category four times in the past five years. Consumer Reports credits the small crossover SUV's agilie handling, good fuel economy and roomy interior.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Cars: Consumer Reports' Top Picks: Family Sedan - Nissan Altima
Cars: Consumer Reports' Top Picks
Family Sedan - Nissan Altima
Price: $19,910 - $30,120
EPA mileage: 23 City / 32 Hwy
The Altima's strong balance of comfort, performance and fuel economy helped it to outscore perennial market leaders like the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord in Consumer Reports' rankings.
From http://money.cnn.com/
Family Sedan - Nissan Altima
Price: $19,910 - $30,120
EPA mileage: 23 City / 32 Hwy
The Altima's strong balance of comfort, performance and fuel economy helped it to outscore perennial market leaders like the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord in Consumer Reports' rankings.
From http://money.cnn.com/
Hot cars from the Geneva Motor Show: Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4
Hot cars from the Geneva Motor Show
Exotic models fill much of the floor space at Europe's premier car show.
Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4
The new 691-horsepower Aventador will replace today's Lamborghini Murceialago. This car's V12 engine is not only more powerful but also smaller and lighter than the Murcielago's. The Aventador weighs 200 pounds less and has a lower center of gravity.
It's expected to cost about $380,000.
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, senior writer
Exotic models fill much of the floor space at Europe's premier car show.
Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4
The new 691-horsepower Aventador will replace today's Lamborghini Murceialago. This car's V12 engine is not only more powerful but also smaller and lighter than the Murcielago's. The Aventador weighs 200 pounds less and has a lower center of gravity.
It's expected to cost about $380,000.
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, senior writer
Cars: Consumer Reports' Top Picks: Budget car - Honda Fit
Cars: Consumer Reports' Top Picks
Budget car - Honda Fit
Price: $15,100 - $16,860
EPA mileage: 27 City / 33 Hwy
The Fit is tiny and cheap but it gets big points from Consumer Reports for its surprisingly roomy and flexible interior as well its fun and engaging driving dynamics.
From http://money.cnn.com/
Budget car - Honda Fit
Price: $15,100 - $16,860
EPA mileage: 27 City / 33 Hwy
The Fit is tiny and cheap but it gets big points from Consumer Reports for its surprisingly roomy and flexible interior as well its fun and engaging driving dynamics.
From http://money.cnn.com/
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