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Two automakers ranked with 50 ‘smartest’ companies in the world
August 2, 2016

Two automakers ranked with 50 ‘smartest’ companies in the world

Tesla and Toyota. Two of the smartest 50 companies in the world – and the only two automakers – recognized by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s MIT Technology Review. Tesla Motors, which ranked No. 4 behind Amazon, Baidu and Illumina,…

How you can drive a cool, new car for less than $18,000
July 18, 2016

How you can drive a cool, new car for less than $18,000

You don’t have to spend a lot of money to buy a cool new vehicle. In fact, Kelley Blue Book has identified 10 new cars under $18,000 that meet their definition of “cool.” Atop the list for the third consecutive…

New vehicles among ‘highest quality’ ever seen – J.D. Power
July 14, 2016

New vehicles among ‘highest quality’ ever seen – J.D. Power

When consumers speak, carmakers listen. That’s the conclusion of J.D. Power from results of its latest Initial Quality Study. “Manufacturers are currently making some of the highest quality products we’ve ever seen,” said JDP’s Renee Stephens, vice president of U.S….

Eight vehicles named to Cars.com’s made-in-America list
July 12, 2016

Eight vehicles named to Cars.com’s made-in-America list

The most American car in America is … the Toyota Camry. That’s according to Cars.com, which compiles an annual American Made Index (AMI), setting a standard of 75 percent or more U.S.-made parts to be considered for the designation. The…