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Should I buy new car or used car?
February 14, 2013

Should I buy new car or used car?

A few days ago, RoadLoans’ Brian Cupp spoke with a customer who wondered about whether there are advantages to buying a new car compared to a used car. “Which is better and smartest to buy, Brian?” the customer asked. Cupp…

Scion, Honda most fuel-efficient cars for 2013
December 31, 2012

Scion, Honda most fuel-efficient cars for 2013

If driving a more fuel-efficient vehicle is among your New Year’s resolutions – and money is no object – plenty of options are available for 2013. Zachary Shahan at CleanTechnica.com offers the “10 Most Fuel Efficient Cars” for the new…

New-car drivers fueling drop in gas consumption, pollution
December 26, 2012

New-car drivers fueling drop in gas consumption, pollution

American drivers finally have had enough of gas-guzzling vehicles, it seems, based on evidence collected over the last five years. That also has fueled a significant decline in greenhouse gases – pollution. New vehicle models purchased last month – including…

Best 2013 cars for Christmas under $25,000
December 18, 2012

Best 2013 cars for Christmas under $25,000

Automobile makers have some Christmas fun each year posing their new vehicles with bows and ribbons, surrounded by snow, skiers, sleighs, happy families or other holiday trappings, in advertisements and TV commercials. Often the featured vehicles are among the priciest…