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Top 10 Compact Cars with the Largest Back Seats

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Top 10 Compact Cars with the Largest Back Seats
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A couple weeks ago our Top 10 target was the large-sedan segment. We looked at a diverse lineup of full-figured four doors, comparing them based on their theoretical maximum range. We multiplied the number of gallons in their respective fuel tanks by each of their highway economy ratings. SEE ALSO: Top 10 Large Sedans With… Continue Reading...

Chevrolet Cruze Diesel Arriving in May With 40-Plus MPG

Chevrolet Cruze Diesel Arriving in May With 40-Plus MPG
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The 2014 Chevrolet Cruze diesel is expected to hit dealerships this May, and when it does, it’ll have comparable fuel economy figures to the gasoline Cruze Eco model. Continue Reading...

2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel will use Urea Injection

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2014 Chevrolet Cruze Diesel will use Urea Injection
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The Chevrolet Cruze Diesel will be heading to America as a 2014 model year in 2013, and will feature a 2.0-liter, direct-injected turbodiesel powerplant equipped with the AdBlue urea emission control system. Continue Reading...

GM Halts Vehicle Deliveries to Fix OnStar Glitch

GM Halts Vehicle Deliveries to Fix OnStar Glitch
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Due to a glitch with its OnStar system, General Motors has been forced to stop the sale of several models as the American automaker moves quickly to resolve the issue. Continue Reading...

Chevrolet Cruze Diesel Coming in Early 2013

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Chevrolet Cruze Diesel Coming in Early 2013
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GM‘s best-selling car in 2011, and the second best-selling compact in the US last year will be getting a diesel variant here in the states, which will be available early next year. Continue Reading...

2014 Chevrolet Cruze to Feature Impala Design Cues

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2014 Chevrolet Cruze to Feature Impala Design Cues
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We got our first look at the 2014 Chevrolet Impala at this year’s New York International Auto Show, and it appears that Chevy‘s new global design theme will make its way onto the mid-cycle refresh of its compact Cruze model. Continue Reading...

Top 10 Smallest Engines Available in Cars today

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Top 10 Smallest Engines Available in Cars today
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  In an effort to make the most fuel efficient vehicles, automakers are looking at smaller displacement engines, which have made it into plenty of compact and subcompact vehicles. The motors in these vehicles don’t pack much power, or torque, and are all aimed to use the least amount of fuel. These cars are all… Continue Reading...

Heart and Soles: Your Shoes and Car Speak Volumes About Your Personality

Heart and Soles: Your Shoes and Car Speak Volumes About Your Personality
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Your shoes say a lot about you – including the type of car you drive, at least, that’s what Italian writer and shoe design analyst Andrea Silvuni thinks – she believes you can learn a lot about a person’s character from their shoes and their choice of wheels. Continue Reading...

Chevrolet Cruze Fire Probe Expands to 370,000 Vehicles

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Chevrolet Cruze Fire Probe Expands to 370,000 Vehicles
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Earlier in April, NHTSA announced an investigation into a possible fire risk on the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze after two vehicles had been completely destroyed. The initial investigation covered 177,000 vehicles from the 2011 model year, but NHTSA is now expanding the investigation to include the 2012 model year raising the total figure to 370,000 vehicles… Continue Reading...

Diesel Preview: Five New Diesel Models Coming to America

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Diesel Preview: Five New Diesel Models Coming to America
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For what seems like forever, North America has been left behind when it comes to diesel cars. Sure there are a few options, but nowhere near as many as our friends in Europe. In fact, according to the Automotive Industry Data Newsletter, 52% of all new car sales last year in Western Europe were diesel… Continue Reading...

2011 Chevrolet Cruze Under Fire Investigation

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2011 Chevrolet Cruze Under Fire Investigation
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Possible engine fires in the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze are being investigated by NHTSA after two have been completely destroyed. Luckily no injuries have been reported with the fires, which Cruze owners are reporting began while the cars were moving. One complaint from a Cruze owner said, “The car was totally engulfed within five minutes of… Continue Reading...

Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon Makes World Debut: 2012 Geneva Motor Show

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Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon Makes World Debut: 2012 Geneva Motor Show
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The third variant of the world’s favorite Chevrolet has made its world debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The Chevrolet Cruze station wagon will join the existing sedan and hatchback which together have sold more than 1-million globally since its launch in 2009. Unfortunately America won’t be watching creative commercials featuring the Cruze station… Continue Reading...

2012 Chevrolet Cruze Station Wagon First Video: Geneva Motor Show Preview

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Yesterday we revealed the 2012 Chevrolet Cruze station wagon, but as usual, videos are better than photos. The Chevrolet Cruze station wagon is set to debut at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show, but for the strange few who are eager to see it, there’s already a video. Our previous post discussed powertrain specifications, but it… Continue Reading...

Chevrolet Cruze Sation Wagon Fully Revealed

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Chevrolet Cruze Sation Wagon Fully Revealed
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The Chevrolet Cruze is a popular volume seller for the company, and Chevy is now bringing its Cruze sedan out in station wagon form to try and appeal to a broader range of consumers. The first full photo of the wagon dropped today, a preview of what we will see in person at the 2012… Continue Reading...

Chip Foose Chevy Cruze Being Sold for Charity

Chip Foose Chevy Cruze Being Sold for Charity
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Chip Foose is a household name in the automotive design field, for his eye-popping work and unique cars. With all the benefits going to Sick Kids Hospital in Toronto, Canada, Chip customized a Chevrolet Cruze which will be given away at Toronto Auto Show. To enter a ballot for a chance to win the car,… Continue Reading...

Buick Verano Named As 2012 IIHS Top Safety Pick

Buick Verano Named As 2012 IIHS Top Safety Pick
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Making its way on the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick for 2012 is the all-new Buick Verano. This raises General Motors IIHS Top Safety Pick award count to 14 in 2012 – not too shabby. Equipped with 10 standard air bags, the Verano came out with a good score in the… Continue Reading...

Honda Civic’s U.S. Failure Is CEO’s Responsibility

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Honda Civic’s U.S. Failure Is CEO’s Responsibility
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Honda CEO Takanobu Ito stepped up and assumed responsibility for the Honda Civic’s miserable start in the United States, telling Automotive News that “The ultimate responsibility rests with me.” The Civic was left off the Consumer Reports list of recommended vehicles, a rarity for any Honda product. Cheap interior materials were blamed, and many reviewers reported… Continue Reading...

Chevrolet Cruze, Jeep Wrangler and Kia Soul Are Hot Sellers In 2011

Chevrolet Cruze, Jeep Wrangler and Kia Soul Are Hot Sellers In 2011
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According to Advertising Age, a sister publication to Automotive News, Chevrolet‘s Cruze, Kia‘s Soul and Jeep‘s Wrangler are among America’s top 25 hottest products for 2011, alongside Dove soap, Arizona Tea, Goldfish crackers, Sharpie markers and the Forever 21 clothing chain. There’s no doubting those three vehicles’ success, but we’d be willing to debate that… Continue Reading...

Chevrolet Cruze Plug-In To Debut As Early 2014

Chevrolet Cruze Plug-In To Debut As Early 2014
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While Chevrolet is readying a diesel version of their Cruze compact in 2013, an interesting tidbit of information leaked out regarding another gas-saving variant of the Cruze – a plug-in hybrid model. Australia’s GoAuto reports that the Cruze will be a traditional plug-in hybrid, where the engine and hybrid system work in tandem, rather than… Continue Reading...

Chevrolet Cruze Plant To Be Idled For A Week

Chevrolet Cruze Plant To Be Idled For A Week
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With sales of the Chevrolet Cruze slowing down, General Motors will idle their Lordstown, Ohio plant to help bring supply levels of the Cruze down. Dealers currently have a 73-day supply of the Cruze, higher than the industry average. GM hopes that demand will catch up with supply by closing the plant for a week…. Continue Reading...

Chevrolet Aims to Make Sonic, Cruze Main Attraction at SEMA Show

Chevrolet Aims to Make Sonic, Cruze Main Attraction at SEMA Show
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Chevrolet will make their small cars the focus of the brand’s presence at the upcoming SEMA Show, bringing a huge collection of customized Sonics and Cruzes to the show floor. The majority of the Sonics and Cruzes coming from Chevrolet will feature products from the Z-Spec lineup, including performance, styling and personalization accessories. Chevy isn’t… Continue Reading...