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Top 10 Most Fuel Efficient Three-Row SUVs

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Top 10 Most Fuel Efficient Three-Row SUVs
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In the market for a three-row SUV but want to know what will get you the best fuel economy? AutoGuide has compiled the top 10 most fuel-efficient three-row SUVs available today based on their combined MPG rating. Continue Reading...

Ask AutoGuide No. 30 – 2014 Acura MDX vs. 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2014 Ford Explorer

Ask AutoGuide No. 30 – 2014 Acura MDX vs. 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. 2014 Ford Explorer
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Two’s company but three’s a crowd. More may be merrier in certain situations but undoubtedly not in every circumstance. Sure, having more flavors of ice cream to choose from or more paid vacation time is like hitting the jackpot at your local Native American tribal casino. Bingo was indeed his name-o. Continue Reading...

Top 10 Least Reliable New Cars: The 2013 Edition

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Top 10 Least Reliable New Cars: The 2013 Edition
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If you’re shopping for a new car and reliability is at the top of your list of priorities, you might want to avoid the following vehicles found on this top 10 list. Based on Consumer Reports‘ reliability studies and surveys, these are the top 10 least reliable new cars on the market right now with the… Continue Reading...

Ford’s EcoBoost Police Interceptors Outrun Competition

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Ford’s EcoBoost Police Interceptors Outrun Competition
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Strong acceleration is important, it’s useful when merging onto a crowded expressway or towing a heavy trailer through the mountains. Speed is especially important for police vehicles as it gives law enforcement officers the power to take down bad guys. But who has the fastest cop car? Continue Reading...

Top 10 Cheapest SUVs

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Top 10 Cheapest SUVs
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  With the growing crossover segment, the Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) market is slowly dying. Still, it’s got life in it yet and no cute-ute can replace the pure utility of a go anywhere, do anything body-on-frame Sport Utility Vehicle. If you’re in the market for one and the Cadillac Escalade is a bit out… Continue Reading...

Ask AutoGuide No. 17 – Nissan Pathfinder vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer

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Ask AutoGuide No. 17 – Nissan Pathfinder vs. Jeep Grand Cherokee vs. Ford Explorer
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God blessed Texas with His own hand Brought down angles from the Promised Land Gave ‘em a place where they could dance If you want to see heaven, brother, here’s your chance… Continue Reading...

Top 10 Least Reliable Cars and Trucks

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Top 10 Least Reliable Cars and Trucks
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Since its founding in 1936, Consumer Reports has become the go-to source for shoppers. From new refrigerators to bottles of wine, Blue-ray players to homeowner’s insurance, if it’s on the market it’s likely the non-profit organization has scientifically tested it. Of course the consumer watchdog is probably most famous for its vehicle reliability ratings. Continue Reading...

How Technology Makes You a Better Driver, and a Safer Driver Too

How Technology Makes You a Better Driver, and a Safer Driver Too
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“First thing I do when I get in my car is turn off the stability control and traction control”. Many of us have heard someone, at some point, utter this. Or maybe we ourselves are the guilty party. When asked why it was turned it off, the typical response is along the lines of “’cause… Continue Reading...

Top 20 Used Cars to Avoid: Consumer Reports

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Top 20 Used Cars to Avoid: Consumer Reports
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In the market and shopping for a used car? Consumer Reports has released a list of 20 used vehicles to stay away from as they have a reputation for causing trouble. Listed is a top 20 list of used cars from 2003 to 2012 model year to avoid in alphabetical order. These vehicles had multiple years… Continue Reading...

Top 10 Crossovers with the Most Third-Row Legroom

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Top 10 Crossovers with the Most Third-Row Legroom
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Welcome back to the all-you-can-eat Top-10 buffet! You know you want more, and AutoGuide’s happy to serve up another heaping helping of facts, neatly garnished with a sprig of fun. Grab a plate, load it up and tuck in to another generous portion of automotive infotainment. Continue Reading...

Under the Hood: What is Stability Control?

Under the Hood: What is Stability Control?
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AutoGuide’s last installment of “Under the Hood” investigated traction control; today it’s time to look at another safety feature. This one has nothing to do with gripping the road and everything to do with keeping your vehicle shiny-side up. Continue Reading...

Ford Explorer, Chrysler 200 Defect Investigations Opened by NHTSA

Ford Explorer, Chrysler 200 Defect Investigations Opened by NHTSA
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has opened preliminary investigations today into two vehicles, the 2011 Ford Explorer for power steering issues, and the 2011 Chrysler 200 for engine stalling.  Continue Reading...

Ford Explorer Interceptor Chosen by California Highway Patrol

Ford Explorer Interceptor Chosen by California Highway Patrol
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Until recently the traditional choice for police cars was very simple: almost always a Ford Crown Victoria P71 Police Interceptor, but with the legendary cop cruiser out of production, forces across the country have had to turn elsewhere, diversifying the pack. Continue Reading...

Ford Explorer Teaser Video Hints at High-Performance SUV

Ford Explorer Teaser Video Hints at High-Performance SUV
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Footage from Ford just became available confirming an addition to the Ford explorer family. The clip doesn’t show much of the SUV, but that might tell more than you think. The video shows opens to a distinct growling exhaust note that revs out before cutting to a split-screen view of close-up angles on the car…. Continue Reading...

Ford Announces New Crate Engines, 2.0L EcoBoost Coming Shortly

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Ford Announces New Crate Engines, 2.0L EcoBoost Coming Shortly
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For decades, we’ve known Ford crate engines to be huge V8 powerplants packing plenty of cubic inches and power. But Ford has been quietly offering a 2.0L inline-four from its old Focus for midget racers but very few even paid attention to that option. Now Ford has added their new-generation 2.0L Focus engine and looks… Continue Reading...

Used Ford Explorer Allegedly Held A Dead Body, Dealership Facing Lawsuit

Used Ford Explorer Allegedly Held A Dead Body, Dealership Facing Lawsuit
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In a country where everyone is a little bit lawsuit-happy, we take this story with a grain of salt. Margarita Salais claims that her 2006 Ford Explorer, purchased from Suburban Ford of Sterling Heights, once housed a dead body and is now suing for $25,000 plus court fees. When she purchased the SUV back in… Continue Reading...

J.D. Power Initial Quality Study Results Being Called Into Question

J.D. Power Initial Quality Study Results Being Called Into Question
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Car and Driver has published an article expressing its gripes with J.D. Power’s Initial Quality Study, stating that its results tell us less about a vehicle’s defects then we might think. J.D. Power’s IQS measures new-vehicle quality after 90-days of ownership and has done so since 1987, but the advent of more technologically advanced features… Continue Reading...

Custom Ford Explorers Revealed, Eddie Bauer Edition Absent: 2011 SEMA Show

Custom Ford Explorers Revealed, Eddie Bauer Edition Absent: 2011 SEMA Show
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Ford brought four of its new Explorers to this year’s SEMA Show, each customized by some of the top builders in the nation. Galpin Auto Sports, Stitchcraft Interiors, Tjin Edition and DSO Eyewear put their spin on Ford’s “SUV” with each sharing the spotlight at Ford’s massive booth. First up, Tjin Edition’s features 24-inch iForged… Continue Reading...

Ford’s New Lane Keeping Technology To Combat Drowsy Driving [Video]

Ford’s New Lane Keeping Technology To Combat Drowsy Driving [Video]
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Ford’s Lane Keeping technology is much more effective than a cup of super strong coffee – this technology will let you know when you’re too tired to drive. Set to launch in early 2012 on the Ford Explorer, the Lane Keeping technology is perfect for drivers that are in for the long haul or have… Continue Reading...