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Best 2012 cars under $20,000: 2012 Chevrolet Sonic

The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic is GM’s newest addition to what’s called the 40 Plus mileage club.  The 2012 Chevrolet Sonic delivers an EPA-estimated 40 mpg on the highway, it’s fun to drive, and has a starting price of just $14,995. No wonder sales of this well-designed subcompact are booming.  Also, it just happens to [...]

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Good guys: corporations support community, education projects for 9/11 and year-round

In the spirit of the Tenth Anniversary of 9/11, September 11, 2001 — and the new spirit of 9/12 and the future — let’s acknowledge the corporate good guys who support volunteer and community projects.  Here are a few –

Ford — More than 12,000 members of the Ford Volunteer Corps with hammers, hoes [...]

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Best 2012 cars under $15,000: 2012 Nissan Versa, starting price of $10,990

2012 Nissan Versa is least expensive car in North America at $10,990

The 2012 Nissan Versa is the least expensive car in North America, with a starting price of just $10,990 MSRP and a budget-saving fuel economy of 33 mpg combined city/highway.  Now that I have your attention –

The 2012 Nissan Versa [...]

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Best 2012 cars under $20,000: 2012 Ford Focus

2012 Ford Focus is top-rated for fuel efficiency, safety and best value under $20.000

Seats five, gets 40 mpg highway and 28 city, has a fun, sporty driving feel, a top safety rating, and a base price of $16,500.  Even the fully-loaded top-of-the-line model clocks in at just $22,500.  No wonder the Ford [...]

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Best 2011 Cars under $20,000: 2011 Chevrolet Cruze

2011 Chevrolet Cruze is a best buy car under $20,000, top-rated fuel efficient and safety

The all-new 2011 Chevrolet Cruze is a best buy for offering the interior space and amenities of a mid-size car with the fuel economy of a compact or hybrid and impressive safety features,  at a starting price of [...]

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Thunderbird Reunion at Ford Headquarters Celebrates 55th Anniversary of Original T-Bird

Classic Thunderbirds Return to Ford Headquarters

Thousands of classic Ford T-Birds are gathering at Ford’s headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan for a family reunion.

This year, the annual event organized by the  Water Wonderland Thunderbird Club is a festival to celebrate the 55th Anniversary of the original model, in 1955.

The three-day Thunderbird [...]

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