Doing used car overviews on a weekly basis for a number of years can sure be an eye opener. Your correspondent scours owner's forums, consumer complaint threads and reliability resources regularly to help ascertain what owners of a used model can expect-- and what key issues to check for on a test drive. As time passes, a few things have become apparent: Korean cars are built better than ever, you can't beat a well-maintained Honda, Toyota or Subaru as a used small-car buy, and when it comes to pricey premium machines, the Germans offer a tremendous driving experience but fall slightly short on reliability.
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Despite winning the pole, at the Auto Club Speedway, for the second time in a row, Jamie McMurray says he was paying more attention his race setups.
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After expressing doubts about the inaugural event less than two weeks ago, Bernie Ecclestone now insists the Korean grand prix "is on". He also said Saturday he is only now waiting for organisers of a Russian grand prix in 2014 to sign a contract. Meanwhile, organisers of the 2012 US grand prix are facing a race against time to obtain planning permission to begin work on the Austin circuit.
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Heavy rain made qualifying impossible in Japan. The FIA first delaying the session for 15 minutes, then 30, than 90 and finally postponed the session altogether.
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Tony Fernandes has reportedly lost the support of Clive Chapman. The news was reported by the well-known French commentator Jean-Louis Moncet in his latest Auto Plus column.
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The availability of a 'monsoon'-type rain tyre might avoid future cancellations of track sessions due to extreme weather.
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The FIA Institute has launched a Global Driver Academy which will enable 10 drivers from all over the world to get a fully founded FIA Foundation drivers' perfecting class in Austria.
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German driver Sebastian Vettel planted his Red Bull Renault on pole position for the Grand Prix of Japan to be held on the grueling circuit of Suzuka.
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Nissan is considering a deal-sweetener as it prepares to launch global sales of the all-electric Leaf: free rental car use for trips beyond the Leaf's 80-100 mile battery range.
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Ford has released prices for the 2011 F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCab and SuperCrew pickup trucks.
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Ford Motor Co.'s credit rating was raised two levels by Moody's Investors Service, which said the automaker's operating performance 'significantly exceeded' expectations.
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EXECUTIVE EDITOR--AUTOWEEK.COM BOB GRITZINGER: The front end styling is blocky for a sports coupe, but if you can get past that, the rest of the car is a Honda highlight reel.
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Tom Ganley, an Ohio dealer running for Congress against Rep. Betty Sutton, faces two new lawsuits about his professional conduct. Ganley, a 67-year old Republican who sits on the National Automobile Dealers Association board, is contesting the suits.
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Owners of the Chevrolet Volt looking for convenience and speed will have the option of buying the Voltec 240-volt home charging unit, General Motors announced this week.
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New-vehicle buyers are having an easier time getting credit, signaling U.S. auto sales may continue to accelerate after last month reaching the fastest pace since the government's 'cash for clunkers' program.
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Jaguar is planning production feasibility studies of up to 2,000 cars a year for its new 780-hp supercar, sources say.
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In today's News Brake, Audi considers producing the quattro concept, Ray LaHood thinks the car is a no-phone zone, and there will be plenty of Fiestas at SEMA . . . But Wait, There's More!
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Cadillac is recalling 3,996 copies of the 2010 SRX crossover to check for possible damage to a power steering line, which could result in a fire.
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Honda Motor Co. is not planning to bring the hybrid version of its Fit small car to North America -- for now -- amid doubts drivers will pay more for its gasoline-electric drivetrain.
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