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High performance and high luxury reach a new level in the Audi S8 sedan, which is as fast as a Ferrari but so quiet it's downright eerie.
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The C-Max Hybrid Energi is nobody's South Beach fantasy car, but it does deliver the equivalent of about 100-miles-per-gallon fuel economy, which is pretty sexy, says Dan Neil.
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Visitors to "Sensuous Steel: Art Deco Cars," opening June 14 at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts in Nashville, Tenn., may wonder how any stylistic term could blanket the 19 automobiles and two motorcycles featured in the exhibit.
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Pickup-truck makers are adopting new technologies to eliminate noisy cabins, bouncy rides and clumsy handling for customers who typically spend hours behind the wheel of a pickup both for work and play.
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U.S. demand for some Subaru vehicles could lead to dealer shortages if trends continue, the chief executive of the Japanese auto maker said.
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States should require drivers of self-driving cars to get extra training and special licenses, U.S. transportation officials said.
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As Porsche maneuvers deeper into the markets for sport-utility vehicles and sedans, it is racing to remind a new generation of drivers what gave the brand its original mystique—speed.
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The squared-off brute of an SUV is just the ticket for expeditions or war zones, but even the souped-up AMG variant leaves a lot to be desired on normal highways, says Dan Neil.
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A new round of discount leases on plug-in cars, combined with federal, state and local electric-vehicle incentives, could make a battery-electric car an economical way to get around.
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Where other supercars are luxuriously sedate at low speeds, the Nissan GT-R delivers blunt, ornery, bratty power—all for a relative bargain price, says Dan Neil.
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Auto makers are gearing up for a battle over pickup trucks, expanding production and releasing new fuel-saving technologies and quieter and more plush cabs.
Car Buyers are Increasingly Loyal to their Brands
Brand loyalty is a big factor that influences how car makers design, build and market their vehicles.
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Tesla's Elon Musk has made a fortune disrupting the status quo in online shopping and renewable energy. Now, he's up against his toughest challenge yet: Local car dealers.
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Europe's auto makers keep sinking deeper into trouble. Governments and labor unions have fought off their efforts to restructure, leading to a surge in the number of unprofitable plants.
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Jonathan Welsh answers a reader question on whether to sell an antique car mid-renovation, and more.
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Jonathan Welsh answers readers' questions on noisy brakes on a Mercedes and where to get a Tuk Tuk three-wheel car.
Columnist Jonathan Walsh answers readers' questions about automobiles.
Jonathan Welsh answers readers' questions about finding spare parts for cars from the defunct company, the best vehicle to handle seven grandchildren and more.
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| Loan Types | Rate | Last Week | Chart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36 month new car loan | 2.39% | down ↓ | see chart |
| 48 month new car loan | 2.51% | down ↓ | see chart |
| 60 month new car loan | 2.65% | up ↑ | see chart |
| 36 month used car loan | 2.76% | see chart | |
| 48 month used car loan | 2.70% | see chart |
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