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More is More: Ten Roomiest Sedans on Sale in 2020

These Spacious Sedans Impress With How Much Cargo They Can Carry
— by Manuel Carrillo III
"I need my space." Have you ever heard those words? They're usually the antecedent to a breakup, but they could also be the precursor to an SUV purchase. One of the several reasons light trucks and SUVs are so popular right now with 70-percent market share is because they can carry more stuff than sedans.

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Ten Affordable Cars and SUVs With Heated and Cooled Seats

These Vehicles will Keep You at the Perfect Temperature All Year Long
— by Manuel Carrillo III

In this roundup, we're delving into how your potential next car or SUV will keep you comfortable all 365 days of the year — but in an incredibly specific manner. Here, we're rounding up an affordable group of cars that have heated and cooled seats.

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Ten Vehicles Ready for the Winter Wonderland

These Ten Vehicles Will Keep You Moving Through Wintry Weather With Ease
— by Manuel Carrillo III

Shopping, gift-wrapping, grocery-getting, party-going and visiting family are some of the common ingredients that make up the holiday season. All those activities carry a lot of stress potential, which means the last thing you need is your car, truck or SUV giving you drama while you go about your holiday business.

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Ten New Cars That Cost Less Than $20,000

These Deals Prove You Needn't be Independently Wealthy to Score a Fresh Set of Wheels
-- by Manuel Carrillo III
In today's market, buying a new car is a well-off person's game. The most responsible advice recommends you spend no more than 10 percent of your gross monthly income on car expenses (which beyond just the car payment, also includes maintenance, insurance and fuel.)

Looking at a loaded $35,000 midsize sedan like the Honda Accord or a lightly optioned Nissan Pathfinder three-row crossover SUV? Go ahead with that down payment as long as you're bringing home…
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Types of Truck Tires

When you’re looking for truck tires, there are many options to choose from depending on your region’s climate, the kind of driving you like to do, and other variables. While your local AutoNation service center can help you find the perfect tire for you, this handy guide can get you started down the road to understanding truck or SUV tires!
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BMW X4 vs. Acura RDX: Video Comparison

Check Out Two Competitors in the Red-Hot Sporty SUV Segment
Both the BMW and Acura are excellent competitors in the sporty SUV segment, so let’s take a look at the engines, cabs, infotainment, and price to determine a winner.
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5 Turbocharged SUVs

Sports Utility vehicles are coming out with more and more horsepower while also staying rather eco-efficient, and they’re doing that with turbocharged power. Here are some of the top turbocharged SUVs on the market today!
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Which Trim-Level of the 2016 Honda Civic Sedan is Best for You?

Which Trim-Level of the 2016 Honda Civic Sedan is Best for You?
The Honda Civic is one of the best compact sedans on the market and one of the top ten selling vehicles in the United States. For the 2016 model year, the Honda Civic has been completely redesigned and reengineered to hold on to its crown as one of the top-selling compact sedans on the market. Honda says that the new Civic is better in every way with fun-to-drive driving dynamics, new engines, new technologies and much more.
The 2016 Honda Civic Sedan is available in five trim levels…
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Affordable Cars with Heated and Cooled Seats for 2017

Affordable Cars with Heated and Cooled Seats for 2017

Heated and cooled seats are two of the most preferred options of new car shoppers. Whether you live in hot weather states or cold weather states, heated and cooled seats (or ventilated seats) are perfect for a hot summer day or a chilly late night winter drive.

While many of you may think that you have to jump into the luxury segment to enjoy these options and pay and arm and a leg – you’d be wrong. Automakers have figured out that heated and cooled seats are becoming more and more…
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The Trunk Space Battle of Mid-Size Sedans

The Trunk Space Battle of Mid-Size Sedans
For some new car shoppers, trunk space is one of the important factors to consider when shopping for a new family sedan. Of course, you want to be able to pack your trunk with luggage while going on a road trip or pack it with sports equipment when going to your children’s games on the weekends. Not to mention, trunk space is also very important if you’re making that trip to your local grocery store and especially if that grocery store happens to be your local bundle shopping supermarket like Costco…
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