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THE 2008 CAR BUYING GUIDE

Compare car prices, gas mileage and features; get reviews and advice on financing and auto insurance. Our guide also covers used car values, too.

DRIVE TIME

Should You Buy a Detroit Car?

By Mark Solheim

Troubles in Motown are mounting, and that could mean a rough road for purchasers of a Detroit vehicle. My advice: Wait for the dust to settle.

DRIVE TIME

Car Review: Volvo XC70

Family friendly, not flashy

2008 BEST LIST

The Best in Travel, Cars, Home and Fun

Save on energy costs, airfares and fun

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Hybrids Worth the Price

By Mark Solheim

From a dollars-and-cents perspective, the decision to buy a hybrid is never simple.

DRIVE TIME

Car Review: Mazda CX-9

Learning to love a big crossover

ARCHIVES

Diesel Cleans Up Its Act

The New Models are green, fuel-efficient and may be a better choice than a hybrid.

So Cheap, Who Cares About Gas?

Fire-sale prices on SUVs make up for the pain at the pump.

Best Value in Luxury Cars

The Lexus LS 460 created a buzz because it parks itself. But high style and top quality are the real reasons it is winning buyers' hearts.

Living la Vida Geo

Gas-sipping retro cars from the 90s are setting the used-car market afire. So is my car sexy -- or what?

Junk Your Gas Guzzler?

There's nothing like $100 fill-ups to put your big bruiser on the endangered list.

Electric Cars Get a Jolt

Carmakers are revving up to produce vehicles as easy to recharge as your Dirt Devil. PLUS: See our electric-car slide show.

Save Big on New Cars

The economic slump has many vehicles going for near-invoice prices. Plus, rebates and low-rate financing deals abound.

Great Used Cars on Sale

In this soft economy, you can strike a bargain on everything from a Ford to a Lexus.

What's New With Hybrids

Carmakers are responding to consumers who want more environmentally friendly vehicles.

Guilt-Free SUV?

Hybrid versions of the GMC Yukon and Cheverolet Tahoe get a test drive.

TOP REBATES
Vehicle	Amount*	Through
Compact
08 Hyundai Elantra	$1000 C	02/02/09
Midsize
09 Buick LaCrosse	$1000 C	02/02/09
Sport
09 Chevrolet Colbalt SS	$1500 C	02/02/09
Full Size
08 Cadillac STS	$4000 C	02/02/09
Van
09 Chevrolet Express	$1000 C	02/02/09
SUV
09 Buick Enclave	$750 C	02/02/09
Source: CarBargains; Updated 01/07/09 * r: rebate to buyer; d: dealer incentive. Order CarDeals for the latest incentives.

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