There's more than a few geeky surprises that meet the eye on this car.
A new report from the Governors Highway Safety Association shows that far fewer 16- and 17-year-old drivers are dying now than 10 years ago; tougher laws, economy play a role.
Owners can opt for a lump-sum payment or discounts at a Hyundai dealer. Kia's lawsuits are still pending.
Chrysler will also use the new transmission, which claims to boost fuel economy and acceleration.
In Massachusetts, where it's a daily competition to see who can be the most annoying driver, this can be expected.
More private investment and relatively stable delinquency rates means it's getting easier to find a good car loan.
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Clifford Atiyeh has spent his entire life driving cars he doesn't own. Raised in Volvos, he has grown to love fast, irresponsible vehicles of all kinds. He is the senior news editor at MSN Autos and also reports for Car and Driver, Road & Track, The Boston Globe and other publications.
In the garage: 21-speed Iron Horse, 2002 Jeep Wrangler X (not his)
Doug Newcomb has covered car technology for over 20 years for outlets ranging from Rolling Stone to Edmunds.com. In 2008, he published his first book, "Car Audio for Dummies" (Wiley). He lives and drives in Hood River, Ore., with his wife and two kids, who share his passion for cars and technology.
In the garage: 1996 Chevrolet Impala SS, two 1984 Chevrolet Blazers, 2008 Honda CR-V
James Tate learned to drive stick at age 13 in a 1988 Land Cruiser - in La Paz, Bolivia. He's since been a mechanic, on a pit crew and has wrenched on every car he's owned since his first 1989 Honda CRX Si (and won't stop until the car is a 1973 Porsche 911 RS). His work has appeared in Car and Driver, Popular Mechanics, Automobile and others.
In the garage: 1995 Porsche 911 Carrera, 1988 BMW M5
