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BEST VALUES IN CARS, TECH, TRAVEL & ENTERTAINMENT

CARS
Gas-sipping retro cars from the 90s are setting the used-car market afire. So is my car sexy -- or what?
 
DRIVE TIME
Junk Your Gas Guzzler?
There's nothing like $100 fill-ups to put your big bruiser on the endangered list.
 
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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.
 
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Save Big on New Cars
The economic slump has many vehicles going for near-invoice prices. Plus, rebates and low-rate financing deals abound.
 
USED CARS
Great Used Cars on Sale
In this soft economy, you can strike a bargain on everything from a Ford to a Lexus.
 
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What's New With Hybrids
Carmakers are responding to consumers who want more environmentally friendly vehicles.
 
ARCHIVES
Hybrid versions of the GMC Yukon and Cheverolet Tahoe get a test drive.
Here's how to keep more cash in your pocket when you're at the pump.
Whether the accident is your fault or the other guy's, make sure you go to an appropriate repair shop -- and ask for what you require.
See the Best in Class, Best New Car, Best Resale, Most Fuel-Efficient and First for Safety for 11 car categories.
Headed to the dealership? Know what you’re looking for when you take a car out for a test drive.
Learning to love a big crossover
You can negotiate a smart car lease: here's how.
You'll watch when and where you drive under a pay-by-the-mile plan.
A few simple strategies will prevent you from being fleeced in the dealer's finance office.
Here are some of the best car research and retail links the Web has to offer.
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TOP REBATES
Vehicle Amount* Through
Compact
08 Chevrolet Cobalt $1500 C 08/19/08
Midsize
008 Infiniti G35 Sedan $2000 D 09/02/08
Sport
08 Mercedes CLK-Class (excl. CLK63) $4000 - $7000 D 08/31/08
Full Size
08 Pontiac G8 $0 - $1500 C 08/19/08
Van
08 Ford E-Series Van/Wagon (excl. RV) $1500 - $2500 C 08/30/08
SUV
08 Cadillac Escalade $6000 C 08/19/08
Source: CarBargains; Updated 08/06/08
* r: rebate to buyer; d: dealer incentive.
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