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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?

DRIVE TIME

Junk Your Gas Guzzler?

By Mark Solheim

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

DRIVE TIME

Electric Cars Get a Jolt

By Mark Solheim

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

DRIVE TIME

Save Big on New Cars

By Mark Solheim

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

By Mark Solheim

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

DRIVE TIME

What's New With Hybrids

By Mark Solheim

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

ARCHIVES

Guilt-Free SUV?

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

Five Ways to Save Gas Money

Here's how to keep more cash in your pocket when you're at the pump.

What You Need to Know About Auto Body Shops

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.

The Best Cars for 2008

See the Best in Class, Best New Car, Best Resale, Most Fuel-Efficient and First for Safety for 11 car categories.

Kiplinger's Test-Drive Scorecard

Headed to the dealership? Know what you’re looking for when you take a car out for a test drive.

Mazda CX-9

Learning to love a big crossover

Five Myths on Leasing a Car

You can negotiate a smart car lease: here's how.

Drive More, Pay More?

You'll watch when and where you drive under a pay-by-the-mile plan.

ABCs of a Great Car Loan

A few simple strategies will prevent you from being fleeced in the dealer's finance office.

Useful Car Links

Here are some of the best car research and retail links the Web has to offer.

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CD/MMA

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. Order CarDeals for the latest incentives.

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