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Kia Optima most affordable midsize car, says Cars.com
August 14, 2013

Kia Optima most affordable midsize car, says Cars.com

The 2013 Kia Optima has been named the “most affordable” midsize sedan by Cars.com, an online resource for buying and selling new and used cars. “The Optima topped the list because of its combination of great features, low price and…

J.D. Power names most appealing vehicles of 2013 – Part 2
August 7, 2013

J.D. Power names most appealing vehicles of 2013 – Part 2

Which crossovers, trucks or vans are most appealing to Americans? We have the answers for you – at least according to the J.D. Power APEAL study for 2013, which seeks to identify the industry’s most appealing vehicles based on purchaser and lessee…

J.D. Power names most appealing vehicles of 2013 – Part 1
August 6, 2013

J.D. Power names most appealing vehicles of 2013 – Part 1

The following post originally appeared on our RoadLoans blog, The Open Road. A dozen cars and 11 other vehicles (CUV/SUVs, trucks and vans) have been named named awardees of the J.D. Power APEAL study for 2013, which seeks to identify the industry’s…

Consumer Reports ratings: 2014 Chevrolet Impala rises to top
July 30, 2013

Consumer Reports ratings: 2014 Chevrolet Impala rises to top

With a phoenix-like turnaround, the revamped 2014 Chevrolet Impala has changed the landscape of Consumer Reports ratings by earning the top spot overall for all sedans — and taking a position that has been held by Japanese and European models…