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The best family vehicles of 2013
October 8, 2013

The best family vehicles of 2013

Families come in all different shapes and sizes. The same can be said for family vehicles. From the mini-coupe to the minivan, today’s choices in cars can meet the needs of parents with a single child to the king-sized edition….

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…