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Now is the Time to Look at the Revamped 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid

With dealers looking to make room for 2014 models, soon, now could be the right time to head into your Riverside Toyota dealer and take a look at the 2013 Toyota Avalon Hybrid, which was completely re-designed for this year. The Avalon Hybrid provides comfortable seating for five, and a striking new look. The new profile is sleeker than the previous generation, and new LED tail lights grace the rear of the vehicle.
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Chevrolet Camaro Restyled for 2014 and Brings Back the Z/28

The 2014 restyled Chevrolet Camaro line was introduced at the 2013 New York Auto show, and included the return of the iconic Z/28. The minor body changes for all Camaros include a wider lower mouth, compressed upper grille, and one-piece tail lamps. The Z/28 model, however, is returning with a vengeance. Not seen since 2001, the new Z/28 is lighter, boasting 19 inch...
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Standard LCD Touchscreen Among Scion's 2014 Changes

2014 marks the ten-year anniversary of the Scion brand, and also will be the year that Scion becomes the first non-luxury car brand to feature a touchscreen audio system that comes standard across the entire lineup. The 6.1 inch screen will offer terrestrial and satellite radio capability with a CD and MP3 player, hands-free phone capability, Bluetooth wireless audio streaming, and an auxiliary audio and...
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Jeep Grand Cherokee Gets Revision for 2014

In recent years, Jeep has made significant improvements to the Grand Cherokee in fuel economy, interior styling, and ride quality, and 2014 has proven to be a year of exciting updates. A new transmission, an eight speed automatic, available in every Grand Cherokee model, brings better fuel economy and smooth shifting. Also available is the first diesel engine option since 2009: a very economical turbodiesel V6. The diesel engine is a good option for those...
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General Motors Experiments with Controlling How Drivers Charge Their Cars During Peak Hours

An Austin, Texas community is participating in a study by University of Texas to discover the impact of a larger concentration of electric cars on the electric grid. The 5,700 family Mueller community already has almost 60 Chevy Volt drivers. The study provides incentives to the community, as well as a $7,500 cash contribution to purchase a Volt, but...
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Buick Encore Ranked Number One Subcompact CUV in 2013 J.D. Power APEAL Study

The APEAL study, or Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout study, is conducted each year in the U.S. by J.D. Power, and is intended to measure how gratifying a new vehicle is to own during the first 90 days of purchase. The study is based on responses from more than 83,000 new car purchasers who own 2013 models.
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