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2007 Honda CR-V EX-L

2007 Honda CR-V EX-L 4D Utility VIN:   JHLRE38797 UVC:   2007360146 VIN + UVC:   JHLRE3877146 MSRP:   $24,800 Finance Advance:   $17,100 BBR (Collateral Risk Score):   -19 Model Number:   RE3877JNW Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $11,450 24 $10,350 30 $9,700 36 $9,050

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2007 Aston Martin Vantage

VIN SCFBF03B57 Year 2007 Engine Type 4.3L V8 DOHC 32V Make Aston Martin Driveline RWD Model V8 Vantage Ground Clearance 5.30 in. Trim Level Coupe Front Brake Type Disc Manufactured In UNITED KINGDOM Rear Brake Type Disc Body Style COUPE 2-DR Anti-Brake System 4-Wheel ABS Transmission 6-Speed Manual Standard Seating

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2009 Cadillac STS

2009 Cadillac STS Base 4D Sedan V6 VIN:   1G6DW67V69 UVC:   2009140046 VIN + UVC:   1G6DW67V9046 MSRP:   $46,845 Finance Advance:   $24,100 BBR (Collateral Risk Score):   -71 Model Number:   6DW29 Price Includes:   AT AC EW ES Adj. State:   National Mileage:   0 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $16,625 24 $14,225 30

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2011 Honda Odyssey EX-L

011 Honda Odyssey EX-L Wagon VIN:   5FNRL5H6B UVC:   2011360100 VIN + UVC:   5FNRL5H6B100 MSRP:   $34,450 Finance Advance:   $31,050 BBR (Collateral Risk Score):   -60 Model Number:   RL5H6AJW Price Includes:   AT AC Adj. State:   National Mileage:   5,834 Mileage Cat:   B Residual Months Value 12 $24,650 24 $21,800 30 $20,375 36 $18,950 42

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2011 Jaguar XJ LWB

2011 Jaguar XJ Base 4D Sedan LWB VIN:   SAJWA2GB4B UVC:   2011460019 VIN + UVC:   SAJWA2GBB019 MSRP:   $79,700 Finance Advance:   $59,850 BBR (Collateral Risk Score):   -60 Model Number:   5110 Price Includes:   AT AC LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   8,500 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $45,100 24 $39,100 30

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The 10 best Gas Saving Tips

Tip 1: Accelerate Faster from dead stop Tip#2: Open Windows & Turn off A/C @ Low Speeds Tip#3: Avoid Hard Stops Tip#4: Max the tire pressure Tip#5: Warm up your engine Tip#6: Avoid Idling at all costs Tip#7: Close windows and Turn ON A/C at high speeds Tip#8: Replace Air

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North America car and truck production — February and YTD

North America car and truck production — February and YTD Feb. 2012 Feb. 2011 Feb. % change 2 mos. 2012 2 mos. 2011 2 mos. % change AutoAlliance 13,983 10,911 28% 26,074 16,527 58% BMW Mfg. Corp. 27,248 21,267 28% 53,179 38,569 38% Chrysler Group 197,540 145,938 35% 382,823 285,729

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Best Fuel Economy 2012

With gas prices reaching $4 per gallon, there’s been a renewed interest in gas sippers, below is a list of the best gas mileage vehicles of 2012: Nissan Leaf 106MPGe (electric car) Chevy Volt 61MPGe (electric car) Toyota Prius 44MPG Honda Civic Hybrid 41MPG Lexus Ct200h 40MPG Smart 39MPG Honda Insight

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2010 Mercedes-Benz S63

2010 Mercedes-Benz S Class S63 4D Sedan VIN: WDDNG7HB0A123456 UVC: 2010560176 VIN + UVC: WDDNG7HBA176 MSRP: $133,550 Finance Advance: $79,200 BBR (Collateral Risk Score): -34 Model Number: S63 Price Includes: AT AC CD LTH SR Adj. State: National Mileage: 0 Mileage Cat: E Residual Months Value 12 $69,600 24 $56,025

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2008 Volkswagen Touareg

  2008 Volkswagen Touareg 4D Utility V8 VIN:   WVGCB77L18D12345 UVC:   2008940193 VIN + UVC:   WVGCB77L8193 MSRP:   $48,390 Finance Advance:   $26,925 BBR (Collateral Risk Score):   34 Model Number:   7L66B3 Price Includes:   AT AWD AC LTH SR Adj. State:   National Mileage:   38,190 Mileage Cat:   E Residual Months Value 12 $17,700 24 $14,600

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Hybrid Sales Stall

US hybrid sales never exceeded 3% of total new vehicle sales and it seems that the momentum has stalled. Year Hybrid Sales x 1000 Total Sales x 1000 Share 2011 268 12,778 2.10% 2010 274 11,589 2.36% 2009 290 10,430 2.78% 2008 315 13,245 2.38% 2007 352 16,154 2.18% Why

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2012 Recommended Vehicles

Consumer Reports Recommended list for 2012. Small Cars || Hatchbacks || Sport: Chevy Volt Honda Fit Hyundai Elantra Kia Forte Kia Soul Mazda3 Nissan Sentra Nissan Versa Scion xB Scion xD Suzuki SX4 Toyota Corolla Toyota Matrix Toyota Prius VW Golf Audi A3 Lexus CT 200H VW GTI Volvo C30

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