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While initial price is always a prime issue when purchasing a new vehicle, the ultimate "best deal" also entails considering a number of other significant factors that can have an equally meaningful impact on long-term out-of-pocket expenses.

Thanks to a study done by Kelley Blue Book, the world's most experienced and trusted automotive pricing organization, we can compare beyond a car's price tag and see the big picture cost of a vehicle over five years of ownership.  KBB's annual comprehensive review ...

When it comes to purchasing a car, many buyers are wary of sacrificing quality for value.  Does a lower-priced car necessarily mean you're getting an inferior quality product than something priced higher?  Not at all, says U.S. News and World Report, which recently doled out the 2012 U.S. News Best Cars for the Money Awards.  In this comprehensive study, U.S. News ranked the contenders by compiling the following data...

For the past 19 years running, an esteemed panel of 50 independent automotive journalists has selected the "North American Car of the Year," an award designed to recognize the most outstanding new vehicle of the year based on factors including innovation, comfort, design, safety, handling, driver satisfaction and value for the dollar. For 2012, that award goes to the Hyundai Elantra and is yet another indicator of Hyundai's growing impact on the automotive industry...

In a recent Chicago Sun-Times article, automobile reviewer Edward Noble gave the 2012 Buick Enclave top marks, praising it as "the best SUV yet," "the perfect vehicle," and "unmatched in every category." 

Let's take a closer look.  Starting with the styling, the Enclave will make a big impression on any driver.  From its bold trademark Buick grille to the port holes on the hood sides to the sleekly shaped body, the Buick Enclave is ...

In its recently published "Best Drives of 2011," Bloomberg recognized the 2012 Hyundai Veloster as "Best Economy Car." This is the third annual vehicle roundup for the nationally renowned financial and news powerhouse, and it is no small honor that the Veloster has earned this prestigious title.

Jason Harper, Bloomberg's auto critic, praises the Hyundai Veloster for being "the most out-and-out fun" and "crammed with amenities."  He gave special mention to its 40 mpg?

Well into its second century of existence, the Buick brand has always had a long-standing reputation of premium elegance and dependability.  When you think of Buick, you probably envision a comfortable ride in a cushy luxury sedan.  But do you immediately think of fuel economy?  Probably not.  You might want to think again, though, because Buick's latest eAssist technology is on track to be a game-changer for this premium brand.

Buick's eAssist Technology adds a compact electric motor and lithium-ion battery to...

The numbers are in, and there's no doubt about it:  The 2012 Hyundai Accent is on fire.  In July 2011, its first full month of sales, it outsold all other cars in the subcompact category, beating out veritable competitors like the Ford Fiesta and Honda Fit.  The top five sales numbers are as follows:

Hyundai Accent: 6,938
Nissan Versa: 5,359
Ford Fiesta: 5,296
Honda Fit: 4,857
Chevrolet Aveo: 3,349…

The Hyundai Genesis was first launched onto the American auto market in 2008, and its facelift for 2012 shows a strong commitment to making it one of the best premium sports sedans available, rivaling comparable cars from competitors like Mercedez-Benz and Lexus.  The 2012 Genesis made its debut at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show, and boasted such improvements as an upgraded V-6 or V-8 engine, revised suspension tuning, and a new eight-speed automatic transmission.

But the real intrigue for this forthcoming release lies within the Genesis' R-Spec model .. . 

Buick announced the 2012 Regal with eAssist? fuel-saving technology, which improves overall fuel economy by 25 percent over the 2011 four-cylinder/six-speed powertrain. Estimated fuel economy is 26 mpg city and 37 mpg on the highway (pending EPA certification). Regal with eAssist joins the 2012 LaCrosse as the second Buick to feature the efficiency-enhancing technology. The system uses...