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Trying to figure the true cost of owning a Nissan Leaf with its all-electric drivetrain can be somewhat of a “math challenge.” Edmunds ties to break it down. First you’ll look at the 2011 Nissan Leaf’s dollarsignr32,780 MRSP. Then you’ll consider the impact of the dollarsignr7,000 federal subsidy, which brings the cost down to dollarsignr25,280. [...]

Ford Before the Fusion

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We focus on new cars here at MotorMouths. But that doesn’t mean that we aren’t interested in good backstories. Thus, in the first of an irregularly occurring recurring feature, guest author Zack Korte recounts Ford’s early alphabet days. On October 1, 1908, the first Ford Model T rolled out of the factory on Piquette Avenue [...]

Hyundai Sonata: First Reviews

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Early reviews of the 2011 Hyundai Sonata broke embargo this week. The early word? Pretty darn great. The new Sonata’s average score from critics jumped an amazing eight points as compared to the outgoing models. While the ’09 and ’10 models averaged a 79 and 80, respectively, and earned modest praise for their value, Hyundai’s [...]

Chicago Auto Show Round Up

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Edmunds brings you a quick tour of what’s new at the Chicago Auto Show this week.

Evora Evokes Critic Crush!

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Dan Neil on the slinky new Lotus Evora: “I’m going to buy one!”

What Would James Dean Drive?

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Edmunds.com thinks the Boxster Spyder is “the purest Porsche you can buy.”

Video Car Review of the Year

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An end-of-year oldie, but amusingly goodie. By the way, here’s how the Fiesta actually rates.

Panamera vs. MazdaSpeed3. Really?

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Ah, those pranksters at Kelly Blue Book, always starting fights.

Chevy Volt (Prototype) scores 82

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A prototype Chevy Volt is winning guarded praise from critics during brief tests in L.A.

Mercedes SLS: Doors of Perception

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A lot of ink is being spilled over the Mercedes AMG SLS‘s unique doors. Arthur St. Antoine of Motor Trend falls decidedly into the pro-”gullwing” camp. The new SLS is a seemingly over-engineered, ultra-fast, thoroughly refined coupe — with the can’t-top-this glam of those swing-up doors. While Marty Padgett of MotorAuthority feels the unique doors [...]

Porsche’s Ultimate Factory

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National Geographic pays a visit to Stuttgart. More on the “Ultimate Factories” episode here.

Lexus LFA Might Be a Bargain

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Reviews for Lexus’ new supercar are trickling in, and the early verdict is mixed. Car and Driver’s Mark Gillies claims the LFA can be considered a bargain, despite its dollarsignr350k-plus pricetag: Although the car is extravagantly expensive, Lexus says it will lose money on every one. We believe it. The last car that incorporated a [...]

A Porsche for Car of the Year?

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The finalists for the 2010 North American Car and Truck of the Year Award are out and we couldn’t help doing a little prognostication as to who might follow the 2009′s winner, the Hyundai Genesis (above). By Motormouths scores alone the Porsche Panamera should be a lock for the Car award with a 90 score  [...]

Will Carroll Shelby Choose a Prius?

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Autoblog reports that a diverse panel ranging from gearheads like Carroll Shelby and Jay Leno to greenheads such as Jean-Michel Cousteau will chose the 2010 Green Car of the Year. If we were to predict a winner based on Motormouths scores we’d pick the redesigned Toyota Prius which is averaging an impressive 87. Other nominees [...]