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What You Need to Know Before Car Shopping Today: 7/15/17
What You Need to Know Before Car Shopping Today: 7/15/17

CARS.COM — If you're actively shopping for a new car, there's a lot to know before you ever get to the lot – and that's assuming you're not daft enough to fly to Germany for limited-edition shoes to pair with those new wheels. Confounded by the car-buying process? We can help — check out our guide to all things automotive purchase below.
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2018 Honda Accord: First Impressions
2018 Honda Accord: First Impressions

CARS.COM — Interest in mid-size sedans is waning, sales are dropping and drivers are heading to crossovers in droves. But in the past few months, we're starting to see something happen — automakers are responding not by killing their mid-size sedans, but by injecting them with some energy and style to try to boost interest.
First, we saw the new Toyota Camryat the North American…
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Redesigned 2018 Honda Accord: First Photos
Redesigned 2018 Honda Accord: First Photos

CARS.COM — Honda just unveiled the redesigned 2018 Accord in Detroit, and from a first glance, it looks like a big design departure for the popular mid-size sedan.
Related: 2018 Honda Accord to Get Turbocharged Engines
One of the biggest changes is the adoption of a coupelike roofline for the four-door sedan, which is something we've seen in competing mid-size cars like the Chevrolet…
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2011-2015 Dodge Journey: Recall Alert
2011-2015 Dodge Journey: Recall Alert

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Vehicles Affected: Approximately 363,500 model-year 2011-15 Dodge Journey SUVs
The Problem: If the airbag wiring harness gets chafed within the steering wheel and short circuits, the driver's frontal airbag may unexpectedly deploy, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The Fix:Dealers will inspect the airbag wiring within the steering wheel, replacing it if…
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2018 Honda Accord Preview
2018 Honda Accord Preview

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Competes with: Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, Ford Fusion, Chevrolet Malibu, Hyundai Sonata
Looks like: An Audi A7's body with a Dodge Charger's proportions
Drivetrains: 192-horsepower, turbocharged 1.5-liter; 192-hp four-cylinder; 252-hp, turbocharged 2.0-liter; 2.0-liter gas-electric hybrid; six-speed manual, continuously variable or 10-speed automatic transmission;…
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2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, Charger, Durango; 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Recall Alert
2011-2014 Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, Charger, Durango; 2012-2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee: Recall Alert

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Vehicles Affected: Approximately 442,000 model-year 2011-14 Chrysler 300 sedans, Dodge Challenger coupes, Charger sedans and Durango SUVs, and model-year 2012-14 Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs, all equipped with electrohydraulic power steering; a 5.7-liter or 3.6-liter engine; and a 160-, 180- or 220-amp alternator
The Problem:The alternator may suddenly fail, causing the vehicle to…
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2013-2016 Honda Accord: Recall Alert
2013-2016 Honda Accord: Recall Alert

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Vehicles Affected: Approximately 1.15 million model-year 2013-16 Honda Accord cars
The Problem: The case for the battery sensor — part of the battery management system — may allow water to get in, potentially causing an electrical short and increasing the risk of a fire.
The Fix:Dealers will replace the sensor for free. Honda noted that remedy parts are currently…
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Demand, State Taxes Bump Up Gas Prices
Demand, State Taxes Bump Up Gas Prices

CARS.COM — Pump prices rose in most states this past week as demand caught up with supply, pushing the national average for regular gas to $2.26, up 2 cents from a week ago, according to the AAA Daily Fuel Gauge Report.
Related: Video: Best Bets for Big Families
Prices started to riseafter the long Independence Day weekend, when millions more motorists than usual took extended trips for…
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$22,000 Sneakers Come With Free Smart ForTwo
$22,000 Sneakers Come With Free Smart ForTwo

CARS.COM — If popular culture is to be believed, Germans love David Hasselhoff. It's been "proven." But do they love Nikes enough to spend 19,000 euros (approximately $21,700) to get a limited-edition, one-of-500 pair sneakers?
Related: Our View: 2016 Smart ForTwo
What's this doing on a car-news website? Well, the shoes come with a free car … or maybe the car comes with a free pair of…
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AMI Creates a Buzz on Social Media
AMI Creates a Buzz on Social Media

CARS.COM — Released in June, the Cars.com 2017 American-Made Index ranked the 10 most patriotic 2017 cars — that is, the 10 cars assembled in the U.S. with high domestic-parts content, predominant U.S. sourcing for engines and transmissions, and high support for U.S. manufacturing jobs. In response to the AMI, Cars.com readers took to our Twitter and Facebookto share their thoughts — here's…
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2018 Jaguar E-Pace Review: Photo Gallery
2018 Jaguar E-Pace Review: Photo Gallery

CARS.COM — "Honey, I shrunk the F-Pace!" exclaimed a Jaguar engineer, before being asked not to refer to a coworker as "honey." The all-new 2018 Jaguar E-Pace is Jaguar's attempt to take the successful F-Pace SUV and shrink it down to compete with smaller offerings from its German rivals like the BMW X3, Audi Q5 and Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class.
Related: 2018 Jaguar E-Pace Preview
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Redesigned 2018 Honda Accord to Be Unveiled Today
Redesigned 2018 Honda Accord to Be Unveiled Today

CARS.COM — Though SUVs are the hottest vehicles right now, it's shaping up to be the year of the mid-size sedan, first with the launch of the redesigned 2018 Toyota Camry and now the debut of a redesigned version of its chief rival: the Honda Accord. The 2018 Accord is scheduled to arrive this fall.
Related: 2018 Honda Accord to Get Turbocharged Engines
We've seen renderings and camou…
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2018 Jaguar E-Pace Preview
2018 Jaguar E-Pace Preview

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Competes with: Audi Q5, BMW X3, Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class
Looks like: A baby F-Pace
Drivetrains: Standard 246-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter engine; 296-hp unit on R-Dynamic model; nine-speed automatic transmission; all-wheel drive
Hits Dealerships: early 2018
Jaguar's first SUV, the F-Pace, has been a sales hit, and the automaker is following it up with a smaller…
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2017 Buick Encore: Our View
2017 Buick Encore: Our View
When it debuted as a 2013 model, the Encore was unique in both shape and stature. It was the only vehicle to offer the higher ride height of an SUV, but with a much smaller footprint. The Encore is only 168.4 inches long, shorter than a Honda Civic sedan by more than a foot. That makes the diminutive Encore suitable for cities and other environments where big vehicles simply don't fit in.
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What's New on PickupTrucks.com: 7/13/17

CARS.COM — New on sister site PickupTrucks.com this week: Pickup Trucks 101 explains why weight capacities are important, Ram resumes production of half-ton diesel pickups and GM's pickup plant picks up an award.
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Weighty Matters

Cars.com photo by Mark Williams
Our latest installment of Pickup Trucks 101 defines and explains the…
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2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid: Car Seat Check
2017 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid: Car Seat Check

CARS.COM — Hyundai hit the alternative-fuel market in a big way for 2017 with a trio of fuel sippers: the Ioniq Hybrid, Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid and Ioniq Electric. For this Car Seat Check, we tested the Hybrid model. It's EPA-rated at 55/54/55 mpg city/highway/combined and offers a very comfortable driving experience and roomy backseat.
How many car seats fit in the second row? Two
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Video: Best Bets for Big Families
Video: Best Bets for Big Families
CARS.COM — Summer is here and for many families, that also means it's road-trip season. Getting to your destination can be almost as fun as the destination itself if you have the right vehicle. For big families, that means plenty of room for people and stuff, and enough creature comforts to keep mom, dad and the kids happy — and quiet.
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Here are four SUVs and minivans…
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