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FordLink - Mobile Office Technology for Ford Trucks
Ford Motor Company's FordLink is a new mobile office system designed for its F-150 trucks. FordLink is designed for contractors or anyone else who does business from their Ford truck.

2007 Ford Ranger
A look at what's new on the 2007 Ford Ranger truck. Ranger options and trim levels and best new features on the compact Ford truck.

Horsepower and Torque
Every truck and car review you read tells you a vehicle's horspower and torque ratings--but they don't usually explain what the terms mean. Do you know how horsepower and torque relate to your real life driving?

Lexus cars: What's new for 2007
What's new in the Lexus lineup for 2007

Scion cars: What's new for 2007
What's new in the Scion car lineup for 2007

Toyota cars: What's new for 2007
What's new in the Toyota car lineup for 2007

Transmission Choices Rival Engine Options
Nowadays you can order a car with a choice of up to four types of transmission, even if there's only one engine available. In the long run there's just one winner, though: the CVT.

Should you Lease or Buy your Next Truck or SUV?
The expense of obtaining and operating a car or truck are a permanent way of life for most of us, but we don't all choose the same method to deal with the costs. Some of us buy vehicles, some of us lease them, and there's no standard answer to which choice is "best."

Buying a New Minivan?
In the market for a new minivan? We'll take a look at some things you'll need to look for while visiting car dealers and perusing the newspaper classifieds for your new vehicle.

Coupe to Crossover, Which Body Type Is Best For You?
Having trouble choosing between one body type and another? Here's a brief rundown on the advantages and disadvantages of everything from a coupe to a crossover.

Minivan 101
Fairly or not, the public persona of the minivan is currently that of a vehicle driven solely by harried suburban mothers ferrying their kids to and from school, soccer games and piano recitals. While there is some truth to the public image – many mothers (and fathers) of young children have enthusiastically embraced the minivan as the ultimate in practical, safe and fuel efficient transportation for families – the minivan has more to offer than most people realize.

Hybrid Cars Explained – What is a Hybrid Car?
This article answers the question "What is a Hybrid Car?"

2004 New Car Specifications Explained
Learn what all those confusing new car specifications mean and how can they help you choose a car.

Which Car is Best for You?
Choosing the best car for your needs can be a chore. This brief checklist makes it relatively painless.

Car Shopping Tips for New and Expecting Parents
Shopping for a baby-friendly car? Follow these tips to help you find a car that's convenient for you and safe for your newborn.

Mercedes-Benz cars: What's new for 2007
What's new in the Mercedes-Benz lineup for 2007

Which Hybrid Car is Right for You?
Trying to make a choice about which hybrid car may be right for you? Read through four important things to keep in mind when choosing a hybrid car.

How Hybrid Cars Work
How hybrid cars work. This article also includes a description of the difference between mild and full hybirds.

Transmission Choices Rival Engine Options
Nowadays you can order a car with a choice of up to four types of transmission, even if there's only one engine available. In the long run there's just one winner, though: the CVT.

Lexus cars: What's new for 2007
What's new in the Lexus lineup for 2007

Scion cars: What's new for 2007
What's new in the Scion car lineup for 2007

Toyota cars: What's new for 2007
What's new in the Toyota car lineup for 2007

Car Shopping Tips for New and Expecting Parents
Shopping for a baby-friendly car? Follow these tips to help you find a car that's convenient for you and safe for your newborn.

2004 New Car Specifications Explained
Learn what all those confusing new car specifications mean and how can they help you choose a car.

Hybrid Cars Explained – What is a Hybrid Car?
This article answers the question "What is a Hybrid Car?"

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