The official press release for the 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class press release is 77 pages long. It’s a novel, and after reading it, your brain needs a vacation. But there’s a reason for that excess – the latest S-Class, codenamed W223, packs so much tech it makes a moon landing look …
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California Highway Patrol We nailed it. Two years ago, Car and Driver ventured up to Sacramento to experience one of the last Ford Crown Victoria P71 Interceptors in the California Highway Patrol’s fleet of black-and-white Panther platform prowlers. The particular car we drove, Unit 2151 in the CHP’s fleet, was, …
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Some dealers claim “we finance anyone,” but it may come at a price Other options include applying for approval before you shop What are “buy here, pay here” dealerships? “Buy here, pay here” dealerships not only sell cars but effectively act as the bank, too, by providing in-house financing, typically …
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Read More »Here are the affordable new crossovers on their way in 2020
Death, taxes, and new crossovers. Few things are as certain as the deluge of tall-riding hatchbacks on the way this year for new-car shoppers. This year, many new crossovers from several automakers will make their way to dealer lots to give buyers even more decisions to make. Although crossovers are …
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