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J.D. Power names most appealing vehicles of 2013 – Part 2
August 7, 2013

J.D. Power names most appealing vehicles of 2013 – Part 2

Which crossovers, trucks or vans are most appealing to Americans? We have the answers for you – at least according to the J.D. Power APEAL study for 2013, which seeks to identify the industry’s most appealing vehicles based on purchaser and lessee…

J.D. Power names most appealing vehicles of 2013 – Part 1
August 6, 2013

J.D. Power names most appealing vehicles of 2013 – Part 1

The following post originally appeared on our RoadLoans blog, The Open Road. A dozen cars and 11 other vehicles (CUV/SUVs, trucks and vans) have been named named awardees of the J.D. Power APEAL study for 2013, which seeks to identify the industry’s…

What are the top-selling new cars, trucks and SUVs of 2013?
August 1, 2013

What are the top-selling new cars, trucks and SUVs of 2013?

The following post originally appeared on our RoadLoans blog, The Open Road. The 2013 new car model year is nearing its end. You can tell by the increasing number of TV advertisements for sales on current models, pending the arrival of most…

Consumer Reports ratings: 2014 Chevrolet Impala rises to top
July 30, 2013

Consumer Reports ratings: 2014 Chevrolet Impala rises to top

With a phoenix-like turnaround, the revamped 2014 Chevrolet Impala has changed the landscape of Consumer Reports ratings by earning the top spot overall for all sedans — and taking a position that has been held by Japanese and European models…