Toyotas, Scions abound on new CR thrifty cars list
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Toyotas, Scions abound on new CR thrifty cars list
... And only two cars on the list were made in Detroit.
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American consumers are showing signs of a shift in attitude, with a growing number of people making fuel economy a primary concern -- a potentially worrisome sign for Detroit's automakers.
More new car shoppers are looking for four-cylinder engines, while sales of V8-powered vehicles have fallen in recent weeks. Cars continue to regain market share from trucks.
And today, a survey by Consumer Reports, the bible of the big-spending baby boom generation, says 37% of people in the market for a vehicle want a more fuel-efficient model than they currently own, a jump from its previous surveys.
More new car shoppers are looking for four-cylinder engines, while sales of V8-powered vehicles have fallen in recent weeks. Cars continue to regain market share from trucks.
And today, a survey by Consumer Reports, the bible of the big-spending baby boom generation, says 37% of people in the market for a vehicle want a more fuel-efficient model than they currently own, a jump from its previous surveys.
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Actually just one
The Pontiac vibe is just a Toyota Matrix with a Pontiac emblem, They come off the same assembly line and everything.
Only difference is that they are sold with trims and paint that you can't get with the other brand
Only difference is that they are sold with trims and paint that you can't get with the other brand
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gm is still don't get it 
. they should be building more fuel efficient vehicles instead of offering $1.99 petrol for a year. what's going to happen in 1 year and 1 day? petrol probably will be $3.50 unleaded 87. another short-sighted gimmick similar to that "employee-pricing" deal just 6 months ago 
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. they should be building more fuel efficient vehicles instead of offering $1.99 petrol for a year. what's going to happen in 1 year and 1 day? petrol probably will be $3.50 unleaded 87. another short-sighted gimmick similar to that "employee-pricing" deal just 6 months ago .
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Re: Toyotas, Scions abound on new CR thrifty cars list
Originally Posted by allscion
... And only two cars on the list were made in Detroit.
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Originally Posted by CHPRBOX8
why is the XA not on the list it gets the same gas milage as my box
And the only list the vibe as getting 1 more MPG than the TC? How hard were they driving that vibe?
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Originally Posted by eugovector
Originally Posted by CHPRBOX8
why is the XA not on the list it gets the same gas milage as my box
Remember, CR doesn't give points for "cool."
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Re: Actually just one
Originally Posted by hnj_AB
The Pontiac vibe is just a Toyota Matrix with a Pontiac emblem, They come off the same assembly line and everything.
Only difference is that they are sold with trims and paint that you can't get with the other brand
Only difference is that they are sold with trims and paint that you can't get with the other brand
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Re: Actually just one
Originally Posted by scionish
Originally Posted by hnj_AB
The Pontiac vibe is just a Toyota Matrix with a Pontiac emblem, They come off the same assembly line and everything.
Only difference is that they are sold with trims and paint that you can't get with the other brand
Only difference is that they are sold with trims and paint that you can't get with the other brand
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^^^ The Vibe is produced in CA at the NUMMI plant (New United Motor Manufacturing Inc.)....along with the Corolla and Tacoma.
The Matrix is produced in Canada at the TMMC plant (Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada)....along with the Corolla and RX330/350.
The Matrix is produced in Canada at the TMMC plant (Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada)....along with the Corolla and RX330/350.
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