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Avoiding Flood-Damage Car Scams

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With Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee behind us, the auto market will undoubtedly see an increase in the number of flood-damaged cars available for sale. While most private owners and used-car dealers will do the right thing and register the cars' titles as salvaged or flood-damaged, others will not. Hoping to make a quick buck, some heartless folks will ship the cars … [Read more...] about Avoiding Flood-Damage Car Scams

The Ciel: Cadillac’s Finest Interior

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The Ciel is only a concept car, but it features what is quite possibly the finest interior Cadillac has ever made. It has everything: nickel-plated trim, hand-dipped leather, a floating console and seats so impeccably trimmed they'll make your jaw drop. But the woodwork is what really sets this Caddie over the top. Dare I say it gives Bentley a run for its money? … [Read more...] about The Ciel: Cadillac’s Finest Interior

JD’s 2011 Interior Satisfaction Study

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According to JD Power & Associate’s 2011 Interior Quality and Satisfaction Study, more than two-thirds of the problems reported by new car owners reflect dissatisfaction with the design of their vehicles' interior features. While that's unfortunate for automakers and new car owners, it does present interesting opportunities for auto trimmers. Providing solutions to … [Read more...] about JD’s 2011 Interior Satisfaction Study