Re: Comparison Test: 2012 Fiat 500 Sport vs. 2011 Mini Cooper

what I was most interested in was safety. I had a mini s convertible hit a truck carrying granite and cutting equip at 50 mph, never saw it coming and never touched the brakes--drove the front wheel of the truck up under the engine, totaled the mini and I just popped the seatbelt, opened the door and walked away
http://www.windingroad.com/articles/reviews/comparison-test-2012-fiat-500-sport-vs-2011-mini-cooper/#comment-267717905

The MINI Traveller: MINIs Swiss-Army Knife

Read article
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Motoringfile/~3/FOwLdDh7Qgc/

Hyundai bumps Toyota, Honda from top of owner loyalty charts

Filed under: Car Buying, Hyundai

Hyundai is continuing its climb to the top. Kelley Blue Book has declared that the Korean manufacturer has beat out Honda, Toyota, Ford and Subaru in customer loyalty. According to data gathered from online sales at its KBB.com website, a total of 52.3 percent of Hyundai owners researched another Hyundai vehicle as they shopped during the first quarter of this year. Honda, meanwhile, saw 49.7 percent of its owners do the same, and 47.7 percent of Toyota buyers shopped for another of the company's vehicles during the same period. The KBB.com study indicated that 45.4 percent of Ford buyers researched another vehicle in that stable while 44.8 Subaru owners clicked through information on the Japanese automaker's other hardware.

Clearly, vehicle research doesn't exactly translate to owner loyalty, but the fact that so many current Hyundai owners are even willing to take a look at the rest of the company's arsenal is a good bellwether as to whether or not consumers will return to the brand in the future. Hit the jump for the full report.

Continue reading Hyundai bumps Toyota, Honda from top of owner loyalty charts

Hyundai bumps Toyota, Honda from top of owner loyalty charts originally appeared on Autoblog on Tue, 19 Jul 2011 13:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/07/19/hyundai-bumps-toyota-honda-from-top-of-owner-loyalty-charts/

MotoringFiles Guide to MINI USAs 2012 Model Year Changes

Read article
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Motoringfile/~3/n6YSKg_EcmQ/

Video of the Day: Mercedes Silver Arrows

The Silver Arrows live to test Mercedes cars, do you have their commitment? For more on Mercedes and the Silver Arrows, check out http://www.getoutofbed.co.uk/
http://www.benzinsider.com/2011/07/video-of-the-day-mercedes-silver-arrows/

MINI Coup JCW Spotted in SoHo

One of the MINI Coup JCW press cars was spotted today in New York City stopping for, we can only guess, a big slice of pizza. Keep your eyes open in The Big Apple, as this car will be making the rounds among local automotive journalists. Speaking of which, this photo was snapped just a [...]
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Motoringfile/~3/BwnKx97xPn8/

Read about the 739 animals that found homes after Joplin, MO tornado. Nice to have a happy ending for these animals in face of such a horrific disaster.

Read about the 739 animals that found homes after Joplin, MO tornado. Nice to have a happy ending for these animals in face of such a horrific disaster.


739 Miracles - Read Their Story!
myemail.constantcontact.com
Well, we did it! Our super-adoption event was a HUGE success, where an amazing 739 animals found loving homes this past weekend. A total of 390 dogs and 343 cats-and one ferret and five rabbits-were welcomed into loving homes in what we're told is the biggest adoption event in the Midwest.
http://www.facebook.com/SaveAPetIL/posts/199703346744259