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<div><div style="font-size:162%;border:none;margin: 0;padding:.1em;color:#000">Welcome to [[Wikicars:about|Wikicars]]</div> A collaborative guide about cars and all things [[automobile|automotive]].  We're growing very fast and so far we have {{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} articles. [[Wikicars:about|Learn more]].
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[[Image:GS450h.jpg|none|225px|2007 Lexus GS450h]]
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Driven by gas prices and growing social awareness, [[Hybrid Cars | '''hybrid cars''']] are becoming attractive options.
* [[Top Reasons to Buy a Hybrid Car]]
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'''High Mileage Driving Tips'''
See how to save hundreds; improve fuel economy 15% or more
* [[Tips for all drivers]]
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* [http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/ See how your hybrid mileage compares]
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He has been a big help around the site. He specializes in long since discontinued makes and models.
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[[Image:2006 Dodge Charger facing left.jpg|250px|left]]
</div>In February 2005, '''[[Dodge]]''' introduced a new full-sized [[rear wheel drive]] Charger on the Chrysler LX platform also used by the [[Chrysler 300]] and [[Dodge Magnum]].  The 1999 Charger concept borrowed a number of classic muscle car design cues, but the final version delivered to the public appeared vastly different from the concept version.  The redesigned Charger was never intended as competition to the Ford Mustang, but rather as a replacement for the outgoing [[Dodge Intrepid]] sedan which had been waning in popularity for several years.<small> ([[Dodge Charger|more...]])</small>
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[[Image:Crv_quarter.jpg|left|250px|'''2007 [[Honda]] CR-V''']]
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The [[Honda]] CR-V is roomy, convenient and easy to drive. You can put lots of stuff in it and the back seats are quite comfortable. It rides smoothly, more so than most [[SUV]]s. It's surprisingly maneuverable in tight quarters and handles well on winding roads yet it's stable at freeway speeds, even in stiff crosswinds. <small>([[Honda CR-V Review|more...]])</small>
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* [[Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review|Toyota Highlander Hybrid]]
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* [[Hyundai Sonata Review|Hyundai Sonata]]
* [[Audi A4 Review|Audi A4]]
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[[De Tomaso]]'''<br />
[[Detroit Motor Company]]'''<br />
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[[Fisker]]'''<br />
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[[Frazer]]'''<br />
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[[Geo]]'''<br />
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[[Honda]]'''<br />
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[[Hummer]]'''<br />
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Welcome to Wikicars
A collaborative guide about cars and all things automotive. We're growing very fast and so far we have 25,914 articles. Learn more.
Your opinion matters! Nominate members and articles to be featured on the home page.

Spotlight On: Hybrids and High Mileage Vehicles

2007 Lexus GS450h

Driven by gas prices and growing social awareness, hybrid cars are becoming attractive options.

High Mileage Driving Tips

See how to save hundreds; improve fuel economy 15% or more

Wikicars Featured Contributor: Argen

800px-Alfa Romeo Montreal.JPG

He has been a big help around the site. He specializes in long since discontinued makes and models.

Featured Article: Dodge Charger

2006 Dodge Charger facing left.jpg
In February 2005, Dodge introduced a new full-sized rear wheel drive Charger on the Chrysler LX platform also used by the Chrysler 300 and Dodge Magnum. The 1999 Charger concept borrowed a number of classic muscle car design cues, but the final version delivered to the public appeared vastly different from the concept version. The redesigned Charger was never intended as competition to the Ford Mustang, but rather as a replacement for the outgoing Dodge Intrepid sedan which had been waning in popularity for several years. (more...)

Featured Review: Honda CR-V

2007 Honda CR-V

The Honda CR-V is roomy, convenient and easy to drive. You can put lots of stuff in it and the back seats are quite comfortable. It rides smoothly, more so than most SUVs. It's surprisingly maneuverable in tight quarters and handles well on winding roads yet it's stable at freeway speeds, even in stiff crosswinds. (more...)

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