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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]].</div>   
<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
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* [http://www.greenhybrid.com/compare/mileage/ See how your hybrid mileage compares]
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* '''''Key contributions:''''' [[Lotus Exige]], [[Ferrari F430]], [[Porsche 911]], [[Koenigsegg CCX]], & [[Bugatti Veyron]]
Needless to say, [[User:Delays|Delays]] likes [[Porsche]]s! He's done an amazing job updating several of the porsche pages including the [[Porsche 959|959]] , [[Porsche 924|924]], [[Porsche 996|996]], [[Porsche 968|968]], [[Porsche 360|360]] and the [[Porsche 944|944]]. His knowledge isn't limited to just Porsches, though. He's also made great contributions to the [[1980 Buchmann-Mercedes 600 Pullman]] page.
* '''''Member since:''''' November 19, 2006 - <small>([[User talk:0-172|Talk to '''0-172''']])</small>
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[[Image:G35sedan1.jpg|250px|left]]
[[Image:Civic.jpg|250px|left|2007 Honda Civic]]
</div>The '''[[Infiniti]] G35''' is the entry-level luxury sports car from [[Infiniti]]. Available as a coupe and sedan, the G35 offers a rear-wheel drive sports car experience for less money than comparable near-luxury vehicles. The model is equipped with a powerful, award-winning [[V6]] engine (named to '''Ward''''s ''10 Best Engine'' list for four consecutive years) and all of the other amenities you’d expect in a luxury car. <small> ([[Infiniti G35|more...]])</small>
</div>The [[Honda Civic]] is a perennial top ten best-seller. Recognized for its rock-solid reliability and value for the money, the compact car appeals across a wide demographic spectrum, from the young, tuner crowd to the average family. It has picked up numerous automotive awards, including the ''North American Car of the Year'' award as well as the ''Motor Trend Car of the Year'' honor. <small>([[Honda Civic|more...]])</small>
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<h2 style="margin:0;background:#cedff2;font-family:sans-serif;font-size:120%;font-weight:bold;border:1px solid #8597ab;text-align:left;color:#000;padding-left:0.4em;padding-top: 0.2em;padding-bottom:0.2em;">[[Nissan Altima Review|Featured Review]]: [[Nissan Altima Review|Nissan Altima]]</h2>


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[[Image:tahoe_snow.jpg|left|250px|'''2007 [[Chevrolet]] Tahoe''']]
[[Image:Altima quarter.jpg|left|250px|2007 Nissan Altima]]
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</div>The fourth best-selling car in North America, the [[Nissan Altima]] is the sport competitor to the other better-selling midsize sedans in its class, the [[Honda Accord]] and the [[Toyota Camry]]. Descended from the Nissan Bluebird and Nissan Stanza, the Altima is postioned between the smaller [[Nissan Sentra]] and the more powerful [[Nissan Maxima]]. <small>([[Nissan Altima Review|more...]])</small>
The all-new [[Chevrolet]] Tahoe, [[GM|General Motors]] and Americas longtime, best-selling full-size [[SUV]], Has arrived in the first quarter of 2006 as the New Improved 2007 model. It was last revamped for the 2000 model year and has been a staple of Chevy's lineup for decades, sold as the Blazer until 1995. <small>([[Chevrolet Tahoe Review|more...]])</small>
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* [[BMW X5 Review|BMW X5]]
* [[Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Review|Chevrolet Silverado 1500]]
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* [[Volkswagen Passat Review|Volkswagen Passat]]
* [[Nissan 350Z Review|Nissan 350Z]]
* [[Hyundai Sonata Review|Hyundai Sonata]]
* [[Toyota Camry Hybrid Review|Toyota Camry Hybrid]]
* [[Audi A4 Review|Audi A4]]
* [[Volkwagen GTI Review|Volkwagen GTI]]  <small>([[:Category:Model Reviews|more...]])</small>
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* [[Top Reasons to Buy a Hybrid Car]]
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'''[[Nuccio Bertone]]'''<br>
'''[[Franco Scaglione]]'''<br>
'''[[Giacinto Ghia]]'''<br>
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Welcome to Wikicars
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Porsche 996 GT2.jpg

Needless to say, Delays likes Porsches! He's done an amazing job updating several of the porsche pages including the 959 , 924, 996, 968, 360 and the 944. His knowledge isn't limited to just Porsches, though. He's also made great contributions to the 1980 Buchmann-Mercedes 600 Pullman page.

Featured Article: Honda Civic

2007 Honda Civic
The Honda Civic is a perennial top ten best-seller. Recognized for its rock-solid reliability and value for the money, the compact car appeals across a wide demographic spectrum, from the young, tuner crowd to the average family. It has picked up numerous automotive awards, including the North American Car of the Year award as well as the Motor Trend Car of the Year honor. (more...)

Featured Review: Nissan Altima

2007 Nissan Altima
The fourth best-selling car in North America, the Nissan Altima is the sport competitor to the other better-selling midsize sedans in its class, the Honda Accord and the Toyota Camry. Descended from the Nissan Bluebird and Nissan Stanza, the Altima is postioned between the smaller Nissan Sentra and the more powerful Nissan Maxima. (more...)

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