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PSA: It’s time to change your car’s Cabin Air Filter

Published on August 1, 2011 in Maintenance. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , .

See the picture to the left.  Now ask yourself, “How long has it been since I last changed my cabin air filter, or had it changed?”  If that time frame is either so long it’s no longer in your memory, or it’s been more than a year, it’s time for a change.  Click past the jump for some general-purpose instructions, as well as detailed instructions on removing and replacing the cabin air filter in a 7th generation (currently 2009-2012) Nissan Maxima.

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Refreshed: 2011 Jeep Patriot

Published on September 22, 2010 in Vehicle Redesign. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , .

As part of its reinvention, Chrysler is going through its catalog of vehicles and redesigning or replacing darn near every one of them.  The latest refreshening is going to the 2011 Jeep Patriot, which gets new front and rear bumpers, increased ride height on 4×4 models, and a new interior.  It borrows some details from its bigger brother, the 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee, so expect a much nicer interior and refined ride.  Follow the jump for the usual high-resolution pictures.

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Announced: 2011 Nissan Murano

Published on August 23, 2010 in Vehicle Redesign. 1 Comment Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , .

Ever since it’s introduction in 2002 as a 2003 model, Nissan’s Murano has had polarizing looks… you either love it, or hate it.  For 2011, the automaker has given its biggest crossover a makeover of sorts.  While its engine is the same and the underpinnings haven’t been touched, the body and interior have seen a working over, and I like what they’ve done.  Plenty of details and pictures after the jump.

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Lexus announces the 2011 ES 350

Published on July 16, 2010 in Hot Car - Upcoming and Vehicle Redesign. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , .

Lexus announced today the changes for its 2011 ES 350 luxury sedan.  The ES will start at $35,525, an increase of $350 over 2010 models, and no longer does it require premium unleaded fuel.  Instead, it will get 19/27 city/highway mpg on regular fuel.  The aforementioned change is the big one, and the rest are fairly minor tweaks.  Click past the jump for more details and a high-resolution picture gallery.

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