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Nissan invited us up to San Francisco to drive its all-new 2007 Sentra, and to be honest with you, we initially weren’t that excited. While we’re big fans of the old B13-chassis SE-R and the outgoing B15 Sentra (also in SE-R trim), our initial impressions of the 2007 Sentra weren’t that good. It seems as if Nissan decided that its entry-level Sedan just couldn’t hack it against the Civic, so it decided to go after the old Echo instead. The new Civic got sleek and sporty while the now-upright-and-bubbly Sentra turned into an oddly-proportioned caricature of a “real” sedan.

When buying a brand new car, you know exactly what to expect. You get the manufacturer’s warranty, and you know that the car has a clean title. When buying a used car, you must question everything … I recently bought a 2002 Toyota Corolla from a car dealership in Alabama. I thought I was ready to buy, but apparently I was not. I did not do my homework, and that is the first step when going out to purchase a new or used car. After forgetting the first step, the rest of my mistakes started adding up quickly until I found myself sitting on a stool in my kitchen staring into a mineral water with a hole in my wallet wondering where I went wrong.

To make it as a smart deal, vehicles must have better-than-average crash test scores from NHTSA and the IIHS, and rate a combined 20 miles-per-gallon by the EPA. Smart deal cars must also be clean-running, with a minimum rating of "6" on the EPA's pollution index. Finally, a smart deal car is required to carry a discount, either by dealer incentive, automaker rebate or special finance rate. Regional differences may apply, and though we list expiration dates, rebates can end at any time. And though we list sticker prices on the following pages, be sure to use the invoice price as your starting point.

One high school in Oregon is offering a chance to win a used car to students who show up regularly and get good grades. Phoenix High School announced to students that showing up to school 95 percent of the time and earning a B average would put them in the drawing for two used cars.

A car can expand a high school or college student's educational horizons, allowing her to take advantage of opportunities like off-site classes and internships. Car ownership is also a great lesson in responsibility: Kids who pay their car's running costs, they have good incentive to drive carefully (if they break it or crash it, they walk). Here are ten cars that are reliable, easy to drive, affordable, and well suited to student life.1) Ford Focus ZX3The Focus is one of my favorite small cars. Designed in Europe, it's roomy, cheap to run and a lot of fun to drive. The sporty ZX3 3-door hatchback will probably have the most appeal for young

Toyota Unveils Limited Edition Harrier ZagatoTokyo - Toyota and Zegato intoruduced a limited version Harrier Zegato on July 28 at the 2006 Tokyo Auto Gallery, now inits sixth year. The car will be produced in limited quantities, with 250 models on the slate for the Japanese market.An entire wrap-around fairing package give the new Harrier the look of a rally car, with modifications to the bumpers and grill and the addition of spoilers and foglites. The interior sprots new aluminum trim. Zegato spoke wheels add the final touch.The Harrier Zagato comes with 2WD or 4WD powertrains and a 2.4 liter, 4 cylinder or 3.5 liter, V6

Leading the pack is MPV Wish, with more than 4,000 sold in 27 monthsTOYOTA rules Singapore roads - as with authorised imports, it is also the most popular brand among grey imports. And to prove Japan's biggest carmaker is a juggernaut, the top three parallel imported (PI) models all bear the Toyota nameplate.The most popular PI car is the Toyota Wi

Subaru says its crossover wagons have been moderately redesigned and refined for 2006. A new front fascia and fresh taillamp clusters have been developed. Body color replaces textured gray for the bumpers and protective body cladding on entry-level models. All models except the entry-level edition have larger body-colored side mirrors with integrat

Toyota is seeking to remake the European car map. But Audi's recent success shows a commitment to change that is paying off against rivals Audi boss Martin Winterkorn loves to push the accelerator up to 180 mph in Audi's high-performance models whenever the German autobahn is empty. But along with building fast, eye-catching, premium cars that rival those of BMW and Mercedes-Benz, he is determined to match Toyota's (TM ) famous quality and reliability.