Exploring Pre-Owned Excellence with the 2012-2015 Toyota Prius

We have a hard time imagining anyone saying that the Toyota Prius didn't change the automotive industry forever, for the better, and there's a good reason why it's been a best-seller for so long! The folks at AutoTrader know that you demand an efficient ride at a great price, so they've put together a video talking all about the 2012-2015 Prius models and all their benefits. If you're interested in getting inside the cabin of the hybrid granddaddy, take a look below and get excited.

 

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Analog or Digital Dashboard? Craig Cole Explores the Question

It hasn't been until recently that automakers have been making a big push towards digital instrument gauge clusters; they're customizable, are more vibrant in color and appearance, and offer that high-tech feel that we all love. But are they really "better" or just different? In the video below, AutoGuide.com's Craig Cole tells us about his opinions on the "analog vs. digital" debate and offers some interesting points. Take a look for yourself, hear what he has to say, and form your own opinion:

 

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Five Reasons to Love the 2015 Toyota Corolla

With a sleek and modern look, tons of features, a comfortable and spacious cabin, and so much more, it's no wonder that drivers from all over the United States are absolutely in love with the 2015 Toyota Corolla. We have it right here at our Nederland, TX dealership and we'd love to show you more about all that it can do! Take a look at the video below to see five reasons why you'll love it, brought to us by the experts at Autotrader; we think you'll like what you see:

 

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Can a KBB Car Reviewer Teach You to Test Drive Like a Pro?

Kelley Blue Book's Micah Muzio test drives a lot of cars in his line of work reviewing them. Some of his ability to quickly summarize the good and bad qualities of any vehicle comes from experience -- but there are some critical techniques you can learn in five minutes to make you a better test driver.

  • Start your test drive in the parking lot by checking things like seat comfort, feel of materials, smartphone pairing, intuitiveness of buttons and controls, sun visor location, item storage, and infotainment system.
  • On the road, be sure to drive exactly as you would in…
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Get the latest and greatest value with our Featured Pre-owned Vehicles Page

When it comes to buying a pre-owned vehicle, drivers in the Beaumont area are looking for more than just a great value. The pre-owned vehicle industry moves fast, as quality used vehicles flow in and out of dealerships in this area every day. As such, drivers can often feel overwhelmed, shopping through huge lots of pre-owned vehicles, trying to find the best value on a reliable car, truck, or SUV with little more to go on than a quick visual inspection and a short test drive. 

 

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The University of North Texas Turned a Ford Fusion into a Drug Detector

The last time you saw a crime-fighting car, it was the 80's, and you were watching Knight Rider. It may not be able to make sassy comments in a British accent, but a modified Ford Fusion Hybrid may someday help law enforcement.

The project is the brainchild of Guido Verbeck, director of the Laboratory of Imaging Mass Spectrometry at the University of North Texas. Things started out simple enough. He and his

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Quality Comes Standard in a Certified Pre-Owned Hyundai

Would you love the opportunity to drive a top-quality vehicle without spending much money? That's exactly what you'll be treated to in a Certified Pre-Owned Hyundai from our used car dealership near Beaumont, TX.

We're proud to maintain a wide variety of CPO Hyundai models that offer the quality of a new model but at a mere fraction of its original cost. That's how we deliver incredible value to customers like you!

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Why Do You Want More Torque in a Truck?

You know torque is good for trucks, and it has something to do with twisting... but what is it really?

Car and Driver just released a brilliantly simple and easy to understand explanation of the difference, and relationship, between horsepower and torque.

Horsepower and torque can be calculated through this equation:

H = T x rpm/5252

  • H = horsepower
  • T = torque
  • Rpm = rotations per minute

If you're math-savvy, you can see right away that a higher

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3 Funny Ways People Act Differently When Driving a Nice Car

Remember your first car? That old rust-bucket was your love, your joy, your first taste of freedom and adventure. You sure treated it different from your first real car.

  1. When it came to maintenance, you just sort of shrugged at your first car. So long as it was running, it was fine. With your good car, you're meticulous about taking care of oil changes and repairs on schedule.

  2. Bumper stickers were your jam on your first car. They showed off your opinions and interests, and gave your car personality. Then you got a low-mileage certified pre-owned vehicle, and suddenly…
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Why Are You Afraid of Self-Driving Cars?

You would be nervous about letting go of the wheel and letting your autonomous car drive you around. It's okay, three out of four Americans would be.

Even though traffic accidents are frighteningly common and almost always caused by driver error, most of us would rather be responsible for our own driving mistakes than risk a computer glitch sending us sprawling into a ditch... even if we are…

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