About Auto & Wheels: Butts in the Seats

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Auto & Wheels My father-in-law attended the car show with me and he settled on four or five cars to test out on the road when it comes time to pick his next car. Like the weather, he can be unpredictable and change at any minute but let's take a look at a few of he's leaning towards. Get Thee to the NY Auto Show First things first: The NY Auto Show (formally known at the New York International Auto Show) has opened and you have all week to get your keisters to it and get your keisters planted in some seats. Updated cars at the NY Auto Show Yes!!! See More About:  auto shows  new york auto show  Test Drive: Kia Optima We were sitting in the Lexus LS 460 and there was no denying the craftsmanship. Each piece is great. But when we looked at the whole... It was really lacking. Sitting the Optima was a freshing change. Don't get me wrong, the materials in the Lexus were great. But as a package, the Optima made more sense. Close Up: Kia Optima Another opinion on Kia Optima See More About:  kia  optima  mid-size cars Test Drive: VW Passat I found it interesting the VW representative at the show was touting the fuel range rather than fuel economy of the VW Passat TDI. Nearly 800 miles, he said. Over and over. Obviously, if you put a huge tank in, most any car can go far. Let's look at the other bits instead. The Mazda6 (Remember that car?) Nissan Altima See More About:  volkswagen  mid-size sedans  family cars Test Drive: Hyundai Azera The Azera is a funny car. And, in fact, I thought Hyundai forgot about it because they seemed all hepped up on the updated Sonata, the introduction of the Genesis and bringing their flagship Equus over here. Poor Azera, I thought. Well, no more. Aaron says it's "...loaded with standard features, and priced so low that you'll wonder if one or more of Hyundai's accountants have a drinking problem." Buick LaCrosse Acura TL See More About:  hyundai  azera  luxury cars Auto & Wheels Ads Salvage Auto Parts Auto Parts Used Used Auto Parts Auto Parts Locator Car Auto Accessories Featured Articles Get Ready for Summer Maintenance Honda Scooter Becomes Freeway Legal The Shelby 1000 Debuts This Rolls-Royce Could Be Yours Use a Tax Refund to Buy a Used Car? Inspecting a Classic Motorcycle   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Auto & Wheels newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement