2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe

2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe

3.0L 6-cyl. engine
Manual transmission
Up to 19 cty/26 hwy mpg
Side/Curtain Airbags
Stability Control
Traction Control
Navigation System (Optional)
Bluetooth (Optional)
iPod input (Optional)
Satellite radio (Optional)
MSRP from $46,135

What's New for 2011

The 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupe is a low-production, high-performance version of the regular 1 Series.

Introduction

Stop reading right now. You don't have time for this. Only 1,000 2011 BMW 1 Series M Coupes will be heading to the United States, and rumor has it that this will be the only year for production. You're going to have to move quickly in order to get one. And believe us, you do want one.

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U.S. Consumer Spending Lower Than Expected

A decline in wages contributed to a weaker-than-expected consumer spending total for November. For the month, purchases rose a scant 0.1 percent compared to an earlier forecast of a 0.3 percent increase.

“In the absence of a significant pickup in income, we won’t see a big boost in spending,” said Yelena Shulyatyeva, an economist at BNP Paribas in New York. “The momentum will slow in the fourth quarter, but the economy is still growing.”

US Durable Goods Orders Jump 3.8%

The U.S. Commerce Department announced that orders for durable goods increased by 3.8 percent for the month of November. This greatly exceeded expectations of a 2 percent increase.

“This was a positive surprise, and the prior month’s number was also revised upwards,” said Chris Orndorff, senior portfolio manager at Western Asset Management.

“A good sign, but the rolling average of the last three months is still far below the high durable goods levels of Q1 2011.

“And the 2011 levels are below the 2010 levels, so by this measure the economy is still muddling along. However, at least it is in positive territory

2011 GMC Yukon Hybrid Denali SUV (Photos)

2011 GMC Yukon Hybrid Denali SUV

2011 GMC Yukon Hybrid Denali SUV

6.0L V8 hybrid engine
Automatic transmission
Up to 20 cty/23 hwy mpg
4-wheel drive
Navigation System
Bluetooth
iPod input
Satellite radio
Side/Curtain Airbags
Stability Control
Third row seats
MSRP from $59,980

2012 Honda Civic Sedan

2012 Honda Civic EX-L Sedan

1.8L 4-cyl. engine
Automatic transmission
Up to 28 cty/39 hwy mpg
Navigation System
Bluetooth
iPod input
Satellite radio
Side/Curtain Airbags
Stability Control
Traction Control
MSRP from $21,955

What's New for 2012

The 2012 Honda Civic has been fully redesigned. Highlights include mild styling updates, improved fuel economy and more power for the Si model.

Introduction

For a new compact car to stand out in an increasingly competitive category, you'd think it should offer more than just a few subtle improvements. So we find ourselves in a rather unfamiliar position with the redesigned 2012 Honda Civic.

2012 Nissan Altima Sedan

2012 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR Sedan

3.5L V6 engine
Continuously variable transmission
Up to 20 cty/27 hwy mpg
Bluetooth
MP3 Player
Side/Curtain Airbags
Stability Control
Traction Control
Navigation System (Optional)
iPod input (Optional)
DVD player (Optional)
MSRP from $25,430

What's New for 2012

Other than minor feature availability adjustments, the 2012 Nissan Altima is unchanged. Nissan has also discontinued the Altima Hybrid this year.

Introduction

Sooner or later, most everyone reaches that point in life where they feel compelled to trade their stylish, fun-to-drive set of wheels in for something more sensible. What many don't realize, however, is that cars like the 2012 Nissan Altima don't force you to choose between those two extremes.