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Consumer Reports auto experts report from the 2009 LA Auto Show in Los Angeles.
In The Spotlight
2011 Ford Fiesta
What is it? After a year of hype about bringing the Ford Fiesta to the U.S., and showing the Euro version on the Auto Show circuit, Ford officially launched the North American version of its international subcompact at the LA Auto Show. The Fiesta will be available in a sedan or hatchback powered by a 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine estimated to deliver an EPA-rated 40 mpg in highway driving. A manual transmission will be standard, but a new six-speed automatic will be available. The interi...  More