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Consumer Guide's editors considered only new or completely redesigned cars
and trucks that were exclusive to the 2006 Chicago Auto Show as potential
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outstanding consumer value as well as their innovative, non-standard features."
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CHICAGO, Consumer Guide Automotive , the definitive
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its Most Significant New Introduction Awards.consumerguide. Both dump trucks brought bidders from the U . With investors such as Caterpillar, Komatsu and
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"Auto buyers like to know what automotive professionals consider the best
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everywhere -- recognize the most significant introductions on display at
McCormick Place," Consumer Guide Automotive associate publisher Mark Bilek
said. "With so many factors to evaluate when
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consumers identify one worth considering.,
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complete new-vehicle buying guide. Founded in 1999, HowStuffWorks is
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