Hitting dealer showrooms near you -- Take a peek at the new crop of cars hot off the factory floors. From the Audi A-4 to the BMW Z4, here are the latest offerings from the major auto manufacturers.
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	WHAT'S HOT

Hot cars for 2003 -- Some people want a Corolla. You're not one of them. What's hot in the showroom?

Top 10 car colors -- Silver topped white last year. What's new in the color-picking public's mind? A taupe, perhaps?

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Like the new model? Wait a year -- Experts say it frequently takes a year to work the bugs out of a car redesign.

A good time for auto buyers -- Dealers are anxious to get those 2002 models off the lot.

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What could be wrong with zero-percent financing? -- Plenty, if you don't get a good price on the vehicle.

Check your credit before shopping -- Dealers use credit scores when offering finance terms, so check your credit score before the shopping begins.

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Car insurance basics -- Understanding the six parts of your policy.

Does bad credit make you a bad driver? -- Some insurance companies think so.

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Stars and their cars -- Ever wonder what Brad Pitt drives around town? Check out the cars your favorite celebrity drives

NASCAR math quiz -- Readers, start your calculators. We use car numbers or other racing stats that followers of the sport should know. Jimmie Johnson divided by Rusty Wallace equals who?

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