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Posted on 6/18/2010 0:06 EST
Filed in: Auto Insurance, Autos, Cars, Cheap Cars, Cheap Gas, Sedans

The auto sector is beginning to roar back to life. Forbes reports that manufacturers will soon be introducing cheap compact sedans that will hold the line on price but include some snazzy features once reserved for the upmarket models.

"There's not much that's sexy about inexpensive compact sedans. These are cars designed for economy, not excitement.

But automakers are doing what they can to drum up buzz among young drivers. Pop star Katy Perry and the band Cobra Starship recently performed at events in New York to kick off the new Volkswagen Jetta and Ford Fiesta, respectively, and manufacturers are striving to bring efficient, revitalized models to U.S. drivers..."

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