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Often maligned as being unable to compete with Japaneses automakers when it comes to small cars, GM and Ford<\/a> say they have caught up. According to the Detroit Free Press, both companies are enjoying positive reviews on their latest compact cars – something which has translated into better sales.<\/p>\n

In particular, the Ford Fiesta has enjoyed a solid few months. Most recently, it saw a 58 percent jump in July. However, the Fiesta was not alone as the Chevrolet<\/a> Cruze also experienced a bump and was the top-selling compact car in July.<\/p>\n

"I think we've entered a new era in the U.S. where there is more equity in the brands and the products are really competing on equal ground," Ford executive Jim Farley told reporters recently.<\/p>\n

Conversely to the success Ford and Chevy are seeing, Japanese manufacturers Honda<\/a> and Toyota<\/a> are suffering in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami that hit earlier this year.<\/p>\n

Consumers looking to get behind the wheel of a used Ford or Chevy may want to check out New Jersey Auto Auction<\/a>, which offers plenty of options at affordable prices.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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