Stratasys is even trying to print a car, or at least the body of one, for Kor Ecologic, a company in Winnipeg, whose boss, Jim Kor, is developing an electric-hybrid vehicle called Urbee.

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It's especially important to look past the large print when buying a car.

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Most Americans know enough about used-car warranties to understand that the fine print is everything.

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It now knows that print ads can sway a car shopper to put a Nissan or Infiniti vehicle on his or her shopping list.

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After surveying car shoppers Nissan found out that 53% of those who saw the campaign on TV, in print and online had a favorable impression of the vehicle, compared with 37% who didn't see any of the ads.

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