Chrysler's Ad Campaign Flops Despite Employee Pricing   09 Aug 2006 14:15 GMT
The AutoWeek reports that he Chrysler group's summer blowout sale has flopped. In July, the automaker tried to reignite last year's summer sales frenzy by reviving its employee-pricing incentives. Chrysler's daily vehicle sales rate actually fell, even as Ford and General Motors refused
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How To Get the Most From Your Car's Air Conditioner This Summer   09 Aug 2006 14:10 GMT
The summer heat is baking much of the country, which means that troublesome vehicle air conditioners cannot be too far behind. During a period of time when your vehicle's air conditioner is working overtime to keep your family cool during the high temperatures and humidity, it is
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Two Millionth Passenger Vehicle Sold on eBay Motors   09 Aug 2006 14:07 GMT
eBay Motors today announced that its two millionth passenger vehicle has been sold in the U.S. The milestone vehicle is a blue 2005 Jeep Liberty purchased by first-time eBay Motors buyer Kelly Joyce of Charleston, S.C., from Century Motors of Pompano Beach, Fla. "Only six
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'Prez' Pataki's Alt Fuel Agenda   09 Aug 2006 13:00 GMT
The road to the White House will be paved with speeches about reducing oil imports, fuel efficiency and alternative fuel, so the auto industry needs to prepare.
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Risky Explorer Costs Ford   08 Aug 2006 12:45 GMT
Ford must pay $18 million for an accident caused by a faulty cruise control, and recalls some of the rollover-prone vehicles because of fire danger.
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A 911 Turbo Like No Other   08 Aug 2006 06:00 GMT
Porsche's new 911 Turbo is as much a race car as it is street-legal transportation, and it carries a price tag to match. But Porsche has built itself one hell of a machine. Bruce Gain reports from Stuttgart, Germany.
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Gallery: A Porsche to Die For   08 Aug 2006 06:00 GMT
The lineage is proud and goes back decades but this may be the ultimate car from the ultimate car maker.
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Mazda Launches Freshened Verisa in Japan   07 Aug 2006 12:54 GMT
Mazda has given a fresh new look to the Verisa compact, which goes on sale from today at Mazda, Mazda Anfini and Mazda Autozam dealers throughout Japan. To upgrade the interior, the freshened Mazda Verisa features seats with brand new colors and materials, a high quality black
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New Crash Tests: Toyota Camry And Rav4 Earn Top Ratings In Front And Side Tests   07 Aug 2006 12:49 GMT
IIHS new crash test results reflect the improvements manufacturers continue to make in protecting people in front and side crashes, but protection in rear crashes lags. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety recently evaluated four cars and two small SUVs, updating results for
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Hybrids Get Parking Preference   07 Aug 2006 12:00 GMT
Cities let hybrids park for free, but could they please ticket SUVs for overwhelming spots designated for compacts?
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