Barack Obama Lashes into Detroit's Auto Makers   21 May 2007 20:48 GMT
In a labor town accustomed to friendly, even pandering, Democratic candidates, Detroit's elite business leaders got a scorching rebuke from Democratic hopeful Barack Obama this week. Even as foreign auto makers increased their U.S. market share with fuel efficient models,...
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Smart Cars May Sell Out Before They Arrive   21 May 2007 20:48 GMT
DaimlerChrysler is finally bringing its Smart Cars to the U.S., but they may not have enough to go around. United Auto Group is importing the cars for DCX and already has deposits on more than 12,000 Smart Cars. UAG only...
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Racing Safety Systems Show Cracks   21 May 2007 20:48 GMT
Kyle Busch’s spectacular crash at Talladega two weeks ago revealed cracks in his head-and-neck restraint device. Cracks were also found in Casey Mears’ device after he slammed into the wall. As expected, NASCAR officials have played down these problems. So...
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Station Owners Squeezed by Gas Companies   21 May 2007 20:48 GMT
A gas station owner in San Francisco has rebelled against oil company Shell by intentionally overcharging customers. Bob Oyster's station is charging $4.33 a gallon for regular because he wants to give Shell a bad name for gouging him for...
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Buick’s Concept Riviera Brings Hybrid Technology to an Old Line   21 May 2007 20:48 GMT
It’s doubtful that Buick’s concept Riviera will actually make it to a showroom floor, but certainly aspects will. This two-plus-two seater with gull-wing doors marks a bold design departure for Buick. But is it enough to keep the brand alive?...
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Sexes Battle Even at the Wheel   21 May 2007 20:48 GMT
“Road and Track” reports on a survey from Diamond, a British insurer, about gender-specific driving habits that tend to drive the other gender crazy. Worst offenders: 31% of women think the most irritating driving habit men have is speeding; 30%...
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Chrysler Sale Threatened by Ties to Russian Mob   21 May 2007 20:48 GMT
Oleg Deripaska, a Russian aluminum magnate, could throw a wrench into the sale of the Chrysler Corp. As reported in today's Wall Street Journal, Deripaska plans to buy a $1.54 billion stake in Magna International, the Canadian auto-parts manufacturer and...
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Oil Execs Say Biofuel No Help Now   21 May 2007 20:48 GMT
The majority of oil execs say biofuels won't be big business within the next three years. In a survey by KPMG, a whopping 82 percent of oil industry officials said they are concerned about declining oil reserves, but think it...
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Veracruz Puts Hundai into the Big Leagues   21 May 2007 20:48 GMT
Reliability jokes ultimately killed the Yugo, and Hundai seemed to be headed for the same fate only ten years ago. But suddenly the tables turn. Hundai now offers models in the highly snobby and competitive luxury segment, and its latest...
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Review: Range Rover Sport Supercharged   21 May 2007 20:48 GMT
To be behind the wheel of an SUV that weighs nearly 3 tons and costs $77,000 is to feel like you are the only driver on the road, surrounded by enough steel and leather and burl wood that anything beyond...
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