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Car Trivia: November 29, 2007
1. For which 1960s TV series did Dean Jefferies create a radically customized Pontiac GTO? 2. Which company made the 1982 to 1986 Chevrolet Chevette's optional diesel engines? 3. Which GM division adopted the ad...
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Ferrari F430 Scuderia On Sale in ‘08
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Henny Hemmes, EditorFerrari’s newest berlinetta, the 430 Scuderia, made its North American debut at last week’s auto show inLos Angeles. The Scuderia is the ultimate performance version of the F430, which already has a respectable...
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Honda Sets Fuel-Cell Plans in L.A.
Honda plans to lease a fuel-cell-powered vehicle directly to consumers inSouthern California for around $600 per month, beginning in the summer of 2008. The leasing of the FCX Clarity will test both Honda’s...
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GM’s $39B Loss: Turnaround On Hold?
Last week's stunning announcement by General Motors that it had lost $39 billion in the third quarter put a halt to a lot of chatter about GM's ostensible comeback. With the economy and new vehicle sales slowing,...
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OnStar to Slow Thieves
General Motors and OnStar today unveiled and demonstrated a technology that could save hundreds of lives a year in high-speed police chases. What’s more, it will likely lower your insurance premiums and even...
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Car Trivia: September 21, 2007
1. This 1970 model had America ’s largest V-8 engine in a production passenger car. 2. Which U.S. carmaker formed a strategic alliance with Italian manufacturer Fiat in 2000? 3. Which company produces the...
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Ford Rolls Out Eco-Friendlier Paint
Ford Motor Company today announced that it’s testing a new ‘eco-friendly’ paint technology that reduces overall CO2 output by 15 percent. And with a little luck, or calling around, you might be able to sample...
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Smart Develops “Micro” Hybrid
Daimler’s European smart brand — set for launch in theU.S. next year — has developed a gasoline/electric hybrid model to boost fuel efficiency. But there are no plans to bring it to America at the moment....
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