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As summer fades, so do auto discounts
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:56:29 GMT
For years, Americans shopping for cars were treated to all sorts of deals and incentives, especially at the end of summer. Those days are over.
Toyota recalls 1.33 million Corollas, Matrixes
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:20:19 GMT
Toyota recalled 1.33 million Corolla sedans and Matrix hatchbacks Thursday because their engines may stall, the latest in a string of quality problems for the automaker
Meet Obama's point man on electric cars
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:57:55 GMT
David Sandalow starts his five-mile commute each day by unplugging an orange extension cord connecting his Toyota Prius hybrid to an outlet in his brick carport.
U.S. auto sales forecasts lowered by J.D. Power
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 16:13:24 GMT
J.D. Power and Associates cut its U.S. auto sales forecasts for the remainder of 2010 and 2011 as it expects a slow economic recovery, the consultancy said Thursday.
Video: Car deals of the year
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 19:03:00 GMT
Video: You have 30 days to get in on the car deals of the year, according to Edmunds.com. Jeremy Anwyl, CEO of Edmunds.com, explains why. (CNBC)
Ferrari recalls 458 Italia supercars after fires
Thu, 2 Sep 2010 16:20:41 GMT
Ferrari says it is recalling 1,248 of its 458 Italia supercars after reports of fires breaking out in five of the luxury vehicles in several countries.
Detroit making a big bet on small cars
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:27:08 GMT
The two biggest domestic makers are both staging significant introductions in the compact segment this year, GM with the 2011 Chevrolet Cruze, and Ford with the Focus.
Mini hopes bigger model bulks up sales
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:05:16 GMT
The new Countryman crossover SUV is just four inches wider and six inches taller than the British maker's classic Mini Cooper.
Dream machines — the world’s priciest cars
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:37:49 GMT
If you're looking to travel in style and money's not a concern, you could spend six figures on any of a handful of street-legal, ultra-luxe cars.
SAS' same-sex wedding plans up in the air
Thu, 2 Sep 2010 02:20:49 GMT
Scandinavian airline SAS is planning the world's first same-sex wedding in the air.
Ford recalls Windstar vans over axle corrosion
Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:58:01 GMT
Ford says it is recalling 575,000 older model Windstar vans in the United States and Canada over concerns that the rear axles can corrode and potentially break.
GM to recall more than 243,000 vehicles
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:02:59 GMT
General Motors will recall more than 243,000 model year 2009-2010 crossover sport utilities, mainly in the United States, to inspect safety belts for possible damage.
GM files paperwork for initial public offering
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:05:39 GMT
GM filed for an initial public offering of stock on Wednesday, clearing a key hurdle toward repaying taxpayers for a controversial bailout just over a year after its bankruptcy.
Coming soon in Japan ... a noisier Prius
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:56:52 GMT
Toyota's Prius hybrid is becoming a little less quiet with a new electronic humming device that is the automaker's answer to complaints that pedestrians can't hear the top-selling car approaching.
Chrysler dealers hear plans to sell Fiat minicars
Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:41:36 GMT
Fiat is coming back to the U.S. after a 30-year absence, and now Chrysler Group dealers have to decide whether they want to sell the Italian brand that initially will offer just one model, the tiny Fiat 500.
Nation’s top automakers report falling sales
Wed, 1 Sep 2010 23:29:15 GMT
Once a bright spot in the economic recovery, U.S. auto sales stalled in August to the worst levels in 27 years.
Mazda, Ford to invest $350 million in Thai plant
Thu, 26 Aug 2010 05:17:51 GMT
Ford Motor Co. and Mazda Motor Corp. are investing $350 million in their joint venture plant in Thailand to revamp production of pickup trucks, both sides said Thursday.
Despite IPO, GM is still a gamble for investors
Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:08:06 GMT
After a little more than a year as a government-owned company, General Motors is about to go public again.
Ford, GM brands top satisfaction survey
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:49:06 GMT
For the first time ever, Ford’s Lincoln Mercury and GM’s Buick received the highest customer satisfaction rankings in the American Customer Satisfaction Index released Tuesday.
Rare-car show draws fans with fat wallets
Mon, 23 Aug 2010 17:51:22 GMT
If the recent classic car show at Pebble Beach is any indication, the market for these rare models has bounced back in a big way, as a companion auction brought in a record take.
Grand Cherokees investigated over fire risk
Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:08:21 GMT
U.S. safety officials are investigating whether gas tanks on Jeep Grand Cherokees can cause fires in rear end crashes or rollovers.
U.S. steps up scrutiny into stalling Toyotas
Tue, 24 Aug 2010 20:28:59 GMT
The U.S. government has beefed up its investigation into Toyota's Corolla and Matrix vehicles because of a possible engine defect that might cause them to stall.
Sales stalling, Smart takes to the street
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:02:37 GMT
With sales stalling, Smart is tackling the tough challenge of convincing drivers that its fortwo minicar is fun to drive in the city and not too small.
Car stickers to include environmental info
Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:16:55 GMT
Car shoppers will receive more details on window stickers about fuel efficiency, emissions, energy costs and energy consumption under a new government proposal for 2012 model year vehicles.
Mazda recalls cars again over steering issues
Tue, 17 Aug 2010 23:19:56 GMT
Mazda Motor Corp. is recalling more than 300,000 Mazda3 and Mazda5 vehicles in North America to repair problems with the power-steering system that could lead to crashes.
GM roadshow to begin after elections: sources
Thu, 2 Sep 2010 12:06:43 GMT
Automaker General Motors Co plans to begin courting investors for its initial public offering immediately after the November 2 U.S. midterm congressional elections.
