Autos
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Motorcycle show rumbles into RosemontFeb 06, 2014 3:35 pm - The Progressive International Motorcycle Shows Tour is rolling into Rosemont this weekend, featuring hundreds of motorcycles, aftermarket parts and accessories from top ...
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GM reports lower-than-expected 4Q earningsFeb 06, 2014 6:05 am - DETROIT — General Motors’ fourth-quarter profit rose 2 percent from a year ago, but the company fell short of Wall Street expectations. GM rode record North American ear...
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U.S. vehicle recalls hit 9-year high in 2013Feb 04, 2014 6:14 am - DETROIT — Automakers recalled 21.9 million cars and trucks in the U.S. last year, a nine-year high. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says automakers in...
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Toyota profit up 5-fold on weak yen, good salesFeb 04, 2014 5:59 am - TOKYO — Toyota Motor Corp. reported a more than fivefold jump in its quarterly profit Tuesday and raised its earnings forecast, crediting a weak yen and strong sales. T...
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Car-to-car talk: Hey, look out for that collision!Feb 03, 2014 9:11 am - WASHINGTON — Your car might see a deadly crash coming even if you don’t, the government says, indicating it will require automakers to equip new vehicles with technology...
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Ford, GM, Toyota fall with January temperaturesFeb 03, 2014 9:11 am - DETROIT — Frigid temperatures and snowy weather generally kept buyers away from auto showrooms last month, with Ford, General Motors, Toyota and Volkswagen all reporting...
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Thunderbird owner bucks family traditionFeb 03, 2014 4:30 am - By all accounts, Dan Renda shouldn't be driving his 1957 Ford Thunderbird — let alone loving it as much as he does. His family has always been a died-in-the-wool, GM-onl...
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Four factors to look at when considering auto loan refinancingFeb 02, 2014 5:23 am - A lower car payment, what’s not to like? It’s an enticing proposition, but refinancing an auto loan can often significantly increase the amount you have to pay over the ...
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Honda 3Q profit doubles, sales get weak yen boostJan 31, 2014 7:21 am - TOKYO — Honda’s quarterly profit doubled from a year earlier as sales got a big perk from a weak yen. Honda Motor Co. reported on Friday a 160.7 billion yen ($1.58 bill...
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Wait for a rare ’69 Firebird is overJan 27, 2014 4:45 am - Simply put, Pontiac created the 1969 Trans Am Firebird to inspire. It was built to conjure up high-octane feelings in buyers who would imagine themselves whizzing around...