Autos
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Vintage Dodge Challenger owner likes its unruly natureMar 18, 2013 4:00 am - Piloting muscle cars isn't for the faint of heart. In the 1960s and early '70s, many new owners quickly realized after leaving the dealership that their new V-8 bruiser ...
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5 ways to shake winter off your carMar 16, 2013 11:00 pm - DETROIT — Winter can do a number on your car. Slush, salt and cold temperatures take a toll on everything from the tires to the wiper blades. So, as spring approaches, i...
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Toyota recalls 209,000 FJ CruisersMar 15, 2013 1:31 pm - DETROIT — Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling 209,000 FJ Cruiser SUVs because their front seatbelt retractors could fall off. FJ Cruisers from the 2007 through 2013 model ye...
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Nissan recalls 5 models for air bag problemMar 13, 2013 8:31 am - DETROIT — Nissan is recalling five of its 2013 models in the U.S. because a faulty sensor can permanently turn off the front-seat passenger air bag. The recall covers th...
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New Morgan three-wheeler is history in the makingMar 11, 2013 3:42 am - Passion for heritage is a chief component of any successful modern automaker. Few have gone to the lengths to honor their history quite like British automaker Morgan Mot...
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Synthetic oil needs less frequent changesMar 09, 2013 2:00 am - Q. I have a follow-up question to your response about rarely driven cars still requiring regular oil changes. Mine is a 2011 Cadillac CTS. I, too, am retired and drive 2...
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Feds close probe into Ford SUVs rolling awayMar 08, 2013 8:44 am - DETROIT — U.S. safety officials have closed an investigation into allegations that three Ford SUVs can roll away when the transmissions are in park. The National Highway...
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Toyota chief stresses safe growthMar 07, 2013 5:32 am - TOKYO — After four tumultuous years bookended by an unprecedented recall crisis and a return to the top of the global auto industry, Akio Toyoda is refashioning Toyota M...
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'One and done' 1932 Ford 3-window coupeMar 04, 2013 3:00 am - Auto enthusiasts can be a fickle bunch at times, always tweaking and modifying their special ride, or trading it away to begin a new project. Rarely do you come across a...
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Speedometer top speed often exceeds realityMar 03, 2013 6:03 am - DETROIT — The speedometer on the Toyota Yaris says the tiny car can go 140 miles per hour. In reality, the bulbous subcompact’s 106-horsepower engine and automatic trans...