Autos
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Pony let out of the stableMar 21, 2013 2:37 pm - You don’t have to go very far to find folks who love Ford’s Mustang Boss 429. Even the Chevy and Mopar loving crew have to admit, it’s one rare muscle car that stirs the...
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Volkswagen Cchina recall may cost more than $600 millionMar 20, 2013 7:15 am - Volkswagen AG recalled a record number of vehicles in China to replace defective gearboxes that may result in the loss of acceleration, in a move that may cost Europe’s ...
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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...