Autos
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Chevy Volt goes upscale in new electric CadillacJan 15, 2013 10:22 am - General Motors is trying to take the Chevrolet Volt’s electric technology upscale with a new Cadillac. The company on Tuesday introduced the ELR, which has the same batt...
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Volkswagen reports record sales for 2012Jan 14, 2013 5:48 am - BERLIN — German automaker Volkswagen AG says its 2012 group sales hit a record high as growing demand around the world more than offset sluggish sales in Europe. It says...
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Finned convertible a good fit for former fighter pilotJan 14, 2013 3:46 am - When Jimmy Reaney straps into his 1958 Chrysler Imperial Crown convertible, it’s reminiscent of a very familiar setting. Design cues for his drop top mimic the F-16s and...
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GM shows off stylish new CorvetteJan 13, 2013 6:17 pm - General Motors unveiled a revamped Corvette in Detroit on Sunday, the first new version of the iconic sports car in nine years. The 2014 model, so new that it shares onl...
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Auto show offers more than visual experienceJan 13, 2013 3:30 am - DETROIT — Why go to a crowded auto show when you can glimpse dozens of new models on the internet? Because you can’t catch a whiff of that new car smell through your iPh...
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BMW says sales up nearly 11 percent in 2012Jan 10, 2013 5:39 am - BERLIN — Automaker BMW AG says its worldwide sales rose nearly 11 percent to a new record last year, helped by strong demand in China and the U.S. for its luxury cars. T...
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Libertyville company combines classic cars and moviesJan 07, 2013 4:12 am - While very few of us are destined to become the next Hollywood star, it is quite possible that your four-wheeled creation may one day cruise across the silver screen. Th...
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American Eagle pilot fails alcohol test, suspendedJan 04, 2013 7:40 pm - MINNEAPOLIS — An American Eagle pilot was suspended after failing a blood-alcohol test as he prepared to fly on Friday from Minneapolis to New York City, authorities sai...
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General Motors recalls 55,000 vehicles to fix shifter problemJan 04, 2013 6:34 am - DETROIT — General Motors is recalling nearly 55,000 pickup trucks, SUVs and vans because they can roll away unexpectedly. The recall affects certain 2013 models of the C...
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Why car sales are strong in the USJan 04, 2013 4:30 am - DETROIT — It's not quite boom times for the U.S. auto industry. But it's getting there. Sales of new cars and trucks rose 13 percent to 14.5 million in 2012. And if they...