Autos
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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...
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Chrysler reports best sales year since 2007Jan 03, 2013 8:22 am - DETROIT — Chrysler’s U.S. sales jumped 21 percent last year, the carmaker’s strongest performance since 2007. The company’s impressive increase outpaced the U.S. auto in...
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2013 auto sales will be strong, firm predictsJan 02, 2013 12:47 pm - DETROIT — A healthier economy and more model introductions should push U.S. auto sales above the 15 million mark this year, predicts an auto industry research firm. The ...
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Best vehicle sales streak since 1973 boosts U.S. dealersJan 02, 2013 7:33 am - U.S. light-vehicle sales probably rose in December to wrap up a three-year run unrivaled in almost four decades as consumers replaced cars and trucks that are, on averag...
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Avis buying Zipcar in deal worth nearly $500 millionJan 02, 2013 5:38 am - PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Avis is buying Zipcar for $491.2 million, expanding its offerings from traditional car rentals to car sharing services. Car sharing has become a popu...
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Ford brand tops 2 million sales in U.S. for second straight yearJan 02, 2013 5:30 am - Ford Motor Co.’s namesake brand will top 2 million vehicles in U.S. sales this year and its Focus compact car was the top-selling model line worldwide through September,...