Autos
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Quality helps Americans keep old cars longerAug 06, 2013 6:43 am - TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. — Americans are keeping their cars and trucks longer than ever, and even with new car sales increasing, the average age will continue to rise, an in...
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GM knocks 12.5 percent off Volt priceAug 06, 2013 6:43 am - DETROIT — General Motors is knocking 12.5 percent off the Chevrolet Volt’s sticker price as it tries to better compete with electric car rivals. The automaker says the 2...
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Meet an original cast memberAug 05, 2013 12:00 am - In the world of celebrity cars, few are as iconic as the eye-searing orange 1969 Dodge Charger from the 1980s “Dukes of Hazard” television series. Easily recognizable by...
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More leasing fuels highest U.S. sales since 2007Aug 04, 2013 6:56 am - SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Toyota is using $199-a- month leases on its Camry to keep it the top-selling car in the United States, much as it did to recover from record recalls ...
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iCar dream downsizes to dashboards as Apple takes on foesAug 03, 2013 7:00 am - LOS ANGELES — While Steve Jobs regretted not making an iCar, Apple for years was ambivalent about the auto industry. Now it's vying for dashboard space held by Microsoft...
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Daily Herald wins auto media award for Classic Recollections featureJul 31, 2013 2:00 pm - Daily Herald wins auto media award for Classic Recollections feature
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Chrysler’s 2Q net income up 16 percent on U.S. salesJul 30, 2013 6:31 am - DETROIT — Chrysler Group’s sales picked up in the second quarter thanks to strong U.S. demand for trucks and SUVs, but the company still cut its full-year sales and prof...
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Grandfather shares knowledge on 1937 Chevy projectJul 29, 2013 12:00 am - Grandfathers play an important role, instilling life skills down to subsequent generations. Ben Ritthaler's grandpa, Hank Groves, shared an important lesson with the you...
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Cheap headlight bulbs can be a hassleJul 28, 2013 12:10 am - Q. We have a 2004 Buick Ranier on which I have had to replace the low beam headlamps a total of five times — three on right and two on left — over the past two years. A ...
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New Impala tops sedans in Consumer Reports' testsJul 26, 2013 6:00 am - DETROIT — The first American sedan in 20 years to earn Consumer Reports' top score is the Chevrolet Impala. Really. The magazine has ranked the completely reworked 2014 ...