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Cars and Politicians

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Tell the truth: When you read that headline you just naturally assumed this was going to be yet another story about the U.S. government's ownership stake in the new-and-improved post-bankruptcy General Motors, right?  Well it turns out that politicians...

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50 Years of Saving Lives

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Maybe it's just me, but the only passenger restraint I can remember growing up was my grandmother's right arm which she reflexively extended across the front seat to keep me from bouncing my young noggin off the dashboard during...

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Upside Of The Downturn

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While watching the global economy implode is undeniably stressful, a new report  from the federal government suggests there may be at least one bright spot in all this financial turmoil. Officials at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)...

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Covetable Convertibles

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Remember that unseasonably ugly winter weather that hit some parts of the country last week? Well forget about it!  Warm summer days are just around the corners my friend, and you want to be ready to make the most...

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Little Big Cars

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From humongous servings in restaurants to warehouse clubs that sell everyday products in industrial-size packages, Americans have embraced the "bigger is better" idea with gusto.  Now an interesting new study just released by the folks at AutoPacific finds that...

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"Custom" Cars At A Dealer Near You

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Just had a chance to drive Kia's hip new Soul compact crossover, and have to say it's pretty impressive.  From the funky stand-out styling to the gutsy 142-horsepower, 2.0-liter engine and slick five-speed manual gearbox, to the surprisingly roomy...

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Warm Weather Wheels

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Spring break season is just around the corner.  Which means all kinds of people--from college kids to couples to young families--will soon be hitting the road in search of warmer weather. Which brings us to the question of what kind...

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