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Don't Drink and Drive this Fourth of July Weekend

Brandy Schaffels — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:00:00 GMT

Forty years ago, my own mother was killed by a drunk driver. She was the first car off a green light when the other driver sped through a red light and tee-boned her car, killing her instantly, ...

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autoMedia CARnival July 3, 2009: What is happening this week in the auto blogs?

Brandy Schaffels — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:00:00 GMT

It's the week ending July 3, and we've browsed our favorite automotive blogs all week long to gather a collection of what we feel is the highlight from each. Gas prices and gas deals are a...

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Editor’s Choice: Haute Haulers

Editor — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:13:00 GMT

I have an affinity for high-performance wagons, having learned to drive using my parents’ 1969 Ford Country Squire LTD station wagon, with a 7.0-liter, 429 cubic inch V8. It was big and fast—although...

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Buick Announces 2010 LaCrosse with 2.4-liter Four-Cylinder Ecotec Engine

Brandy Schaffels — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 17:25:00 GMT

When Buick revealed its 2010 LaCrosse, people were impressed by its gorgeous looks, and well-positioned pricing that makes it competitive in the luxury sedan marketplace. However, the biggest news...

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Special Edition: 2010 Kia Soul Denim

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:30:00 GMT

Kia injected some much-needed personality into its lineup with the funky, Scion-fighting Soul. (Read the full Kia Soul preview.) Without skipping a beat, the Korean automaker is bringing out its...

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Summertime Car Buying – How to Drive a Great Deal

admin — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:00:00 GMT

With summer comes a new wave of new-car incentives as dealers seek to offload the 2009 models and make room for the soon-to-arrive 2010s. This summer, dealers are hungrier than in years past, with...

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autoMedia CARnival June 26, 2009: What's happening this week in the auto blogs?

Brandy Schaffels — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:09:00 GMT

It's the week ending June 26, and we've browsed our favorite automotive blogs all week long to gather a collection of what we feel is the highlight from each. The biggest news of the week is...

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Pricing: 2010 GMC Terrain

admin — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:11:00 GMT

Introduced at the last New York Auto Show, the 2010 GMC Terrain crossover vehicle will join the redesigned Chevrolet Equinox this September, starting at of $24,995 – including destination charges....

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Ready to Go Car Shopping? Obama signs Car Allowance Rebate System into Law

Brandy Schaffels — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:18:00 GMT

Today President Obama signed into law a new program being called "Car Allowance Rebate System" (CARS); we've previously been referring to it as "Cash for Clunkers." This...

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Transformers 2: Autobot heroes wear GM Bow Ties, Decepticons wear Audi and Volvo badges

Brandy Schaffels — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 21:16:00 GMT

Director Michael Bay is well known for his larger-than-life adrenalin-pumping action films featuring intense conflicts, thumping loud soundtracks, and maybe even a little gratuitous sexual content....

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Mini to Add 17 New Dealers – Any Near You?

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:08:00 GMT

Mini has weathered the economic storm well, being laser-focused on fun, fuel-efficient vehicles. The larger Clubman broadened the brand’s appeal, and there is reported a new crossover type model now...

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JD Power: 2009 Initial Quality Study – Detroit Rocks

admin — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 02:09:00 GMT

The Detroit 3 showed marked improvements in the J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Initial Quality Study released this week, with a 10-percent gain over 2008. This accomplishment for Chrysler, Ford, and...

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New Tire Fuel-Efficiency Ratings Proposed

admin — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 02:13:00 GMT

The U.S. Department of Transportation seeks to take the mystery out of tires for consumers, with a proposed new label. If approved, the label would provide easy-to-interpret information on the tire’s...

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Pricing: 2009 Infiniti G37

admin — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 01:54:00 GMT

Infiniti has expanded its G line with a convertible model, now on sale starting at $43,850 with a seven-speed automatic transmission. For an additional $50, it can be had with a six-speed manual...

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Life, Cars, and Dad

Editor — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:58:00 GMT

People are often curious about girls and women who love, race, and/or write about cars. I owe my passion for cars (and my career) to my dad. My dad was 23 when I was born; his second child and, all...

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