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Toyota’s troubles too long ignored

Auto News — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:39:37 +0000

The issue Sudden acceleration kills at least 19 people. Where we stand Automaker and regulators have to provide answers about why a recall took so long.

Police: Mike Tyson in scuffle at LA airport

Auto News — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:17:49 +0000

Mike Tyson allegedly hit a photographer at Los Angeles International Airport and was booked and released on suspicion of misdemeanor battery Wednesday, police said.

Green Cars: Report on hybrid and other alternative fuel cars

AutoWeek - Latest Car News Feed — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:38:36 +0000

In terms of green car technology, North America is just catching up to the rest of the world. As green technology costs come in line with the value to the consumer, we'll probably see more eco-friendly cars hit the street. Whether it's gasoline-electric hybrids, hydrogen fuel cells, electric, new-generation diesel or the next big thing, AutoWeek cover it on these pages.

Helicopter gunships kill 10 militants in Pakistan

Auto News — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:09:03 +0000

Helicopter gunships shelled militant hide-outs in northwestern Pakistan on Wednesday, killing 10 suspected fighters after a Taliban attack left two paramilitary soldiers dead at an outpost in the area.

GM Committed To Repaying Aid, Chairman Says

Auto News — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:03:39 +0000

General Motors Co. remains committed to repaying its billions of dollars in government loans, though it's too soon to say when that will happen, the automaker's chairman said Tuesday.

Oriental Toyota- Holding the Bag

Auto News — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:50:20 +0000

Motors Liquidation Corp., which took over General Motors' assets, says it doesn't plan to fund worker severance pay or other expenses.

Porsche Panamera Turbo

Auto News — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:46:40 +0000

Never heard of that race? We have, but only because we had Car and Driver's head cheese Eddie Alterman on our esteemable podcast the other week and he mentioned it.

Nude Car Wash Gets Aussies In Hot Water

Auto News — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:45:49 +0000

It was just a routine car wash. Except there was no car -- and no clothing. Four Australian men who allegedly undressed and soaped up at a car wash have been charged with exposure and public nuisance.

Frank Sinatra’s Cadillac, Steve McQueen’s Chevy truck to cross the block at and#8216;Classic California’ auction:

AutoWeek - Latest Car News Feed — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:12:00 +0000

Bonhams and Butterfields is having a star-studded auction this Saturday at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles.

Cut of alleged drug money could go to cops

Auto News — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:01:50 +0000

Detroit police may get a slice of $662,000 in alleged drug money that narcotics investigators seized overnight Monday at a city motel in one of the biggest busts in recent memory, Police Chief Warren Evans said Tuesday.