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In Pictures: New York International Auto Show 2011
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In Pictures: Opening day of the 2011 Detroit Auto Show
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Focus Big Three automakers, reinvented, eye consumers worldwide
GM, Ford, and Chrysler have reinvented themselves in the years since the Great Recession almost spelled the demise of two of the Big Three automakers. Their 'transformative' evolution puts them in a position to compete globally.
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In Gear Geneva Motor Show kicks off; VW Golf named European Car of the Year
Before the Geneva Motor Show got underway, the 2014 Volkswagen Golf was named the 2013 European Car of the Year. The win is the first for a Golf model in over 20 years.
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Smarter automakers, confident consumers driving car sales back up (+video)
Despite being near collapse four years ago, the US automotive industry is seeing annual sales that are climbing steadily back up toward pre-recession levels.
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In Gear Best value cars? Hybrids.
Prius replaces Honda Fit as best value car, according to Consumer Reports. Although hybrids cost more, they're cheaper to operate. Prius costs owners 49 cents per mile, half the average for gasoline-only cars.
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Sandy's silver lining? Superstorm boosts US auto sales in Nov.
Toyota, Volkswagen and Chrysler were among the companies posting impressive increases for November, which is normally a lackluster month because of colder weather and holiday distractions.
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In Gear Are compacts better than subcompacts for gas mileage?
Smaller doesn't always mean more efficient. Ford's Focus compact gets virtually identical mileage that the Fiesta subcompact does.
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In Gear My Nissan Leaf life: A good (and affordable) plug-in is hard to find
Latest installment of Monitor writer Mark Clayton's quest to buy a plug-in car: There are more than a dozen plug-in vehicles, but high costs and the lack of availability quickly narrow down the choices.
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Obama will have hands full with prickly Putin at G20 summit
President Obama will sit down with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the G20 summit Monday. Putin has already shown that he's in no mood to kowtow to the US.
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Car recalls: Ford Focus is latest. Is yours on the list?
Car recalls now include Ford Focus manufactured between August 2010 and October 2011. Ford recall involves windshield-wiper motor defect.
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Japan tsunami brought home hard lessons for automakers
On the first anniversary of the Japan tsunami, the auto industry is returning to normal after some significant disruptions. But the face of the industry has shifted.
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Car sales surge in February at a pace not seen since early 2008
Several forces combine in the stronger car sales: an improving economy, carmakers eager to lure buyers with incentives, and mild winter weather.
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2013 Ford Escape: More power. More efficient. More mojo?
2013 Ford Escape will dress up like a crossover this year. The auto company says that this new 2013 Ford Escape will appeal to a younger car shopper.
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Compact cars: More are on the way
Compact cars will be built in greater numbers this year as automakers cater to penny-pinching consumers. Companies also hope to eat into sales of Toyota, Honda compact cars.
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Fuel-efficient cars drive US sales surge
Fuel-efficient cars – like Chevy's Cruze, Hyundai's Elantra, and Ford's Focus – led an estimated 19 percent car sales increase in April. GM says rising gas prices started pushing drivers into fuel-efficient cars in March.
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Ford earnings: one of five things to watch April 26
Ford due to report earnings before the market opens. Besides Ford, Coca-Cola and UPS will report earnings.
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Ford suspends work at 3 plants due to parts woes
Ford Motors assembly plants in Pretoria, South Africa, and Nanjing, China, will be down this week. Ford spokesman says the factories had been scheduled to shut down for a week later this year, but the downtime was pulled ahead.
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In Pictures: New York International Auto Show 2011
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2012 Beetle: new design showcased at Volkswagen show
2012 Beetle makes its debut in New York. Traditionalists miss its huggable curves but others are excited about an updated interior and more powerful, fuel efficient engine.
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Electric cars? Sales are blah. But other 'green' cars surge.
Electric cars aren't selling well. But Ford and GM get boost from fuel-efficient models that aren't electric cars.
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Ford and Nissan going to court after TV ad
Ford filed a criminal lawsuit against the Brazilian management of Nissan Motor Co after Nissan aired a TV ad in Brazil that poked fun of the Ford Focus.
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Ford Motor Company: Huge profits, but stock falls
Ford Motor Company earnings were 30 cents per share vs. an expected 48 cents. Executives pointed to $1 billion in cost increases for launching new vehicles.
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In Pictures: Opening day of the 2011 Detroit Auto Show
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Difference Maker Using hands-on philanthropy to bring Haiti relief
Millionaire contractor James Ansara wanted to do something for Haiti, so he's building a hospital as his charitable work.
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GM cars: Good December sales can't make up for poor 2010
GM cars sold better in December than November – up 8.5 percent – but all of the Big Three had a rough year. 2010 was the second-worst year for domestic car sales since 1982.
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As 2011 Ford Explorer turns heads, so does its marketing campaign
The Facebook campaign for the 2011 Ford Explorer illustrates how corporations increasingly rely on social media to reach consumers.
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