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10 great summer cars
Wind in your hair, sun in your face – the summer drive is as classic a pastime as barbecues and baseball. For dedicated sun-seekers, the right machine can make all the difference, and since most of us can’t afford the demi-convertible Maybach Landaulet limousine, here are 10 fun-loving new models sure to keep a summer smile on your face. Climb into one of these this season, and you’ll be happy to keep driving duties for yourself.
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Five steps to bring back American manufacturing jobs
Many proclaim that American manufacturing is gone, never to return. The numbers certainly are frightening. Yet other signs point to a possible resurgence. Manufacturing executive Carol Ptak argues that significant numbers of good manufacturing jobs can and will return if America takes the following five steps.
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Top 12 best cars for the money
Consumer confidence may be rising, but it still makes sense to watch every penny – especially with big purchases, like a new car. Although auto sales perked up in 2011, value is still the name of the game. U.S. News Best Cars spent months analyzing thousands of professional reviews, as well as reliability and safety data, to create the 2012 Best Cars for the Money Awards. Here are the 12 most highly praised low-cost, low-maintenance models for 2012:
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'The Real Romney': 10 facts about the presidential hopeful
From the biography that aims to show America the 'real' politician, here are 10 facts about Mitt Romney, the candidate some voters still feel they don't know
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In Pictures: Detroit Auto Show 2012
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In Gear
BMW voted most valuable car brand. Where does your car rank?
BMW grabbed the top spot as the world's most valuable car brand in the BrandZ Top 100 Global survey, edging out Toyota. BMW brand value has risen 10 percent over the past year.
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In Gear
Do hybrids save money? Website lets you calculate it.
Hybrids cost more upfront but are cheaper to operate than nonhybrids. The federal government has launched FuelEconomy.gov so consumers can calculate the payback period for buying a hybrid.
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Advertisers and Facebook face an uphill battle. But it could be worth it.
General Motors' decision to invest significantly less advertising dollars in Facebook inspired some to suggest that the world's most popular social network needs to grow up.
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Facebook to debut at $104 billion
The IPO will be one of the largest in history.
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Companies question whether Facebook ads pay
General Motors has withdrawn ads ahead of the social giant's IPO, and others are asking if Facebook can really monetize its users.
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Greece's economic woes may hurt US
Greece's problems and the larger European debt crisis may impact banks, the stock market, trade and even the 2012 election.
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The New Economy
As Chinese wages rise, US manufacturers head back home
By 2015, Chinese wages will be high enough that it will be just as cheap to manufacture goods for the US market in America. Some US manufacturers aren't waiting.
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10 great summer cars
Wind in your hair, sun in your face – the summer drive is as classic a pastime as barbecues and baseball. For dedicated sun-seekers, the right machine can make all the difference, and since most of us can’t afford the demi-convertible Maybach Landaulet limousine, here are 10 fun-loving new models sure to keep a summer smile on your face. Climb into one of these this season, and you’ll be happy to keep driving duties for yourself.
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In Gear
Buying a car, college grad? Don’t forget the rebates.
Most major automakers offer discounts to college grads. All college grads need to do is read the fine print.
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GM stock: Earnings down. Outlook cautious.
GM stock fell in Thursday trading after the company released a cautious outlook for North America, which so far this year has buoyed sales and GM stock.
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Forget Romney: scandals plague Obama as campaign season begins
The Secret Service's prostitution problems, the GSA's Las Vegas parties and the latest gruesome photographs out of Afghanistan are all public relations problems for the President.
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Romney, Obama spar as general election fight takes off
Romney gave a speech attacking the President on the economy on Wednesday, while the President accused the GOP of being unsympathetic to those hurt by the recession.
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Tax deadline: 5 quick tips to avoid an IRS audit
The IRS fails to get 1 of every 6 tax dollars its entitled to, so it's on the lookout for fraud. But there are steps you can before Tuesday's tax deadline to reduce the risk of an audit.
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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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Lincoln MKZ: hybrid option, navigation, glass roof
Lincoln MKZ sports an optional retractable glass roof to try to lure back drivers to the luxury brand. Lincoln MKZ is first Lincoln to have dedicated design team since the 1970s.
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Stocks fall on gloomy Fed forecast
Federal Reserve policymakers said they were worried about a slowdown in hiring, pushing down stocks and Treasury prices. The Dow fell 64 points to close at 13199.
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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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Ford: Future of the auto? Gridlock.
Ford great grandson says congestion will be major concern by 2040. Bill Ford Jr. calls for automakers and governments to find technology to solve huge looming traffic jams in the world's cities.
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Five steps to bring back American manufacturing jobs
Many proclaim that American manufacturing is gone, never to return. The numbers certainly are frightening. Yet other signs point to a possible resurgence. Manufacturing executive Carol Ptak argues that significant numbers of good manufacturing jobs can and will return if America takes the following five steps.
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The Vote
Another Mitt Romney clunker? 'Ann drives a couple of Cadillacs, actually....'
Mitt Romney wanted the focus to be on his plan for the economy, but mention of his wife's two Cadillacs at the speech in Detroit renewed concerns that his wealth could be a liability.
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Cover Story
Does America need a CEO in the Oval Office?
Mitt Romney has been both vaunted and vilified for his business background. Here's how running a corporation really compares to running a country.
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Vox News
Chrysler Super Bowl commercial: Why Detroit loves Clint Eastwood (+video)
Clint Eastwood’s Chrysler Super Bowl commercial shouldn't be seen as political. Americans watched the ad and saw Detroit staring back at them – a proud industrial giant, clawing its way back.
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Electric cars: 'Plug-ins' look for spark in 2012
Automakers in 2012 will launch 13 plug-in vehicles, running on electricity alone all or most of the time. This is the year that will tell whether the electric car market has a roaring liftoff or a slow-rolling start, analysts say.
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Cover Story
The job-shifters: people who reinvent themselves mid-career
How many professionals are creating second careers in an unforgiving economy? Meet six who did it successfully.
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