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Top 10 cars with the best resale value
These 10 vehicles have the best resale value among 2013 models. Can you guess which auto came out on top?
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2011 safest cars announced: Is your dream car a top pick?
A total of 66 cars were designated the 2011 safest cars, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety announced Wednesday. They include 40 cars, 25 SUVs, and one minivan, which “do the best job of protecting people in front, side, rollover, and rear crashes,” the institute says. Here are the 2011 safest cars, listed alphabetically by automaker. Did your dream car make the cut?
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More than a turnaround, Toyota sees record-breaking sales in 2013
Despite the Japanese earthquake and tsunami which interrupted production in 2011, and massive safety-related recalls this year, Toyota Motor Corp. expects to finish 2012 with 9.7 million vehicle sales, more than ever before.
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With billion-dollar settlement Toyota tries to leave recalls behind
Toyota Motor Corp. settled for a record breaking billion-dollar amount, resolving hundreds of lawsuits claiming vehicles depreciated after the company issued recalls related to faulty acceleration. Toyota still faces lawsuits claiming injury or death related to the recalls.
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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
MINI, Lexus get top marks in sales satisfactionThe results are in, and once again, Lexus and MINI have proven masters of the sales process and making customers happy, according to J.D. Power and Associates. Why are Lexus and MINI so successful on this front?
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Top 10 cars with the best resale value
These 10 vehicles have the best resale value among 2013 models. Can you guess which auto came out on top?
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Powerball winners: Cautionary tales, lessons from past lottery winners
Past winners of mega-lottery drawings and financial planners offer advice to Powerball winners on how to manage a $500 million windfall. How to avoid the pitfalls of instant Powerball wealth.
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In Gear
Camaro Hot Wheels and a roundup of today's car newsChevrolet's Camaro gets a special appearance edition in the form of the Hot Wheels Edition, Ireson writes. The Hot Wheels upgrade costs $6,995 and is available on any standard Camaro or Camaro Convertible.
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In Gear
Are hybrid stereotypes a thing of the past?With more hybrids than ever before on the market, have hybrid cars and their drivers broken through their own stereotypes? Gordon-Bloomfield offers some reasons for why the hybrid seems to be entering into the mainstream.
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In Gear
Toyota recall of RAV4s, Lexuses? Yes, but not yet.Toyota recall will involve 760,000 RAV4s and 18,000 Lexus HS 250h vehicles because of the potential for rear-suspension arms to fail. But before the Toyota recall, the automaker has to figure out how to fix them.
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In Gear
Toyota is sales king. Again.After a rough year that included an earthquake, devastating flooding, and a high-profile recall, Toyota has regained its throne as the top-selling car company in the world for 2012.
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In Gear
Nine things that affect your car's resale valueMileage and mechanical condition count, but resale value hinges on a whole lot more.
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Modern Parenthood
China adoption diary: over the pole, the odyssey beginsPart 1 – China adoption diary: The Belsie family begins their journey to adopt their second daughter from China with a 12-hour, 7,000-mile flight over the pole and down through Siberia to Beijing.
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Mid-Atlantic residents, still without power, don headlamps, skirt fallen trees
Almost 2 million homes from New Jersey to North Carolina and west to Illinois were without power as of Monday morning. Meanwhile, temperatures continued to land close to 100 degrees.
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Commerce secretary resigns after bizarre hit-and-runs
John Bryson resigned less than two weeks after suffering a seizure and a pair of car accidents in Los Angeles.
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Commerce secretary will take leave of absence after hit-and-runs
John Bryson, the US Secretary of Commerce, was involved in two hit-and-runs on Saturday. Now, he is taking a leave of absence for medical reasons possibly related to the cause of the accidents.
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US Secretary of Commerce cited for felony hit-and-run car accidents (+video)
John Bryson, US Secretary of Commerce, was involved in two auto accidents Saturday in Southern California, according to authorities. Bryson was taken to a local hospital for treatment and later released.
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In Gear
My Nissan Leaf life: Want a plug-in car? Consider your lifestyle.Buying a plug-in hybrid or electric vehicle is more than just buying a car. It's choosing a lifestyle.
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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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Horizons
Nevada allows Google to test driverless cars on public streetsThe Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles has granted Google permission to begin testing a fleet of driverless cars. Look for the red license plates.
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Opinion: The coming rise of Chinese brands
US take heed: China has its sights set on something beyond manufacturing – building Chinese-owned global brands – where the true economic power lies. And though Chinese brands don't currently have a stellar international reputation, history shows they could soon.
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Baby found after horrific abduction from murdered mother
The mother was shot several times outside Houston, Texas, and then the baby was taken. It was found several hours later.
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Electric cars, hybrids see record sales
Electric cars like the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt and hybrids like Toyota's Prius C and Camry are selling better than ever. Automakers sold a record 52,000 hybrids, electric cars in March.
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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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BMW recall affects 1.3 million cars. Is yours on the list?
BMW recall involves all 5- and 6-Series BMWs manufactured between 2003 and 2010, which may have an electrical problem. The BMW recall is almost as big as the company's worldwide sales last year.
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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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