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Ten great car-related gifts
Car-related gifts are a great way to say thank you during the holidays. Click through this list for some great ideas for all ages and budgets.
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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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Seven hot cars for Valentine’s Day
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Auto sales: seven cars in fast lane despite slow economy
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In Pictures: Fuel cells
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Stocks end mixed in choppy session
Dow is virtually unchanged, while S&P and Nasdaq fall. Silver falls more than 7 percent.
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SUVs overtake the Mercedes Benz as Nairobi's status car
Despite the fact that four-wheel drive is no longer necessary to navigate Nairobi's roads, SUVs are an increasingly frequent sight on the streets.
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Toyota: Car production disrupted until end of 2011
Following the disasters in Japan, the Japanese automaker Toyota won't resume normal production until November or December
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Stocks end slightly up after wavering
Dow gains 7 points after Obama's deficit speech. Stocks on the S&P up less than 1 point.
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Nissan Leaf stumbles out of the gate
Nissan Leaf won't restart under certain conditions, Nissan says. First 20,000 Nissan Leafs are sold out, but glitch could deter further sales.
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Cars after Japan's quake: Toyota, Nissan, and Honda plan to restart production
Despite the huge difficulties the Japanese car industry is facing, analysts say automakers will be able to recover in the year ahead.
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Unemployment drop boosts stocks
Unemployment report showing a gain of 216,000 jobs provided a lift for stocks. With unemployment rate at a two-year low, the Dow rose 56 points.
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Life in Nairobi, as seen from the windows of its minibuses
The 14-seat minibuses that fill Nairobi's streets are the quintessential and chaotic way for most Kenyans to get around the burgeoning capital city.
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Global implications of the Japan disaster
As the world's third largest economy struggles to get back on its feet, the long-term effects starts to become evident.
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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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Renault apology to execs: You're not spies!
Renault apology to three executives for false charges of industrial espionage is followed by arrest of the man who made the allegations.
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Stocks drop: Dow below 12000 amid quake concerns
Stocks fall in US with Dow and S&P 500 dropping about half a percentage point. But drop in stock prices bigger in Europe and much larger in Japan.
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Stock market sinks, led by utilities
Stock market falls with Dow dropping more than 100 points in wake of concerns about Japan earthquake. Stock prices in Japan fall more than 6 percent.
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Aftershocks: Damage only beginning for Japanese business
Aftershocks for the economy include lost man-hours and sales. Japan will have to quickly rebuild infrastructure damaged by the quake and its aftershocks if its businesses are to rebound soon.
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Stocks end week down, shaken by global woes
The Dow average rose 59 points on Friday, but was down 1 percent for the week.
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Mom Prom fundraising concept starts to gain steam
Mom Prom: The fundraising idea that started in Detroit has begun to spread as a fun way to bring women together at a themed party while helping a cause. The Mom Prom concept has spread to Washington and New York, and may soon be found in four other states.
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Auto sales rise, but gas prices may test Detroit recovery
Auto sales rose 27 percent from February 2010, but gas prices have also been rising. At a minimum, higher gas prices could affect car-buying preferences.
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Seven hot cars for Valentine’s Day
It’s Valentine’s Day, and those “sexiest cars” lists are rolling in. Silly? A little, but it’s too much fun not to play along. We looked at 2011 cars that were attainable (sorry, Dr. Porsche, Jaguar, Tesla), not overly obvious (Chevy Camaro, Ford Mustang, BMW 3-series), and sporting a noticeably new look. We like the Volvo C30, but it didn’t much improve a reliably pretty fleet. I haven’t driven all these vehicles, but over several years of test-driving I did race through several of these cars’ predecessors. You can still see the skid marks. Here, in random order, are my seven hot cars for Valentine’s Day 2011:
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Eminem doesn't do ads. But for Super Bowl...
Eminem makes appearance in emotional Chrysler 200 ad. And an animated Eminem hawks Lipton tea.
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Japan's economy in deep trouble? Look again.
Standard & Poor’s cut its rating on Japanese sovereign debt one notch last week, strengthening the naysayers. But with falling unemployment, large reserves, and rising corporate profits, 'Japan is punching well above its weight,' says one analyst.
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Car charging network grows in Austin
Local utilities and states push to add car charging stations in anticipation of more E-cars hitting the road.
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Car of the year: a sign of US comeback
Car of the year award went to GM. Ford grabbed truck of the year. US automakers are rebounding.
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Car of the year? Volt. Truck? Explorer.
Car of the year is awarded to the Chevy Volt, GM's cutting-edge hybrid.
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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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Electric cars take to the streets: Nissan's Leaf to be delivered Dec. 21
Electric cars: Government testing shows the car aimed at attracting environmentally conscious motorists will get the equivalent of 99 miles per gallon in combined city and highway driving.
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