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3 novels about home and estrangement
Robert Frost once defined home as “the place where, when you have to go there, they have to take you in.” In this week's fiction roundup, three men estranged from their families find out if he was right.
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Top 10 most expensive car repair mistakes
Better built cars and an uncertain economy mean that Americans are holding onto their cars for longer than ever and are doing more of their own repairs. Nearly half of those who already do their own auto repairs say they are doing more of them themselves this year; 3 in 4 of those who rely on a mechanic say that economic conditions are making them more likely to attempt their own repairs, according to a recent survey by AutoMD.com. But there are mistakes that even the most seasoned do-it-yourselfers can make. Whether you like to go under the hood or take your vehicle to the shop, here are 10 expensive repair and maintenance mistakes to avoid:
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Eggs. Shrek glasses. Sure, but what was the top recall of 2010?
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Got Volt sticker shock? Here are the five cheapest hybrids.
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Super Bowl ads battle for top spot
Super Bowl ads ranged from overweight dogs to naked M&Ms. In the end, the game between the Patriots and Giants outshone the Super Bowl ads.
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Dodge Dart returns at Detroit Auto Show, 36 years after ceasing production
Dodge Dart fans saw production of their beloved compact cease in 1976. The return of the Dodge Dart at the Detroit Auto Show signals a change of priorities for the US auto industry as it seeks to grab more market share.
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Chevy Volt: Worried about fire? Sell it back.
Chevy Volt battery fires in lab tests may have some owners spooked. So GM offers to buy back any Chevy Volt.
12/02/2011 09:30 pm -
Black Friday 2011 deals: How about 20 percent off a new car?
Looking for a great deal on Black Friday 2011? You could elbow your way through big-box stores. But don't forget car dealerships, where new-car discounts may run in the thousands.
11/23/2011 07:44 am -
Hybrid cars safer – and more dangerous
Hybrid cars: Occupants have fewer injuries in crashes than passengers in conventional cars, new study says. But hybrid cars cause more pedestrian accidents.
11/18/2011 07:28 pm -
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.
08/31/2011 10:09 am -
2012 Camry debuts amid tough competition
2012 Camry: Toyota plans to introduce the Camry at events in California, Michigan and Kentucky on Tuesday. It will arrive at dealerships next month.
08/23/2011 10:50 am -
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.
05/03/2011 11:33 pm -
Chrysler 200 review controversy causes critic to quit
Chrysler 200: Detroit News' auto critic's original review made it into the newspaper's March 10 print edition. But some of the most critical passages, including Burgess' calling the sedan a 'dog,' were removed from the paper's online version.
03/18/2011 09:45 am -
Elena Kagan gives first opinion as a Supreme Court Justice
Elena Kagan has been hearing cases since October, but this is the first time she has written an opinion while on the Supreme Court.
01/11/2011 10:53 pm -
Eggs. Shrek glasses. Sure, but what was the top recall of 2010?
It was a year when contaminated eggs and McDonald's glasses found their way into the headlines. But the product fiascos of 2010 included everything from recalled cars and home appliances to food and medications. What was the year’s top recall? Read on:
12/31/2010 09:00 am -
Got Volt sticker shock? Here are the five cheapest hybrids.
News reports suggest that some GM dealers might sell the all-electric Chevrolet Volt for $20,000 over the $41,000 suggested retail price. If you want to be green – but don't have THAT much green – here are five hybrids that will be a bit easier on the wallet, according to HybridCars.com.
08/17/2010 06:06 pm -
Toyota posts $2.2 billion profit, lifts forecast despite sluggish US recovery
Toyota reported a quarterly profit of $2.2 billion. Toyota, which makes the Camry sedan and Prius hybrid, raised its full year earnings forecast Wednesday, and said it now expects to sell 7.38 million vehicles worldwide for the year through March 2011.
08/04/2010 09:47 am -
Chrysler announces they will add 900 jobs at suburban Detroit plant
Chrysler will keep open a suburban Detroit plant they had planned to shut down in 2012. Another Chrysler plant hosted President Obama on Friday.
07/30/2010 04:39 pm -
The New Economy Ford Explorer: Will consumers pay more for less power?
Ford Explorer in 2011 comes with two engine options. The less powerful one saves fuel but costs more.
07/26/2010 09:17 pm -
Florida shooting: Two police officers killed in Tampa
Florida shooting claims the lives of two Tampa police officers. A manhunt is underway.
06/29/2010 10:40 am -
After Iraq attacks, security forces describe hardships at Baghdad checkpoints
Federal police and Iraqi soldiers interviewed after yesterday's Iraq attacks described being shot at, deserted by colleagues who pay commanders to get out of work, and forced to ask neighbors for drinking water and toilet access.
05/11/2010 03:56 pm -
Opinion Earth Day: Five driving tips that could save you gas money and help the environment
Follow these five Earth Day driving tips and you could save up to 20 percent of the fuel you normally use and help reverse US dependence on oil.
04/22/2010 12:06 pm -
Toyota recall: More sudden acceleration complaints even after fixes
Toyota owners have filed more than 60 acceleration complaints since having recall work done, news reports say.
03/05/2010 02:42 pm -
The New Economy Toyota recalls hurt its sales, but Ford and others gain
Toyota recalls, investigations, and congressional hearings hurt the company and buoyed sales results of Honda, Ford, Hyundai, and others. But it could have been worse.
03/02/2010 05:27 pm -
Opinion Toyota recall: What next?
Toyota needs to settle its top management, gain control of its quality control, review its electronic engine systems, and get rid of its culture of secrecy and manipulation of public safety agencies.
03/01/2010 10:15 am -
Toyota recall: Three questions left unanswered
Toyota says a brief shift in its computerized braking system caused consumer concern. But consumer complaints show a potentially deeper problem.
02/12/2010 12:31 pm -
The New Economy Toyota Prius recall: Is my 2010 Prius safe to drive? When will it be fixed?
With its Prius and Lexus recall, Toyota is gearing up to fix a software glitch for the braking system.
02/09/2010 10:26 am -
The New Economy Can Toyota Digg out of its recall hole?
Toyota USA president Jim Lentz appeared on Digg Dialogg to explain how Toyota is addressing its recall problems.
02/08/2010 06:18 pm -
The New Economy Complaints against 2010 Prius surpass all 2010 Toyota recall models
The 2010 Prius isn't one of the Toyota recall models, but it generated five times the complaints of any recalled 2010 Toyota.
02/04/2010 12:12 pm
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