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Top 5 product recalls in US history
Product recalls happen nearly every day, but these five had a lasting impact. Can you guess which product recall was the most significant?
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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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Nine great cars for back to school
While students don’t necessarily have a car on their back-to-school shopping list, when they do, it’s safe to say that they’re “budget constrained” – and that their parents will want safety and dependability. So that gem with the loud exhaust and fast-and-furious spoiler strapped to the trunk is probably a no-go. Instead, think affordable style. Here are nine great used cars that just might occupy the crossroads where young drivers, their parents, and their budget can meet:
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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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Top 5 tips to make your car last more than 100,000 miles
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Two men charged with trying to skim account data at Peoria ATM
Skimming financial account data and PINs is one of the fastest-growing scams in the US. In this case, two Bulgarian men were arrested after an individual detected an illegal skimming device.
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Ford recall: 1 million older pickups could have faulty fuel tank straps
Ford recall for trucks comes over worries that corrosion problems with fuel tank straps could cause the cars to catch on fire. The Ford recall will affect 1.22 million trucks registered in 21 states, Washington, D.C., and Canada.
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Fuel economy: Big leap for efficiency, not hybrids
Fuel economy is headed to an average 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025. But higher fuel economy standards won't force an end to the gasoline engine.
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Fuel efficiency: Will new rules cure US addiction to foreign oil?
President Obama on Friday unveiled fuel-efficiency standards of 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025 – a significant step in dealing with emissions and oil consumption.
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Electric cars get a closer look in Japan after nuclear crisis
Electric cars have been getting more attention as power-saving becomes a the new buzzword in Japan.
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Can US management stay ahead of China, India?
There are a few things that US firms can do to stay competitive: monitor management, set targets, and develop strong incentives for employees to perform well
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Toyota profits will fall, but there's a silver lining
Toyota profits expected to fall 31 percent. But post-tsunami recovery is happening faster than expected. Sales to dip only slightly and Toyota profits forecast at $3.5 billion.
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Stocks down for sixth week, Dow below 12,000
The Dow fell more than 170 points, continuing a losing streak that is the worst since 2002.
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Ford: Small cars will represent 55 percent of sales by 2020
Ford sold 5.3 million vehicles last year, but wants to sell 8 million in the next five or six years, more than one-third of its sales to come from its Asia Pacific and Africa region by 2020.
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As Obama hails auto bailout, rise in unemployment rate dampens message
President Obama visits a Chrysler plant in Toledo, Ohio, to extol the success of the auto bailout. But new figures released Friday put the unemployment rate at 9.1 percent.
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Economy cools more than expected, rattling stock market
Slowdowns in car sales, manufacturing, home sales, and job creation collectively shook the stock market. Both the Dow and S&P 500 fell more than 2 percent Wednesday.
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Stocks plunge amid global recovery fears
The Dow plummeted by more than 2 percent on Wednesday, losing about 279 points, after Moody's cut Greece's bond ratings
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Stocks end sharply lower as oil prices tumble
After rising more than 75 points on Tuesday, the Dow dropped 130 points on Wednesday
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Stocks end up on job news, but off highs
Dow closes up 54 points, after moving more than 170 points higher. For the week, all three major US indexes fell more than 1 percent.
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General Motors earns $3.2B in 1Q, helped by strong US sales
General Motors did well in the key North American market, thanks to strong sales, but growth slowed in China and the company lost money in Europe. The company's stock price fell 2.5 percent.
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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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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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Stocks end down. Oil rises, shutdown looms.
Dow falls 29 points as gold soars to new record and oil prices reach highest level since 2008. Traders focus on impact on stocks of a potential government shutdown.
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7.1 earthquake knocks out power for nearly a million
7.1 earthquake: The new tremor late Thursday threw even more areas into disarray and sent communities that had made some gains back to square one.
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One millionth Prius sold in the US
One millionth Prius sold Wednesday. US sales after the one millionth Prius may slow, however, because of the production slowdowns in the wake of the Japan earthquakes and tsnami.
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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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