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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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What's behind best April for Detroit's Big 3 since 2007?
Detroit's Big 3 posted robust gains, led by Ford's popular F-Series pickup brand, GM's Silverado and Sierra cargo trucks, and Chrysler's Ram pickups. Moreover, with incentives down, profits are up.
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New Kenyan lawmakers vote themselves free luxury car perk, worth $60,000
Before elections in March, salaries for politicians in the East African nation were agreed to be pruned as a matter of national contrition. That didn't last long.
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Global News Blog Shanghai auto show: where you, too, can buy a machine-gun ready pickup
A Chinese company's trucks were a hit among Libyan rebels, and it's now seeking inroads to the lucrative insurgent market. 'The car really proved its launch strength,' wrote one Libyan rebel.
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A two-second rule for distracted drivers? Automakers asked to restrict tech.
In an effort to curb distracted driving, the Department of Transportation issued voluntary guidelines asking automakers to place restrictions on in-vehicle technology.
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In Gear Hybrid car sales soar 40 percent, study says
Hybrid car sales grew 40.9 percent from 2011 to 2012, according to a recent study. It's a stark indication of the hybrid car's relentless transformation from eco-themed curiosity to mainstream car choice, Ingram writes.
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In Gear Toyota hybrid sales pass 5 million; 2 million in the US
Toyota has been refining its hybrid mtoro technology for a decade and a half, becoming an industry leader in the process. Now, Toyota has announced that its hybrid sales have surpassed the 5 million mar worldwide.
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In Gear Compact crossover cars surge in sales
Compact SUVs and Crossovers have struck a chord with buyers in recent years, and sales have grown at a faster rate than the rest of the industry in the first part of the year.
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In Gear Obama budget boosts funding, tax credit for electric cars
President Obama would like to boost the Department of Energy's research budget to develop more efficient cars, as well as increase the maximum tax credit for electric car buyers. Will it help more drivers make the switch?
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In Gear Toyota, Honda, Nissan recall 3.4 million vehicles for faulty airbags
Toyota, Honda, Nissan, and Mazda have issued global recalls of 3.4 million vehicles for faulty airbags that come from a single supplier. The recalled airbags could deploy with too much force, potentially causing fires and endangering passengers.
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In Gear Ford Focus tops Toyota Corolla as world's most popular car
Ford Focus has overtaken its Japanese rival, the Toyota Corolla, at the top of the global sales charts. The company sold over one million units of its Ford focus last year.
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Stocks rise; Best Buy jumps 16 percent
Stocks ended higher on Wall Street Thursday, regaining half of its plunge the day before, as buyers returned to the market. Among stocks making big moves, electronics retailer Best Buy jumped $3.48, or 16 percent, to $25.13.
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In Gear Car sales rise in March. Chrysler up 5 percent.
Car sales were strong in March. Major automakers including Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, General Motors and Nissan all reported increased car sales, with some reporting their best monthly totals since the start of the Great Recession in December of 2007.
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In Gear 2013 World Car of the Year Awards announced. Volkswagen wins big.
Every year, an international panel of automotive journalists selects the best cars in the world under various categories, handing out its awards at the New York Auto Show. This year, the 2013 Mark VII Volkswagen Golf took top honors.
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In Gear Honda Civic is first compact to earn 'Top Safety Pick+' rating
The 2013 Honda Civic has become the first compact car ever to earn the IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus designation. Engineering tweaks to the 2013 sedan and coupe led to the top tier designation.
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In Mali fight, Chad proves a powerful partner for France
Chad may be a poor country marred by frequent turmoil, but its forces have fought very effectively against Islamist rebels in northern Mali.
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In Gear Toyota shows off electric 'microcar' at Geneva Motor Show
One of the strangest concept cars at this year's Geneva Motor Show is the Toyota i-Road, Ingram writes. The i-Road is described by Toyota as "a new form of transport", designed as an easy-to-maneuver, zero-emissions form of inner-city transport.
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In Gear Geneva Motor Show kicks off; VW Golf named European Car of the Year
Before the Geneva Motor Show got underway, the 2014 Volkswagen Golf was named the 2013 European Car of the Year. The win is the first for a Golf model in over 20 years.
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In Gear February car sales strong despite payroll tax, sequester
February car sales were slightly weaker than January, but they were stronger than last year by 7 percent. Chrysler, Ford, Toyota, and General Motors saw their sales rise, while Honda and Nissan saw declines.
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After quiet week, Jimmie Johnson makes some noise winning Daytona 500
There wasn't a whole lot of attention paid to the five-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion last week. But when it counted most, Jimmie Johnson showed off his driving skills once again.
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In Gear BMW recall: 570,000 cars have faulty connector
BMW recalls 1-Series, 3-Series, and Z4 late-model cars in US and Canada for faulty battery cable connector. Vehicles can lose electrical power unexpectedly, causing engine stall.
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Stocks rise; Dow closes above 14,000
The Dow Jones industrial average closed above 14,000 Friday for the first time since October 2007. The Dow Jones industrial average is a stock market index that is traditionally considered a benchmark for how the entire stock market is faring.
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In Gear Top 10 hybrids for great gas mileage
Green Car Reports shares its run-down of the 10 most efficient hybrid cars, rated by EPA combined mileage.
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In Gear Toyota recall: 1.3 million vehicles for rogue airbags, faulty wiper blades
Toyota recall affects 1.3 million vehicles, mostly in the United States. Corollas with airbags that may deploy accidentally and Lexus sedans with faulty wiper blades are involved in the latest Toyota recall.
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In Gear Ford Motor Company generates most 'buzz' in car industry, study says
Ford Motor Company generated more positive 'buzz' than any other automaker for the second year in a row, according to a study by marketing firm YouGov. Honda came in second place, behind Ford Motor Company.
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Toyota settles bellwether wrongful death suit, hundreds more pending
Toyota reached the agreement in the case brought by the families of two killed when their Camry suddenly accelerated into a wall near Wendover, Utah in 2010.
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