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Super Bowl commercials 2013: The 4 best sneak previews
For Super Bowl commercials, many companies are providing sneak peeks for their ads that will run during the big game. Here are some of the best.
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10 cars that tell the story of America
From Paul Ingrassia's book 'Engines of Change,' the author and car aficionado tells the story of America through automobiles.
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Top 6 Super Bowl ads featuring animals (+video)
Super Bowl ads reflect a broader truism in advertising: A cute animal is a better pitchman than a human 9 times in 10 (Peyton Manning aside). Over the years, some of the most successful Super Bowl ads of all time have featured a wide array of animals, from mighty Clydesdales to lowly mosquitoes. Here is our countdown of six of the best ever fuzzy (and not so fuzzy) Super Bowl commercials, including a winner from Super Bowl XLVI. Did your all-time favorite take the top spot?
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Clint Eastwood in Top 6 Super Bowl 2012 car commercials (+video)
Sure, the New York Giants won the 2012 Super Bowl. But who won the battle of the Super Bowl car commercials? NBC says advertisers paid an average of $3.5 million for a 30-second spot in this year's Super Bowl. Last year, Volkswagon was the biggest crowd pleaser with their Darth Vader "The Force" ad which got millions of views online before it debuted on TV. This year, the early favorite was Ferris Bueller (aka Matthew Broderick) hawking a Honda. But Chrysler's Halftime in America ad, starring Clint Eastwood, is what everyone is talking about now. Here's one viewer's take on the Top 6 Super Bowl car commercials for 2012. Which is your favorite?
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Ferris Bueller lands in Top 5 Super Bowl car ads of 2012 (+ video)
The Super Bowl is way more than a football game. It's a coming out party for the year's most creative and humorous ads. Here's one viewer's take on the Top 5 Super Bowl car ads for 2012. What's your favorite - Bueller, The Bark Side, or another?
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In Gear Lamborghini Egoista concept car a 'four-wheeled UFO'
Lamborghini Egoista, inspired by the design of an Apache helicopter, was introduced to the world over the weekend. While the Lamborghini Egoista is a pure design concept, Lamborghini has said in the past that it never builds a concept without the intention of production.
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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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In radical move, Hollande puts a bit more sunshine into French government
Beset by criticism after a cabinet member confessed to tax evasion, French President Hollande told his ministers to reveal their assets – a rare disclosure in a country that talks little about wealth.
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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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Focus Beijing is booming, but talent is leaving due to bad air
The horrifyingly bad air in Beijing is driving something of an expat exodus - as well as one by young Chinese executive types. The past three months have seen the worst air quality on record.
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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 Geneva Motor Show: Volkswagen unveils diesel plug-in hybrid
At the Geneva Motor Show Tuesday, Volkswagen took the wraps off the production version of the Volkswagen XL1, a turbodiesel plug-in hybrid two-seater, Voelcker writes. Fuel efficiency is quoted as 261 miles per gallon on the European test cycle, making the Volkswagen XL1 one of the most fuel-efficient cars at the Geneva Motor Show.
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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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Why Bangkok struggles to bring peace to Thailand's 'Deep South'
The insurgents have not outlined their political aims and their leaders' identities are unknown. Also, the current government has little political pull in the region.
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Where are the surprises in Super Bowl ads?
With the growth of social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, it's no surprise that more advertisers are releasing ads online up to a week or more before Game Day.
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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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In Gear Automakers turn to wind, solar to power plants
With GM using solar at its Detroit-Hamtramck plant and Volkswagen recently unveiling a huge solar array at its Chattanooga plant, Honda is next to display its green credentials--with wind turbines at its Ohio transmission factory, Ingram writes.
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Super Bowl commercials 2013: The 4 best sneak previews
For Super Bowl commercials, many companies are providing sneak peeks for their ads that will run during the big game. Here are some of the best.
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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 satisfaction
The 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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In Gear Yes, your gas mileage may vary. It's ok.
Fuel economy depends on a slew of factors beyond the make and model of your vehicle, including traffic, driving style, landscape, and even weather. For the real scoop on a car's fuel efficiency, check real world economy websites and see what other drivers have been getting.
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Toyota recall affects 7.4M cars. Power window could be fire hazard (+video)
Toyota recall includes 7.4 million cars worldwide for a faulty power window switch that could be a potential fire hazard. The Toyota recall is the single biggest auto recall since 1996.
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In Gear Failure? Hardly. Chevy Volt outsells half of all US cars.
Chevy Volt sales figures this year are higher than roughly half of the 260 or so car models sold in the US.
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In Gear The most fuel-efficient cars that aren't hybrids
Interested in great gas mileage but reluctant to buy a hybrid? Ingram offers up five fuel-efficient options for the hybrid-averse consumer.
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In Gear What cars do the 1 percent drive: Rolls-Royces or Honda Accords?
Families in the wealthiest Zip Codes typically drive family cars, not Rolls-Royces. Here's a look at their Top 10 favorites.
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Culture Cafe 'Once Upon a Time' adds new characters for season 2
'Once Upon a Time' will see many new faces for season 2.
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Change Agent How cities can get drivers biking
How can planners attract the 60 percent of Americans who say they would bike more if they felt more secure? The answer could be cheap and simple.
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General Motors, Ford slip behind Japanese automakers
General Motors' June sales fell six percent, while Ford's dwindled by four percent. Honda and Toyota – both Japanese companies – saw sales skyrocket by 45 and 26 percent, respectively. What are American automakers doing wrong?
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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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