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Coulomb Technologies gets funding for charging stations

 February 6, 2010

San Jose, Calif. - The director of the documentary "Who Killed the Electric Car?" is now filming the sequel, "Revenge of the Electric Car." Just a hunch, but Tesla Motors could be cast as the dashing...

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Automakers see commercial vans delivering a profit

 February 6, 2010

Southfield, Mich. - Ford's Transit Connect, a business vehicle used to haul goods such as food and paint, is leading a new wave of delivery vans that may help replace profits lost when Americans fell out of love with...

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Auto industry finally showing signs of life

 February 6, 2010

Los Angeles - More signs emerged Tuesday that the auto industry is recovering from its deep slump, including the sale of the Swedish upscale car brand Saab.
Ford Motor Co. said it will...

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A big year for Ford

 February 6, 2010

Ford posted 2009 net income of $2.7 billion, ending three straight annual losses, and forecast a 2010 pretax operating profit as Chief Executive Officer Alan Mulally reaped the benefits of his recovery plan.

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Honda hatchback Fit as a fiddle

 February 6, 2010

Go figure. Even in a bad economic year like 2009, Honda surpassed its original sales projections for its compact Fit hatchback.
Maybe it was the fact the five-door Fit ranks second-best in government...

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Local mechanics are ready to fix recalled Toyotas, but few come in

 February 5, 2010

After a three-hour training session in North Haven Thursday morning, a half-dozen mechanics and technicians from Girard Toyota drove back to the dealership ready to fix the accelerators in recalled models.

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Toyota woes mount as Prius recall mulled

 February 5, 2010

Tokyo - Damage to Toyota's image is growing by the day with the automaker now considering a U.S. and Japanese recall of Prius hybrids - the vehicle that's a symbol of its technological prowess and green car ambitions.

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Toyota dealers revving up to fix gas pedals

 February 4, 2010

Repairs will be made whether or not customers experience problems or have received recall letters from the Torrance, Calif.-based Toyota Motor Sales, so long as the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is among those listed for eight models under the...

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Toyota sends pedals to its factories

 January 30, 2010

The Associated Press has learned Toyota is sending new gas pedal systems to car factories rather than dealerships who want the parts to take care of millions of customers whose pedals may stick.
Toyota...

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Washington Auto Show takes on higher profile

 January 30, 2010

Washington - The Washington Auto Show, which begins Wednesday, typically isn't the place where new models are unveiled. But there's no doubt that the event's profile is higher than normal this year, thanks in no small...

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Suzuki offering an alternative to Toyota Camry, Honda Accord

 January 30, 2010

It's not a typical marketing technique. Japanese automaker Suzuki, well known for its motorcycles, is reaching out to its motorcycle owners as it launches its newest car, the 2010 Kizashi.
With exterior...

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Rules have changed for federal tax breaks

 January 30, 2010

"What kind of tax break can I get on that?" may not be the first thing you ask about the hot pink hybrid that catches your eye at the auto dealership. But it is worth asking.
While going green...

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Revamped brands key to Chrysler turnaround

 January 30, 2010

Auburn Hills, Mich. - Chrysler sold more than 118,000 Sebring sedans in 2001. Eight years later, the automaker barely sold 27,000 as its bankruptcy filing sent customers fleeing to the car's newer, better...

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Ford to add jobs in Chicago

 January 30, 2010

Ford confirmed Tuesday that it will add a second shift of 1,200 jobs in Chicago to produce the next-generation Ford Explorer SUV starting in the fourth quarter of this year, giving the Dearborn, Mich., automaker an opportunity to hire...

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Fiat CEO: Chrysler-Fiat integration moving forward

 January 30, 2010

Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne said Monday that a new Chrysler plant that will build Fiat enginaes in southeastern Michigan represents "a huge step forward" for the integration of Chrysler into Fiat.

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ABS warning often isn't a big problem

 January 30, 2010

Q: I have a '96 Fleetwood motor home on a Ford E350 chassis powered by a 460. On a recent trip, the ABS light came on and stayed on with no apparent effect on the braking system. When the ignition was turned off...

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Program for underwater borrowers may be retooled

 January 29, 2010

Washington - The Obama administration's $300 billion Hope for Homeowners program may be retooled to help the growing number of Americans who owe more than their properties are worth as current anti-foreclosure efforts...

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