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Ford to dole out 4,600 free EV charging stations

Ford to dole out 4,600 free EV charging stations

Ford and electric vehicle partner Coulomb Technologies have announced they will be giving away 4,600 EV charging stations to support the launch of the Transit Connect EV.

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Impala flies through tollbooth - literally

Impala flies through tollbooth - literally

An intoxicated driver made a rather daring takeoff in a rented Chevrolet Impala in an effort to leave Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.

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Spyker to sell cars through Saab stores

Spyker to sell cars through Saab stores

Spyker has announced it plans to expand its global dealer network from 35 to 60 this year by taking advantage of its newly acquired Saab brand.

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Report: Honda Crosstour to get reinforced roof

Report: Honda Crosstour to get reinforced roof

After performing poorly in the IIHS' stringent roof strength test, Honda may consider adding titanium reinforcements to the roof pillars of its Accord Crosstour.

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta earns top crash score

Alfa Romeo Giulietta earns top crash score

Italian automaker Alfa Romeo's Giulietta has earned the highest rating ever awarded to a compact car by Europe's main crash testing agency.

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In pictures: Best-selling cars of May 2010

In pictures: Best-selling cars of May 2010

Summer is here and with it comes a revised crop of best selling cars. Although it's mostly a roundup of the usual suspects, the order might surprise you - and there's a new player.

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Lexus shatters glass to the tune of the LFA's V10

Lexus shatters glass to the tune of the LFA's V10

In the relentless pursuit of perfection, Lexus has decided to create a supercar of its own - powered by a glass-shattering 552 horsepower V10 engine.

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Former auto czar to be banned from Wall Street?

Former auto czar to be banned from Wall Street?

According to recent developments surrounding the ongoing investigation of Obama's former czar, Steven Rattner, the SEC may seek to ban Rattner from Wall Street.

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GM seeks 50-50 warranty cost split with suppliers

GM seeks 50-50 warranty cost split with suppliers

In a move aimed at reducing General Motor's own liability for its vehicles, the automaker is adding provisions to new parts contracts that call for a 50-50 cost splitting.

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No radar neccessary for Ohio speeding tickets

No radar neccessary for Ohio speeding tickets

The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that officers can issue speeding tickets based on a visual estimation and are not required to use independent verification.

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U.S. auto sales climb 19% in May

U.S. auto sales climb 19% in May

Dodge posted the most improved sales figures last month, but Cadillac, Kia, Buick, Hyundai, Lexus, Mazda and Subaru all had reasons to celebrate, too.

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Muscle car war on fire, Mustang overtakes Camaro

Muscle car war on fire, Mustang overtakes Camaro

Continuing the saga that is over 50 years in the making, the 2011 Mustang has helped push Ford's pony car past the Camaro in monthly sales for the first time in 2010.

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U.S.-bound VW Polo Sedan debuts in Russia

U.S.-bound VW Polo Sedan debuts in Russia

Volkswagen has finally unveiled its Polo sedan at the Moscow Motor Show. As previously reported, the Polo sedan will eventually make it to the U.S. market.

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Ford announces death of Mercury, expansion of Lincoln

Ford announces death of Mercury, expansion of Lincoln

In order to streamline production, Ford will cease Mercury production by the end of 2010 and begin expanding the lineup of its upscale Lincoln brand.

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Fisker secures another $189M of funding

Fisker secures another $189M of funding

Fisker Automotive, based in Irvine, California, has secured another $189 million in private funding, part of the requirements for receiving DOE loans.

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Lexus LFA officially sold out

Lexus LFA officially sold out

The six-figure supercar segment is a difficult place for a newcomer to compete, but Lexus says it has sold all 500 examples of its $375,000 LFA.

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Ford to kill Mercury today?

Ford to kill Mercury today?

According to an inside source, Ford will announce the end of the Mercury division later today at a press conference scheduled for 3pm EST.

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Saab boss could leave for Volvo

Saab boss could leave for Volvo

With Geely set to officially acquire the Volvo brand from Ford this August, the Swedish automaker is said to be perusing Saab CEO Jan Ake Jonsson for its top position.

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Review: 2010 Lexus GX 460

Review: 2010 Lexus GX 460

Underneath its luxury trappings, the Lexus GX 460 is really a rugged 'ute. But did a stability control-related safety scare unfairly dent its reputation?

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Chevy educates first responders on EV safety

Chevy educates first responders on EV safety

General Motors' Chevrolet division has partnered with first responders across the country to ensure rescuer safety during electric vehicle crash responses.

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