18
Jan
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Newly flush with cash from a government bailout and given the opportunity to renegotiate union contracts and trim excess brands and models, General Motors hopes to recover in 2009. But at least one respected analyst isn’t buying it. He says GM is headed for bankruptcy. The Detroit Free Press explains, “Bankruptcy might be the only option to complete the massive restructuring of General Motors Corp.’s debt as part of the …
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18
Jan
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At the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, the focus was largely on electric cars. The Cadillac Converj, the Chrysler 200C, an electric Ford Focus, a drop-top Fisker Karma — electric cars were everywhere. The world’s largest automaker was conspicuously absent. Toyota brought a single electric concept – a battery-powered version of its iQ city car that, the company said, it had no plans to produce anytime soon. It turns out, however, …
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18
Jan
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Uncle Sam wants your ’88 Ford Bronco, and he’s willing to overpay. Under a proposal introduced in Congress on Wednesday, the federal government may pay Americans to turn in older, higher-emissions cars and buy new, more efficient models, or decide to ride public transit. The money would be paid in the form of a voucher that could be used toward the purchase of a newer car, or toward commuting costs …
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18
Jan
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One of the most unique shapes on the road is no more. Chrysler has formally announced the death of the ultimate retro-wagon, the PT Cruiser. Chrysler President Tom LaSorda told Bloomberg that production of the model “ends this summer.” A sensation when it first appeared in 2000, complete with faux-wood-sided editions and models with whitewall tires that called to mind Al Capone’s ride, the car essentially withered away – Autoblog …
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13
Jan
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The next generation of Toyota's popular Prius hybrid has made its first official appearance at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. After more than a year of rumors and spy photos, and a long series of press releases from Toyota offering hints about the car, we can bring you the official details. The answer to the number one question Prius fans have been asking is: 50. The 2010 …
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