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• Animal Friendly Road Construction

  From georgiana on October 3, 2008

  Programs the Government Runs to Protect Animals from Drivers.

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• October 2008 Car/Truck Models With 0% Finance Charges

  From LesleyB on October 2, 2008

  Is there such a thing as 'free money'? No, but sometimes there are 0% APRs.

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• Top 10 Most Frequently Towed Cars

  From KevinOlsen on October 2, 2008

  Here are the cars I see most frequently on the business end of my tow truck

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• The Auto Mechanic's Guide to Purchasing a Used Car

  From tracy pospeshil on September 29, 2008

  Questions to ask and tips for making a smart decision from a mechanic.

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• Bumper Stickers - What They Say About Us

  From LaurenG on September 26, 2008

  If you have more than two does that make you a little crazy?

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• Weekly Poll - Going Green in Style

  From LaurenG on September 26, 2008

  Which of your favorite cars do you wish would "Go Green" already?

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• Handicapped Parking

  From georgiana on September 26, 2008

  In defense of those spots you desperately wish you could park in

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• WTF Classifieds - Cars From the First Great Depression

  From LesleyB on September 25, 2008

  No, not model year 2009. We're talking about the originals.

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• Gas Saving Devices That Don't Save Gas

  From georgiana on September 23, 2008

  Don't Get Ripped off

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• What to Do When Someone Takes Your Parking Spot

  From georgiana on September 17, 2008

  Someone parked in my spot last week, and I was shocked by how much I resented it.

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• Returning to Roots - The First Car Models

  From LaurenG on September 16, 2008

  Ever Wondered What the Very First Mercedes looked like? Toyota? BMW? Wonder no longer.

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• Pimp Your Prius

  From LaurenG on September 11, 2008

  Thanks to a little "aluminum-surgery," your Prius can look totally unique.

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• Roadside Attractions

  From LesleyB on September 9, 2008

  Things on the side of the road worth looking for.

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• 2009 Car Commercials I Don't Get.

  From georgiana on September 8, 2008

  The marketing push for the 2009 models is on. What are manufacturers trying to say?

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• Cars in the News: Rev Your Engine

  From LesleyB on September 3, 2008

  Looking to Spice Things up in the Bedroom? Try a Maserati.

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• WTF Classifieds: Movie Star Car

  From LaurenG on September 3, 2008

  If You Like Pink, Have we Got a Car for You

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• 5 Rules For Tailgating

  From Lee on September 3, 2008

  Football season is when your ride becomes a symbol of team pride.

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• Nine Carwashes That Do More Than Clean Your Car

  From LaurenG on August 29, 2008

  Talkin' About the Car Wash

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• How to Drive Next to an 18 Wheeler Truck on the Highway

  From Kirstie Parker on August 28, 2008

  3 tips to help you deal with stressful situations from a former trucker

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• Five Things to Consider when Buying a Convertible

  From Lee on August 26, 2008

  A Drop Top is a Fun and Refreshing Option for Everyone!

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• How Much Does a Speeding Ticket Cost? State by State Analysis

  From LaurenG on August 25, 2008

  If you're planning on getting caught speeding, head to North Dakota

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• Top 5 Ways to Conserve Gas

  From LaurenG on August 25, 2008

  With gas prices still at an all time high, many people are going to extremes in order to conserve gas.

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• Go Man, Go: 5 Songs for the Open Road

  From chrissy coleman on August 22, 2008

  Sit back and enjoy the ride!

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• 10 Most Repugnant Automotive Monstrosities of the Decade

  From Brian Sy on August 22, 2008

  This compilation might seem a little premature, considering the decade isn't even over until the passing of 2009 (or 2010, if you wanna get technical). But really, just about every car of the millennium's early years has already been shown to the public, and quite frankly, there are enough eyesores to fill a Top 40.

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• Cars in the News: Saudi Arabia's Ban on Women Driving May End Sometime

  From LesleyB on August 21, 2008

  File Under: Places I Would Not Choose to Live as a Woman

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• Accident Reinforces Bridge Fears

  From georgiana on August 21, 2008

  Too Scared to Cross a Bridge?

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• Cars in the News: Lucky Italian Woman Gets into Car Accident... With George Clooney

  From LaurenG on August 21, 2008

  One thing's Certain - it Pays to Drive in Front of George.

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• Art Cars of Burning Man

  From LaurenG on August 21, 2008

  Burning Man is Known for Many Things: Community, Self Expression and Killer Art Cars

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• Is Ridesharing the New Online Dating?

  From LesleyB on August 20, 2008

  You Can Learn a Lot About Someone by What They're Looking for in a Ride

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• WTF Classifieds: The Car of Your Dreams (if you are 15 year old boy)

  From LaurenG on August 20, 2008

  If you're the type of person who dreams about something truly unique, then have we've got the car for you!

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• Cars in the News: Hybrids are Too Quiet

  From LesleyB on August 20, 2008

  When Lack of Noise Pollution Turns out to be a Problem

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• This Day in Automotive History

  From LaurenG on August 19, 2008

  August 19th is a very historic day for race car drivers and enthusiasts, alike.

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• This Just In - Americans Love Their Cars a Whole Lot

  From LesleyB on August 19, 2008

  Satisfaction Survey Reveals Some Reshuffling of Car Brands, But Continued Love for Cars Overall

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• What Cars will the Police be Driving When They Arrest You?

  From LaurenG on August 19, 2008

  Certain cop cars make getting pulled over slightly more fun.

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• Cars in the News: The Price of Gas Continues to Drop!

  From LesleyB on August 19, 2008

  It's Practically Free

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• Cars in the News: Oops! U.S. Government Accidentally Forgets to Remove Drugs from Seized Vehicle

  From LesleyB on August 18, 2008

  It's all fun and games until somebody goes to jail in Mexico

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• Sweet Sixteen Car Suggestions

  From LaurenG on August 18, 2008

  School's starting again! Does your kid have something good to drive?

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• Cellphone Driving Restrictions Map of the U.S.

  From LaurenG on August 15, 2008

  Where You Can and Can't Use Your Phone While Driving

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• Going Once, Going Twice, SOLD!!

  From georgiana on August 14, 2008

  Fabulous and Funky Car Auction: Part One

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• 10 Celebrities Who Look Like Cars

  From LaurenG on August 14, 2008

  Have you ever passed a car that clearly resembles someone you know?

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• Cars in the News: China Adjust Sales Taxes on Cars to Curb Pollution

  From LesleyB on August 13, 2008

  A One-Party System Is So Much Easier Sometimes.

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• SUV Brain: Have You Ever Been Diagnosed?

  From Kirstie Parker on August 13, 2008

  SUV Brain:

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• Cars in the News: Chevy Volt Has 34,000 Hypothetical Buyers

  From LesleyB on August 13, 2008

  Hopefully, the Actual Cars Will Make it to Market

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• Is That a Car on the Golf Course?

  From LaurenG on August 12, 2008

  These aren't Power Wheels for the kids. These are for the big girls and boys who want to make their presence on the golf course known.

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• Gumball 3000 followup: is David Hasselhoff C-List or D-List?

  From LesleyB on August 12, 2008

  Who Cares? We're Hooked on a Feeling!

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• Gumball 3000 Kicks off in San Francisco

  From LesleyB on August 12, 2008

  Am I Missing Something?

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• WTF Classifieds: The Sports Car for the Entire Brood

  From LaurenG on August 11, 2008

  Are you still mourning the loss of your two-seater to larger cargo needs? If so, we've found the perfect solution for you.

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• Cars in the News: Impending Limousine Crisis at the Democratic National Convention

  From LesleyB on August 11, 2008

  Forget About John Edwards, There are Bigger Issues to Handle

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• The Aptera Can't Fly,Yet

  From georgiana on August 8, 2008

  So it Doesn't Actually Get Off the Ground. Who Really Cares?

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• Why Not Look for Used Cars at an Auction?

  From LesleyB on August 8, 2008

  Know a Little Something about Cars? If You've Got the Time to Research, it Could be Worth it.

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• Cars in the News: John McCain's Straight Talk Express Gets Into an Accident

  From LesleyB on August 7, 2008

  Stubborn Citizen Refuses to Cede to his Rightful Way

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• How My Car Insurance Led Me Astray After a Crash

  From Kirstie Parker on August 6, 2008

  Newer Isn't Always Better

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• Cars in the News: Shaquille O'Neal squeezes into a Smart Car

  From LesleyB on August 6, 2008

  It's official. If he can fit, so can you.

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• Cool Commute: Craigslist Rideshare

  From LaurenG on August 5, 2008

  It's like hitchhiking, but with some forethought and a small price.

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• Ford's New Ad Slogan

  From LesleyB on August 5, 2008

  Ford has a new tagline: "Ford. Drive One." Was "Ford. Just Buy One Already" taken?

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• Cars in the News: Morgan Freeman Crashes

  From LesleyB on August 4, 2008

  It's not been a good week for celebrities driving

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• WTF Classifieds: For All You (Little) Green People Out There...

  From LaurenG on August 1, 2008

  Check Out This Awesome Little Car

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• Your Own Personal Batmobile

  From georgiana on July 31, 2008

  Going to see the new Batman film, The Dark Knight, can trigger one of the uglier emotions; namely jealousy.

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• Hummers and Hybrids: Where Do You Stand?

  From Kirstie Parker on July 31, 2008

  Americans are supposed to support having the freedom to make choices in life based on their value systems. Why doesn't it seem that way when it comes to the Hummer-Hybrid argument?

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• My Perspective: Tales of Trucking

  From Kirstie Parker on July 29, 2008

  Tackling lot lizards, jerks and other stereotypes.

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• WTF Classifieds: Things to Do With That $150K You've Got Lying Around

  From Alex on July 28, 2008

  Good news! You might be short on cash, but other people aren't.

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• Nine Ways to Counter the Effects of Road Rage

  From georgiana on July 24, 2008

  It might not be your fault, but it's not healthy anyway. Here are some tips for when you find yourself getting agitated on the road.

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• Car Brands: Who Owns What?

  From LesleyB on July 24, 2008

  There are lots of car brands. Here's who owns them all.

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• 10 Fastest Cars of 2008

  From Brian Sy on July 23, 2008

  As the blindingly fast speeds of sports cars inch closer to the limits of physics, you'd think the pace of progress would start slowing down. Guess again.

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• Apparently Men Find it Tough to Shop for Cars, Too

  From georgiana on July 21, 2008

  Could it be that it's not a gender thing at all?

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• 4 Things to do With Your Car, Other Than Drive It

  From LesleyB on July 18, 2008

  Just because gas is a bit pricey doesn't mean you can't still use your car.

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• 10 Cheapest 2008 Cars You Can Buy

  From Brian Sy on July 17, 2008

  Cash a little tight? Here are the cheapest 2008 models money can buy.

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• Road Rant: Double Yellow Lines

  From chrissy coleman on July 17, 2008

  I mean it. Don't cross those lines.

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• That Did NOT Just Happen

  From georgiana on July 16, 2008

  Tales from my daily commute.

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• How to Sell a Car to a Woman

  From LesleyB on July 14, 2008

  Why is it so hard for women to buy a car?

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• Wtf Classifieds: Blame it on the Model T

  From Alex on July 10, 2008

  You can't afford to take your car out of the driveway, anyway. You may as well drive a Model T.

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• Industry News: Toyota employee died from working too hard

  From LesleyB on July 9, 2008

  Yet another reason to buy a hybrid: guilt.

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• The High Cost of Low Performance

  From LesleyB on July 8, 2008

  What will happen when Wal-mart puts Detroit automakers out of business?

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• Dog Days of Summer

  From Alex on July 3, 2008

  Your dog needs to get out of the house, too.

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• Industry News: Toyota Recommends that you Drive Less

  From LesleyB on July 2, 2008

  Filed under: things you will never hear from an American automaker.

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• Dealing with Road Rage

  From HMcBain on July 2, 2008

  What to do when you encounter a rager on the road.

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• Crash Test Dummies

  From LesleyB on July 1, 2008

  You know you want to look.

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• Road Tripping 101

  From maggiek on June 30, 2008

  Don't let high gas prices make you cranky. Follow these 5 simple rules for a successful road trip.

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• Things you Shouldn't Do While Driving

  From LesleyB on June 27, 2008

  Driving laws that don't exist, but maybe should

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• WTF Classifieds: Back to the Future for $50K

  From LesleyB on June 26, 2008

  Flux capacitor not included

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• Buying a New Car: It's Business, Not Personal

  From HMcBain on June 25, 2008

  Keep your sanity, and some of your money, too.

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• A Closer Look at Smart Car

  From LesleyB on June 24, 2008

  The car that was conceived by Swatch.

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• The Urban Myths of Gas Siphoning

  From LesleyB on June 23, 2008

  Did you hear the one about the guy who...?

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• How to Gracefully Exit a Car

  From LesleyB on June 20, 2008

  Here's a new way to get out of a car that you may not have considered. Perfect for avoiding those pesky paparazzi car exit shots.

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• WTF Classifieds

  From LesleyB on June 19, 2008

  Classifieds that astound, amuse, and make us look twice.

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• Pimp Your Ride: Slap Me Some Wheelskin

  From chrissy coleman on June 18, 2008

  Low cost, high reward.

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• My Job as a Bill Collector for a Major Auto Manufacturer

  From djay on June 17, 2008

  How high gas prices affect you, me and my employer.

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• Industry Update: Honda Gives its new Fuel Cell Car to Movie Stars

  From LesleyB on June 16, 2008

  Want a new Honda FCX Clarity? Tough! You can't have one. But Jamie Lee Curtis can.

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• Things My Dad Taught Me About Driving

  From LesleyB on June 12, 2008

  My dad gave me advice about lots of things over the years. Most of it was pretty decent.

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• U.S. Government says Gas to Peak at $4.15 this summer

  From LesleyB on June 12, 2008

  According to this article, gas will peak at $4.15 this summer. In the Bay Area (CA) gas prices blew past $4.15 this week like it was a bicycle in the fast lane.

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• Cool Commutes: Casual Carpool

  From Vijay on June 10, 2008

  How I get to work every day.

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• Entertain Me! 3 Favorite Car Ads that Really Drive Me to Drive

  From chrissy coleman on June 9, 2008

  Ads that made me look (and think about buying the car)

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• Industry Update: Do you Hypermile?

  From LesleyB on June 9, 2008

  It seems like you can't read a story about autos these days without encountering hypermiling; changing the way you drive in order to get significantly improved gas mileage from your car. It includes things like avoiding acceleration and stopping where you can. It sounds difficult to me, but plenty of people claim to do it successfully. What do you say?

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• Specialty License Plates

  From LesleyB on June 6, 2008

  The best states to register your car in if you want distinctive plates.

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• Industry News: Ad Network for your Car?

  From LesleyB on June 5, 2008

  Where will it end? Check out this Adage article on how the future may hold location based ads served to your car as you pass through different neighborhoods. Thoughts?

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• Botox for Cars

  From chrissy coleman on June 4, 2008

  Put the plates on already. We know the car's not new.

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• Gen X'ers Unite: the Cars of our Childhoods were Awesome

  From chrissy coleman on June 2, 2008

  Before airbags and seat belts, there were some good TV and movie cars.

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• Art Cars

  From chrissy coleman on May 28, 2008

  When 'Pimp my ride' turns into works of art.

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• Hybrids vs. Diesels: Which is Better?

  From Brian Sy on May 27, 2008

  Exploring the two most popular gasoline alternatives.

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• Get Paid to Save Gas

  From Brian Sy on May 27, 2008

  Breaking down the tax breaks for hybrid cars.

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• Improve Your Parking Etiquette

  From Brian Sy on May 21, 2008

  Some pointers for keeping city life civil.

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• Cars: What's in a Name?

  From chrissy coleman on May 20, 2008

  People who name their cars and what those names reveal.

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• How to Read the Car Classifieds

  From Brian Sy on May 16, 2008

  Unveiling the true meanings of some common terms.

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• What's your favorite driving road in America?

  From Brian Sy on May 13, 2008

  Tell us about the best stretch of pavement you've found.
  
  

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• Car Buying Guide for Moms

  From LesleyB on May 9, 2008

  Don't waste time researching what to drive. Let the movies be your guide!

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• Best Convertibles Under $30,000

  From Brian Sy on May 8, 2008

  Five droptops for having fun in the sun.

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• Ditch your guzzler for a compact car?

  From Brian Sy on May 7, 2008

  There might be money in it for you.

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• The 10 Most Stolen Cars in America

  From Brian Sy on May 7, 2008

  Ten models that might be a little too popular.

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• 10 Worst Resale Values of 2008

  From Brian Sy on May 5, 2008

  Ten models with surprisingly steep hidden costs.

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• Tired of Traffic? Try Honking

  From Brian Sy on May 1, 2008

  Funny video from the Onion News Network: The Department of Transportation reports gridlock can be eliminated by simply honking your car's horn.

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• The Ten Most Expensive Cars You Can Buy

  From Brian Sy on April 30, 2008

  What to drive when money is no object.

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• Western Automotive Journalists Media Days 2008

  From Brian Sy on April 29, 2008

  Two days in gearhead heaven.

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• This is My New Ride.

  From LesleyB on April 29, 2008

  Forget driving on the highway or taking the train. I'm getting an amphibicar.

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• Pedestrian Rage, Anyone?

  From LesleyB on April 24, 2008

  Confessions of a mostly reformed highway commuter.

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• The Ten Most Fuel-Efficient Cars of 2008

  From Brian Sy on April 23, 2008

  A few cars to help ease your pain at the pumps.

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• Twenty Best Cars and Trucks for Destroying the Earth

  From Brian Sy on April 21, 2008

  The best cars and trucks for making your mark on the planet.

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• Nissan trades small car for big Chrysler truck

  From Brian Sy on April 15, 2008

  With Nissan's Titan pickup set to expire in a few years and the Dodge Caliber the best small car currently offered by Chrysler, each side has a pretty big gap in its lineup.

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• America finally getting the European Ford Focus

  From Brian Sy on April 15, 2008

  For years, small car enthusiasts have grown increasingly discontent that European customers enjoy a newer [and allegedly better] version of the Focus than we do.

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• 2009 Acura TL getting a performance upgrade

  From Brian Sy on April 14, 2008

  Multiple sources have reported on a common rumor: that the 2009 Acura TL will get bigger, stronger engines and the option of all-wheel-drive.

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• More new cars running on premium gas

  From Brian Sy on April 14, 2008

  As if there wasn't already enough pain at the pumps, new statistics show a marked increase in the proportion of cars designed to use 20-cents-higher premium fuel.

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• This Week in Autos (4/5 - 4/11)

  From Brian Sy on April 11, 2008

  Here's a run-through of some of the recent happenings in the automotive world:

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• BMW X6 priced at $53,275

  From Brian Sy on April 11, 2008

  BMW has put a price on its newest "Sports Activity Vehicle," the X6: $53,275. That's for the entry-level X6 xDrive 35i, and is exactly $6,600 higher than the starting price of the X5, the SUV from which the X6 took nearly all its parts.

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• How to steal a car in three easy steps

  From Brian Sy on April 10, 2008

  Thanks to a team of scientists at Germany's Ruhr University, a career in professional carjacking just got a lot more lucrative.

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• Toyota-Subaru sports car coming in 2011

  From Brian Sy on April 10, 2008

  Thanks to the growing partnership between Toyota and Subaru, both companies will soon have something each has been lacking for years: an affordable, dedicated sports car.

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• Side-impact safety up; rear impacts still hazardous

  From Brian Sy on April 10, 2008

  In the latest round of crash tests conducted by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, the majority of mid-size family sedans (still the most popular segment) demonstrated major gains in side-impact crash protection.

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• New Honda Pilot to be even uglier than the Ridgeline

  From Brian Sy on April 10, 2008

  When the new 2009 Honda Pilot was revealed at recent auto shows, some of us assumed it was one of those intentionally concept cars whose styling would be fixed long before production.

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• Nissan to shift or end production of its XXL-sized vehicles

  From Brian Sy on April 10, 2008

  Following Nissan's earlier announcement to begin making commercial vehicles for the American market, it's now been decided that production will take place at Nissan's plant in Canton, Mississippi starting early 2010.

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• 2008 Smart ForTwo - first impression

  From Brian Sy on April 9, 2008

  In the past few months, the Smart ForTwo has risen from obscurity to become one of the most talked-about cars.

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• American automakers closing, consolidating dealerships

  From Brian Sy on April 9, 2008

  Now that Ford, GM, and Chrysler have begun lowering car production to the same level as customer demand, similar efforts are being directed at the retail end.

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• Isuzu going out with a fire sale

  From Brian Sy on April 9, 2008

  When Isuzu announced it would be leaving us forever, the company set a goal to have all inventory cleaned out by the end of January 2009. To help move the metal, Isuzu has been loading up its products with dealer cash incentives ranging from $4,000 to $8,000.

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• Ford claims its quality to be equal to Honda's and Toyota's

  From Brian Sy on April 7, 2008

  Based on the results of its own internal study, Ford has found the quality of its products to be in a "statistical dead heat" with products from Honda and Toyota. Those two quality stalwarts are said to average 1,250 "things gone wrong" per 1,000 cars, compared to Ford's own 1,284.

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• United Auto Workers calls Ford executives' pay "excessive and unjustified"

  From Brian Sy on April 7, 2008

  At a time when masses of assembly line workers are taking pay concessions, health care reductions, or being kicked out the door entirely, the UAW is none too happy with the boatloads of cash still being dumped upon executives.

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• This Week in Autos (3/29 - 4/4)

  From Brian Sy on April 4, 2008

  Here's a run-through of some of the recent happenings in the automotive world:

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• Hordes of police raid Southern California car enthusiast gathering

  From Brian Sy on April 4, 2008

  Police agencies in Riverside, CA took harassment to new heights last Friday by dispatching more than 100 cops to raid a gathering of import car enthusiasts.

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• 2009 Volkswagen CC coming this fall

  From Brian Sy on April 4, 2008

  Volkswagen has decided on a name for its curvy new midsize offering: the CC. Arriving in America just months from now, the CC will be to the Passat what the Mercedes CLS is to the Mercedes E-class: the same basic car restyled as a "four-door coupe."

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• Chrysler passes out some fat incentives

  From Brian Sy on April 3, 2008

  In an effort to jump-start sales, Chrysler Corporation is now offering cash back incentives on pretty much everything besides the Jeep Wrangler.

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• Hillary wants 55 MPG by 2030

  From Brian Sy on April 3, 2008

  If there's one thing we need, it's a politician who makes promises that few care about, no one can deliver, and incur costs that far exceed the benefits. If elected, Mrs. Clinton will answer our prayers by mandating that all vehicles average 55 MPG -- a number not met by a single gas-powered car (hybrid or otherwise) in American automotive history.

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• Mercedes SLR McLaren dead after 2009

  From Brian Sy on April 3, 2008

  The supercar ranks will get a little thinner next year when the fastest Mercedes ever, the SLR McLaren, departs for good.

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• New York becomes America's first pay-to-drive city

  From Brian Sy on April 2, 2008

  New York just took one step closer to London this week, as drivers will soon have to pay $8 to enter the most congested areas of Manhattan (basically, everything south of Central Park).

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• March auto sales pretty godawful

  From Brian Sy on April 2, 2008

  The prediction that 2008 will have the weakest sales in years appears to be on track. Even after adjusting for the lower number of sales days, March 2008 was littered with losses compared to March 2007.

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• Jim Press claims Toyota Prius was funded by Japan's government

  From Brian Sy on April 2, 2008

  Now that the former Toyota president is safely within the walls of Chrysler, Jim Press has seen fit to announce that his ex-employer's greatest superstar was secretly funded by the Japanese government.

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• Honda's website deemed best

  From Brian Sy on April 1, 2008

  Another research firm has conducted a survey rating automaker website satisfaction, and this time, Honda came out on top. Honda was found to be best at giving consumers the information they're after, get them to dealers and actually buy the cars, and "do a superior job communicating the unique qualities of the brand."

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• Ford rediscovers the turbo

  From Brian Sy on April 1, 2008

  Turbochargers are nothing new, but they're most commonly associated with performance. Ford, on the other hand, plans to start strapping turbos on engines again (for the first time since the 80s) while marketing them more as an Earth-friendly option.

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• Automakers to simplify car configurations

  From Brian Sy on April 1, 2008

  If you've ever been overwhelmed by the myriad number of ways you can customize the options, features, and colors on a new car, you're not alone. Ford, GM, and Chrysler are starting to pick up on how the sheer number of combinations can cause unneeded complexity on the production line, confusion among dealers, and costs for all involved.

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• New Chevy Malibu a much greater success than old model

  From Brian Sy on March 31, 2008

  The fame, the acclaim, and the hard work behind the new Chevrolet Malibu are paying off for GM, literally. Customers are buying more units, going for higher-end models, and ponying up more cash per transaction. The customers are getting younger, too.

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• Brand new Honda hybrid coming next year

  From Brian Sy on March 31, 2008

  While Toyota drops hints about its next Prius and GM yaps on about the still-three-years-away Chevy Volt, Honda has just spoken its first words about its upcoming hybrid, and they're worth a listen.

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• Nissan GT-R way more powerful than advertised

  From Brian Sy on March 31, 2008

  The cold, hard math says that the Nissan GT-R could never win a race against the Porsche 911 Turbo or Corvette Z06, yet real-world results have been proving the math wrong. Now we know why: the wrong numbers were being plugged into the equation.

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• This Week in Autos (3/22 - 3/28)

  From Brian Sy on March 28, 2008

  Apart from the stories we've already covered in greater detail, here's a run-through of some of the other recent happenings in the automotive world:

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• New car release timeline

  From Brian Sy on March 28, 2008

  For those of you planning to buy a new car in the near future, automotive shopping website Cars.com has compiled a comprehensive schedule of all the new 2008 and 2009 models set for release over the next several months.

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• 4-cylinder engines on the rise

  From Brian Sy on March 27, 2008

  Not that anyone paying attention to gas prices would be surprised, but 4-cylinder engines (generally the most efficient kind available) have been steadily climbing in popularity over the past few years.

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• Mercedes plans new small cars

  From Brian Sy on March 27, 2008

  The German march downmarket continues. Following recently introduced entry-level, sub-$30,000 cars from Audi and BMW, Mercedes has announced plans to build a new car to slot in beneath the C-class.

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• Buy a Mini Cooper, boost your social life

  From Brian Sy on March 27, 2008

  It might take a Porsche or a Lexus to win envious stares and the social approval of others, but real friends might only be a Mini Cooper away.

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