Kia recalling Soul, Sorento autos for wiring fix
LaTimes - 09/02/2010 23:00
Kia Motors is recalling about 35,000 Soul and Sorento vehicles to fix wiring in the interior lighting panels that could lead to fires.
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Avis raises cash portion of Dollar Thrifty bid
msnbc - 09/02/2010 21:00
Car rental company Avis Budget Group said Thursday it is raising the cash portion of its bid for Dollar Thrifty as it battles Hertz for the potential buyout.
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Ferrari recalls 458 Italia supercars after fires
msnbc - 09/02/2010 18:20
Ferrari says it is recalling 1,248 of its 458 Italia supercars after reports of fires breaking out in five of the luxury vehicles in several countries.
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Ferrari 458 Italia Supercar Is Recalled
nytimes - 09/02/2010 17:40
A wheel-arch heat shield is too close to an exhaust pipe and causes an adhesive to burst into flame, a Ferrari spokesman said.
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Toyota Feels Exchange-Rate Pinch as Rivals Gain
nytimes - 09/02/2010 17:40
For all the turmoil over Toyota's wave of recalls, the world's largest automaker may face a bigger problem: the surging yen.
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SAS' same-sex wedding plans up in the air
msnbc - 09/02/2010 14:40
Scandinavian airline SAS is planning the world's first same-sex wedding in the air.
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SAS' same-sex wedding plans up in the air
msnbc - 09/02/2010 04:40
Scandinavian airline SAS is planning the world's first same-sex wedding in the air.
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SAS' same-sex wedding plans up in the air
msnbc - 09/02/2010 04:20
Scandinavian airline SAS is planning the world's first same-sex wedding in the air.
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The Little Engines That Could: A Meeting of Microcars
nytimes - 09/01/2010 23:00
To car collectors with an eye for detail, the small-engine vehicles known as microcars are both fanciful and funky.
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G.M. Sales Declined in August
nytimes - 09/01/2010 19:00
U.S. sales fell 25 percent last month from August 2009, when the government’s “cash for clunkers” program caused a surge in demand.
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Reports of steering problems in 2011 Hyundai Sonata prompt NHTSA investigation
LaTimes - 09/01/2010 01:20
The cars can suffer a separation in the steering shaft assembly that results in complete loss of steering capability, a report says. Another report says a bolt in the ste...
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Brabus Marries the Mercedes and the Office
nytimes - 08/31/2010 22:00
Now you can get your Mercedes tricked out with gear from the Apple store.
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Car stickers to include environmental info
msnbc - 08/30/2010 19:00
Car shoppers will receive more details on window stickers about fuel efficiency, emissions, energy costs and energy consumption under a new government proposal for 2012 m...
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Kia moves to change its image, hamsters and all
msnbc - 09/03/2010 01:40
To most Americans, at least to those who are aware of the brand, Kia is still associated with the cheap-and-cheerful products. That's an image the automaker is out to tra...
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2011 Kia Sportage EX: Sharp-looking crossover has undeniable German influence
LaTimes - 09/02/2010 23:00
The exterior is taut and athletic, with sweeping curves on the chrome grille, headlights and taillights. Inside, the buttons, gauges and plastics are all high-quality.Kia...
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GM roadshow to begin after elections: sources
msnbc - 09/02/2010 14:40
Automaker General Motors Co plans to begin courting investors for its initial public offering immediately after the November 2 U.S. midterm congressional elections.
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Practical Traveler: When Renting Cars Abroad, It’s Renter Beware
nytimes - 09/01/2010 17:00
Several kinds of insurance can come into play and it behooves travelers to seek information on driving rules and road conditions in the countries they plan to visit.
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Old G.M. Being Sold for Parts
nytimes - 09/01/2010 07:40
Motors Liquidation Company, the home of General Motors’ shuttered plants and other unwanted assets, is gradually cleaning them up and selling them off.
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New Stickers Will Go Beyond M.P.G. in Rating Cars
nytimes - 08/31/2010 22:00
The Obama administration is planning the biggest change in three decades to the window stickers in new cars.
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The end of end-of-summer auto deals
msnbc - 08/31/2010 15:20
For years, Americans shopping for cars were treated to all sorts of deals and incentives, especially at the end of summer. Those days are over.
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Texas Supreme Court rules against Toyota in rollover case
LaTimes - 08/31/2010 03:00
The carmaker is ordered to face contempt charges in a suit filed by a paralyzed woman who received a $1.5-million settlement. She now says she settled only because the fi...
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Chrysler dealers hear plans to sell Fiat minicars
msnbc - 08/30/2010 19:20
Chrysler on Monday told 400 dealers about its plans to bring the Fiat brand back to the U.S. after a 30-year absence, starting with the Fiat 500 minicar later this year.
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Dream machines - the world's pricest cars
msnbc - 08/29/2010 20:00
If you're looking to travel in style and money's not a concern, you could spend six figures on any of a handful of street-legal, ultra-luxe cars.
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Jack Pitney, Who Made Much of the Mini, Dies at 47
nytimes - 08/29/2010 04:00
Mr. Pitney was the vice president for marketing at BMW of North America and led the wildly successful introduction of BMW’s updated Mini Cooper into the American m...
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Can Porsche Shine at Volkswagen?
nytimes - 08/29/2010 04:00
Volkswagen is poised to buy Porsche, a move that some people say could threaten the smaller carmaker’s high-end individuality.
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