Friday, January 8, 2010

Chevy seeks sportier image for Aveo

Chevrolet's Aveo RS, a concept that Chevy says and#8220;hintsand#8221; at the next-generation Aveo, seeks to appeal to enthusiasts with its protruding head and taillights and 19-inch wheels.
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GM hires AlixPartners to wind down Saab

General Motors Co. today said it had selected corporate restructuring firm AlixPartners to oversee the wind down of Saab. GM also said it will continue to evaluate proposals to buy Saab.
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Ford to enhance Sync, launch other vehicle technologies

Ford Motor Co., fresh from posting its first yearly U.S. market share gain in 14 years, today unveiled a set of new technologies and enhancements that executives hope will build on the company's sales momentum.
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PRESS RELEASE: Ford Launches Unprecedented Nine New Engines, Six New Transmissions

Ford will introduce nine new or upgraded engines and six new transmissions in North America this year as part of a five-year effort to overhaul its entire global powertrain portfolio, which totals 60 new powertrains.
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Ford unveils new line of nine engines, six transmissions

Ford Motor Co. today said it will introduce nine new or re-engineered engines in North America this year as part of a five-year effort to boost fuel economy and cut emissions. Additionally, Ford will introduce six new transmissions.
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How Saab got here: Pivotal recent events

Saab's future remains unclear as parent General Motors Co. considers last-ditch bids from Sweden and the Netherlands. While the bidders are reviewed, GM says it will start winding down the 60-year-old automaker. It has been a very busy year for Saab.
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Chrysler spins editions from existing lines while awaiting Fiat-based cars

Chrysler Group will introduce several editions and variants of existing models next week while awaiting new vehicles to arrive through its alliance with Fiat. The U.S.
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Potential bidders circle Saab as deadline looms

Bidders in Sweden, Luxembourg and the Netherlands are making last-ditch efforts today to buy Saab as a deadline for its sale loomed, threatening the Swedish car brand with closure. General Motors Co.
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Saturday, January 2, 2010

U.S. auto sales may end bleak 2009 on minor uptick

U.S. auto sales are expected to end 2009 on a slight upswing in December, capping a year that saw General Motors and Chrysler collapse into bankruptcy and China overtake the United States as the biggest car market. The deepest U.S.
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Salvage Car Options

Salvage cars are ones that an insurer has decided is an unrecoverable loss, but they're fixable. Once an auto gets this distinction from an insurer, the title is totally wiped out - which implies that according to the law, these wrecked autos don't technically exist.
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Why Code Green Now?

The climate changes we are already experiencing are the result of each individual human being's carbon footprint. Will switching to EV's (electric vehicles) help? Living pro-actively is the answer. Start by supplementing your use of petro-vehicles with an EV or hybrid.
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Ways to Cut Rising Fuels Costs For Your Vehicle

Saving money on fuel prices has become a rising concern for everyone. In fact, it is one of the most increasingly important topics today. While there is very little we can do about the rising fuel prices as well as there being some expenses that we can do little about, there are things we can do that will be effective for saving money on fuel prices, especially our vehicles.
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Info 101 - Teen Driving Risks and Safety Tips For Parents

This recent headline, "Crash Kills 2 Monto Teens, Hurts 4," put the focus on teen driving and safety issues for all of us once again. Meanwhile, the facts speak for themselves when it comes to kids on the road: 2/3 of fatal teen crashes are due to driving error-the result of inexperience and/or distractions... 16% of those fatal crashes involve alcohol.
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Ways to Make Your Car As Economical As Possible

Driving our vehicles (cars, trucks, vans, etc.) has become very expensive, especially in recent years. Everything is going up in price, with fuel being the most obvious expense.
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The Rolls Royce Phantom For a Super Bowl 44 Rental

The Rolls Royce Phantom is an impressive luxury rental car, and an ideal option if you are in search of a somewhat larger vehicle to transport you and your sports fans for Super Bowl 44 in Miami this February 7th. We like this luxury car for its size.
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Car Covers - Why You Need to Go For the Best Car Accessory

Purchasing and owning an automobile is a big responsibility. Protecting its exterior and body can be a daunting task. If your vehicle is left uncovered under extreme sun for a long period of time the harsh UV rays can be extremely harmful to your cars paint work and interior upholstery. There are also other hazardous elements that can be damaging to your vehicle such as storms, rain, hail, snow, bird droppings just to name a few.
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Personalised Number Plates As an Investment

Personalised registration marks over the years have generated very high R.O.I's. One of the factors behind this is because of the rarity and exclusivity of the registration mark. Unlike a vehicle which requires maintenance and will depreciate by as much as 15% from the very point you drive off the showroom floor, private car registrations appreciate in value and do not require maintenance.
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Blueberry Wheat Beer Making Kit - Pick From 7 Flavors

$34.99
End Date: Monday Jan-11-2010 12:28:25 PST
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2 Cheese Making Kits - Hard Cheese - Mozzarella Kit

$52.00
End Date: Friday Jan-22-2010 14:28:54 PST
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Christmas Wheat Beer Making Kit - Pick From 7 Flavors

$36.00
End Date: Monday Jan-11-2010 12:28:27 PST
Buy It Now for only: US $36.00
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