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Ford recalls 450,426 minivans, SUVs in U.S. for safety flaws

8:04 am U.S. ET | Jan. 11, 2012
Ford is recalling 450,426 vehicles in the U.S. to fix defects that can cause fires or loss of power. The action covers 205,896 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans and 244,530 Escape sport-utility vehicles.... Read More »
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GM recalls about 20,000 Cadillac SRX models to inspect transmission cable

2:01 pm U.S. ET | Dec. 21, 2011
GM is recalling almost 20,000 Cadillac SRX crossover vehicles, mostly in China and the United States, due to potential transmission defects.... Read More »
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GM pressed by house panel for details of post-crash Volt fire

5:21 pm U.S. ET | Dec. 8, 2011
Three House Republicans have sent a letter to GM CEO Dan Akerson asking for a “detailed narrative” of how the automaker learned about a fire risk involving the Chevrolet Volt's battery and why it didn't disclose it to the public sooner.... Read More »
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U.S. highway deaths fall to lowest level since 1949

11:05 am U.S. ET | Dec. 8, 2011
The number of people killed on U.S. highways fell for the fifth consecutive year in 2010, marking the longest streak of declines since records began in 1899.... Read More »
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'Absolutely not true' regulators withheld Volt defect, LaHood says

2:04 pm U.S. ET | Dec. 8, 2011
Federal auto-safety investigators needed time to determine if a General Motors Chevrolet Volt or another vehicle was the source of a fire after a May crash test, which is why they didn't immediately disclose the information, Transportation Secretary...... Read More »
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Distracted driving 'major problem,' DOT's Strickland says

9:01 am U.S. ET | Dec. 8, 2011
Most American motorists surveyed acknowledged few situations in which they would not use a cell phone or text while behind the wheel although they support measures to curb both practices, data released on Thursday by the Transportation Department...... Read More »
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Honda's credit rating outlook lowered by Moody's

12:29 pm U.S. ET | Feb. 6 2012
Honda’s credit rating outlook was dropped from stable to negative by Moody’s Investors Service over concern the automaker faces challenges in regaining its market position due to growing competition, Bloomberg reported today.... Read More »
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Veloster kicks off Hyundai's push for more accessories

12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 6 2012
Buyers of Hyundai's youth-oriented Veloster coupe soon will have more accessories to buy at dealerships to personalize their ride. Hyundai dealers will have about 30 Veloster accessories to sell in the second quarter, compared with the 12 to 15 accessories Hyundai has for most cars.... Read More »
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Volvo establishes captive finance arm

4:30 pm U.S. ET | Feb. 5 2012
Volvo Cars of North America is launching a captive finance arm, and services will begin this year. Bank of America will provide funding for Volvo Car Financial Services' financing products.... Read More »
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GM seeks Volt boost from California carpool lanes, Super Bowl ad

3:30 am U.S. ET | Feb. 6 2012
GM hopes its plug-in Chevrolet Volt, stung by safety concerns, can get a sales boost from a version due next month that lets solo California drivers use carpool lanes and a Super Bowl ad touting its technology.... Read More »
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BEST OF BEST PRACTICES

At last, used cars drive profits for N.Y. dealer

2:00 pm U.S. ET | Feb. 5 2012
Suzanne Cochrane, general manager of Helms Bros. Inc. in New York, struggled for years to sell 15 used vehicles a month at the company's Mercedes-Benz dealership. Then in 2009, inspired by a factory-backed program on how to make money on used vehicles, Cochrane made substantial changes to turn the ship around.... Read More »
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Q&A: STEPHEN WADE,OUTGOING NADA CHAIRMAN

Wade hopes facility study brings dealers, factories closer

12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 6 2012
Stephen Wade had some notable accomplishments during his year as chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association, but he admits there is more work to do. A study examining automakers' dealership facility requirements was commissioned on his watch.... Read More »
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Updated version of 'Rambo Lambo' SUV is on the way

12:01 am U.S. ET | Feb. 6 2012
Before the heyday of big SUVs in the 1990s, Lamborghini departed from its script and introduced the LM002 -- a muscular off-roader that was built in small numbers from 1986 to 1993. The "Rambo Lambo" was seen as an oddity for a company famed for such distinguished high-performance sports cars as the Miura and Countach.... Read More »
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