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ISSUE 47•24 | 06.20.11 | Slideshow
Chrysler Introduces New Midsized Sedan For In-Home Use

ISSUE 47•18 | 05.02.11 | News

AUBURN HILLS, MI—In a press event at its corporate headquarters Tuesday, Big Three automaker Chrysler unveiled a new entry into its vehicle lineup known as the Reside, a midsized, five-passenger sedan designed exclusively for in-home driving. Accor... more»
Lasers Could Replace Spark Plugs

ISSUE 47•16 | 04.25.11 | American Voices

A team of Japanese researchers has developed an improved fuel ignition system that would use lasers instead of spark plugs. more»
Line Of Subarus Revs Engines Menacingly At Egde Of Un-Gentrified Neighborhood

04.21.11 | Newswire
Area Man's Biggest Accomplishment Not Ever Killing Anyone With His Car

ISSUE 47•09 | 03.06.11 | News in Brief

HAMPSTEAD, NH—In his 36 years of life, Gary Widmer's greatest contribution to humanity has been not causing any fatalities while behind the wheel, sources close to the Hampstead man confirmed Thursday. more»
You Can Just Push Shit In Back Seat Out Of Way

ISSUE 46•40 | 10.09.10 | News in Photos
Chrysler To Release Electric Car

ISSUE 46•12 | 03.24.10 | American Voices

Starting in 2012, struggling auto manufacturer Chrysler will produce an electric car, the Fiat 500 EV. more»
GM Closing Hummer

ISSUE 46•08 | 02.26.10 | American Voices

After a takeover deal with a Chinese manufacturer fell through, General Motors announced that it would shut down its Hummer line. What do you... more»
Ford Recalls 2010 Mustang For Being Too Cool

ISSUE 46•07 | 02.16.10 | News in Brief

DETROIT—-Ford officials issued a massive recall of the entire 2010 Mustang line Tuesday, apologizing for a quality-control oversight that... more»
Toyota Expected To Recall Prius

ISSUE 46•06 | 02.09.10 | American Voices

Following last month's costly recall of 8.1 million vehicles due to an acceleration problem, Toyota will reportedly recall its latest hybrid Prius... more»
Cash For Clunkers Resulted In Trucks For Trucks

ISSUE 45•46 | 11.10.09 | American Voices

Analysis of federal data shows that a substantial number of the participants in the federal "Cash for Clunkers" program merely swapped an older truck... more»
Ford Unveils New Car For Cash-Strapped Buyers: The 1993 Taurus

ISSUE 48•17 ISSUE 45•45 | 11.05.09 | O-SPAN

Ford says the '93 Taurus is the only car to drive in 2010, and they think Americans will have no other choice but to agree. more»
What's On Our Accident Reports?

ISSUE 45•45 | 11.04.09 | Statshot
Hummer Drivers Get Most Tickets

ISSUE 45•41 | 10.08.09 | American Voices

A study conducted by a statistical information company concluded that drivers of Hummers received 4.63 times the number of citations other drivers... more»
Jealous GPS Clearly Wants Man To Back Over Wife

ISSUE 45•39 | 09.26.09 | News in Photos
Tire Salesman To Hit Them With A Little Razzle-Dazzle

ISSUE 45•39 | 09.22.09 | News in Photos
GM Selling Cars On eBay

ISSUE 45•33 | 08.12.09 | American Voices

In order to combat its sales slump, General Motors, in cooperation with about 225 dealerships, has begun selling cars on the auction website eBay.... more»
Obama's New Fuel Efficiency Plan

ISSUE 45•22 | 05.26.09 | Infographic

Last week, President Obama announced a plan to lower automobile emissions by requiring new cars to average 35.5 miles per gallon. How can... more»
Shirtless Biden Washes Trans Am In White House Driveway

ISSUE 45•19 | 05.05.09 | News

WASHINGTON—"This baby just needs a little scrub down," said Biden, addressing a tour group as he tucked his sweat-covered top into the belt loop of his cutoff jean shorts. more»
Autoworkers Compete to Keep Jobs, Livelihoods on New Reality Show

ISSUE 45•18 | 04.27.09 | Today Now!

On Auto Warriors two Ford plants will battle it out, building to the LIVE season finale event: one plant will close, 3,000 will get the axe! more»
New GM-Segway Vehicle Coming

ISSUE 45•16 | 04.15.09 | Infographic

Ailing auto company General Motors has teamed up with personal transport device manufacturer Segway to create the PUMA, a two-person electrical... more»
Business Bankruptcies Looming In 2009

ISSUE 45•05 | 01.28.09 | Infographic

Thus far, 2009 is shaping up to be a tough year for businesses, with three large companies—telecommunications giant Nortel, chemical... more»
GM Auctioning Off Classic Cars

ISSUE 45•03 | 01.14.09 | Infographic

In an effort to cut maintenance costs and generate capital, General Motors is auctioning off some 200 cars from its 1,000-plus collection,... more»
Local Man Buys Ford Focus Just To Use Dealer's Men's Room

ISSUE 44•49 | 12.08.08 | Radio News
Auto Industry Crisis

ISSUE 44•48 | 11.26.08 | Infographic

The big three American automobile manufacturers spent much of last week lobbying Congress for a portion of the economic bailout, lest they go... more»
GM Covered With Giant Tarp Until It Has Money To Work On Cars Again

ISSUE 44•48 | 11.25.08 | News in Brief

DETROIT—The General Motors Corporation announced Monday that it has covered its main production plant with a 500,000-square-foot blue tarp... more»
Auto Sales Hit 25-Year Low

ISSUE 44•45 | 11.05.08 | American Voices

In the face of a weakening economy, U.S. auto sales fell to their lowest level since 1983. What do you think? more»
Chrysler Names '83 LeBaron CEO

ISSUE 44•37 | 09.08.08 | News in Brief

AUBURN HILLS, MI—Praising the vehicle's 25 years of experience, its proven dependability, and its 2.2-liter internal combustion engine,... more»
Horrific 120-Car Pileup A Sad Reminder Of Princess Diana’s Death

ISSUE 44•21 | 05.21.08 | Newsroom

As the wreckage from today's tragic crash continues to smolder, one can't help but think of the accident that took the life of the People's Princess. more»
General Teaches Defense Secretary How To Drive Tank In K-Mart Parking Lot

ISSUE 44•09 | 02.27.08 | News in Photos