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As we road-tripped from Los Angeles to Ensenada, Mexico for the 41st annual running of the Baja 1000, the V6 TDI offered a revealing look at how next-gen clean-diesel technology can make long trips in a large vehicle efficient, and fun too....
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It's only been a week since Bush announced the Auto Industry federal bailout plan and already there's a treasure trove of second guessing. In particular, the $4 billion for Chrysler has raised the most eyebrows....
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For 2009 the best-selling crossover is now available with a four-cylinder under the hood. We put 400 miles on the downsized model, and can report that smaller engine size doesn't relegate you to the slow lane. But it does make for better gas mileage....
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It's safe to say that the 2010 Kia Soul was deliberately created to attain some kind of iconic status. PM's been handed the keys to the first one on North American shores. Let's see how she drives....
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Though it's priced a notch above its Japanese counterparts, the Ducati Monster 696 offers a riding experience that's a bit more engaging. And while it may not boast the highest horsepower figure, it performs well for a middleweight naked bike....
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With a new chassis, a new body, and two new engines, the 2010 Chevrolet Equinox crossover will go into production in the middle of 2009 with the fuel economy of a small sedan and the room and functionality of an SUV....
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President Bush has announced a $13.4 billion federal loan package for GM and Chrysler. Ford has said it doesn't need money at this time and was not included in the plan....
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The big news on these cars is the new seven-speed PDK (Porsche Double Clutch) transmission controlled not by a left-foot pedal, but by the computer....
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What the Shiver SL 750 brings to the table is unique and striking styling, nimble maneuverability, and an off-the-charts fun-to-ride quotient. On those merits alone, we expect it to win over plenty of American riders....
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We're fairly certain that the Bush Administration will cough up enough money to keep GM and Chrysler afloat for the next month or so. It's pretty clear that whatever plan emerges, it will be just a short-term solution....
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