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December 19: George W. Bush saves GM and Chrysler on this date in 2008

Playing chicken with a fiscal cliff isn't a new game in Washington. In 2008, when Congress voted down a rescue package for General Motors, Chrysler and their finance arms, the pressure on then-President George W. Bush to keep the automakers in business until Barack Obama took office grew intense. His top aides told Bush that [...]

  • Acura NSX production model to debut next month in Detroit

    Three years ago, Honda executives revealed a concept for a next generation of the fabled Acura NSX supercar, and vowed to return with a production model by 2015. Sure enough, the street-ready version of the new NSX will get its public unveiling in Detroit next month, and Acura has released a few…

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  • Best Buy Awards of 2015

    Our experts are here to help you find the perfect car. After a year of research, we've picked our favorites across 12 categories - check them out now!

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  • December 17: The Clean Air Act passes Congress on this date in 1963

    By the time Congress passed the first Clean Air Act on this date in 1963, the phrase "killer smog" was already well-known, thanks to towns like Donora, Pa., where the smog cloud shown above from the nearby zinc plant settled over the town for five days in 1948, killing 20 and sickening 6,000. Major…

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  • Peter Max sued for $1 million over the sale of abandoned Corvette collection

    If there was one defining story that amassed more views on Yahoo Autos than just about any other story this year it was Peter Max selling his dusty collection of 36 abandoned Corvettes, one from each year of production between 1953 to 1989. Originating from a VH1 contest, Max, famed for producing…

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  • Why cheap gasoline is the best thing for America

    Do you remember when gas was cheap? Every single year I pass by a landmark that reminds me of those wonderful days of not too long ago. There is this old abandoned station I see on my family's annual trip to Myrtle Beach. It's an abandoned gas station from the Y2K era, and the prices for unleaded…

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  • December 16: The first Saab was launched on this date in 1949

    Toward the end of World War II, the Swedish firm set up to build warplanes faced a conundrum over what to do with itself once the war ended. After considering several ideas from motorcycles to furniture, Svenska Aeroplan AB chose a small, affordable car as its next product. Based on a streamline…

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  • 19 WTF Car Moments

    These are some crazy car moments that will have you saying "WTF Mate!"

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  • Engineers Continue Work On Elon Musk's Hyperloop

    Because electric cars and rockets apparently aren't interesting enough, Tesla Motors and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk last year proposed a futuristic transportation system called the Hyperloop. The system would launch people to their destinations in pods traveling in above-ground tubes at up to 800 mph,…

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  • Low Mileage Porsche 959 Will Set You Back $1.4 Million

    Whether you pledge allegiance to Raging Bulls or Prancing Horses, there’s a good chance that at one point in your life the lightspeed Porsche 959 topped your dream garage list, or at least adorned the wall of your bedroom. And it’s easy to see why. At its debut, the 959 was hailed as the fastest

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  • Why teens shouldn't drive old cars

    Most American teens killed in crashes were driving old cars ill-equipped to protect them, according to a new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). With  statistics showing t...

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  • Treasury sells entire Ally stake, ends auto rescue

    The U.S. Treasury is winding down its auto industry recovery program by selling the last of its stake in Ally Financial.

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  • Forget The iPhone 6. Next Apple Sensation Leaked

    Apple's next big thing might not be what you expect, but there could be a unique way for you to profit from it.

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  • Tax Breaks Back For Electric-Car Charging Stations, Natural-Gas Cars, Through End Of Year

    It's the end of another Congressional session, which means that a budget extension bill has now been rushed through and is likely to be signed.

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  • New Ford GT Will Race at Le Mans in 2016

    The reports are in, and it looks like Ford will definitely be debuting a new GT-inspired supercar at the Detroit Auto Show. While we don’t know what it will technically be called, or what it will even look like, we do know that it will race at Le Mans in 2016. According to Autoweek, Ford

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  • Google Developing Dedicated Android System For Cars: Report

    Google and automakers are in the process of rolling out Android Auto, which adds a layer of extra connectivity for people who use Android smartphones (iPhone users get Apple CarPlay). But why stop there? Beyond adding smartphone connectivity, Google may build features directly into future…

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  • 2016 Cadillac CT6 Will Offer Drivers Unobstructed Rear Views Thanks To A High-Tech Mirror

    Earlier this week, Jaguar Land Rover unveiled some snazzy new technology that renders the pillars supporting the roof of a vehicle transparent, offering drivers a better view of their surroundings. Now comes word that Cadillac is working on something similar for rearview mirrors -- and unlike…

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  • 9 Automobiles Consumers Avoid Like the Plague

    The world’s automakers continue to wow consumers with better fuel economy, new design, and flashy styling, there are some models getting left behind.

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  • Watch the Epic Infiniti Supercar Concept Debut In ‘Gran Turismo 6′

    Automakers generally debut new cars at the big auto shows, but Infiniti is debuting its latest design, the Infiniti Concept, in a video game. Gran Turismo 6 for Playstation 3 now features this supercar for download. Infinti says this wasn’t a crazy design just for the game that wouldn’t make sense…

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  • Mercedes-Benz Recalls 2014-2015 BlueTec Diesel Vehicles To Fix Oil Leak

    Mercedes-Benz is recalling four high-tech diesel models from the company's 2014 and 2015 lineups. The recall is meant to repair a potential oil leak that could start a fire in the vehicles' engine compartment and make roads hazardous for other drivers. ALSO SEE: 2015 Dodge Challenger Tested By…

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  • California Urged To Stay The Course On Electric Cars, Help Owners Charge Cheaper

    Gas prices are falling: Michigan has signs advertising regular at $1.99 per gallon.

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  • Is It Worth the Upcharge? The Moto Guzzi V7 Range

    Many manufacturers package the same thing in different wrappers. Whether it's the Victory Cross Country sold as the Magnum or the Honda CB300F and the CBR300R, it's all too common to see bikes based off the same drivetrain and often the same suspension and

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  • How Older Men Are Building Muscle

    Discover a safe, natural muscle builder that is helping men of all ages get back in shape fast. Try this brand new supplement and build muscle.

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  • What Does 'Getting Rid Of Gasoline' Mean? To Toyota, It's Hydrogen

    Toyota president Akio Toyoda is on the cover of this week's Bloomberg Businessweek, along with a provocative blurb.

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  • ‘Gone in 60 Seconds’ Eleanor Mustang Fails To Sell

    The Eleanor Mustang that starred in the movie Gone in 60 Seconds somehow managed not to find a buyer when it went up for auction recently in Austin, Texas. The last time this car was up for sale in May 2013 it went for $1 million so it’s stunning that this time it didn’t sell.

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  • BMW i3 REx: Road-Tripping With 72 Electric Miles, 1.9-Gallon Gas Tank

    There are drivers who view the limited range of an electric car as a limitation--and those who view it as a challenge.

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