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High gas prices have forced half of America to cut back

Memorial Day ushered in various activities marking the start of summer. Among these you will find the first cookouts of the year, swimming pool openings and thoughts of summer vacations. It also means the summer driving season and higher gas prices are having an impact. Fifty-one percent of American auto owners say they have cut their budget to pay the added cost of transportation.
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By: Don Bain

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What car company did President John F. Kennedy prefer?

At one time it was a big, luxurious car. But after it merged with Studebaker in 1954, sales were so slow it was forced to become a Studebaker lookalike with only minor trim changes.
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By: Hawke Fracassa

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Obama: 'I didn't run for president to get into the auto business'

President Obama spoke to 400 auto workers and Chrysler Group executives and random people Friday in Toledo. He used $20 bills from his pocket to spur the local economy by buying everything from gardening gloves to hot dogs to Faygo red pop. He listened intently and spoke forthrightly of the resurgence of the auto industry. What follows is the complete text of his prepared remarks.
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By: Hawke Fracassa

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How Ford, Chrysler, GM and America are beating the odds to succeed in hard times

Here is a White House Blog Post today on "the Revitalization of American Cities with the Resurgence of the Auto Industry." It was prepared by David Agnew for the president and the American people. Agnew is deputy director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs.
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By: Hawke Fracassa

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Versatile new wheels from John Deere provide power to drivers

Cary, N.C.-based Deere & Co. introduced its new 1 Series subcompact tractors on Friday. The 1023E and 1026R rides will allow everyday people to drive as needed with confidence, either as a farm getaround vehicle in rural areas or as a mower of large fields, among other things.
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By: Hawke Fracassa

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GM stock breaks to new low below $29

Attention on deck! Since the IPO of the new General Motors Company (NYSE: GM), the stock has failed to meet investor and analysts expectations, with the latest route to a new low, breaking below $29. (Monday, June 6, 2011 Morning Update: GM stock still languishing)
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By: Frank Sherosky

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Broward County: South Florida judge rules that officers can no longer issue tickets for running red lights

According to the St. Petersbug Times, a Broward County judge has ruled this week that police officers cannot cite drivers for running red lights. Will this end all red-light cameras? Or put them on every corner?
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By: Roman Rosa

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Mazda may cease production at Michigan assembly plant

The Auto Alliance plant in Flat Rock, Michigan is a joint venture between Ford and Mazda, with the mighty Mustang built alongside the new Mazda6 but according to reports out of Japan, Mazda may be looking to end production of the slow-selling sedan at the shared production facility.
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By: Patrick Rall

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2011 Chevrolet Volt Earns Five-Star Overall Safety Rating

Not only can you drive green with the 2011 Chevrolet Volt, you can also drive safely because it has garnered a five-star overall vehicle score for safety as part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s New Car Assessment Program.
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By: Keith Griffin

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Audi releases photos of the punch-me-in-the-face awesome R8 GT Spyder

The Audi R8 coupe has always been such a serious super car. It truly is the type of car that a humorless German businessman would drive. Today, however, we have discovered that the most austere super car in the world has a twin that nobody knew about (officially), until now. Introducing the R8 GT Spyder.
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By: Roman Rosa

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