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2013 Shelby GT500 Convertible a Mistake with All That Power

The web is alive with the rumor that Ford is going to introduce a 2013 Shelby GT500 convertible at the Detroit Auto Show - and from this viewpoint it's a horrible idea. In what world does a driver need a 650 horsepower V8 with a soft-top convertible? It's got death trap written all over it.
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By: Keith Griffin

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Ford Brand Number One for 2011, but Another Company Wins Overall

With just a couple sales days left, Ford is saying it has broken the 2 million vehicles sold barrier for the first time in four years, making it the top brand for 2011, but not the top manufacturer. Another company should end the year with that designation.
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By: Keith Griffin

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Authorities concerned by cyber-security of cars

Federal authorities are growing increasingly alarmed that our automobiles, being ever more computer, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and satellite connected, could possibly be hacked en masse by enemies of America with bad intent. The nightmare scenarios are unsettling, to say the least.
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By: Don Bain

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Fisker announces recall of the Karma following A123's disclosure of battery pack mistake

The companies identified a manufacturing flaw, and are of course issuing a recall.
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By: David Herron

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Two entrepreneurs turn Bronx showroom into the top Nissan dealership in NYC

Two New York entrepreneurs took over a Nissan dealership site in the Bronx during 2009 that had been closed for over a year. Since then, Ted Bessen and Steven Risso have turned the showroom into the top Nissan dealership in the Big Apple, creating 80 much-needed jobs in the beleaguered borough in the process. This dynamic duo has recently added a VW dealership a few blocks away to their holdings, with plans to boost the business in a similar fashion.
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By: Don Bain

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Electric Vehicle charging station tax credits a victim of US Govt budget battles

The latest round of the U.S. Federal budget showdown was averted with the deal on the payroll tax cut, but there was collateral damage with dozens of tax credits that were not extended and are now expiring on Saturday, including three related to electric vehicles and several more related to biofuel production.
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By: David Herron

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The 2012 Cadillac CTS lineup gets V-Series inspired Touring package

The Cadillac CTS lineup has become the crown jewel of General Motors’ luxury brand and for the 2012 model year, the CTS sedan, sport wagon and coupe will all benefit from a trio of new exterior colors and – most importantly – the new CTS Touring Package that offers some features from the high performance Cadillac CTS-V.
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By: Patrick Rall

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West Coast Electric Highway evokes proper use of subsidies

Officials from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), with Bellingham, Wash. Mayor Dan Pike, joined local business leaders as they celebrated the ground breaking of the state’s first AeroVironment DC fast charger and its segment of the West Coast Electric Highway.
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By: Frank Sherosky

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2011 looks to be a record sales year for the Ford Fusion

Including today, there are three sales days left in the 2011 calendar year and when the year’s final tally comes in, Ford Motor Company expects their popular Ford Fusion sedan to top the 240,000 unit plateau – marking the Fusion’s best year since being introduced and making the Fusion Ford’s bestselling car for 2011.
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By: Patrick Rall

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2012 Cadillac Escalade Security Beefed Up

Just before the busiest car theft day of the year, Cadillac has announced stronger security protection for the 2012 Cadillac Escalade luxury SUV that sits on the list of most stolen vehicles. It's a good timing for the announcement in advance of the busiest day of the year for car thieves.
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By: Keith Griffin

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