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Auto Insurance Cheaper for Larger Cars

Considering the size of a car the consumer wants to buy may be a good factor to get a cheap auto insurance. New numbers show that more spacious cars are cheaper to insure and Volvo XC90 tops the least of the least expensive car to insure in the United States in 2011.
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By: Armen Hareyan

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Today's Auto Quickies: Roundup of the catchiest news

Short news for knowing a tad more - Among the topics chosen for today: the 1963 VW Beetle owned by Paul Newman, which is available for purchase, the Acura special, "bomb-looking" press kit for Automobile magazine and the Nissan Leaf that ran out of power during a TopGear test.
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By: Adrian Dorofte

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Bugatti shows gratitude to fashion designer Bijan Pakzad

To honor the memory of the illustrious Bijan Pakzad, that passed away last month after a stroke, Bugatti released a special video in which Achim Anscheid, the firm's chief designer, talks about the life and creations of the designer. His last work of art was a bespoke Veyron Grand Sport supercar.
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By: Adrian Dorofte

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Israel mulls banning cars, trucks from city centers

The Environmental Protection Ministry (EPM) of Israel is considering options to limit vehicular pollution of big cities in preparation for enforcement of the Clean Air Law, which went into effect three months ago, according to a report on Haaretz.com by Zafrir Rinat May 11.
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By: Don Bain

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Jalen Rose’s Original General Lee 1969 Dodge Charger for sale

Jalen Rose is best known for being a member of the University of Michigan’s “Fab Five” but Rose is also an avid car collector and among his collection is an original 1969 Dodge Charger “General Lee” from The Dukes of Hazzard – a car which Rose is auctioning off for charity on May 24th.
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By: Patrick Rall

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CEO Reithofer sets daring targets for BMW in 2011

At the Annual General Meeting, Dr. Norbert Reithofer, Head of the Board of Management of BMW Group, reaffirmed the will to solidify the Bavarian brand's top position in the premium segment this year.
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By: Adrian Dorofte

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The 2012 Mercedes-Benz models will be more fuel efficient and powerful

In the 2012 model-year most Mercedes-Benz vehicles will be equipped with a more fuel-efficient 7-speed automatic transmission and increased power from direct-injection gasoline engines. That includes a new turbo four-cylinder, a normally aspirated V6 and bi-turbo V8s – some with ECO Stop/Start technology. Yesterday we covered the C-Class through E-Class lineup and continue today starting with the E-Class sedan and wagon.
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By: Don Bain

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Audi e-gas project - on the route to CO2-neutral mobility

Going green is the trend adopted nowadays by almost any serious carmaker. As petrol supplies are constantly diminishing and the era of the conventional internal is obviously approaching the finish line, it's better to search for the best alternatives to power the cars you produce. Audi is calling the tune with the 'e-gas project' initiative which eyes the advent of the CO2-neutral mobility.
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By: Adrian Dorofte

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Chrysler idles truck and SUV plants due to Japanese earthquake

Chrysler Group has announced that they would be moving planned summer shutdowns forward at several facilities to conserve parts that could be in short supply, stemming from problems caused by the Japanese earthquake on March 11th.
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By: Patrick Rall

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