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Toyota to Liquidate California Plant

According to a Japanese news agency, Toyota is pulling up stakes at its Fremont, Calif., factory, known as NUMMI. This is the plant that was jointly run by Toyota and GM before GM’s bankruptcy filing this summer. The Detroit-based automaker... more

Cars.com Picks Best Cash for Clunkers Deals

Have you done your research and decided now’s the time to trade in your old clunker for a shiny, new car? Well, Cars.com knows there’s a dizzying array of choices out there — we’ve ranked them by make and model,... more

2010 Hyundai Accent Blue, 36 mpg

For the 2010 model year Hyundai is updating its lowest priced model, the Accent, in a number of ways. Chief among them is a new trim level called Blue that gets 28/36 mpg city/highway. That’s up from 2009’s best Accent... more

Cars.com Podcast: 2010 Ford Taurus

This week, Ask.cars.com editor Joe Bruzek joins senior editors Joe Wiesenfelder and David Thomas to discuss the new 2010 Ford Taurus and Taurus SHO. They break down why the new Taurus isn’t your father’s Taurus, and why it might not... more

2009 Porsche Boxster Review

The Porsche Boxster is a delightful sports car that is equally at ease being pushed to its limits or sauntering through traffic jams. The engine note is invigorating, the handling crisp, the ride elastic, the brakes sublime and the interior ideal for...

2009 Chevrolet Corvette Review

The Chevrolet Corvette is the great American sports car. It's thrilling to drive, with breathtaking acceleration performance and exceptionally tenacious grip for hard braking and high-speed cornering.

Value isn't the first thing that comes ...

The Top Dog Cars of 2009

What makes a top "Dog Car"?

As families hit the road for summer vacation or just weekends away, many of them are taking their dogs along with them. That?s why we turned to our friends at DogCars.com, the automotive and travel for dog-lover...

2009 Hyundai Elantra Review

The Hyundai Elantra is a compact car with handsome styling, a notable complement of safety features, commendable driving manners, a responsive and fuel-efficient powertrain, a strong warranty and above-average value for the money.

The 2009 Hyundai ...

2009 Lexus IS Review

Lexus IS sedans and convertibles are quick, stylish rear-wheel-drive cars that combine sharp handling with luxury performance features. Trim, sleek and relatively light, they offer paddle-shift transmissions, good brakes and, in the IS 350, 0-60 acce...


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DOT chief 'deeply concerned' about dangers of cell-phone use while ...
Computerworld
The documents were first provided to the New York Times, and also posted to the Center for Auto Safety Web site. The documents include findings in which ...
US Withheld Data on Driving DistractionsWBOC TV 16
US Withheld Data on Risks of Distracted DrivingNew York Times
Consumer Groups: Gov't Kept Secret The Dangers of Cell PhonesABC News
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WIVB

Auto salaried retirees, White House meet
Bizjournals.com
... with members of the President's Automotive Task Force to continue their push for equitable treatment for all retirees of the auto industry companies. ...
Government assumes auto-parts maker Delphi's pension liabilitiesSmartBrief
US Government Takes Over Delphi's PensionsNew York Times

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Reuters


21st Century cuts auto insurance rates 3.4%
Bizjournals.com
San Francisco auto policyholders with 21st Century Auto Insurance Co. will save an average of $58 a year now that the insurance company is decreasing rates ...
State OKs $34m cut in 21st Century auto ratesSan Jose Mercury News
21st Century to cut premiums for California drivers an average of $50Los Angeles Times
21st Century Auto Insurance Reduces Rates for CaliforniansInsurance Journal

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Reuters

Toyota To Begin Talks With GM On Pull-Out From US JV
Wall Street Journal
TO) will begin discussions on pulling out from its 50:50 joint auto-production venture with General Motors Corp. (GM), a Toyota executive said Thursday. ...
Report: Toyota wants out of Fremont in AugustBizjournals.com
Report: Toyota to end California joint venture with GMLos Angeles Times

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Washington Post

Jobless claims drop, but clouded by auto shutdowns
Joplin Globe
But the government figures released Thursday were clouded by difficulties adjusting for temporary shutdowns at auto plants. Even if the recession ends this ...
AP Top News at 8:50 am EDTThe Associated Press
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The Money Times

The country needs a few less auto dealers
The Detroit News
Auto sales scarcely qualify as a free market. But that's because dealers have persuaded state legislatures to enact laws that protect them from competition. ...
Obama Auto Adviser Tells Lawmakers Not to Undo Dealer ClosingsNew York Times
GM, Chrysler defend dealer cutsThe Associated Press
Automakers warn against reversing dealer cutsUSA Today
CNNMoney.com -CNN International -Wall Street Journal
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TheCarConnection.com

Toyota Motor To Begin Talks With GM On Pull-Out From US JV
Wall Street Journal
TO) will begin discussions on pulling out from its 50:50 joint auto-production venture with General Motors Corp., a Toyota executive said Thursday. ...
Toyota Targets Profitability in North America by Next Fiscal YearAutomobile Magazine
Report: Toyota leaning to close NUMMIBizjournals.com
Toyota to Decide California-Plant Fate 'Quite Soon'Bloomberg
The Detroit News -Wall Street Journal -Wall Street Journal
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JoongAng Daily

S. Korean auto workers, police in standoff
CNN
SEOUL, South Korea (CNN) -- A strike that has paralyzed a South Korean auto plant since May evolved into a standoff with police this week. ...
Feud Continues at South Korea's Ssangyong Auto PlantWall Street Journal
Riot at occupied S Korea auto plantRadio Australia News
Striking Korean workers defy policeAljazeera.net
AFP -Wall Street Journal -AFP
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