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Trading Up
By Deb Acord
CTW Features
Americans love technology. The quest for the newest gadgets that keep us connected anytime, anywhere, fuels our society.
So it shouldn’t be surprising to learn that consumers are beginning to view the switch to...Tags: Mercedes-Benz, Services and Shopping, Vehicles, Electronics, Economy, Business and Finance
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Name that gadget
By Jim Gorzelany
CTW Features
Automakers not only strive to develop new gizmos and gadgets to capture the hearts and minds of new-car buyers, they love to create intriguing names for what are otherwise relatively mundane components.
The 1941...Tags: Mini, Chrysler, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus, BMW
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Double or nothing!
Automakers will have to double their fleet-wide average fuel economy by 2025 if proposed federal rules take effect. Here’s how they’ll do it.
By Jim Gorzelany
CTW Features
The White House and major automakers recently signed off on a plan...Tags: Volkswagen, Gasoline Industry, White House, Chevrolet, Fuel-efficient Vehicles
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Electrifying and Safe
Two for One Electric cars are safe and green By Deb Acord CTW Features The 2011 Nissan Leaf has gotten a lot of press for its all-electric engine and 100 miles per charge. But it’s also winning praise for something else: its safety system....Tags: General Motors Corp., Manufacturing and Engineering, Electronics, Car Safety Tips and Advice, Auto Trends
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We are what we Drive
Cars get us from point A to point b In between, they communicate a little something about who we are By Deb Acord CTW Features Walk through a dealership lot and what do you see reflected in the maze of gleaming paint, chrome and glass? A new...Tags: Mini, Car Buying Tips, Services and Shopping, Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeovers, Fuel-efficient Vehicles
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Car Q&A with Jim MacPherson
Jim Q_A Q: My wife and I are looking to purchase a 2010 RAV 4 V6. However, we have concerns about the gas mileage after reading various blogs indicating people were getting between 15 and 18 mpg while paying "close attention" to their driving habits....Tags: Lexus, Hybrid Vehicles, Vehicles, Honda, Economy, Business and Finance
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Tips for keeping your car like new
By Mar Jennings We’ve all been there—that messy, dusty, grimy car that sits in our driveway screaming for a wash. Oh what to do? A dirty car is without a doubt unpleasant to see. If you’re like me you’ll try not to notice...Tags: Rubber Products Industry, Job Layoffs, Employers, Manufacturing and Engineering, Career and Workplace
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Toyota Avalon
You dont realize how many Toyota Avalons are on the road until you drive one. Drive an Avalon around Hartford for a week, as Paula and I did, and you'll start seeing the car everywhere. I would say it's Toyota's best-kept secret when it comes to a fine...Tags: Luxury Vehicles, Human Interest, Car Engine Repair, Lexus, Manufacturing and Engineering
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Debunking Myths About Cars
Certain myths about automobiles have been around as long as there have been cars on the road. Many drivers adhere to driving and repair theories out of sheer force of habit, without ever knowing if these strategies are legitimate. Here are some common...Tags: Concerts, Services and Shopping, Music, Vehicles, Manufacturing and Engineering
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Import-Domestic Price Gap Widens
The gap between the price of a new domestic and foreign-assembled car is the widest it's been in almost 12 years, according to Bloomberg News.
The average selling price for a foreign imported car was $31,536 in August, according to the U.S. Bureau of...Tags: Luxury Vehicles, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Services and Shopping, Vehicles
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A history of staying cool on the go
By Nate In the midst of the worst heat wave of the summer thus far here's a quick look at the history of automotive air conditioning, courtesy of car expert Jim MacPherson. -The first factory-installed air conditioners were enjoyed by a handful of...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Ford, History, Vehicles, Manufacturing and Engineering
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2012 Acura TL
2012 is the model year Acura tones down the distinctive “V” on its front grilles, making the cars no longer "the Cyrano de Bergerac of the automotive world.” The new grille design is one of the changes made to the 2012 Acrua TL, the...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Car Engine Repair, Acura, Ford, Restaurants
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