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29 Jul 10, 08:07:30

Toyota recalls 400,000 cars over steering issues

Toyota Motor Corp. said Thursday it was recalling more than 400,000 older-model vehicles sold in the United States, citing potential steering-related problems in both.

28 Jul 10, 01:07:16
Porsche to produce plug-in sports car
Porsche announced Wednesday that it will produce its 918 Spyder plug-in hybrid sports car, which was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in April. The car boasts a 500-horsepower V8 engine and is expected to be among the most expensive Porsches ever produced.

28 Jul 10, 09:07:31
Chevy Volt priced at $41,000
General Motors announced the final price of its Chevrolet Volt electric car Tuesday afternoon, but it's the lease rate that will probably be most interesting to consumers.

28 Jul 10, 10:07:37
Reviving Saab: An uphill battle
The latest chapter in the all-but-quixotic effort to revive Saab cars by its new owners played out this week with the media launch of the Saab 9-5 Aero.

27 Jul 10, 07:07:01
Ford's lighter, less thirsty Explorer
Ford Motor Co. unveiled a new version of its iconic Explorer SUV in New York City this week. Built more like a car than a truck, the new Explorer is lighter and more fuel-efficient but somewhat less rugged than previous versions.

23 Jul 10, 11:07:47
A first: Lincoln hybrid costs the same as a gas-only car
When the Lincoln MKZ Hybrid sedan goes on sale in the fall, the price will probably be surprising to a lot of people. The sticker price will be $35,180 -- exactly the same as the non-hybrid version of the car.

27 Jul 10, 07:07:07
Couple charged in GM hybrid tech theft
Federal authorities in Detroit charged a Michigan couple Thursday with stealing information about hybrid vehicle technology from General Motors and attempting to put it to use for a Chinese car company.

22 Jul 10, 11:07:46
GM's OnStar: There's an app for that
General Motors will distribute OnStar smartphone applications later this year that will allow Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac owners to do things like lock their car doors or start the engine from miles away.

22 Jul 10, 12:07:29
Out-of-towners change Detroit's ways
The news that General Motors is paying $3.5 billion for AmeriCredit, an auto finance company, is another signal that change is coming to Detroit -- and quickly.

22 Jul 10, 09:07:26
GM's OnStar: There's an app for that
General Motors will distribute OnStar smartphone applications later this year that will allow Chevrolet, GMC, Buick and Cadillac owners to do things like lock their car doors or start the engine from miles away.