1990 Chrysler Imperial pickup –click above for high-res image gallery.
If you have kids, you probably know that no matter how times you tell them that two wrongs don't make a right, they still have to find out for themselves. Case in point, the 1990…
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Hotter Aston Martin DB9 takes to the ring
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Ford starts production of 6-speed dual clutch PowerShift transmission
Ford PowerShift transmissions on the line – Click above for high-res image gallery
The new Ford Fiesta will be the first product from any of the Detroit automakers to have a dual clutch transmission – and production is starting today. The Ford…
Video of the BMW regenerative braking system
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Chrysler trucks to get new Cummins diesel from 2009
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Nissan launches first Japanese ethanol trials with Murano
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VIDEO: Mahalo Daily visits Conserv Fuel
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Honda cutting Pilot production, shifting Accord, Ridgeline, adding fours
Just months after debuting its new second generation Pilot SUV, Honda is cutting production in line with shifting market demand. Honda is fortunate to have a very flexible manufacturing system along with a wide array of vehicles that use a very…
Atlanta courier company switches over to hybrids
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2010 VW Golf TDI starts at $21,990, rated at 29/40 mpg city/hwy or maybe 30/42?
2010 Volkswagen Golf – click above for a high-res image gallery
For 2010, Volkswagen is again discarding the Rabbit badge in favor of the Golf nameplate used globally. The new cars will begin arriving in the coming weeks, starting with the GTI. The…