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AUTO NEWS
Outback has sedan-like handling In the mid-’90s, Subaru was going out on a limb with a raised wagon design when the sport-utility craze was building big-time momentum. There were lots of SUVs in the market, and lots of profits to be made if you had a vehicle that looked like it could go off road. Subaru decided to deliver Americans a more manageable off-roader. Enter the Outback.
Honda bringing back Insight nameplate for hybridHonda is bringing back the defunct Insight nameplate for a hybrid-only
vehicle planned for the Japanese, European and North American markets
early next year, as the automaker strives to play catch-up with rival
Toyota in hybrids.
Camry offers simple ride The mid-size Toyota Camry sedan long has been the top-selling car in
America, although most are ordered with a four-cylinder engine and
automatic transmission -- a combo that provides so-so performance.
Models with the strong V-6 cost a lot more.
6-Series a bit too heavyThe BMW 6-Series is a costly luxurious cruiser because it's too big and
heavy to be a sports car. But it's still plenty fast and athletic, and
also rather exclusive.
A race car perfectly usable on the street At first glance, the remarkable 1984-85 Ferrari 288 GTO coupe could be
mistaken for a mildly modified 1975-89 Ferrari 308/328 -- the car that
became nationally known in the popular 1980-88 "Magnum P.I." television
series.
Vibe is better than you thinkThis is the second time around for the Vibe, and like the first
generation, the Vibe is an alternate styling exercise of the Toyota
Matrix, which it shares virtually everything with. Both Matrix and Vibe
are built off the new Corolla platform.
Photo gallery: 2009 Pontiac Vibe
Chicago Ford plant to eliminate 600 part-time jobs Ford Motor Company says it's cutting 600 part-time jobs at its Chicago
assembly plant when it drops one of its two shifts by early November.
British Car Festival jump starts a trio of fall showsAs the evenings start to bring a hint of fall’s chill, it signals the
end of the driving season to area car collectors. But don’t despair,
three major car events are still coming to the Chicago area: the
British Car Festival, the Barrington Concours d’Elegance and Chevy
Vettefest will help keep car buffs busy until the snow flies.
August auto sales fall; some say worst may be overNearly every major automaker saw its U.S. sales drop in August, but
many are seeing signs that the worst slump in recent history may have
bottomed out.
Roving luxuryWith a cabin fit for a king, Range Rover is the top-of-the-line offering from sport-utility specialist Land Rover. That means you get all the bells and whistles with the very best go-anywhere attitude in the fleet.
Chrysler circulating plug-in hybrids to dealersChrysler LLC has been demonstrating plug-in hybrid prototypes to some
dealers that are further developed than those previously shown by the
automaker, the company’s president said.
Analysts: Vehicle prices falling at rapid paceNew vehicle prices are falling at the fastest rate ever recorded, a
team of analysts said Thursday, squeezing automakers’ profit margins at
a time of slumping sales but setting the stage for a sales rebound once
the economy improves.
GM extends employee discounts through SeptemberGeneral Motors Corp. said Wednesday it is extending its
employee-pricing discount through the end of the month, saying the
program’s two-week run has been highly successful.
Mazda MX-5 makes great summer rideThe Mazda MX-5 is a perennial favorite of mine. When the weather is just
right, which it has been for the last several weeks, there’s nothing
better than dropping the top and cruising through Chicago.
Photo gallery: 2008 Mazda MX-5
The new ‘Six Pak’ Challenger Blind take issue with silent hybrids August auto sales to get boost from GM promotion Hyundai tries for spot in slumping luxury market Lexus luxury prevails in LS460 sedan Automakers face conflicting safety rules worldwide Prius still hip 39 masterpieces etched in car history Lexus hybrid brings the power VIDEO: 2009 Pontiac Vibe GM recalling 944,000 vehicles Lutz says no hybrid race between Toyota, GM Gas prices could fall to near $3 by end of year Consumers picked to test hydrogen car prototypes 2009 Sonata gets even better VIDEO: 2008 Pontiac G8 High gas prices drive down traffic fatalities Looking up A unique blend of tradition, performance Forester has more in '09 Flex schedule VIDEO: Land Rover LR3 Diesel-powered cars poised to make a comeback Small SUVs improve in crash tests H3T treads new ground Car buyers' satisfaction with US brands stumbles GM offers employee pricing to all on 2008 models Car-wash throwdown Plug-in hybrid in development at Argonne Upping the ante Late to mid-engine race, Bora wins anyway Govt. loves its cars, all 642,233 of them Chrysler's 1st hybrid SUV Tahoe boosts mileage at a price Toyota says its making progress on plug-in vehicle Electric bikes selling briskly as gas prices climb Saab 9-3 Convertible packs mean profile GM engineer says rechargeable car is on schedule Ford begins production of new Fiesta in Germany Toyota exec calls for rapid industry change BMW recalling 200,000 vehicles Automotive gems Strong roofs make safer SUVs Ford exec says company can weather downturn Honda to price new hybrid lower than Toyota Prius Study suggests more options in car buyers' futures Chrysler to invest $1.8B in Detroit factory A greener Malibu One step from a race car Station ahead Bristol cars soared with sophistication Lewis University is first to test solar utility vehicle
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