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Monthly car payments topped a record 0.  What it means: NPR

Monthly car payments topped a record $700. What it means: NPR

A motorist drives between flowers along the Angeles Crest Highway in the Angeles National Forest northwest of La Canada, California. David McNev/Getty Images hide caption switch title David McNev/Getty Images A motorist drives between flowers along the Angeles Crest Highway in the Angeles National Forest northwest of La Canada, California. David McNev/Getty Images Cars have …

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Sick of $6 a gallon gas? The government will give you money to buy an electric car

The state is giving incentives to drivers considering switching to electric cars, offering a rebate of up to $4,000 toward the purchase of the vehicle. On Friday, Illinois began accepting applications, with the largest rebate provided for cars and trucks and less than $1,500 for motorcycles. The incentives come as gas prices in Chicago top …

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These muscle cars and trucks that won’t last 100,000 miles

While muscle cars are mostly known for their speed, looks and raw power, they have also developed a reputation for reliability. The whole point of muscle cars was to appeal to the common man, so they couldn’t be finicky or unreliable. Muscle car design features such as pushrod engines, rear-wheel drive, and heavy-duty accessories are …

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Cars & Deals Bargain of the Week: 2011 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan

It’s also going electric, but before it does, Cadillac is throwing one last internal-combustion performance party. But getting an Escalade-V or Blackwing sedan isn’t easy even if you can beat their sticker prices. However, if you are patient, the used market is here to help. And this week, Cars and offers it has a budget-friendly …

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Driverless cars on a cruise blocked traffic for hours Tuesday night | News

Cruz’s driverless cars had serious problems Tuesday night with as many as 20 of his vehicles standing still for about two hours at the corner of Goff and Fulton streets, according to an eyewitness. The incident was only resolved when the robo-cars were manually removed by Cruise staff. Sean Sinha, a bouncer at the Smuggler’s …

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5 Italian Sports Cars That Were Surprisingly Reliable (5 Cheap JDM Sports Cars We’d Rather Own)

Usually, sports car automakers are sacrificing reliability and practicality in favor of aesthetics and performance. The low production and prices of sports cars mean that they are not the best choice for everyday driving. Built for occasional driving, sports cars are prone to breaking down easily when used for a while, causing high maintenance and …

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This collection of classic cars has been half a century in the making

Heino and Martin Omdahl are often referred to as “the twins”. Not because they look alike - the brothers, aged 61 and 58, respectively, are physically different - but because they have done everything together since they were children. In their teenage years, the two were interested in bicycles: they bought them, rode them and …

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