Category Archives: Cars

GM to Idle Volt Hybrid Production

Chevy Volt

General Motors Co. will idle production of its Chevrolet Volt battery-powered car for five weeks beginning this month because of slow sales amid an effort … Continue reading

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Thousands of Minis and Mini Coopers recalled

BMW announced on Monday the recall of nearly 89,000 of its Mini and Mini Cooper cars in U.S. and more than 235,000 worldwide. The company … Continue reading

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Why Saab Couldn’t Be Saved

It was hard not to get swept up in Victor Muller’s enthusiasm about saving Saab. The founder of Spyker Cars, the Dutch exotic car company, … Continue reading

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Honda announces worldwide recall for air-bag problems

Honda Motor is recalling 304,000 vehicles globally for air-bags that may inflate with too much pressure in a crash, send metal and plastic pieces flying … Continue reading

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Toyota recalls 550,000 cars globally for problem that could make it harder to steer

Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it is recalling about 550,000 vehicles worldwide — mostly in the United States — for problems that could make it … Continue reading

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